Students planning to enter Southern Miss as freshmen should submit ACT or SAT test results, along with their high school transcript. Also, Southern Miss has many academic scholarship opportunities based on ACT/SAT scores and GPA. Please send ACT/SAT scores to us as soon as possible.
Come and visit Southern Miss's Campus
Visiting the campus is a great way to find the university that best fits your student! The Office of Admissions would be happy to schedule a visit for you and your family. You can tour the campus, meet with an admissions counselor, tour a residence hall, and meet with an academic department. Please call us at 601.266.5000 to schedule your visit.
Meet your Recruiter
The Office of Admissions has a recruiter just for your student! These admissions counselors are here to help you with any question you may have.
Apply to Southern Miss!
You will need to turn in an application, $35.00 application fee, high school transcript, ACT/SAT scores, and shot records (two MMR's).
It is encouraged that your student apply during the fall semester of their senior year in order to meet the competitive scholarship deadlines.
Apply for Scholarships
February 1 is the deadline for all of our freshman general and competitive merit-based scholarships. (Link to Parent freshman scholarships)
February 1 is the priority application deadline for housing. Apply online for housing with the Department of Residence Life.
