iTech Services

Guest Access

Service Owner

Jeff May

Service Description

Visitors can stay connected to the internet when they come to the campuses of The University of Southern Mississippi.

Services Offered

Visitors to Southern Miss can get connected to the Southern Miss Guest Access wireless network. This includes vendors, affiliates (using non-USM equipment), contractors and guests. Departments hosting a visitor at the university may choose to fund the cost of the wireless for that visitor.

Availability

The Southern Miss network is available 24/7 except for scheduled maintenance periods.

Help Desk Assistance

Walk-In Traffic:

Monday- Friday: 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Phone Hours:

Monday- Thursday: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Wireless service will work on campus and in Pine Haven apartments only, not apartments near campus

Eligibility

All visitors to Southern Miss are eligible to access the Guest Access wireless network.

To request service

For all single users, please sign up for Guest Access by completing the Guest Access Request Form

Departments paying for visitors out of departmental funds, please complete this Department Paid Guest Access Request.

For functions/events being held at the university with 5 or more users, a group account can be given. For group account requests, please complete this form for Group Guest Access Request.

Already have a Guest Access username and password or to access self service options click here.

A mandatory 24-hour notice is required to request group wireless access. Requests received after 3 p.m. central time will be processed next business day.

For problems or issues contact

Help Desk

Located in Cook Library, Room 209

Phone Number: 601.266.HELP(4357)

Enter a Help Desk work order

For further information

For help with connection to the Guest Access network

Game Day Access

Guest Access FAQs

Related charges

Individual Rates:

$10 - 1-day Access (for 24 hours)

$15 - 3-day Access (up to 3 days)

$20 - 2-week Access (up to 14 days)

$35 - Monthly Access