Technology Help
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Need Help with SOAR?
Download SOAR tutorial PDFs from our university SOAR trainer Marlissa Northrop. Learn
how to add and drop classes, change your major, view your degree progress report,
view your grades, accept your financial aid offer, and more!
View tutorials
Need Help with Canvas?
Canvas is Southern Miss's platform for online and hybrid classes. Learn how to view your
courses, submit assignments, set up your Canvas profile, set up notifications and
more with the Office of Online Learning's Canvas tutorials. (For technical issues like problems with logging in or to call
a hotline for help, visit the Technical Assistance page.)
View Canvas tutorials
Need Help with Wifi?
If you need help connecting to campus wifi, visit iTech's Network and Wireless Services page. If you need access to wifi away from campus, check out these Mississippi locations that have free wifi access in their parking lots.
View iTech's connection instructions
Need to Borrow a Laptop?
Loaner laptops are available to students on both Hattiesburg and Gulf Park campuses.
Priority is given to students who have no off-campus technology available.
Learn more
Forgot Your Password? (Or Need to Change It?)
ITech has easy-to-follow instructions!
Learn how to change your password
Need to Change Your Legal or Preferred Name?
Learn where and how your official name is being displayed, and the steps you can take to have your legal or preferred name changed.
Need Help Finding a Book or an Article?
Learn how to use Seymour, USM Libraries' search tool.
Check out Seymour
Need Instructions on How to Use Turnitin?
Some of your professors may ask you to turn in your work via Turnitin, an online database
that makes sure that your work is your own.
Learn more about Turnitin
Need Help with Office 365?
Southern Miss provides Office 365 free to all currently enrolled students. Learn how
to install the programs you want and view quick start guides for Word, Excel, Microsoft
Calendar, OneDrive, PowerPoint, and more
View Office tutorials
Need to Print Something?
Wēpa print solution is a cloud-based system that will allow users to upload documents
on-the-go and print them conveniently at any wēpa print station. Send documents from
any computer, smartphone or tablet.
Learn how to use Wepa