“The Southern Miss Honors College provides a community of highly intelligent peers for its students. In this community we are embraced and welcomed, yet also pushed to achieve even greater knowledge. It is a very refreshing environment – unique and enjoyable. There's nothing comparable.”
Erick Brown –
Honors College Presidential Scholar

“The Honors College is the richest experience I've had so far in my academic career. That is due, in large part, to the hard work of the Honors College administration. I've never once contemplated dropping out of the program (as some of my peers at other universities have done), and let's just face it, our programs rock! Where else do students get such an intimate classroom setting with the best professors on campus? ”

Lee Anna Woodcock – Evelyn Gandy Political Science Scholar

• Small classes of 12-15 scholars which allow for interaction between professor and scholars.
• The development of critical thinking skills.
• Opportunity to enroll in active learning classes which provides the synthesis of theory and experience.
• Research experience within your academic area culminating in an original thesis.
• Access to advisors within the Honors College.
• Study abroad scholarship support.
• Assistance with application for national scholarships.
• Honors housing opportunities.
• Sense of community.

What we Offer

For more information about housing visit the Department of Resident Life.

Academic Scholarships for Undergraduates*
Office Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday
Drop by the International Center Room 301 or make an appointment.

*Though housed in the Honors College, the scholarship officer will assist any Southern Miss student interested in making application for scholarships.

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