Orientation on Mississippi State's beautiful campus is a great time for you and your parents to become better acquainted with the university, the campus, and the Starkville community! The university officially welcomes its new class of students and parents during this time through exciting activities, events, information sessions, and class registration. MSU looks forward to seeing you at Orientation 2008!
2008 Orientation Programs
- June 6-7
- June 12-13
- June 20-21
- June 23-24
- June 27-28
During Orientation 2008, Mississippi State will welcome incoming students to the Bulldog family. Orientation sessions will feature a variety of information for both students and parents. From chats with Orientation Leaders to meetings with university administrators, Orientation will provide a overview of the journey that lies ahead.
What to Bring
- Casual clothes
- Comfortable shoes (You'll be doing a lot of walking!)
- Toiletries (such as shampoo, soap, toothbrush & toothpaste, etc.)
- Alarm clock
- Spending money (Barnes & Noble has great MSU gear!)
- Rain wear (just in case!)
- Sweater or jacket (some meeting rooms can be a little chilly)
- Proof of immunization (students) if not already provided to the university
- Net ID and Net Password for class registration (students)
- Your BULLDOG SPIRIT!
Freshmen Rates
Orientation rates include the class registration fee, three full meals on the first day, and refreshments throughout the event. On-campus transportation will be provided, and students and parents will receive Orientation 2008 t-shirts, lanyards, and information booklets upon arrival.
- $95 Freshman Students
- $50 Freshman Parents
Freshmen - For Students
Students are given an exciting introduction into the Bulldog family through Dawg Talk sessions and meetings with university administrators, faculty and staff. Students also register for fall classes, while meeting faculty and academic advisers within the major of their choice.
Program Highlights
General Assembly
Students and parents alike get a special university welcome from MSU Orientation Leaders, administrators and faculty. Program announcements are also made that will help you during your time at Orientation 2008.
Dawg Talk
Students meet with Orientation Leaders and learn about the many services and opportunities available at MSU, while creating new friendships and establishing connections with the university community. MSU ID cards will be made during this time as well.
Ice Cream Social
Students and parents will enjoy homemade MSU ice cream and live music on historic Bell Island, while visiting with representatives from Greek Life and many of MSU’s Greek student leaders.
Campus Life Session
Several of the university’s most important student service areas provide presentations and discussion sessions for students and parents. Whether it is Greek Life, the Shackouls Honors College, Day One Leadership Community, or Student Life, students and parents alike are provided with exciting information about life on the MSU campus.
Registrar’s Session
The University Registrar will provide an overview of the course registration procedures at MSU, while demonstrating the university’s web registration system.
Academic Advising and Class Registration
Students meet with faculty and academic advisers within their respective major and register for their fall classes. Faculty and current MSU students are all on hand to help students register for classes.
Freshman Student Schedule (PDF)
Freshmen - For Parents
Students are given an exciting introduction into the Bulldog family through two Dawg Talk sessions and meetings with university administrators, faculty and staff. Students also register for fall classes, while meeting faculty and academic advisers within the major of their choice.
Parents will have the opportunity to meet with administrators and attend information sessions that cover a host of university related topics. Parents will also meet with the Director of the Shackouls Honors College and representatives from across campus to gain insight into student life on the MSU campus.
Program Highlights
General Assembly
Students and parents alike get a special university welcome from MSU Orientation Leaders, administrators and faculty. Program announcements are also made that will help you during your time at Honors Orientation.
Crucial Issues and Decisions
Parents will hear from the Vice President of Student Affairs about the many responsibilities and decisions that students will face as new members of the MSU family. Parents receive information about the university resources available to assist both students and parents.
Housing and Dining
Office of Housing and Residence Life and MSU Dining Services will team up to provide information about the university’s residence life experience and the various dining opportunities on the MSU campus, including venues, meal plans and flex dollars.
Money Matters
Parents will meet with officials from Admissions and Scholarships, Account Services and the Office of Student Financial Aid to discuss the financial issues involved with a student’s entrance into MSU. Billing and payment issues, scholarship award logistics and financial aid allotments are all covered during this session.
Student Services Panel
Parents have the opportunity to speak with administrators from many of the university’s student service areas, such as the Student Health Center, the Office of Parent Services, University Police Department, the Career Center, the Colvard Student Union, and others. This is a great time to ask any questions you may have about resources and services available to support students during this exciting transitional time.
- April 7
*Students must have a 27 or above on the ACT to attend Honors Orientation
On April 7, 2008, Mississippi State will welcome potential Shackouls Honors College students during a special orientation event. Honors Orientation* will feature a variety of information sessions for both students and parents. From chats with Orientation Leaders to meetings with university administrators, Honors Orientation will provide an overview of the journey that lies ahead.
What to Bring
- Casual clothes
- Comfortable shoes (You'll be doing a lot of walking!)
- Spending money (Barnes & Noble has great MSU gear!)
- Rain wear (just in case!)
- Sweater or jacket (some meeting rooms can be a little chilly)
- Proof of immunization (students) if not already provided to the university
- Net ID and Net Password for class registration (students)
- Your BULLDOG SPIRIT!
Honors Freshmen Rates
Orientation rates include the class registration fee, three full meals on the first day, and refreshments throughout the event. On-campus transportation will be provided, and students and parents will receive Orientation 2008 t-shirts, lanyards, and information booklets upon arrival.
- $75 Freshman Students
- $50 Freshman Parents
Honors - For Students
Students are given an exciting introduction into the Bulldog family through two Dawg Talk sessions and meetings with university administrators, faculty and staff. Students also register for fall classes, while meeting faculty and academic advisers within the major of their choice.
Program Highlights
General Assembly
Students and parents alike get a special university welcome from MSU Orientation Leaders, administrators and faculty. Program announcements are also made that will help you during your time at Honors Orientation.
Dawg Talk
Students meet with Orientation Leaders and learn about the many services and opportunities available at MSU, while creating new friendships and establishing connections with the university community. MSU ID cards will be made during this time as well.
Shackouls Honors College Session
Students meet with the director of the Shackouls Honors College to find out more about the college, honors course work, and unique opportunities such as research and study abroad.
Registrar’s Session
The University Registrar will provide an overview of the course registration procedures at MSU, while demonstrating the university’s web registration system.
Academic Advising and Class Registration
Students meet with faculty and academic advisers within their respective major and register for their fall classes. Faculty and current MSU students are all on hand to help students register for classes.
Honors Orientation Student Schedule (PDF)
Honors - For Parents
Students are given an exciting introduction into the Bulldog family through two Dawg Talk sessions and meetings with university administrators, faculty and staff. Students also register for fall classes, while meeting faculty and academic advisers within the major of their choice.
Program Highlights
Parents will have the opportunity to meet with administrators and attend information sessions that cover a host of university related topics. Parents will also meet with the Director of the Shackouls Honors College and representatives from across campus to gain insight into student life on the MSU campus.
Program Highlights
General Assembly
Students and parents alike get a special university welcome from MSU Orientation Leaders, administrators and faculty. Program announcements are also made that will help you during your time at Honors Orientation.
Crucial Issues and Decisions
Parents will hear from the Vice President of Student Affairs about the many responsibilities and decisions that students will face as new members of the MSU family. Parents receive information about the university resources available to assist both students and parents.
Housing and Dining
Office of Housing and Residence Life and MSU Dining Services will team up to provide information about the university’s residence life experience and the various dining opportunities on the MSU campus, including venues, meal plans and flex dollars.
Money Matters
Parents will meet with officials from Admissions and Scholarships, Account Services and the Office of Student Financial Aid to discuss the financial issues involved with a student’s entrance into MSU. Billing and payment issues, scholarship award logistics and financial aid allotments are all covered during this session.
Student Services Panel
Parents have the opportunity to speak with administrators from many of the university’s student service areas, such as the Student Health Center, the Office of Parent Services, University Police Department, the Career Center, the Colvard Student Union, and others. This is a great time to ask any questions you may have about resources and services available to support students during this exciting transitional time.
- June 9
- June 26
During Orientation 2008, Mississippi State will welcome transfer students to the Bulldog family. The engaging one-day sessions will feature a variety of information for both students and parents. From chats with Orientation Leaders to meetings with university administrators, Orientation will provide an overview of the journey that lies ahead.
What to Bring
- Casual clothes
- Comfortable shoes (You'll be doing a lot of walking!)
- Toiletries (such as shampoo, soap, toothbrush & toothpaste, etc.)
- Alarm clock
- Spending money (Barnes & Noble has great MSU gear!)
- Rain wear (just in case!)
- Sweater or jacket (some meeting rooms can be a little chilly)
- Proof of immunization (students) if not already provided to the university
- Net ID and Net Password for class registration (students)
- Your BULLDOG SPIRIT!
Transfer Rates
Orientation rates include the class registration fee, three full meals on the first day, and refreshments throughout the event. On-campus transportation will be provided, and students and parents will receive Orientation 2008 t-shirts, lanyards, and information booklets upon arrival.
- $50 Transfer Students
- $25 Transfer Parents
Transfer - For Students
Students are given an exciting introduction into the Bulldog family through a Dawg Talk session with MSU Orientation Leaders and meetings with university administrators, faculty and staff. Students also register for fall classes, while meeting faculty and academic advisers within the major of their choice.
Program Highlights
General Assembly
Students and parents alike get a special university welcome from MSU Orientation Leaders, administrators and faculty. Program announcements are also made that will help you during your time at Orientation 2008!
Dawg Talk
Students meet with Orientation Leaders and learn about the many services and opportunities available at MSU, while creating new friendships and establishing connections with the university community. MSU ID cards will be made during this time as well.
Registrar’s Session
The University Registrar provides an overview of the course registration procedures at MSU, while demonstrating the university’s web registration system.
Academic Advising and Class Registration
Students meet with faculty and academic advisers within their respective majors and register for fall classes. Faculty and current MSU students are all on hand to help students register for classes.
Transfer Student Schedule (PDF)
Transfer - For Parents
Parents will enjoy their welcome into the MSU family by meeting university administrators and attending information sessions that cover a host of university issues. Parents will also meet with faculty from their students’ respective academic college to learn about academic life and curriculum here at MSU.
Program Highlights
General Assembly
Students and parents alike get a special university welcome from MSU Orientation Leaders, administrators, and faculty. Program announcements are also made that will help you during your time at Orientation 2008.
Crucial Issues and Decisions
Parents will hear from the Vice President of Student Affairs about the many responsibilities and decisions that students will face as new members of the MSU family. Parents receive information about the university resources available to assist both students and parents.
Money Matters
Parents will meet with officials from Admissions and Scholarships, Account Services and the Office of Student Financial Aid to discuss the financial issues involved with a student’s entrance into MSU. Billing and payment issues, scholarship award logistics and financial aid allotments are all discussed during this session.
Academic Officials’ Meetings
Faculty and administrators from the university’s academic colleges meet with parents to discuss their student’s curriculum and academic life at MSU.
Student Services Panel
Parents have the opportunity to ask questions of administrators from several of the university’s student service areas, such as the Student Health Center, the Office of Parent Services, University Police Department, the Career Center, and the Colvard Student Union, among others. This is a great time to ask any questions you may have about resources and services available to support students during this exciting transitional time.
Dawg Talk
Parents will have the opportunity to meet the MSU Orientation Leaders to get current students’ perspectives on many of their concerns and questions.
- May 30
- July 3
Summer School Orientation is an exciting one-day event designed to give students and their parents a thorough introduction into the 'People's University.' Through Dawg Talk with MSU Orientation Leaders and meetings with university administrators, Summer School Orientation will officially welcome new students and parents into the Bulldog family!
What to Bring
- Casual clothes
- Comfortable shoes (You'll be doing a lot of walking!)
- Spending money (Barnes & Noble has great MSU gear!)
- Rain wear (just in case!)
- Sweater or jacket (some meeting rooms can be a little chilly)
- Proof of immunization (students) if not already provided to the university
- Net ID and Net Password for class registration (students)
- Your BULLDOG SPIRIT!
Summer Rates
Orientation rates include the class registration fee, lunch, and information booklets upon arrival.
- $30 Summer Students
- $25 Summer Parents
Program Highlights
General Assembly
Students and parents alike get a special university welcome from MSU Orientation Leaders, administrators, and faculty. Program announcements are also made that will help you during your time at Summer School Orientation.
Dawg Talk
Students and Parents meet with Orientation Leaders and learn about the many services and opportunities available at MSU, while creating new friendships and establishing connections with the university community. MSU ID cards will be made during this time as well.
Registrar’s Session
The University Registrar will provide an overview of the course registration procedures at MSU, while demonstrating the university’s web registration system.
Academic Advising and Class Registration
Students meet with faculty and academic advisors within their respective major and register for their summer school classes. Faculty and current MSU students are all on hand to help students register for classes for the first time!
