Student Code of Conduct
The Code of Student Conduct fosters and protects the University of Southern Mississippi's core missions, which include research, teaching and learning, and service.
The Code accomplishes this by fostering the scholarly and civic development of the University's students in a safe and secure learning environment protecting the people, properties, and processes that support the University and its missions.
Preservation of academic freedom and free and open exchange of ideas and opinions for all members of the University are central to these missions. You will find a full list of institutional policies at the University's Institutional Policies page.
Report an Issue to the Dean of Students:
This form provides an avenue for all faculty, staff, and students to report non-emergency incidents to the Dean of Students Office.
Incidents may include (but are not limited to):
- Violations of the Student Code of Conduct
- Violations of local, state and federal laws
- Classroom Disruptions
- General complaints/conflicts/concerns
Reports will be responded to within three business days. If you have any questions regarding any incident, please contact the Dean of Students office via phone by calling 601.266.4025, via email dos@usm.edu or by stopping by Room 221 of the R. C. Cook Union.
Attention Parents:
The Dean of Students Office considers parents and family members to be valuable partners in student success.
FERPA rights transfer to the student at age 18 or at the time of attendance at a post-secondary institution, regardless of age. The University must receive the student's written and signed consent before releasing Personally Identifiable Information or Education Records to parents or spouses.
If the student is considered "financially dependent," parents or legal guardians may obtain Personally Identifiable Information at the discretion of the institution by providing to the Office of the University Registrar a copy of the most recently filed federal tax return.
Requests for Personally Identifiable Information or Education Records should be referred to the Office of the University Registrar.
FERPA Consent Form: /registrar/_files/ferpa-release-usm.pdf
Parental/ Authorized User Portal Guide- /advisement-center/_files/soar-tutorials/2021-manage-guest-parent.pdf
We recognize the important role you play in your student's academic and social success, and we thank you for the support you give your student.
Contact Us
R.C. Cook University Union
Room 220
118 College Drive #5204
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
Phone: 601.266.4025
E-mail: dos@usm.edu
Office Hours: 8-5 PM