College of Business and Economic Development
Hattiesburg Undergraduate Academic Services
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Academic Advising
The College of Business and Economic Development provides multiple options for academic
advising. Each semester, all students are provided the best possible recommendations
via email to ensure they are progressing toward graduation.
Advising Options:
- Email Advising | Respond with any questions – at their convenience – to their Academic Advisor before they register
- Attend In-Person Office Hours | Academic Advisors have in-person office hours for students with questions. We’re located in Scianna Hall 2035 – no appointment is required during office hours
- Virtual Office Hours | Academic Advisors provide virtual office hours – we’re accessible online without an appointment for online students or those who can’t attend in-person office hours
Graduating Students
You must submit your graduation application to your advisor ASAP. The application
can be found in the drop-down menu in your Student Center in SOAR. Students earning
a Certificate must also submit a Certificate application – also available in SOAR.
Instructions: Electronic Processing of Degree Applications
Please complete the if you have previously applied to graduate, but you will be graduating in a future term.
Undergraduate Academic Services
The Hattiesburg Undergraduate Academic Services for the College of Business and Economic
Development is in Scianna Hall, Suite 2035. Undergraduate students enrolled in our
college will undergo advisement at the end of each semester to prepare for the next,
helping students stay on track as they work towards their degree.
Advising Team
Contact Information
Location: Hattiesburg, Scianna Hall, 2035
Phone: 601.266.4663
Email: Charles.T.WalterFREEMississippi%C2%A0
Majors Advised for Hattiesburg Students
- Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Human Resource Management
Minors and Certificates Advised for Hattiesburg Students
- Management (minor)
- Business Administration (minor)
- Business Essentials Certificate for Non-Business Majors
Contact Information
Location: Hattiesburg, Scianna Hall, 2035
Phone: 601.266.4663
Email: Gayle.SollfrankFREEMississippi
Majors Advised for Hattiesburg Students
- Accounting
- Finance
- International Business
- General Business
Certificates Advised for Hattiesburg Students
- Personal Finance Certificate
Contact Information
Location: Hattiesburg, Scianna Hall, 2032
Phone: 601.266.4663
Email: Crystal.TolibleFREEMississippi
Programs Advised for Hattiesburg Students
- Healthcare Marketing
- Hospitality & Tourism Management
- Marketing
- Merchandising
- Sport Management
Minors and Certificates Advised for Hattiesburg Students
- Hospitality & Tourism Management (minor)
- Marketing (minor)
- Merchandising (minor)
- Social Media Content Strategy (minor)
- Sport Management (minor)
- Apparel Construction and Design Certificate
- Casino and Resort Management & Marketing Certificate
- Professional Selling Certificate
- Supply Chain Management Certificate