March 17, 2014
Orientation registration is finally here!
Registration is live! You must be admitted to the university in order to register for orientation. If you submit an "in-progress" transcript, you can be admitted sooner!
Orientation Dates:
*April 14th - PTK Members *May 22nd - Transfer 1 *June 25th - Transfer 2
Bulldog Bound Perspective - Heather Gray
Meet Heather Gray, a transfer student from Hinds Community College in Raymond, MS. Heather chose to attend Mississippi State because she knew that agriculture was her calling and that Mississippi State was the school she wanted to call home.
"My decision for pursuing a degree in Animal Science is contributed to by my pride for my heritage, love for animals, and my passion to see this industry thrive. After taking the Introduction to Animal Science class here at MSU my first semester, I was immediately enthralled with the subject matter and the ways I would be able to make an impact in society with the knowledge I would acquire through this program. The level of involvement allowed by the students, the dedication of the faculty and staff, and the willingness and individual support of the teachers intrigued, as well as, impressed me greatly. For some, deciding to become a bulldog is a big step in itself. For others, like me, who are not so far from home, the bulldog blood already runs deep. No matter which category, I feel confident that Mississippi State has something to spark your interest and allow you to make this your home away from home."
- Heather Gray, Learned, MS
Academic Major Insight - Animal & Dairy Science
The MSU Dairy Science Club
The Animal and Dairy Sciences Curriculum at Mississippi State is designed to give students essential instruction and practical experience in the science and business of animal agriculture. Courses provide training in the areas of breeding, nutrition, growth and development, reproductive and lactational physiology, marketing, management, evaluation, muscle foods and dairy products processing as related to livestock species. Animal and Dairy science students can pursue one of several concentrations such as: Science/ Veterinary Science, Equine Science and Production, Meat Animal Science and Production, or Dairy Science and Production. To learn more, check our MSU Animal and Dairy website, Facebook and Youtube.
Center for American's Veterans
Mississippi State is known as one of the top veteran- friendly universities in the United States. The Center for America's Veterans was established in 2006 and provides services of advising prospective students on the admissions process and advising current students on their benefits and options. They give campus tours, assist in all initial paperwork concerning the G.I. Bill and serve as liaisons between departments and students. The center has partnered with several different organizations and individuals to provide scholarship support to students. The Pat Tillman Foundation has worked directly with the center for the last two years to provide Tillman Military Scholarships to MSU veteran students and dependents.
The Big Event
The Big Event is a one-day, student-run community service project that serves Starkville and the surrounding community. This year It will be held on Saturday March 29, 2014. Mississippi State held its first Big Event in 2009 and the program has grown tremendously since its first year. Last year, over 1,000 volunteers participated in the The Big Event. Students are able to sign up to volunteer as an individual, with a group of friends or with a campus organization. Volunteers work on a variety of service projects including repainting old buildings, picking up trash in the Cotton District, and providing assistance at the Humane Society. Each volunteer receives a T-shirt and breakfast at the morning kickoff ceremony. It is a great way to say thank you to the community.
How to get tagged:
Community College Freshmen - If you're bound for Mississippi State, go ahead and Get Tagged! There are 2 ways to become part of our Transfer Admissions Guarantee (TAG) program.
If you were admitted to MSU as a freshman for Fall 2013 but decided to attend a community college first, just go back to apply.msstate.edu, log back in to your application and click the "TAG ME" button. Please tell us where you're attending community college and update your contact information as needed.
If you're in your first year of Community College but did NOT apply for admission to State as a freshman, you can still Get Tagged, too. Go to apply.msstate.edu and follow the directions to apply to the TAG program.
If you're a community college sophomore or a student planning to transfer from another 4-year institution, then the TAG program will not be the best fit for you. The traditional application for admission for Fall 2014 will be your best route.
Questions about Getting Tagged? Email us at TAG@msstate.edu.
