The University of South Alabama, a diverse and vibrant public university, is making a difference in the lives of the people of Alabama and the nation through teaching, research, service and health care. The University offers a wide range of high-quality undergraduate and graduate academic programs, and the USA Health System, which includes the College of Medicine, USA Physicians and USA Hospitals, provides state-of-the-art health care and medical education.

USA continues to earn distinction as one of the fastest growing universities in Alabama. Our academic programs provide a solid base to allow

In addition to USA’s outstanding academic programs, our students enjoy a wide variety of social, cultural, entertainment and athletic activities that contribute to a well-rounded college experience. The USA Mitchell Center is home to Jaguar basketball, concerts and a host of other exciting activities. The Student Recreation Center and, multi-million-dollar Intramural Field Complex provide students plenty of activities, and a convenient campus-wide Transit System is available. The new Meisler Hall now brings all student services together under one roof for easy access.

Our students and faculty benefit from major renovations and expansion of the University Library, as well as from opportunities provided by USA’s new Technology and Research Park. The Mitchell Cancer Institute is putting USA at the forefront of medical research and treatment.

I invite you to learn more about USA through our web site, or better yet, through a personal visit to our campus. The University of South Alabama experience is best defined by the people—students, faculty, alumni and friends—who share a common enthusiasm as members of the USA family. I hope you will consider becoming a part of our family.