Orientation for Online Students
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This Online Orientation format is a guided, two-hour webinar led by professional staff in the Office of Orientation and Events.
Orientation registration for the summer and fall of 2026 has officially opened!
Please see below for more information about our session offerings.
All webinars will take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. CST.
- Thursday, May 28
- Tuesday, June 30
- Thursday, July 16
- Thursday, July 30
- Wednesday, August 5
- Thursday, August 13
If these dates don't work for you, then choose the Self-Paced Module format.
- Guided walk-throughs of SOAR and Canvas
- Overview of support and resources available to Online students
- Information about important University processes and deadlines
- Live Q&A with University staff
The Online Orientation fee is $35. This fee is nonrefundable and must be paid at the time of registration. It covers the cost of programming platforms and a Southern Miss swag pack that will be mailed directly to you!