Distance Education Support
Are you experiencing technical difficulties and need help? Whether you require assistance after-hours or want answers any time at your fingertips, you can get the help you need from our Online Support Center.
If you are currently a faculty member or are simply seeking more information on teaching online at Southern Miss, our faculty information page has everything you need.
Have you recently enrolled as an online student but don’t know where to begin? Are you considering online learning at Southern Miss? Our student information page provides you with all the information you need to get started.
Southern Miss offers a wide variety of courses available in more than 90 academic programs. See what programs and courses are available online.
Our online Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletins provide full descriptions of each course offered at Southern Miss. View these catalogs online and see what new and exciting things these courses have to offer.
eLearning Initiative Program
The eLearning Initiative is focused on developing additional fully online degree programs to improve student satisfaction, raise retention and graduation rates, and increase enrollment at Southern Miss. The project encompasses many aspects of launching a successful online program including marketing and outreach efforts, faculty training and support, course scheduling and development, upgrading program and business processes, and sustaining growth.
Use your SOAR user id (i.e. w123456) and SOAR password to login to Blackboard.
If you have problems logging into Blackboard, please contact the iTech helpdesk at (601)266-HELP. For all other Blackboard issues contact 24/7 Blackboard Support.