Academic Help
Academic Help
Have Questions About Using Artificial Intelligence?
Generative artificial intelligence鈥攍ike ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and GrammarlyGO鈥攊s an exciting and evolving technology. How can you determine if, and how, you can use it to complete assignments for your courses?
Need to Choose Your GEC Classes?
Take charge of your education by choosing General Education Curriculum classes that interest you鈥攃lasses that will help you in your future career, that will expose you to new ideas and experiences, and that will enrich your life after you graduate.
You can learn more about the GEC classes offered at Southern Miss and which choices are available to you at Seymour's GEC, brought to you by your Student Government Association.
Need Academic Coaching?
Free, one-on-one appointments to help you outline and make progress towards your goals,
connect you with on-campus resources, and keep you accountable.
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Have Questions About Advising?
Have a question about your degree plan? Hold on your account? Considering changing
your major? Contact your academic advisor (listed in your SOAR account), or use this
form to get an answer by email.
Need to Change Your Major?
Not sure what to major in? You're not alone, and there are a few options to help you
find a major that you love and that will set you on the road to a rewarding career.
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Need a Disability Accommodation?
If you have a disability, temporary injury, or are pregnant, Student Accessibility
Services can work with you and your professors to make sure you have full access to
the tools and resources you need to be successful.
Learn more about disability accommodations
Distracted? Missing Due Dates?
Staying focused, managing your responsibilities, and getting assignments in on time can be tough. There are many quick and easy tips and tricks that can help you reduce distraction when you study, manage your time, and help you avoid procrastination.
Check out this list of helpful apps.
Need Research Help?
If you need help finding sources for a paper or presentation, you can schedule a consultation
with a librarian who can help you find books and articles on your subject. Or for
quick questions, you can !
Need Speaking Help?
Need to give a speech? The staff at the Speaking Center can help you one-on-one from
initial brainstorming to polished delivery.
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Need Tutoring?
Many Southern Miss schools offer tutoring for students who need extra help with their
classes. Check with your school office or visit ODA鈥檚 list of on-campus resources.
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Need Writing Help?
The Writing Center provides friendly, free, one-to-one consultations for any stage
of your writing process, from understanding the assignment and brainstorming ideas
to revising and editing.
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Worried About Plagiarism?
Southern Miss has a strict academic integrity policy, but how can you make sure you
are not violating the rules? 樱桃视频 Libraries has a great self-guided plagiarism tutorial
to help you understand exactly what plagiarism is and how to avoid it.
Need to Know Your Options?
The Dean of Students is the liaison between students, parents, faculty, staff, the general public and campus administration. If you have an issue with a faculty or staff member or are facing disciplinary action, the Dean of Students' Office is a good place to start to learn about your options.
For emergency assistance, dial 9-1-1. Or view local emergency contacts for police, fire, hospitals, and mental health crises.
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