Orientation at Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg-Freshman Orientation
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Please note that Orientation registration for the 2026 summer and fall terms will
open on
February 15, 2026.
June 1 - 2 (Scholarship Session – By Invitation Only)
June 4 - 5 (Scholarship Session – By Invitation Only)
June 11 - 12
June 18 - 19
June 22 - 23
June 25 - 26
July 9 - 10
Orientation fees are nonrefundable and must be paid upon registration. These fees cover the cost of select meals, materials, programming, and overnight campus housing for students.
- Student: $100 (includes overnight campus housing for students)
- Parent/Guest: $75 per person (max 2 guests)
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Students
- Overnight housing in a campus residence hall is available to students on Day 1 of their Freshman Orientation session and is included in their Orientation fee, but they are not required to stay on campus during Freshman Orientation. Students will be asked to indicate if they plan to stay on campus during the Orientation registration process in SOAR. Each room is equipped with a private bath, two twin XL beds, and desks. A TV is not included. All buildings have elevators and are ADA-compliant. Students will need to bring towels and bedding.
Parents/Guests
- Overnight housing on campus is not available to parents/guests. An overview of Hattiesburg area accommodations can be found here.