Southern Miss Selected as One of the Nation’s Most Transfer-Friendly Universities for Eighth Consecutive Year

Mon, 08/18/2025 - 02:31pm | By: Jennifer Rigney

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) has once again been recognized as one of the most transfer-friendly universities in the nation, earning a spot on Phi Theta Kappa’s (PTK) 2025 Transfer Honor Roll. This marks the eighth consecutive year Southern Miss has received the prestigious distinction, reinforcing its reputation as a top destination for community college transfer students.

Southern Miss is one of only 251 colleges and universities nationwide selected for the designation, which recognizes institutions that demonstrate excellence in developing and supporting dynamic, innovative pathways for transfer student success.

“I’m proud of the transfer outcomes we’re seeing at these Honor Roll colleges,” said Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner, president and CEO of Phi Theta Kappa. “These colleges are doing more than just opening doors—they’re walking students through them. Their commitment to creating clear, supportive pathways demonstrates what’s possible when student success is truly the priority.”

Southern Miss was selected based on its Transfer Profile in PTK Connect, which evaluates key factors such as admissions practices, cost of attendance, campus life, recruitment strategies and student reviews. Colleges that complete the PTK Connect profile receive a Transfer Friendliness Rating, and only those scoring in the top 25 percent are named to the honor roll.

“Southern Miss is proud to be named to the PTK Transfer Honor Roll, a recognition that reflects our ongoing commitment to transfer students,” said DJ Preiss, USM director of enrollment operations. “It’s a testament to the hard work, dedication and support that our campus community provides to transfer students. These students enrich our university, and we are proud to offer them the resources, opportunities and guidance they need to succeed.”

To learn more about transferring to Southern Miss, visit Undergraduate Admissions - Transfers | Undergraduate Admissions | The University of Southern Mississippi.

About Phi Theta Kappa

Phi Theta Kappa is the first honor society recognizing the academic achievement of students at associate degree-granting colleges and helping them to grow as scholars and leaders. The Society is made up of more than 4.4 million members and nearly 1,250 chapters in 11 countries, with approximately 220,000 active members in the nation’s colleges. Click here to learn more.