Current Policies

President (PRES)

Affirmative Action (AA)

• Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Assault, and Sexual Harassment Policy (PRES-AA-001) 
• Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Assault, and Sexual Harassment Procedures for the Resolution of Allegations (PRES-AA-002)
• Sexual Misconduct Website

Enrollment Management

Admissions (ADM)

• Admission Office Suspension Policy (STUA-ADM-004)
• Admission/Readmission Procedures (STUA-ADM-002)
• Course Placement for Entering Freshmen and Transfer Student Policy (STUA-ADM-008)
• Credit By Examination (AP, CLEP, IB) (STUA-ADM-001)
• Immunization Records Policy (STUA-ADM-005)
• Non-Degree Seeking Students Policy (STUA-ADM-003)
• Not Disclosure or Misrepresentation of Admission Application Policy (STUA-ADM-009)
• Transfer Credit Policy (STUA-ADM-007)
• Undergraduate Admission and Transfer Credit Appeals Procedure (STUA-ADM-006)

Financial Aid (FA)

• Additional Satisfactory Academic Policies (SAP) (STUA-FA-002)
• Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (STUA-FA-001)
• University Withdrawal and Return of Financial Aid Policies (STUA-FA-003)

Freshman Year Initiative (FYI)

• Admissions-Based Scholarship Auditing Process Policy (STUA-FYI-001)

Registrar (REG)

• Academic Standards (STUA-REG-003)
• Adding or Dropping a Class (STUA-REG-004)
• Directory Information (STUA-REG-002)
• Enrollment Status (STUA-REG-007)
• Final Exams and Dean's List
• Registration (STUA-REG-012)
• Southern Miss and FERPA Compliance Policy (STUA-REG-001)
• Undergraduate Academic Grades (STUA-REG-013)

General Counsel (GC)

• Disclosure of Wrongful Conduct (Whistleblower) Policy  (PRES-GC-001)

Institutional Research (IR)

• Policy for the Management of University Policies and Procedures (PRES-IR-001)
• Policy Idea FORM A (PRES-IR-001-FORM A)
• Policy Template FORM B (PRES-IR-001-FORM B)

Academic Affairs (ACAF)

Provost and VP for Academic Affairs (PRO)

• Classroom Conduct Policy
• Classroom Scheduling Polices
• Evaluation of Teaching Policy Statement
• Faculty Consulting Policy (ACAF-PRO-011)
• Faculty Handbook
• Faculty Teaching Load Guidelines
• Grade Review Bylaws

College of Arts and Letters

School of Music

• Mannoni Performing Arts Center Auditorium - Guidelines for External Presenters (ACAF-CAL-001)

Graduate School (GRS)

• Graduate School Appeal and Grievance Process (ACAF-GRS-001)
• Research Approval (ACAF-GRS-002)

Institutional Research (IR)

• Change in Location of Academic Programs and Emphasis Areas (ACAF-IR-001)
• Course/Section Exclusions from Student Evaluations of Faculty (ACAF-IR-004)
• Requests for Office Services (ACAF-IR-003)

iTech (IT)

• Acceptable Use Policy (ACAF-IT-010)
• Accessible Technology Policy (ACAF-IT-017)
• Computer Decommission Process (ACAF-IT-018)
• Credit and Refund Policy (ACAF-IT-002)
• Email Use Policy (ACAF-IT-001)
• Employee Voice Services(s) (ACAF-IT-007)
• HEOA Compliance Plan (ACAF-IT-016)
• Information Privacy Statement (ACAF-IT-012)
• Long Distance Codes, Blackberry Licenses and Wireless Services (ACAF-IT-003)
• Password Policy (ACAF-IT-015)
• Peer-to-Peer Policy (ACAF-IT-011)
• Procurement Policy (ACAF-IT-019)
• Procurement Process (ACAF-IT-020)
• Secure Network Infrastructure Policy (ACAF-IT-014)
• Student Email Policy (ACAF-IT-013)
• Wireless Networking Policy (ACAF-IT-023)

Libraries (LIB)

• Acceptable Behavior (ACAF-LIB-001)
• Cell Phone Policy (ACAF-LIB-002)
• Children in University Libraries Facilities (ACAF-LIB-003)
• Circulation Policy (ACAF-LIB-004)
• Computer Use Policy (ACAF-LIB-005)
• Copyright Policy (ACAF-LIB-011)
• Endorsement of American Library Association Statements (ACAF-LIB-010)
• Quiet Zone (ACAF-LIB-006)
• Reserves and Fair Use Copyright Guidelines (ACAF-LIB-007)
• Reserves Loaning Policy (ACAF-LIB-012)
• Services for Individuals With Disabilities (ACAF-LIB-008)
• Study Verification (ACAF-LIB-009)

Office of Professional Development and Educational Outreach (PDE)

• The Continuing Education Unit (ACAF-PDE-001)
• Standard OPDEO Refund Policy (ACAF-PDE-002)

Finance & Administration (ADMA)

Budget and Tax Compliance (BUD)

• Budget Policies and Procedures (ADMA-BUD-001)
• Courtesy Automobile Policy (ADMA-BUD-002)
• Independent Contractors (ADMA-BUD-003)
• Independent Contractors Payment (ADMA-BUD-005)
• International Independent Contractors Payment (ADMA-BUD-006)
• Routing of Personal Services Contracts (ADMA-BUD-004)

Business Services (BUS)

• Billing Information (ADMA-BUS-001)
• Cancellation of Classes for Nonpayment (ADMA-BUS-002)
• Collection Costs (ADMA-BUS-003)
• Course Lab Fee Policy (ADMA-BUS-008)
• Deferred Fees and Finance Charges (ADMA-BUS-004)
• Minimum Payments and Application of Financial Aid to Fees (ADMA-BUS-005)
• Refund and Withdrawal Policy (ADMA-BUS-006)
• Tuition Appeals (ADMA-BUS-007)

Finance/Controller

• Charitable Requests to the University or Foundation (ADMA-FIN-003)
• Interdepartmental Invoice Policy (ADMA-FIN-006)
• Payments to the University Foundation (ADMA-FIN-005)

Human Resources (HR)

• Employee Handbook  (ADMA-HR-001)

Procurement and Contract Services (PUR)

• Accounts Payable Policies and Procedures (ADMA-PUR-001)
• Barnes & Noble Department Purchase Policy (ADMA-PUR-006)
• Conference Cards, Student I.D. Cards Policy (ADMA-PUR-007)
• Fleet Management Policies and Procedures (ADMA-PUR-018)
• Gift Card and Gift Certificate Purchase Policy (ADMA-PUR-013)
• Hospitality Policy - Allowable Entertainment and Miscellaneous Expenditures (ADMA-PUR-002)
• Hospitality Policy - Prohibited Entertainment and Miscellaneous Expenditures (ADMA-PUR-003)
• Miscellaneous Purchasing Procedures (ADMA-PUR-015)
• New Employee Moving Policy (ADMA-PUR-004)
• Payments to Individuals - Documentation and Processing (ADMA-PUR-014)
• Petty Cash Policy and Procedures (ADMA-PUR-016)
• Procurement Card Policies and Procedures (ADMA-PUR-011)
• Property Accounting - Policies and Procedures (ADMA-PUR-017)
• Purchasing Policy (ADMA-PUR-012)
• Travel Policies (ADMA-PUR-005)
• University Catering Policy (ADMA-PUR-008)
• University Snack Policy (ADMA-PUR-009)
• Vendor Maintenance Procedure (ADMA-PUR-010)

Research (RSCH)

Research Integrity (VP)

• Research and Scholarly Integrity Assurance (RSCH-VP-001)

Contracts and Grants Accounting (CGA)

• Policy for Compliance with Cost Accounting Standards (RSCH-CGA-001)

Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA)

• Gift Card and Gift Certificate Purchasing Policy (RSCH-SPA-009)
• Post-Award Administration Policies (RSCH-SPA-005)
• University Policies Governing External Support (RSCH-SPA-007)

Student Affairs (STUA)

Dean of Students (DS)

• Academic Dishonesty (STUA-DS-015)
• Affirmative Action (STUA-DS-003)
• Alcohol Policy (STUA-DS-004)
• Code of Student Condust and Disciplinary Conduct (STUA-DS-007)
• Disciplinary Procedures for Prohibited Student Conduct (STUA-DS-012)
• Fraternity/Sorority Alcohol Policy (STUA-DS-005)
• Institutional Policy on Hazing (STUA-DS-010)
• Parental Notification Policy (STUA-DS-016)
• Procedure for Hearings Before the Student Judicial Council or Dean of Students (STUA-DS-008)
• Prohibited Student Conduct (STUA-DS-011)
• Relief Days/"Dead Days" Policy (STUA-DS-017)
• Rights and Responsibilities of a Southern Miss Student (STUA-DS-013)
• Student Grievance Policy (STUA-DS-002)
• The Creed at Southern Miss (STUA-DS-009)

Career Services (CS)

• Credential/Recommendation Files (STUA-CS-003)
• On-Campus Interviews (STUA-CS-002)
• Recruiting Policy (STUA-CS-004)
• Student Professional Conduct (STUA-CS-001)

Greek Life (GL)

• Gold Book (STUA-GL-001)
• Hazing Policy (STUA-GL-002)

Health Services (HS)

• Smoking Policy (STUA-HS-001)

Parking Management (PM)

• Bicycle and Motorcycle Pollicy (STUA-PM-003)
• General Traffic and Parking Regulations (2012-2013) (STUA-PM-001)
• Parking Policy and Driving Regulations (STUA-PM-004)
• Policy Governing Use and Operation of Nonconventional Modes of Transportation (STUA-PM-002)

Recreational Sports (REC)

• Awards and Opportunities (STUA-REC-010)
• Captain's Responsibilities (STUA-REC-006)
• Code of Conduct (STUA-REC-008)
• Defaults and Forfeits (STUA-REC-007)
• Eligibility (STUA-REC-002)
• Intramurals (STUA-REC-001)
• Participation (STUA-REC-005)
• Registration (STUA-REC-004)
• Scheduling (STUA-REC-003)
• Sportsmanship (STUA-REC-009)

Residence Life (RES)

• Alcohol Policy (STUA-RES-018)
• Alterations Policy (STUA-RES-059)
• Appliances/Furniture Policy (STUA-RES-060)
• Assessment of Damages Policy (STUA-RES-045)
• Assignment Process Policy (STUA-RES-004)
• Behavior and Conduct Toward Roommates (STUA-RES-019)
• Bicycles and Motorbikes Policy (STUA-RES-061)
• Break Housing (STUA-RES-012)
• Breezeways and Grounds Policy (STUA-RES-062)
• Building Equipment Policy (STUA-RES-063)
• Bunk Beds/Lofts/Cinder Blocks/Rails Policy (STUA-RES-046)
• Business Enterprises in the Residence Halls Policy (STUA-RES-020)
• Camping and Grilling Policy (STUA-RES-021)
• Child Supervision Policy (STUA-RES-064)
• Compliance with University Regulations and Governmental Policies (STUA-RES-008)
• Custodial Care Policy (STUA-RES-009)
• Dances/Other Events Policy (STUA-RES-022)
• Drug Policy (STUA-RES-023)
• Elevator Policy (STUA-RES-024)
• Failure to Comply Policy (STUA-RES-025)
• Felony Conviction/University Right to Cancel Policy (STUA-RES-052)
• Fire and Safety Equipment Policy (STUA-RES-026)
• Firearms and Other Weapons Policy (STUA-RES-027)
• Gas Leak Procedures Policy (STUA-RES-058)
• Hall Sports Policy (STUA-RES-028)
• Harassment and Threatening or Aggressive Behavior Toward Staff Policy (STUA-RES-029)
• Health and Safety Policy (STUA-RES-030)
• Housing Eligibility Policy (STUA-RES-002)
• Housing Fee Policy (STUA-RES-003)
• Housing for Students with Disabilities (STUA-RES-011)
• Length of Residence Policy (STUA-RES-053)
• Liability Policy (STUA-RES-056)
• Loitering Outside the Halls Policy (STUA-RES-031)
• Meal Plan Policy (STUA-RES-013)
• Motorized Vehicles Policy (STUA-RES-014)
• Noise Policy (STUA-RES-032)
• Obstruction of Corridors, Lobbies, Lounges and Walkways Policy (STUA-RES-033)
• Overnight Guests Policy (STUA-RES-034)
• Payment of Rent Policy (STUA-RES-054)
• Pets in Family/Special Interest Housing Policy (STUS-RES-057)
• Pets in Residence Halls Policy (STUA-RES-035)
• Policy Violations (STUA-RES-016)
• Potential Harm to Others Policy (STUA-RES-036)
• Privacy of Residents Policy (STUS-RES-017)
• Property Responsibility Policy (STUA-RES-006)
• Residence Life Conduct Process Policy (STUA-RES-051)
• Responsibilities of the University Policy (STUA-RES-010)
• Room Decorating Policy (STUA-RES-047)
• Safety Policy (STUA-RES-007)
• Sign Policy (STUA-RES-037)
• Smoking in Residence Halls Policy (STUA-RES-038)
• Solicitation Policy (STUA-RES-039)
• Solicitors Policy (STUA-RES-065)
• Storage Fees Policy (STUA-RES-048)
• Study/Quiet Hours Policy (STUA-RES-040)
• Termination of Housing Contract Lease Agreement (STUA-RES-005)
• Termination of Occupancy Policy (STUA-RES-055)
• Theft and Possession of Stolen Property Policy (STUA-RES-041)
• University Email Policy (STUA-RES-015)
• University Housing Policy (STUA-RES-001)
• Vandalism Policy (STUA-RES-043)
• Visitation Policy (STUA-RES-042)
• Windows/Balconies/Roof/Restricted Areas Policy (STUA-RES-044)
• Withdrawal from the Residence Hall Policy (STUA-RES-049)
• Withdrawal From the University Policy (STUA-RES-050)

Student Counseling Services (SCS)

• Confidentiality Policy (STUA-SCS-001)
• Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPPA Compliance) (STUA-SCS-002)
• Policies on Withdrawal for Psychological Reasons (STUA-SCS-004)
• Referral Pattern for Students in Need of Mental Health Services (STUA-SCS-003)

University Police (UPD)

• Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act (STUA-UPD-001)
• Drug and Alcohol Policy (STUA-UPD-002)
• Firearms Policy (STUA-UPD-003)
• Missing Persons Policy (STUA-UPD-005)
• Sexual Assault Policy (STUA-UPD-006)

University Union and Hub (UNA)

• Chartering a New Student Organization (STUA-UNA-011)
• Danforth Chapel Policies (STUA-UNA-003
• Eaglevision Digital Signage Policy (STUA-UNA-004)
• Free Speech, Demonstration and Protest Policy (STUA-UNA-012)
• Prom/Dance Agreement (STUA-UNA-005)
• Sign Policy (STUA-UNA-006)
• Solicitation Policy (STUA-UNA-007)
• Speaker Policy (STUA-UNA-008)
• Union Complex General Policies (STUA-UNA-009)

University Advancement (UADV)

University Advancement (UA)

• USM Naming and Recognition Guidelines (UADV-UA-001)