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Southern Style is a group of student leaders selected to serve as the official ambassadors and Orientation leaders for The University of ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï. Responsibilities include serving as hosts for University events, orientation leaders, and support for recruitment efforts through Orientation and Events.

Southern Style 2026 Selection

Applications for the 2026 Southern Style team have officially closed.
Applicants should expect to hear more about next steps by Friday, October 24.

Round 1 | Group Interview
Tuesday, October 28 at 5PM

Round 2 | Written Response (Virtual)
Friday, October 31 - Sunday, November 2

Round 3 | Individual Interview
Wednesday, November 5 - Tuesday, November 11 (by appointment)

  • Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students at the Hattiesburg campus who plan to be enrolled through at least December 2026.
  • Applicants must have been enrolled at Southern Miss for a minimum of two semesters.
    If you are a transfer student, you may apply during your first semester of full-time enrollment.
  • Applicants must have a cumulative 2.75 grade-point average or better to apply for and serve on Southern Style.
  • Applicants must be able to enroll in UNV 325 during the spring 2026 semester. This class will take place on Tuesdays from 1:00 - 3:45 PM.
  • Applicants should understand that in-person summer classes are not permitted. Online courses and summer employment must receive prior approval.
  • Applicants must plan to live on campus during summer months in provided housing.

 

Southern Style 2025

Cole Baucom

Ashlyn Joyner

Cloè Knight

Kate Blackledge

Regan Bond

Hannah Boyette

Dré Broach

Jaythan Comegys

Matt Cook

Jordan Davis

Langston Dillon

Claire Flowers

Samantha Harkins

Graham Hightower

Beth Mullins

Devyn Peters

Neal Rachal

Marshall Robertson

Maesey Rowell

Amarely Salinas

Abby Schmidt

Casey Seput

Alexis Smith

Clay Tardiff

Ellis Voss

2025 Orientation Team Leaders

Orientation Team Leaders (OTLs) serve as peer mentors to the current Southern Style team and as professional staff throughout the orientation season.

  • Maya Eddins

    Maya Eddins

    Southern Style 2024
  • Jay Fountain

    Jay Fountain

    Southern Style 2024

Contact Us at Hattiesburg

Orientation and Transition Programs
104 Kennard-Washington Hall (KWH)

Hattiesburg Campus

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Email
orientationFREEMississippi

Phone
601.266.4950