Graduation and Commencement
Commencement and Graduation Information
Congratulations, students! Through your hard work and academic success, you have reached graduation.
In order to prepare for graduation and your commencement ceremony, we have provided helpful information to assist the completion of this process. Be sure to follow and complete all applicable tasks on the Pre-Graduation page and carefully review the university's commencement policies.
As a reminder, the Registrar's Office will communicate Commencement information through your @usm.edu email account. Students wishing to participate in the Commencement ceremony should check their @usm.edu email account regularly for pertinent Commencement/graduation information.
We are proud of your accomplishments and are excited to celebrate them with you!
Hattiesburg Campus Parking
Due to renovations at Reed Green Coliseum and Southern Miss Baseball games on the Hattiesburg Campus, select parking lots will be unavailable on Thursday and Friday. Refer to the parking map for suggested parking areas. Shuttle carts will be available to assist guests with mobility needs.
Countdown to Graduation #SMTTT
Spring 2026 Commencement Schedule
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Bernard Reed Green Coliseum, Hattiesburg, MS | 5:00 p.m.
All Doctoral, Specialist, and Master's Students
Friday, May 15, 2026
Bernard Reed Green Coliseum, Hattiesburg, MS | 9:00 a.m.
Undergraduate Students | College of Arts & Sciences
Friday, May 15, 2026
Bernard Reed Green Coliseum, Hattiesburg, MS | 2:00 p.m.
Undergraduate Students | College of Business & Economic Development,
the College of Education & Human Sciences and
the College of Nursing & Health Professions
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, MS | 2:00 p.m.
All Doctoral, Specialist, Master's and Undergraduate Students
on the Gulf Park campus