University of Southern Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi requires a minimum of 128 semester hours to graduate with 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. 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 graduate within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	–	X	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	–	–	–
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.

What Classes Do I Have To Take 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, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
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. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. University of Southern Mississippi false.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 a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job 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 Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ University of Southern Mississippi does offer 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 Offer Online Classes?

✅ University of Southern Mississippi true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of Southern Mississippi Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ University of Southern Mississippi true 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?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at University of Southern Mississippi, check with the school directly. 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. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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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 university. 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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