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International Student and Scholar Services

You Are Welcome Here!

Our welcoming staff provides a home away from home for USM international students and visiting scholars (J-1 visa). In addition to the services offered, it’s a great place to just hang out, chat and be you.

  • Immigration, personal and academic advising
  • International student clubs and organizations
  • Cultural outings and activities
  • Monthly International Coffee Hour
  • Annual International Food Fair

Schedule AppointmentDepartment Information for Scholars


Spring 2024
Advising Drop-In Hours
Center for International Education - Room 205
Monday: 2-4 p.m.
Tuesday: 9-11 a.m.
Wednesday: 2-4 p.m.
Thursday: 2-4 p.m.
Friday: 9-11 a.m.

Fall 2024 
Effective August 1, 2024
Advising Drop-In Hours
Center for International Education - Room 205
Monday: 2-4 p.m.
Tuesday: 9-11 a.m.
Wednesday: 9-11a.m.
Thursday: 2-4 p.m.
Friday: 9-11 a.m.

 

Who is my International Student Advisor?
Your advisor is assigned by last name and will provide processing for your requests and you can book them for 1:1 appointments.  Please direct all emails to INTLFREEMississippi.   

Last name A-I: Ms. Gina Barker
Last name J-R: Ms. Micki Posey
Last name S-Z: Dr. Leah McSorley 

 

 

Contact Us

International Student and Scholar Services
411 International Center (IC)
118 College Drive #5151
Hattiesburg, MS 39406

Hattiesburg Campus

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Email
intlFREEMississippi

Phone
601.266.4841

Contact Us

International Admissions
International Center (IC) 401
118 College Drive #5135
Hattiesburg, MS 39406

Hattiesburg Campus

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Email
intladmissionsFREEMississippi

Phone
601.266.5645

 

650+

International Students

80+

Countries Represented

374

Graduate Students and 318 Undergraduate Students