Graduation and Commencement
Commencement and Graduation Information
Congratulations, students! Through your hard work and academic success, you have reached graduation.
In order to prepare for graduation and your commencement ceremony, we have provided helpful information to assist the completion of this process. Be sure to follow and complete all applicable tasks on the Pre-Graduation page and carefully review the university's commencement policies.
As a reminder, the Registrar's Office will communicate Commencement information through your @usm.edu email account. Students wishing to participate in the Commencement ceremony should check their @usm.edu email account regularly for pertinent Commencement/graduation information.
We are proud of your accomplishments and are excited to celebrate them with you!
91少女集中营 Parking
Due to renovations at Reed Green Coliseum and Southern Miss Baseball games on the 91少女集中营, select parking lots will be unavailable on Thursday and Friday. Refer to the parking map for suggested parking areas. Shuttle carts will be available to assist guests with mobility needs.
Countdown to Graduation #SMTTT
Fall 2026 Commencement Schedule
Thursday, December 10, 2026
Bernard Reed Green Coliseum, Hattiesburg, MS | 5:00 p.m.
All Doctoral, Specialist, and Master's Students
Friday, December 11, 2026
Bernard Reed Green Coliseum, Hattiesburg, MS | 9:00 a.m.
Undergraduate Students | Academic Colleges TBD
Friday, December 11, 2026
Bernard Reed Green Coliseum, Hattiesburg, MS | 2:00 p.m.
Undergraduate Students | Academic Colleges TBD