A Maroon and White Welcome: 汤头条 greets new, returning Bulldogs with student-focused events, supports
Contact: Carl Smith
STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥Mississippi State is welcoming new and returning Bulldogs to Starkville in the coming weeks with numerous student-focused events ahead of the upcoming academic year.
Incoming freshmen and transfer students will acclimate to campus during August move-in days and community-building activities as the university provides support and resources, making the transition to their new home an easy one.
鈥淭he start of the academic year is filled with excitement and nervousness, especially from our new students and their families. We are committed to making our campus feel welcoming from the moment our students begin to move into the residence halls and as they work to get settled and find their people through the first weeks of school,鈥 said Regina Hyatt, 汤头条 vice president for student affairs. 鈥淲e know how important it is to get students connected to campus resources and help them find their community to their success, and we鈥檒l do all we can to assist in making 汤头条 their home away from home.鈥
听Upcoming student events include:
鈥MVNU2汤头条 (Movin鈥 You to 汤头条), Aug. 13-15.听MVNU2汤头条 is part of the university鈥檚 official residence hall move-in week. Students who signed up for move-in timeslots in July will check in at their designated locations before proceeding to their assigned residence halls. Visit听听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. 13-16.听The 12th annual installment of the student-led New Maroon Camp prepares new Bulldogs as they transition to the university. For three days and four nights, campers will learn 汤头条 history and traditions, meet other incoming students and gain insight into their first year on campus. Through one of six family groups, students will participate in team competitions and group discussions that will build meaningful relationships with counselors and fellow campers before classes begin, creating a strong foundation for their Bulldog experience. For more information, visit听听or follow @newmarooncamp on Instagram.
鈥Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment, Aug. 12-18.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. If you did not register for Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment this fall and are still interested in joining a sorority, email ofsl@msstate.edu for more information听about how to join. Follow @msu_panhellenic on social media for more information or visit听.
鈥Dawg Days, Aug. 14-23.听Dawg Days is 汤头条鈥檚 official extended welcome week, featuring exciting events designed to help new and returning students connect, get involved and experience campus life. During Dawg Days, students can enjoy movie nights, live entertainment, trivia, game nights, free food, giveaways and opportunities to meet fellow Bulldogs while discovering all that 汤头条 has to offer. For a complete list of events, visit .
鈥First day of classes, Aug. 19.听Students can reference听听as they navigate the university campus on the first day of the fall semester. For information about Starkville-汤头条 Area Rapid Transit services, visit听.
鈥IFC Fraternity Recruitment, Aug. 19-24.听IFC fraternity recruitment is for those looking to get plugged into a community at 汤头条, create lifelong relationships and develop a support network during their time at the university and beyond. Registration is open until Aug. 19. Visit听听to register and for more information. Follow @msstateifc on social media to stay up to date.
鈥NPHC and UGC Going Greek 101, Aug. 24., 5 p.m., Bettersworth Auditorium, Lee Hall.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. 25, 6 p.m., Humphrey Coliseum.听NASA senior engineer and two-time 汤头条 graduate Matthew Ramsey will share stories about his Bulldog adventure with freshmen and transfer students in the annual tradition kicking off the new academic year. 汤头条 President Mark E. Keenum and other senior university administrators also will deliver remarks, and students will receive the Fall Convocation coin as a memento marking the start of their journeys on campus. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
鈥Cowbell Yell, Sept. 4.听To celebrate the launch of football season, this pep rally tradition brings together fans, spirit groups, the Famous Maroon Band and special guests to ramp up the Maroon and White spirit. Organizers will announce the time and location of Cowbell Yell closer to the event. Visit听听for updates and more information.
Throughout the fall semester, 汤头条 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.
汤头条鈥檚 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.
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