Graduation/Commencement

Southern Miss - Hattiesburg Campus
Bernard Reed Green Coliseum
Hattiesburg, MS
Friday, May 11, 2012

• 10 am – Colleges of Business, Education & Psychology, and Science & Technology
• 2:30 pm. – Colleges of Arts & Letters and Health

Southern Miss - Gulf Coast Campus
Mississippi Coast Colisem
Biloxi, MS
Saturday, May 12, 2012

• 10 am - All colleges

For more information click here: Southern Miss Gulf Coast Commencement Information

Congratulations!  It is time to reap the rewards of your hard work and academic success by applying for graduation.  Allow us to walk you through this process. 

When to Apply for Graduation

 Bachelor's Degree Candidates: Apply the semester preceding your expected graduation date.

 Graduate Degree Candidates: Graduate candidates should confirm the application process at http://www.usm.edu/graduateschool/index.php

How to Apply

Undergraduate student will complete the application form by logging into SOAR, navigating to the Student Center.
Select Application for Graduation in the drop-down list of options under Academics.  After printing the Application for Graduation, follow the steps outlined below for your college.  Note: There is a $50 fee for undergraduate students filing after the published deadline

College of Arts & Letters

• CAL Exit Survey

College of Business

College of Education and Psychology

College of Health

College of Science and Technology

 After You Apply

An audit will be performed prior to the start of the graduation term listed on your application.  Undergraduate applicants will be contacted by their college's Dean’s Office via a Preliminary Audit Letter which will be mailed to your home address.  You should review the materials sent to you as soon as you receive them and contact your Dean’s Office regarding any questions you may have regarding the audit.

Changing Your Graduation Date

Students who know they will not graduate the semester for which they have applied, but will graduate a subsequent semester must complete the Deferment Roll-Over Form.  The completed form should be turned into your Dean’s Office for processing

Degree Rollover form

Graduation Change of Information form

Commencement

Ceremony Information

Graduation Ceremony Petition

RSVP online

RSVP Confirmation Go online to verify if your seat has been reserved. (Please allow 48 hours for name to appear on confirmation list)

Commencement is a dignified occasion honoring important educational accomplishments. Decorum and courtesy are important to you and your family, and to your fellow degree candidates and their families. Students that elect to act offensively, disrespectfully, or in any way that disrupts or delays the ceremony will be reported immediately to the Dean of Students for a review of the student’s actions.  During this review a hold will be placed on the student’s record preventing the mailing of the diploma or releasing the student’s transcript.  After the review, the hold may be lifted pending completion of any sanctions. 

Once degree candidates have entered the coliseum and have been seated they are expected to remain seated until the conclusion of the ceremony marked by the recession of the faculty.

*Adherence to the University's alcohol policy is expected.

*Improper attire, signs, and insignia will be removed by the marshals.

*Cell phones and other electronic equipment should be turned off.

*Most importantly, when candidates cross the stage to receive their diplomas, they are to do so by walking at a deliberate pace and without any undue actions of celebration.

Graduation and Commencement Staff

FERPA and Graduation/Commencement

Past Degrees Conferred

  Degree Application ( This form is to be used by students NOT CURRENTLY ENROLLED.)