Frequently Asked Questions
FOR CURRENT RESIDENTS

What is a community bath? Which halls have these?

A community bath means that you will share a bathroom with the other residents on your hall. There are separate shower facilities including shower curtains as well as multiple toilet facilities. The bathrooms are located just a few steps away from your room. Community baths are cleaned daily (Monday through Friday) by custodial staff. Bolton, Bond, Hickman, Jones, Pulley, Roberts, Scott, and Wilbur contain community baths.

A semi-private bath is a bathroom that is shared in a suite-style room. These bathrooms are shared by just a few students, not an entire hall. Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Hickman, Elam Arms, and Vann contain semi-private baths.

A private bath is a bathroom that is shared only with your roommate, attached to your room. McCarty Men's and Women's house private baths.

 
Are there activities within the Residence halls?

The University of Southern Mississippi Department of Residence Life strives to maintain a community-rich environment within the Residence Halls. The Residence Hall Association (RHA) is a hall governance association that has been put into place to help further develop campus wide social events, respond to the issue and needs of on-campus students, and enhance the total residence hall living experience. Resident Assistants create educational, developmental, and social programs to enrich residence life.

 
What are the amenities within the Residence Halls?

The Department of Residence Life provides free laundry services and study facilities for all Residence Halls. Many of our halls have community kitchens and computer labs as well.

 
What should I bring with me? Are there things I should leave behind?

There is a checklist located here with items that would be helpful within the residence halls, as well as a list of items that are prohibited from the halls.

 
Are there options if I need special accomodations?

The University of Southern Mississippi recognizes the Americans with Disabilities Act and will help with any needed arrangments needing to be made. If you need special accomodations, please call the Office of Residence Life at 601.266.4783 for assistance.

 

Is smoking permitted in the Residence Halls?

All residence halls are smoke-free facilities.

 
I do not know anyone coming to Southern Miss. Will I be assigned to a random roommate?

All residents will be paired with a roommate unless a private room is requested (private rooms can only be assigned if room is available). If you have not made a roommate request, a roommate will be assigned to you. We provide an online Roommate Connection that allows students to find roommates based on personal preferences. This service is free for all students.

 
Is parking allowed on campus?

Parking decals may be picked up at the Department of Parking Management.

 

What is the difference between a single room and a private room?
A single room is a room especially designed for one individual. There are very few single rooms available in the resident halls. A private room is a room deisgned for two individuals, but is occupied by only one resident. Residents living in a private room are required to pay one and a half of the total cost of a double room