Graduate School
New Graduate Students
Graduate Student Online Orientation
Welcome! We're excited you're here. Each semester, The Graduate School hosts a New
Graduate Student Orientation held in a completely online format through Canvas. New students will have easy access to important information regarding their newest
adventure in education, including easy references for progressing to their degree
and campus resources. All new graduate students will receive an enrollment notification
shortly before classes begin for this fully online module. Be sure to keep an eye
on your new Southern Miss email account for additional information regarding this
required orientation.
Academic Orientations
In addition to the Graduate School online orientation, most programs have separate orientations. Please check with your academic unit or program for additional information.
To help you get started, here are some additional resources and policies with which you should review and familiarize yourself:
- Institutional Review Board
RCR/Integrity Assurance
Academic Integrity Policy (CITI)
Dr. Sam Bruton, Director Office of Research Integrity
All graduate students must complete the CITI and Academic Integrity Policy modules. - Sexual Misconduct Policy
Dr.%20Rebecca%20Malley, Title IX Coordinator
View Sexual Misconduct Policy
View Consensual Relationships Policy - Affirmative Action and Equal Employment
- Hattiesburg Campus Library Services
Ms. Tisha Zelner, Associate Professor/Head Public Services - Gulf Park Campus Library Services
Ms.%20Adrienne%20McPhaul, Assistant Professor/Science, Health, and Nursing Librarian - Health Insurance (Graduate Assistants)
Students who are not Graduate Assistants can obtain health insurance through the clinic, contact Student Health Services at 601.266.5390 for additional information. - Southern's Online Accessible Records (SOAR) Tutorials
Ms.%20Marlissa%20Northrop, PeopleSoft Trainer, Office of Associate Provost for Academic Excellence