Orientation in Hattiesburg

Orientation in Hattiesburg

We are excited to welcome you as you start your journey at Southern Miss! New Student Orientation, Golden Eagle Welcome Week (GEWW) and UNV 100 work together to introduce new students to the people, offices and resources that will make them successful at Southern Miss and beyond. 

New Student Orientation

Registration for Orientation 2023 is now open! Be sure to check your email and Orientation and Transition Programs social media for more information!

Note: You will need to set-up your SOAR account in order to register.  Please temporarily disable any pop-up blockers on your browser prior to registering. You will also need to submit documentation of two doses of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) immunization.

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Golden Eagle Welcome Week

Before the fall semester begins, new students will participate in Golden Eagle Welcome Week (GEWW). They will get to know their campus, meet new friends, and participate in exciting campus traditions. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT GEWW

UNV 100

UNV 100 is a required, online course for all new degree-seeking students. This course is a web-based supplement to in-person Orientation. The curriculum is designed to provide academic and campus resources during pertinent times throughout a new student's first semester. It is an online pass/no pass course administered through Canvas during the first eight weeks of the semester designed to further enhance the overall Orientation experience.

LEARN MORE ABOUT UNV 100

2023 Hattiesburg Orientation Dates

Note: Dates are subject to change.

Freshman Orientation

• May 25 - 26 (Scholarship Orientation, Invitation Only: Honors College, Luckyday, National Merit Scholars, and Academic Excellence Scholarships)
• June 5 - 6
• June 12 - 13
• June 22 - 23
• July 13 - 14
• July 24 - 25

Transfer Orientation

• May 22
• June 16
• June 26
• July 7
• July 17
• July 28

Orientation Schedule

Orientation Experience Fees

Orientation

Orientation fees are nonrefundable and cover the cost of select meals, materials and programming for your Orientation session. Orientation fees for students and parent/family members must be paid upon registering for an Orientation session.

Freshman Fees

$100 per student (includes housing)
$75 per person for parent/family members (does not include housing)

Transfer Fees

$50 per student
$50 per person for parent/family members

UNV 100 

UNV 100 is a required course and a separate $100 fee will be billed to the student’s account at the start of the fall semester.  A portion of this fee also covers GEWW.

Overnight Accommodations

Overnight Accommodations for Freshman and Scholarship Orientation

Campus accommodations are available the first day of Orientation for students attending Freshman Orientation sessions in May, June and July.

For Students

The $100 orientation fee includes campus housing. Students are required to stay on campus during their orientation experience. They may indicate a preferred roommate during the registration process.

For Parents/Families

Our friends from Visit Hattiesburg offer an extensive list of accommodation options throughout the Hattiesburg community. Parents/families can find off-campus accommodation options by clicking here.

Overnight Campus Housing Amenities

Staying on campus during Freshman Orientation is a comfortable, convenient experience that allows students to become better acquainted with campus. Each room is equipped with a microfridge, private bath, two twin beds and desk. Students should plan to bring their own linens - blanket, pillow, sheets, pillowcase, towels and washcloth. All buildings are equipped with elevators and are ADA compliant. 

Frequently Asked Questions