Navigating the USM Student Portal: A Comprehensive Guide
The USM student portal, MyUSM, serves as the central online hub for students at the University of Southern Mississippi. It’s the primary platform for communication with professors, collaboration with classmates, and access to essential University resources and information. This guide provides a detailed overview of how to effectively utilize the portal and its associated tools.
Accessing the MyUSM Portal
To access the portal, visit the MyUSM website. For best results, sign-in to MyUSM portal before beginning your work. Use your username, typically your firstname.lastname. Next, enter your SOAR username and password, then click Sign In.
Exploring the App Launcher
Once logged in, you'll find a suite of tools and applications accessible through the App Launcher, represented by a grid of nine dots in the top left corner of your screen. To explore these tools, simply click the App Launcher.
Leveraging Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus
Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus is available to all active students at USM. Additionally, you can install Microsoft 365 on up to five devices, including PCs, Macs, tablets, and smartphones.
Enhancing Security with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
MFA adds extra security to your account by requiring more than just your password to log in, like a code sent to your phone. The easiest way to enable MFA is by downloading the Microsoft Authenticator app on your smartphone.
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iTech Support
As a student at Southern Miss, iTech is the department you go to with all your technology needs. Our team on iTech work as hard as they can each day, but they do have set office hours that follow that of the University. Below, we wanted to walk you through some of the things they can help you with in more detail.
If you ever need to reset your password, update your account settings, or troubleshoot login issues, visit iTech’s Campus ID page. There, you’ll find FAQs, tutorials, and contact information. Your CampusID is key into all of your USM accounts. However, there are different ways to use the usernames. Need help? Our iTech department offers a bunch of free tech savvy resources under their “How Do I?” section. Unfortunately iTech cannot help with Canvas issues.
Utilizing Library Resources
The USM Libraries offer a variety of resources for students, accessible through the portal.
Reserving Study Rooms
You can reserve a room in the Library for up to 2 hours/day. Be sure to select the Library you want (Por, Gor, or LAC) first and then the date, room, and time.
Accessing Textbooks on Reserve
Find out if any of your textbooks are on Reserve in one of the Libraries. The Textbook on Reserve program has many, but not all, 100 and 200 level PRINT textbooks and selected higher level PRINT books on Reserve in the campus Library where the course is taught. Print textbooks on reserve are at the main desk in the Library. Typically the book is in the Campus Library on the Campus where your course is offered. (e.g. E-book textbooks on reserve are online. Check the links below for a list of Print Textbooks on Reserve and E-book Textbooks on Reserve. Access Ereserves for your courses. If you have signed in through the MyUSM portal, you won't need to sign in again!
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Purchasing Textbooks through eCampus
eCampus is USM’s online virtual bookstore and is exclusively online. For best results, sign-in to MyUSM portal before beginning your work. Use your username, typically your firstname.lastname.
How to find your books on eCampus
- Search for your Course by Department, Instructor, or Course Number, e.g.
- Click Add Course, next to the green + sign.
Connecting to EDUROAM WiFi
Be sure to sign on to EDUROAM WiFi. USM students, faculty, & staff should register their laptop and use EDUROAM WiFi.
Read also: Accessing the MUSD Student Portal
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