Ways To Visit
A campus visit is a cornerstone of any college search, and the best way to get to know the Golden Eagle family is to visit. From our hospitality to the buildings and spaces you’ll walk through, you’ll be able to see why so many have chosen to make Southern Miss their home. We can’t wait to meet you!
Campus Tours
Individual Visit and Campus Tour
Information Session and Campus Tour
Transfer Student Visit
Eagle Express Tram Tour
School Group Tours
Visit Gulf Park Campus
Individual Visit and Campus Tour
When
Monday-Friday (excluding holidays, and University breaks)
Where
Check in at Kennard Washington Hall
Duration
2 hours
This individualized tour experience is helpful in getting specific questions regarding admissions, scholarships, academic requirements, and more answered.
Includes:
- One-on-one meeting with an admissions recruiter
- One-on-one meeting with a representative from area of academic interest
- Student-led walking tour of campus and a residence hall
- Optional appointments with the Honors College may also be requested.
Recommended audiences:
- First-semester high school seniors
- Second-semester high school juniors
- Transfer students
Information Session and Campus Tour
When
Mondays, Fridays, and select Saturdays (excluding holidays and University breaks)
- 10:30 a.m.
- 2:00 p.m.
Where
Check in at Kennard Washington Hall
Duration
2 hours
SCHEDULE THIS TOUR
This group tour experience is a great starting point for a college search.
Includes:
- Presentation about admissions, scholarships, campus life, and other aspects of being a Golden Eagle
- Student-led walking tour of campus and a residence hall
Recommended audiences:
- First-semester high school seniors or community college students
- High school juniors, sophomores, and freshmen
Transfer Student Visit
When
Wednesday (excluding holidays and University breaks)
Where
Check in at Kennard Washington Hall
Duration
2 hours
This individualized tour experience is specifically for Transfer students to get answers to questions regarding admissions, scholarships, academic progress, and campus life.
Includes:
- One-on-one meeting with an admissions recruiter
- One-on-one meeting with a representative from area of academic interest
- An unofficial transcript evaluation (if provided)
- Student-led walking tour of campus and a residence hall
- Optional appointment with the Honors College
Recommended audience:
- Transfer student
Eagle Express Tram Tour
When
Fridays (excluding holidays and University breaks)
3:00 p.m.
Where
Check in at Kennard Washington Hall
Duration
1 hour
This engaging, one-hour tram tour with limited stops takes you through key parts of campus while offering fun facts, rich traditions, and unique perspectives from your tour guide.
Includes:
- 1 hour tram tour of campus with a Southern Miss staff member
Recommended audiences:
- High school juniors, sophomores, and freshmen
- First-semester high school seniors or community college students
School Group Tours
When
Wednesdays (excluding holidays and University breaks)
- 10:00 a.m.
Where
Groups will unload in front of the Aubrey K. Lucas Administration Building.
Duration
2 hours
This type of tour experience is scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis with total capacity set at 100 guests per time slot. This means more than one group can be served at each time slot.
Includes:
- Presentation about admissions, scholarships, campus life, and other aspects of being a Golden Eagle
- Student-led walking tour of campus and a residence hall
Recommended audiences:
- High School (9th-12th grade) or community college-aged school, nonprofit-organization, or college access groups.
- Groups of 10 or more students.
Additional information:
- On-campus dining accommodations are not included in the tour and must be arranged by the group through Eagle Dining two weeks prior to the visit.
- Cash is not accepted at any on-campus dining locations.
Visit Gulf Park Campus
Gulf Park One-on-One Visit
When
- Monday-Friday (excluding holidays and University breaks)
- Other weekday appointments available upon request. Please email GP-Recruitment@usm.edu for assistance.
Where
Check-in is on the first floor of Hardy Hall.
Duration
1-2.5 hours
Gulf Park One-on-One Campus Visit
A customized campus visit, where you customize your time on our beautiful, beachfront campus
Choose to:
- Meet with an admissions recruiter
- Meet with financial aid/scholarship representative
- Meet with an academic advisor
- Take a campus tour.
You can select all options or choose one or two. We want to provide you with the needed information in your desired time frame.
Recruitment Events
Junior Preview Day
Eagle Preview
Going Gold Day
Transfer Visit Day
Junior Preview Day
Junior Preview Day is our spring visit day experience for high school juniors! Junior Preview Day activities include the following:
- Campus and residence hall tours
- Learn about the senior year application process
- Find out important information about financial aid and scholarship opportunities
- Engage with faculty and staff in the college of your desired major
Dates:
- Friday, February 21, 2025
- Friday, April 25, 2025
Eagle Preview
Admitted high school seniors, you and your family are invited to join us for a preview of the fun, exciting student life that awaits you at Southern Miss!
Going Gold Day
Admitted high school seniors who are Southern Miss-bound this fall are invited to join us for Going Gold Day! At this signature spring event, you can:
- Hear next steps for all things related to becoming a Golden Eagle
- Celebrate your decision with other future Golden Eagles
- Visit with Financial Aid, Housing and Residence Life, and other campus offices
- Register for Orientation
- Tour freshman residence halls
Date:
- Saturday, March 22, 2025
- REGISTER
Transfer Visit Day
Transfer Visit Day is our spring visit day experience for transfer students! Transfer Visit Day activities include the following:
- Speak with representatives from your intended academic college
- Learn more about financial aid and scholarship opportunities for transfer students
- Visit with University staff and student leaders from departments and student organizations across the campus community
- Tour campus and a residence hall with a student tour guide
Date:
- Friday, March 14, 2025
Online registration for this event will open one month prior to the event date.
Undergraduate Admissions will help you with questions about requirements, transfer credits, scholarships and more.