UM Today

Class News

Are you for SCUBA?

SCUBA at Ole Miss! Exploration, Careers, and Connections!


If you need a break during your week, SCUBA is for you. We guarantee this is the most fun class you will ever take at the University of Mississippi. EL 142 or Open Water Diver will prepare you to plan and carry out safe SCUBA dives. Certification trips are offered through The Dive Shop Inc. at the end of every semester! You will gain 1 hour of PE credit graded on the pass/fail scale.

Already certified? Or want to continue? Sign up for EL 242 Advanced Open Water diver and begin to add specialties to your credentials. This class is 1 hour of PE credit graded on the pass/fail scale. Upon completion of EL 242 you will be ready to not only tackle new and more advanced dive sites, but will be eligible to take EL 342. EL 342 Master Diver is the highest recreational SCUBA certification you can possess without becoming a professional. This class will give you 2 hours of PE credit graded on the A-F scale. That means you can get that GPA boost you’ve been wanting!

Already a Master Diver? Then ask about EL 442 and find out how to get started on the professional side. This class will also count as 2 hours of credit on the A-F scale.

Regardless of if you’re a long-time diver, or you haven’t even snorkeled, check out EL 142! Unlocking the underwater world is just a semester away. Don’t miss your opportunity!