Contact Information
International Center (IC), 401
118 College Drive, #5069
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
Phone: 601.266.4344
Fax: 601.266.5699
University of Orleans
International Exchange Program
The City
Situated in the heart of the Loire Valley amidst magnificent chateaux, Orléans is only an hour's train ride from Paris and serves as an important educational, scientific, and tourism center in the region. A picturesque bridge spans the Loire River, leading to the city center and the magnificent Cathedral of St. Croix et Loire.
The University
Originally founded in 1306, the University of Orléans is today a thriving, modern university offering a comprehensive range of courses in various academic areas. More than 16,000 (including nearly 1,000 international) students are enrolled at the university, which is situated on an attractive parkland featuring landscaped walking paths and numerous small lakes.
The Program
Southern Miss students may choose courses in French language and culture, humanities, and liberal arts. With the exception of a few courses in the American Studies department, all courses are taught in French. Students typically earn between 12 - 15 credit hours per semester
Visit the Orléans website
Are you a Foreign Languages major? Are you planning to minor in a foreign language? Are you studying a foreign language at all? Are you remotely interested? If you can answer "yes" to any of these questions, you simply must consider studying abroad! Take a look at your opportunities here.
Announcements
- Caribbean Studies Program interest meeting Thurs. March 28, 12:15 in IC 410.
- Until further notice, we are only able to accept final payment in the form of cash, check, or money order. Read more.
- Have you caught the buzz on British Studies? Check out the program blog to learn more about professors, classes, travel, saving money and more!
- Are you a foreign language major or minor?
- Study abroad scholarships available now.
- Looking for ways to get involved? Join the International Club!
