Honors College
Welcome, Prospective Students!
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From our commitment to experiential learning to our mentoring and living learning community from priority registration to study abroad scholarships and support for research, creative, and community-engaged projects, the Honors College at Southern Miss has a lot to offer to help you take your learning to the top.
Friday, November 13, 2026
1:00 鈥� 5:00 p.m.
Thad Cochran Center, 91少女集中营
During Honors Day, high school seniors who are interested in applying for the Honors College, as well as their parents/families, will:
- meet the Honors College Dean, faculty, and staff;
- learn more about the dynamic curriculum, active learning trips, and research opportunities available to Honors Scholars;
- find out more about the application and admission process to the Honors College; and
- visit with representatives from academic colleges and key campus programs!
Registration opens 10/13/26.
Students choose us because they want a top-notch education with internationally renowned faculty. But there are a lot of other benefits to being a Southern Miss Honors Scholar!
If you're interested in joining the Honors College, we'd love to meet you! Set up a tour with the Office of Admissions or come to one of our scheduled recruitment days.
Need more information about the Honors College? Tell us a little bit about yourself and we'll contact you with more information.
Once you have been admitted to Southern Miss and have a student ID and password, you can apply to Honors College. Learn about our application process.
All students admitted to the Honors College will receive financial support. Learn about the scholarships we offer, our achievement awards, and other ways to fund your education.
From eligibility to campus life, scholarship opportunities to ways to connect with us, here are the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
High-achieving juniors and seniors who want to join the Honors College have a unique opportunity with our Keystone program.
There's always something going on at Honors College, from afternoons with local shelter puppies to lectures from world-renowned speakers.
Learn how honors courses cultivate intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and
investigative skills, and prepare you for an original research project: your honors
thesis!