Sending your student to college is a life-changing experience for your entire family.  But you can take comfort and pride in the fact that Southern Miss will provide your student with a world-class academic experience in outstanding facilities, a caring and supportive network of faculty and staff, and a rewarding student life experience. Your student will have a home and a family at Southern Miss to help him achieve his goals and realize success.

One of the best ways to help your student decide which college is the right fit is by visiting. Located in Hattiesburg, Miss., Southern Miss is easily accessible on Interstate 59 or U.S. Highway 49 and within a convenient distance from Jackson, the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Mobile and New Orleans.

Visiting the Southern Miss Campus
Best Times to Visit
The City of Hattiesburg
Schedule a Campus Tour

Visiting the Campus
A typical campus visit at Southern Miss lasts approximately one to two hours and can include:

• a meeting with an admissions counselor to discuss admissions requirements, scholarships and financial aid, on-campus housing, and student life
• a tour of the campus and a residence hall led by a student tour guide
• an appointment with faculty in your student’s proposed area of study

Before you visit, you may want to get directions to the Office of Admissions and check out area hotel accommodations. Hattiesburg is an ideal college town featuring a historic downtown, eclectic restaurants and shops, and close proximity to Jackson, the Mississippi Gulf Coast, New Orleans and Mobile. We hope that you take some time to explore our beautiful city!
Another option is to do a virtual visit – our online campus tour is a great alternative if you can’t make it to campus!

Best Times to Visit Campus
Weekdays - when classes are in session - afford the best insight into the Southern Miss experience and campus life. Our mission is to provide your family with a campus visit experience that addresses all of your needs, and we are best able to do that during the week and while classes are in session so that you can access as many campus resources as needed. Walk-in visitors will be accommodated as much as possible, but we cannot guarantee that all appointment and special requests will be met unless your visit is scheduled in advance. We recommend that you make your appointment at least one week in advance of the date you'd like to visit.

The City of Hattiesburg - Where to Stay, Where to Eat
The Hub City offers up the finest in Southern hospitality! For more information about hotels, dining, and shopping in Hattiesburg, visit the Hattiesburg Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Online Campus Visit Requests
Please be aware of the following as you prepare to schedule your visit using our online scheduling system:

• Group tours (more than five prospective students) must be scheduled by calling the Office of Admissions at 601.266.5000.
• Campus visits cannot be scheduled any sooner than five working days in advance of the date you would like to visit. If you need to schedule a visit sooner, please call the Office of Admissions at 601.266.5000.
• The Office of Admissions will attempt to accommodate all requests for appointments with academic departments but cannot guarantee faculty availability on the day of your visit.
• Regrettably, the Office of Admissions does not conduct campus visits on Saturdays. Campus visits are available Monday through Friday.

After you request the date and time of your campus visit using our online reservation system, a representative from the Office of Admissions will contact you via e-mail or phone to confirm your visit or to make any necessary changes to your appointment. If you have any questions or need to change the details of your visit, please contact the Office of Admissions at 601.266.5000.