Recruiting

Admissions counselors visit high schools and community/junior colleges to assist students in making a smooth transition to Mississippi State University by answering questions about admissions, financial aid, scholarships, on-campus housing, academic programs, fees and expenses, new student orientation, cooperative education, extracurricular activities, ROTC, and other areas of concern. Prospective students and their parents are encouraged to visit the campus, to meet students and professors, and to get an overall view of what the campus is like. To schedule a campus visit, go to www.admissions.msstate.edu .

All new students (freshmen and transfers) entering the University are encouraged to participate in the summer orientation program. The purpose of the program is to enable the student to become familiar with the University, its activities, and its academic programs. The student participates in small group activities, receives academic advisement, selects courses, and completes registration except for the payment of tuition and fees.

Invitation to Parents. At the time of student orientation, parents are invited and urged to attend a program designed to acquaint them with University policies, student activities, campus life, academic programs, and other interest areas. They also are given the opportunity to meet and talk with academic deans and department heads and with staff members in the Division of Student Affairs.

Prior to the beginning of each semester, there is an orientation program for those who are admitted to the University too late to participate in the summer programs. Students who for other reasons cannot attend orientation at an earlier date may attend these sessions.

For additional information, write to the Office of Admissions and Scholarships, P.O. Box 6334, Mississippi State, MS 39762, or telephone (662) 325-2224. Find the Office of Admissions and Scholarships on the Internet at admissions.msstate.edu .