University of Southern MississippiMove-In Guide
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1910🔗 www.usm.edu
The University of Southern Mississippi's Hattiesburg campus includes College Hall, one of five original 1913 buildings now home to the Student Media Center, and Hattiesburg Hall, the original 1910s women's dormitory that still serves today as the Housing and Residence Life office, with the university's own freshman live-on-campus requirement transitioning to optional starting Fall 2026.
Enrollment
11,451
Total Students
Freshman Class
2,863
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 18-19, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
98%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Designated move-in dates and an early/late arrival form link will be sent to student emails in July. Students requesting to move in prior to their designated date will be charged a $25/day fee unless moving in early for a required university reason (Athletics, GEWW Crew, on-campus job, etc.). Returning residents, transfer students not in GEWW, and new upperclassmen move in on the separate date of August 21, 2026. Students participating in CPC sorority formal recruitment move in earlier than the general freshman population.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time - your exact move-in date is shown above in the Overview.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- Incoming freshmen and transfer students participating in Golden Eagle Welcome Week move in August 18-19, 2026. Returning residents, transfer students not in GEWW, and new upperclassmen move in separately on August 21, 2026 - specific move-in instructions are sent through the Housing Portal after room selection.
- Check-in location
- Check your move-in email for your specific hall's check-in instructions, sent through the Housing Portal after room selection.
- Parking
- Visit Parking and Transit Services ahead of move-in for information about parking passes and bus routes.
- What you'll receive
- Move-in instructions specific to your assigned residence hall, sent via your move-in email.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
Residence hall data coming soon.
Housing Links
Each available link goes directly to University of Southern Mississippi's own specific page, not just its general homepage.
Orientation
Golden Eagle Welcome Week (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 20 - August 23, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$10,000
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- CVS Pharmacy0.5 miles
- Walgreens0.5 miles
- Walmart1.6 miles
- Target3 miles
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