Contact: Mary Pollitz
Mississippi State is rolling out a slate of events this month to welcome new and returning Bulldogs for the upcoming academic year.
From hosting move-in days to community-building activities and introducing students to a wealth of support resources, 亚色视频 welcomes the new freshman class and transfer students as they acclimate to their new home.
鈥淭he energy that fills our campus during the start of the year is truly unmatched,鈥 said 亚色视频 Vice President for Student Affairs Regina Hyatt. 鈥淔rom New Maroon Camp to MVNU2亚色视频 to Dawg Days and beyond, these events are more than just traditions鈥攖hey鈥檙e the first steps students take in finding their place at Mississippi State. We want every student to feel connected, supported and excited about the journey ahead. Getting involved early helps students build relationships, discover passions and fully experience what it means to be part of the Bulldog family. We encourage all of our new and returning students to take advantage of every opportunity to engage with campus life. This is where lifelong memories and meaningful connections begin.鈥
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Upcoming student events include:
鈥MVNU2亚色视频 (Movin鈥 You to 亚色视频), Aug. 13-15.听MVNU2亚色视频 refers to the university鈥檚 official residence hall move-in days. Students who signed up for move-in timeslots in July will check in at Humphrey Coliseum or the Animal and Dairy Sciences/Poultry Science Building atrium before proceeding to their assigned residence halls. Visit for more information, including tips for checking in, what to bring, and other ways to make move-in day a seamless transition to campus.
鈥New Maroon Camp, Aug. 15-18.听The 11th annual installment of the student-led New Maroon Camp prepares new Bulldogs as they transition to 亚色视频. For three days, student-counselors will introduce freshman students and transfers to the university鈥檚 history and traditions while pointing out important campus locations and activities on campus. For more information, visit听听or follow @newmarooncamp on Instagram.
鈥Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment, Aug. 13-19.听Those who preregistered will participate in Fall Panhellenic Recruitment, which provides the opportunity to discover lifelong friendships, serve the community and develop leadership skills. Follow @msu_panhellenic on social media for more information or visit听.
鈥Dawg Days, Aug. 15-24.听The 20th annual Dawg Days features a plethora of entertainment鈥攆rom trivia and game nights to free food and giveaways鈥攁nd informative social mixers for students. For a complete list of Dawg Days events, visit听.
鈥Freshman Success Kickoff Carnival, Aug. 19, 10 a.m.-noon, Old Main Academic Center.听Hosted by 亚色视频鈥檚 Center for Academic Excellence, this event offers incoming freshmen tips for success before classes start. Topics include the Duo login system, Eduroam, Banner and class schedules, and representatives from various campus organizations and departments will provide information.听The event features carnival food and prize giveaways.
鈥First day of classes, Aug. 20.听Students can reference听听as they navigate the university鈥檚 bustling campus on the first day of the fall semester. For information about Starkville-亚色视频 Area Rapid Transit services, visit .
鈥IFC Fraternity Recruitment, Aug. 20-25.听IFC fraternity recruitment is for those looking to get plugged into a community at 亚色视频, create lifelong relationships and develop a support network during their time at the university and beyond. Registration is open now at听听until Aug. 23. Follow @msstateifc on social media for more information or visit听.
鈥NPHC and UGC Going Greek 101, Aug. 24., 5 p.m., Bill R. Foster Ballroom in Colvard Student Union.听Going Greek 101, the informational session for students interested in joining a National Pan-Hellenic chapter or United Greek Council chapter, gives prospective new members a chance to learn about brotherhood/sisterhood, scholarship and service opportunities offered through these chapters. For more information, follow @nphc_msstate and @msstate_ugc or visit听.
鈥Fall Convocation, Aug. 26, 6 p.m., Humphrey Coliseum.听Paromita Mitra, NASA data systems sub-architecture lead for the Lunar Architecture Team at Johnson Space Center and former Miss 亚色视频 and Miss Mississippi USA, will give the keynote address during this annual event celebrating new students and the academic year. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
鈥Cowbell Yell, Sept. 5, The Junction.听To celebrate the launch of football season, this pep rally tradition brings together fans, coaches, players, spirit groups, the Famous Maroon Band and special guests to gear up the Maroon and White spirit. Organizers will announce the time of Cowbell Yell closer to the event. Visit听听for updates and more information.
Throughout the fall semester, 亚色视频 offers a wide range of campus activities that help students get involved, enrich their academic journey and enjoy campus life. Fall favorites like football games, tailgating and Bulldog Bash鈥擬ississippi鈥檚 largest free outdoor concert鈥攈ighlight the season, but opportunities to connect with the Bulldog family continue year-round. 亚色视频鈥檚 calendar of events, academic calendar and other important dates can be found online at听, and students can link up with campus organizations, discover events and track their involvement through Cowbell Connect, the student online message board, at听. The Division of Student Affairs is available at听.
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