Ways To Visit
A campus visit is a cornerstone of any college search, and the best way to get to know the Golden Eagle family is to visit. From our hospitality to the buildings and spaces you’ll walk through, you’ll be able to see why so many have chosen to make Southern Miss their home. We can’t wait to meet you!
Campus Tours
Academic Sessions
When
Monday-Friday (excluding holidays, and University breaks)
Where
Check in at Kennard Washington Hall
Duration
2 hours
This individualized tour experience is helpful in getting specific questions regarding admissions, scholarships, academic requirements, and more answered.
Includes:
- One-on-one meeting with an admissions recruiter
- One-on-one meeting with a representative from area of academic interest
- Student-led walking tour of campus and a residence hall
- Optional appointments with the Honors College may also be requested.
Recommended audiences:
- First-semester high school seniors
- Second-semester high school juniors
- Transfer students
Information Sessions
When
Mondays, Fridays, and select Saturdays (excluding holidays and University breaks)
- 10:30 a.m.
- 2:00 p.m.
Where
Check in at Kennard Washington Hall
Duration
2 hours
SCHEDULE THIS TOURThis group tour experience is a great starting point for a college search.
Includes:
- Presentation about admissions, scholarships, campus life, and other aspects of being a Golden Eagle
- Student-led walking tour of campus and a residence hall
Recommended audiences:
- First-semester high school seniors or community college students
- High school juniors, sophomores, and freshmen
Transfer Campus Tour
When
Wednesday (excluding holidays and University breaks)
Where
Check in at Kennard Washington Hall
Duration
2 hours
This individualized tour experience is specifically for Transfer students to get answers to questions regarding admissions, scholarships, academic progress, and campus life.
Includes:
- One-on-one meeting with an admissions recruiter
- One-on-one meeting with a representative from area of academic interest
- An unofficial transcript evaluation (if provided)
- Student-led walking tour of campus and a residence hall
- Optional appointment with the Honors College
Recommended audience:
- Transfer student
School Group Tours
When
Wednesdays (excluding holidays and University breaks)
- 10:00 a.m.
Where
Groups will unload in front of the Aubrey K. Lucas Administration Building.
Duration
2 hours
This type of tour experience is scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis with total capacity set at 100 guests per time slot. This means more than one group can be served at each time slot.
Includes:
- Presentation about admissions, scholarships, campus life, and other aspects of being a Golden Eagle
- Student-led walking tour of campus and a residence hall
Recommended audiences:
- High School (9th-12th grade) or community college-aged school, nonprofit-organization, or college access groups.
- Groups of 10 or more students.
Additional information:
- On-campus dining accommodations are not included in the tour and must be arranged by the group through Eagle Dining two weeks prior to the visit.
- Cash is not accepted at any on-campus dining locations.
Visit Gulf Park Campus
Gulf Park One-on-One Sessions
When
- Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays (excluding holidays and University breaks)
- 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
- Other weekday appointments available upon request. Please email GP-RecruitmentFREEMississippi for assistance.
Where
Check-in is on the first floor of Hardy Hall.
Duration
1-2 hours
Gulf Park One-on-One Sessions
A customized tour experience where your questions about admissions, scholarships, financial aid, academic requirements, and more will be answered through one-on-one meetings. You also have the opportunity to have a one-on-one meeting with a representative from the area of your academic interest. The session will conclude with a student-led walking tour of our beautiful, beachfront campus.
Recruitment Events
Black and Gold Days
Black and Gold Day is our fall visit day experience for high school seniors and juniors! Black and Gold Day activities include the following:
- Campus and residence hall tours
- Admissions, financial aid, scholarships and student life overview
- Academic programs fair
- Student organization and campus resource fair
Dates:
- September 7, 2024, 1-4 p.m.
- This event has passed.
- October 14, 2024, 1-4 p.m.
- Online registration for this event is now closed.
- November 9, 2024, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Online registration for Black and Gold Day will open one month before each event.
Information Nights
At Information Night, you and your guests can:
- Hear from Southern Miss Admissions representatives about the application process,
- Visit with representatives from key campus departments,
- Learn what scholarship and financial aid opportunities are available, and
- Discover the fun, rewarding college experience that's waiting for you at Southern Miss!
Gulf Coast Information Night
- Monday, September 9, 2024
- Great Southern Club, Gulfport, Miss.
Jackson Metro Information Night
- Tuesday, September 17, 2024
- Table 100, Jackson, Miss.
Mobile Information Night
- Tuesday, September 24, 2024
- Topgolf Mobile, Mobile, Ala.
South Louisiana Information Night
- Monday, September 30, 2024
- Audubon Tea Room, New Orleans, LA
Baton Rouge Information Night
- Tuesday, October 1, 2024
- Topgolf Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA
Natchez Information Night
- Tuesday, October 8, 2024
- Roux 61, Natchez, Miss.
- Online registration for this event is now closed.
Meridian Information Night
- Tuesday, October 22, 2024
- Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX), Meridian, Miss.
- REGISTER
North Mississippi and Memphis Information Night
- Monday, October 28, 2024
- Big Cypress Lodge, Memphis, Tenn.
- REGISTER
Golden Triangle and Tupelo Information Night
- Tuesday, November 12, 2024
- Crave, Tupelo, Miss.
- Registration will open one month before the event.
Undergraduate Admissions will help you with questions about requirements, transfer credits, scholarships and more.