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Freeing the Power of the Individual

Sociology students meditate as part of "The Farm" experience.

Sociology students meditate as part of "The Farm" experience.

Honors College students participating in the British Studies program.

Honors College students participating in the British Studies program.

Honors students looking cool on the Supreme Court steps in Washington, D.C.

Honors students looking cool on the Supreme Court steps in Washington, D.C.

Honors College students tailgate prior to football games.

Honors College students tailgate prior to football games.

Dr. Mark Miller and his GHY 101H class visit Arizona.

Dr. Mark Miller and his GHY 101H class visit Arizona.

Current Students

Recognition of a Southern Miss Honors College Education

  • Honors coursework is indicated on transcript.
  • Completion of both General Honors and Senior Honors curriculum is indicated on transcript.
  • Scholars who complete full four year program (both General Honors and Senior Honors), or scholars who successfully complete Senior Honors graduate with Latin distinction.
  • Honors Scholars are recognized in the Commencement Program and wear an Honors medallion with their regalia.

Honors College Graduation Requirements

  • Honors Scholars are required to complete 20 Honors Hours by the end of the sophomore year.
  • Honors Scholars must enroll in at least ONE Honors class per semester. Scholars are not allowed to take Honors core classes beyond the sophomore year.
  • Honors Scholars must successfully complete an acceptable senior thesis and pass a comprehensive exam in their major discipline.

Reasons for Suspension from The Honors College

  • A cumulative gpa below 3.25. Scholars are allowed one probationary semester in order to bring the gpa up to the required 3.25. (A more detailed explanation is in the Handbook).
  • Academic dishonesty.
  • Failure to progress in the Honors College curriculum.

Honors College T-shirts

The very popular Honors College t-shirts are for sale in the Honors College Office. Come by between 8-5 to purchase yours! The shirts are $8 and you may pay with cash or check.

HOCO Shirts