University of Southern Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi Student Activities

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University of Southern Mississippi students' favorite campus events are Crawfish Festival, Friday Night at the Fountain Pep Rally and Homecoming.

Does University of Southern Mississippi Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Southern Mississippi.

University of Southern Mississippi offers housing.

Most University of Southern Mississippi students live off campus. In 2023, 27% of undergrads at University of Southern Mississippi lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 73% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Southern Mississippi.

University of Southern Mississippi does not offer coed housing or housing for students with disabilities.

University of Southern Mississippi Athletics

At University of Southern Mississippi there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Southern Mississippi:

Is University of Southern Mississippi Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Southern Mississippi is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The University of Southern Mississippi campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

University of Southern Mississippi offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to University of Southern Mississippi

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Southern Mississippi, take Interstate 59 to Hattiesburg, MS. If you need to fly, book your flight to Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional airport.

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