Southern Miss Admissions

Orientation is designed to help new students transition confidently into life at Southern Miss.

Orientation sessions are still available, but spots are filling quickly! Register today. Link in bio! 🦅

Starting college is an exciting transition, and we know that support matters every step of the way!

At Southern Miss, students have access to mental health and wellness resources designed to support their well-being throughout their time on campus.

Visit usm.edu/student-counseling-services/ to learn more. 🪴

Happy Friday! We’re so excited for the fall semester and cannot wait to welcome a new class of Golden Eagles. 💛

Campus safety is a top priority at Southern Miss!

Our University Police Department, Eagle Alert system, emergency telephones, and other campus resources work in tandem to support a safe experience for students, faculty, and staff.

Here are some helpful campus safety resources for incoming students and families:

Eagle Alert FAQs: usm.edu/police/eagle-alert-frequently-asked-questions.php
Crime Prevention Services: usm.edu/police/crime-prevention-services.php
Emergency Telephones: usm.edu/police/emergency-telephones.php

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Still have questions about Orientation?

You can find answers to common questions about upcoming Orientation sessions, including registration, parking, academic advising, and more.

Review Orientation FAQs → usm.edu/orientation/hattiesburg/hattiesburg-orientation-faqs.php

Before Orientation, newly admitted students should submit proof of all earned college credit, including AP, IB, CLEP, or CIE scores. This allows Southern Miss to review and apply those credits, helping students stay on track academically from day one!

Visit: usm.edu/undergraduate-admissions/admitted-students.php -college-credit

Meet Marleigh Blush, a Brandon, Mississippi native studying speech pathology and audiology with a passion for helping others find their voice. What started as uncertainty quickly turned into purpose for her at Southern Miss.

“From the very beginning, I was surrounded by people who genuinely cared. Whether it was professors, staff, or mentors, they didn’t just see me as another student, but as a person,” Marleigh shared.

“When I began volunteering at the DuBard School, it started as a way to complete service hours, but it quickly became something so much more. I soon found a passion for working with children with language disorders. For the first time, I felt deeply connected to what I was learning.”

Marleigh is actively involved on campus as president of Kappa Delta and secretary of NSSLHA. She is also a member of Eagle Connection, Order of Omega Honor Society, the Luckyday Scholarship Program, and Campus Outreach.

Marleigh Blush
Speech Pathology and Audiology
Brandon, Mississippi
Class of 2027

Financial planning makes all the difference. Get a clear understanding of your student’s expenses, financial aid, payment plans, and more.

Financial Info for New Students: usm.edu/undergraduate-admissions/financial-preparedness.php

Alex Rivers is a marketing major who has found his place at Southern Miss through involvement, leadership, and campus traditions.

He is a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and Pi Sigma Epsilon Business Fraternity and serves as Director of Membership Development for the Interfraternity Council.

Alex also takes pride in sharing his experience with future Golden Eagles as a campus tour guide with Eagle Connection!

“Something that made Southern Miss feel like the right fit was the student organizations on campus. Things such as joining my fraternity really made this place feel like home,” Alex said.

“My favorite spot on campus is Spirit Park because of the community and atmosphere that surrounds gamedays.”

Alex Rivers
Marketing
Denham Springs, Louisiana
Class of 2028