Academics
Southern Miss’s expansive academic programs are designed to power our students with the fundamental knowledge required to succeed in the professional world. We offer a wide variety of degrees in programs at the undergraduate and graduate level, including an extensive catalog of online courses and an International Studies program. Various learning centers and institutes are located on campus to enhance your academic experience. Expand your mind, solve problems, think independently, and gain an academic edge at Southern Miss. (copied from Web)
In a tradition of academic leadership, Southern Miss has five colleges: the College of Arts and Letters; the College of Business; the College of Education and Psychology; the College of Health; and the College of Science and Technology. Within the five colleges, nearly 50 different academic departments offer a large number of degrees, providing the Southern Miss student with the comprehensive college education expected from the University that promotes the power of learning.
HONORS COLLEGE
The Honors College offers opportunities to students who demonstrate high academic potential, intellectual curiosity, and ambition. (copied from Web)
Students who wish to be considered for admission to the University’s prestigious Honors College must make separate application to the Honors College and apply for general admission to the University.
All freshman applicants to the Honors College must have a minimum 26 composite ACT (or combined 1170 verbal/quantitative SAT) and a 3.25 cumulative grade point average.
All transfer applicants to the Senior Honors program must have a minimum cumulative 3.25 grade point average.
March 15 is the priority application deadline for admission to the Honors College and Senior Honors program. Applications received after this date will be reviewed on a competitive, space-available basis.
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Southern Miss is committed to preparing all graduates for success in today’s interdependent global village. Therefore, we offer a variety of programs so that virtually any student can study abroad, regardless of major or minor. Study-abroad offers you a chance to acquire the international experience so vital in today’s interconnected world – thereby enhancing your resumé– while you earn credit toward your Southern Miss degree. Moreover, you’ll have opportunities to visit historic landmarks you’ve always dreamed of seeing and to participate in another culture as you learn about local traditions.
