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• Among Top 100 Public Universities in America (Niche.com)
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• Safest College Campus in Mississippi (yourlocalsecurity.com 2019) THE UNIVERSITY OF
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• Polymer Science Program Ranked Among Top 10 in the U.S. (collegefactual.com,
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• Among Only 1% of Schools Dually Accredited in Business and Accounting by AACSB The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) delivers a quality education in one of the
most affordable college towns in the U.S. (Great Value Colleges, 2014). Here, you will
2020-21 SCHOLARSHIPS
The USM English Language Institute (ELI) has over 70 years of experience preparing
students for studying in English. We offer three convenient start dates, semester-long experience Southern hospitality and culture at its best.

International Freshman Scholarship $2,500 – FULL TUITION programs, small class sizes, academic English preparatory curriculum, caring faculty and Founded in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi is one of 130 universities
3.0 core subject GPA and min. 1080 SAT. Must apply during staff, and community involvement. Learn more at usm.edu/english-language-institute. included in the “R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity” category by
final year of high school and be admitted by December 1, 2019
the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Only one hour from
Freshman Honors Scholarship $2,000/YEAR
December 1 admission deadline COST Mississippi Gulf Coast beaches, the Hattiesburg campus sits on 300 acres and is
conveniently located to on- and off-campus housing, shopping, restaurants and a
International Transfer Scholarship $2,000/SEMESTER
3.0 cumulative GPA, SAT or ACT required for applicants (max. 6 semesters, depending on Estimated Annual Non-Resident Tuition and Fees $10,896 vibrant, historic downtown area.
number of credits completed)
transferring from a university. Fall and spring availability (Fall/Spring 2020-21) In addition, we are located in close proximity to several major metropolitan areas (New
Transfer Honors Scholarship $1,000/YEAR Orleans, 180 km; Atlanta, 600 km; Dallas, 780 km).
Fall only (max. 2 years)
Estimated Total Cost of Full-Time Attendance $23,569
(9 months)
Cost includes tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board,
APPLICATION CHECKLIST ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS health insurance and personal expenses.
• Online Application • 71 TOEFL/6.0 IELTS (Applicants with
scores below 71/6.0 may be considered Estimated Cost per Semester Term of ELI $11,250
UNDERGRADUATE

• $40 Application Fee

• Official TOEFL/IELTS Results for conditional admission; ELI Cost includes tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board,
• Official High School and University/ application is required.) and health insurance. USM
• 2.5 GPA (preferred) ATLANTA, GA
College Transcripts (if attended) DALLAS, TX
• SAT/ACT Optional (required for • Completion of University Preparatory NEW

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freshman scholarship consideration) High School Curriculum ORLEANS, LA

• Online Application • 71 TOEFL/6.0 IELTS/54 PTE

• $60 Application Fee • Minimum 2.75 GPA
(Requirements may vary by department.)
GRADUATE

• Official TOEFL/IELTS/PTE Results

International Admissions English Language Institute
• Official Transcripts and Certificates
• Official GRE/GMAT or MAT Scores Petra Marlin eli@usm.edu

Apply
• 3 Letters of Recommendation Director of International Admissions
• Statement of Purpose
petra.marlin@usm.edu

NOW!
• Online Application
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• $50 Application Fee/ $100 Fee Deposit usm.edu/admissions

Hattiesburg Facts
ENGLISH

• Proof of High School Graduation facebook.com/USMInternationalAdmissions

• Must Be 18 by Start of Program
Whatsapp: +1 601-270-6859
Average Temperature: Average High - 24 Celsius; Average Low - 12 Celsius

APPLICATION Deadlines* Hattiesburg Population: 146,000

University Population: 14,579; 422 international students from 73 countries
FALL SEMESTER – JUNE 1 SPRING SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 1
Student Faculty Ratio: 17:1
*Graduate deadlines vary by department E O E / F/ M / V E T S / D I S A B I L I T Y U C 8 0 8 2 4
 FEEL AT HOME UNDERGRADUATE GRADUATE Degrees
Housing Options Majors
USM’s Department of Housing and Residence Life offers a variety of on-campus
housing options. Our halls offer controlled, secure access. All rooms come with Anthropology – M Nursing Anesthesia – D
furniture and microwave/fridge. Utilities, laundry facilities, cable and Internet service Accounting Elementary Education/Special Biological Sciences – M, D Nursing Clinical – D
are also included with room and board. FREE tutoring is provided in halls for general Education (Dual Licensure) • Marine Biology – M, D Nursing Leadership – D
Anthropology
courses. Freshmen can choose to live on or off campus during their first year. English Business Nutrition and Food Systems
Applied Economics • Accounting – M
Liberal Studies Polymer Science and Engineering • Applied Nutrition and Food
Architectural Engineering Technology Finance • Business Administration – M
Library and Information Science Psychology Systems – M
Art Forensics • Economic Development – M
Management Public Health • Sport Management – M Ocean Science and Technology
Athletic Training Geography • Coastal Sciences – M, D
Marine Biology • Health Policy and Administration • Sport Event Security
• Geographic Information • Hydrographic Science – M
Biological Sciences • Health Education Management – M
Technology Marketing • Marine Science – M, D
• Ecology and Organismal Biology • Sustainable Development Public Relations and Advertising Chemistry – M, D
• Microbiology Mathematics Physics – M
Geology Recreation • Biochemistry – M, D
• Biomedical Sciences Media and Entertainment Arts • Polymer Physics – M
• Therapeutic Recreation Communication
Business Administration Health Sciences • Media and Recording Arts Polymer Science and Engineering – M, D
Management Social Work • Communication Studies – M, D • Sports and High Performance
Chemistry Healthcare Marketing
• Sound and Recording Arts Sociology • Mass Communication – M, D Materials – M, D
• Biochemistry History
• Video Arts Special Education
International Student Child and Family Sciences Hospitality and Tourism Management • Public Relations – M Political Science – M
Medical Laboratory Science Speech Pathology and Audiology Computer Science – M Psychology
Communication Studies Information Technology
AND Scholar Services Computer Engineering Interdisciplinary Studies
Merchandising Sport Coaching Education • Computational Science – M, D • Applied Behavior - M
• Counseling – M, D
Music Sport Management Criminal Justice – M
Our welcoming staff provides a home away from home for USM international Computer Science Interior Design • Clinical – D
Music Education Theatre Education – M, D
students. In addition to the services offered, it’s a great place to just hang out, chat Construction Management International Business • Brain and Behavior – D
Nursing • Acting • Dyslexia Therapy Education – M • School – M, D
and be you. Criminal Justice Journalism • Design and Technology
Nutrition and Dietetics • Higher Education – Student Affairs Public Health
• Immigration, personal and academic advising Dance Kinesiology • General Theatre –M
Philosophy/Pre-Law • Epidemiology and Biostatistics – M
Electronics and Computer • Exercise Science World Languages • Higher Education Administration – D • Health Education – M
• International student clubs and organizations
• Kinesiotherapy Physics • French • School Counseling and Guidance
• Cultural outings and activities Engineering Technology Science Education – M, D
Legal Studies/Pre-Law Political Science/Pre-Law • Spanish Services – M
• Bi-weekly International Coffee Hour Elementary Education • Biology
Polymer Science • Two Languages English – M, D
• Annual International Food Fair • Chemistry
Geography – M, D • Earth Science
Geology – M • Mathematics
• Physics
History – M, D
"The opportunity to work as an "As a former USM ELI student and current "Southern Miss has given me opportunities Social Work – M
Kinesiology
undergraduate student researcher Music master’s student, I have experienced to become a bolder, more confident woman. • Exercise Science – M Speech and Hearing Sciences
in both of my majors has been an amazing student-teacher interactions, and I Professors have imparted valuable resources, • Audiology – D
Marriage and Family Therapy – M • Deaf Education – M
invaluable asset to my education. have learned lessons I will carry with me my and organizations I’m active in have helped Mathematics – M, D • Speech-Language Pathology – M
Every faculty and staff member at entire career." me leave USM better than I found it. USM has Medical Laboratory Science - M Teaching of Languages
USM is here to help you grow." Dayvison Costa Nunes – Brazil become my home away from home." Music – M (Spanish/French) – M
Aaditya Kharel – Nepal ELI - 2018; MA - Music, 2020 Mariam Atobiloye – Nigeria Theatre – M
Music Performance and Pedagogy – D
BS - Computer Science/Mathematics, 2020 BS - Biomedical Sciences, 2020