Center for Military Veterans, Service Members and Families
About the Center for Military Veterans, Service Members and Families
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A Warm Welcome to our Nation's Credentials
Thank you – Thank you – Thank you…For your many sacrifices so that Our University located in the friendly confines of South Mississippi may be of service to you. We gratefully appreciate all you have done and continue to do so that “We the People” can live a life of choosing and pursue our dreams through Higher Education to earn a degree from USM leading to an exciting professional future.
Our culture is simple yet powerful, and all about you: “We work through all the challenges to find a way for you to succeed.”
The USM Center for Military Veterans, Service Members and Families exists for the single purpose to meet your academic interests and needs. Our Center provides a campus site at two locations (Hattiesburg and Long Beach) where Military Connected Students find comfort and happiness along with a college home that is uniquely theirs. We are committed to providing Students a beacon of care and assistance where you will discover all the support you need to succeed in pursuing your professional education goals.
As one of the top “Military Caring” Universities across the United States (Ranked #1 in 2022 and annually rated among the top 10), we are proud to continue to achieve a “Gold Status” rating in providing consistent and caring “Military Friendly” support.
We invite you to be a part of the Southern Miss Golden Eagle experience. Why? Because you are uniquely the most important person we could ever have the honor of serving. We greatly value you, your contributions to Our Nation’s defense and willingness to pursue a college degree at one of the leading research institutions across the United States of America.
Vision
A nationally recognized and comprehensive "Military Caring" education support program committed to Faith, Leadership, Belonging and Worthiness that enrolls/graduates Military Veterans, Service Members, and their Families. We stand for something: To Inspire and care for Military Connected Students so they succeed in the classroom, across the campus community and in attaining their academic/professional development dreams.
Mission
Lead, inspire and care for Military Connected Students by setting the example with respect to Character, Honor, Courage, and Commitment. Respect each individual student sacrifices while inspiring them to grow as individuals and professionals. Provide all constituents the finest in Customer Service and Appreciation.
Goals
- Never settle for average in supporting the Military Community…Be the best for them in meeting their needs
- Serve each Military Connected Student as an important individual of high regard…Treat all constituents with dignity and respect
- Enroll, Retain and Graduate Our Students through a commitment to an environment that is inspirational and caring
- Provide the most attractive option (academic, financial, social, and general support) for Military Connected College Students in making their college choice
- Gain and maintain contact with the Military and Local Communities to inform, positively influence, and support Students
- Collaborate with University faculty and staff to enhance the Military Connected Student experience
Motivation
We will provide you an environment that encourages your individual success, membership as a proud University of Southern Mississippi Golden Eagle and all the right conditions in preparing you for your professional future.
Care
We appreciate your sacrifice for the Nation in the name of Democracy and Freedom. In this regard, we understand the diversity of thought and “real world” experience you bring to the campus community. We want to learn from you and grow together as a campus community.
Accomplishment
We will treat you as we work together to enhance your overall college experience and thus provide you the best possible conditions to achieve academic success, individual growth and degree completion.
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