Institution name

University of Southern Mississippi

Total number of students

15293

Contact address for international enquiries

118 College Drive
HATTIESBURG 39406

Telephone

+1 601 266 4841

Venue / office name

College of Health, Department of Nutrition and Food Systems

Address

118 College Drive #5172
HATTIESBURG
Mississippi
39406

Venue description

The Department of Nutrition and Food Systems prepares qualified professionals and conducts applied research, focusing on improved nutritional health and wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities.

Telephone number

+1 601 266 5377

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

Living on campus is an important way for students to add to a well- rounded college experience. It provides students with a living/learning environment, a great way to meet new people, immediate access to campus services, facilities, organizations, and functions hall services such as laundry, cable tv, internet access, dining, Halls are fully staffed 24 hours, 7 days a week and are provided with ample security services such as the access card system, resident service assistants, and nightly security officers. Research has shown that students who live on campus are more involved and have better grades. 80% of freshmen living on campus have better GPAs than those who live off campus. Students are engaged in a living/learning community with the help of their Resident Assistants. The convenience that comes with living on campus is extremely advantageous to students. They have immediate access to campus services, facilities, organizations, and functions. Submit an application to the Department of Residence Life via the Residence Life website. $75 nonrefundable fee will be accessed to student account. Student must be admitted to the university prior to receiving housing assignment. Assignments are based on date of application and space availability, and therefore are not guaranteed. Priority application deadline for housing is February 1.