University of Southern Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi requires a minimum of 128 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at University of Southern Mississippi, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. University of Southern Mississippi accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit. Additionally, University of Southern Mississippi has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 52% of students who start college at University of Southern Mississippi finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

University of Southern Mississippi offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program		X
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted			Unknown
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: University of Southern Mississippi may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At University of Southern Mississippi?

University of Southern Mississippi has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with University of Southern Mississippi directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of Southern Mississippi

When choosing a major, University of Southern Mississippi students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of Southern Mississippi.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

University of Southern Mississippi does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at University of Southern Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Southern Mississippi

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Does University of Southern Mississippi Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ University of Southern Mississippi offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does University of Southern Mississippi Have An Online Program?

✅ University of Southern Mississippi has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of Southern Mississippi Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ University of Southern Mississippi offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does University of Southern Mississippi Have An Honors Program?

✅ University of Southern Mississippi offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at University of Southern Mississippi.

Does University of Southern Mississippi Require Internships?

🟨 University of Southern Mississippi does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.

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Additional Information About University of Southern Mississippi

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University of Southern Mississippi Library

The main library on campus is the Cook Memorial Library and there are 4 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of Southern Mississippi

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

For more information on possible dual degree options at University of Southern Mississippi, contact the university directly.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does University of Southern Mississippi have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

University of Southern Mississippi has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at University of Southern Mississippi include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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