How much is tuition? Is it the same for undergraduate and graduate
students?
For undergraduate, full-time students, tuition is $2,457 per semester. Tuition
for out-of-state students is $3,389 per semester. Full time is considered
to be twelve hours. Part- time rates are $205 per hour up to eleven hours. Graduate
school tuition rates are based on the number of hours being taken. Rates
can be found at this Web address .
How do I apply to Southern Miss?
You can apply to Southern Miss online by visiting our admissions page .
How do I get financial aid?
Get details concerning applying for financial aid at the Gulf Coast Financial Aid office . Click
the link, “Steps to Applying.” You can visit www.fafsa.ed.gov to
get government forms to apply for financial aid. Contact the Southern Miss
Financial Aid office at 228.865.4513.
How can I get scholarships?
You can visit Scholarship Web page to
find links for Southern Miss scholarships, as well as general websites with
various other available scholarships. If you have any questions, call
the Financial Aid office at 228.865.4513.
How do I apply to live on campus?
Southern Miss Gulf Coast is a commuter campus. Residential
housing is only available on the Hattiesburg campus. Apply
online for Hattiesburg campus housing at the Residence Life Web site. You
can call Residence Life at 601.266.4783 for more information.
Where do I park on campus?
All parking on campus is divided into zones: student, faculty and staff,
and visitor. Please park in your respective zone. You will
need to visit the Security Office to receive a decal to display in your
car. If you are just visiting for a day, you can stop at the Security
Office to receive a parking pass for the day.
View a map which designates zones.
Additional parking is available on the Gulf Park Campus, the Jackson
County and Keesler teaching sites, Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, and Stennis
Space Center.
I want to take a tour of Southern Miss. Can someone give
me one?
Yes! That is a great way to get a feel for the campus, students, faculty
and more. We want to welcome you to Southern Miss! To schedule a tour
of Southern Miss, call the Admissions office at 228.214.3444.
I’m transferring from a junior college. What do I need
to do?
First, you need to fill out an application.
You can also call the Admissions Office at 228.214.3444 for additional
information. You then need to request that your community college mail
an official copy of your transcript to Southern Miss. A list of requirements
for transfer students who wish to enroll at Southern Miss can be found
at here. For
any other questions, contact the Admissions Office.
What is advising?
Advising, which takes places once a semester, is designed to help students
make decisions regarding the classes they will take the following semester. A
student’s advisor is there to make sure they are taking the right
classes, in the right order, and to answer any questions the student may
have. When you enroll you will be assigned an advisor in your field
of study. Students who are undecided on their major are assigned advisors.
What are the Colleges?
All departments and programs of study are divided into the five Colleges
at Southern Miss which include: College of Arts and Letters, College of
Business, College of Education and Psychology, College of Health, and
College of Science and Technology.
What is a Student Service Coordinator?
Students are assigned a Student Service Coordinator (SSC) who serves
as their single point of contact from admission to graduation. These coordinators serve
as a liaison between student administrative processes and the University
academic requirements. Student Service Coordinators work in cooperation
with the colleges to communicate processes, deadlines, and information
to students.
Is Southern Miss a safe campus?
Southern Miss is definitely a safe campus, thanks to the hard work of
our security department. With night security, 24-hour on-campus
escorts, and more, many measures are taken to ensure the safety of
our students and the entire Southern Miss community. For more information,
call the appropriate Security Office:
- Gulf Park Campus, Long Beach: 228.669.7496
- Gulfport Student Service Center: 228.234.2068
- Gulf Coast Research Lab: 228.697.9581
- Jackson County Teaching Site: 228.218.0024
- Keesler AFB Teaching Site: 228.377.3040
- Stennis Space Center Teaching Site: 228.688.3177
I want to go to graduate school at Southern Miss. Where do
I start?
You can start by filling out an application,
or by calling the Office of Graduate Studies at 601.266.4369.
How do I get on the internet?
The Gulf Coast Student Service Center and the Gulf Park Campus have wireless internet access available for students to use. If you need help connecting to the wireless network please contact iTech at 228.214.3404. If you do not own your own computer, the Gulf Coast Student Service Center and the Gulf Park Advanced Education Center have computer labs which are available for students to use.
What if I have internet or computer problems…how do I get
help?
For all internet and computer problems, call iTech Help Desk at 601.266.4357
or locally at 228.214.3404.
What about e-mail?
Each student is assigned a free email account through Southern Miss. E-mail
is the primary means of communication to students. Students are encouraged
to activate their free e-mail account immediately. Upon registering
for classes students should log into SOAR, and follow the directions in the Self Service E-mail Activation Instructions, to set up their e-mail account. iTech is available at 228.214.3404 or the Help Desk 601.266.4357.
How do I reset my SOAR password?
If you SOAR password has not expired and is working you can log on to http://campusid.usm.edu using your current SOAR ID and SOAR password. You will need to answer four Challenge Questions so you can Change Your Password. Passwords need to be eight characters or numbers. If your SOAR password has already expired, you will need to contact the Help Desk at 601.266.4357 or locally at 228.214.3404 to get a temporary password to let you into SOAR/Campus ID.
What kind of supplies do I need for school? Is owning my
own computer necessary?
Owning your own computer is not necessary, but certainly is a plus. If
you are not able to have your own computer, there are plenty of computers
on campus you can use for free. Most classes do not specify what supplies
are required. Some classes will, however, require certain things such as
goggles and lab coats for some science classes, materials for art classes
and calculators for math classes.
What is SOAR? How do I log on and what do I do there?
SOAR stands for Southern's Online Accessible Records. Students will receive
their passwords with their Advisement Forms. Link to https://soar.usm.edu to
access SOAR.
Log into your account by first typing in a "W" before your six
digit student/faculty ID number.
Students will find the Student Center from the link to Self Service. The Student Center provides a one stop shop for student information. The Student Center includes access to academic and financial information, personal information, enrollment and registration, course catalog and the schedule of classes. For additional information about the Student Center, contact the Department of Customer Services at 228.865.4565.
Where do I get books? How much do they cost?
You can purchase your books at the textbook center, which is located
on campus in the USM Bookstore at the Gulf Park Student Service Center
and, on a limited basis, Jackson County teaching site. Book prices
can vary, and while some can be fairly expensive, the center also sells
used books, which is a great deal. You will also be able to sell
some of your textbooks back at the end of the semester. For more
information, visit the textbook center’s website at http://usmgc.bncollege.com
Are cell phones allowed in class?
You are allowed to bring your cell phone to class, but it is common courtesy
to turn your phone off, or at least silence it. Most faculty members will
put their policies in their syllabi, or tell you on the first day of class
their policies concerning cell phones.
Can I take an online class while enrolled in a regular class?
Yes! Check with your advisor for any further questions. It’s
easy to register and many students find it convenient to their schedules
to take courses online…even while enrolled in regular classes.
What courses do you have online? How do I apply for these?
You can visit the Learning Enhancement Center ’s website. Click the link to "course offerings" to see a listing of online
courses being offered during a particular semester. Once you have found
one(s) you would like to take, you can register for these classes just like
any other regular classes at Southern Miss! Go to your SOAR account,
search the catalog for a schedule of classes, and add the class using the
class number.
Can I take classes on the coast and in Hattiesburg at the same
time?
Yes! Just register for all classes as you would normally, and remember
while searching for classes in the catalog, Hattiesburg classes are designated
with an “H” in the section number, and Gulf Coast classes are
designated with a “G” in the section number.