May 22, 2015
Orientations and Transfer Workshops have begun! Get in on the fun!
Registration is live! You must be admitted to the university in order to register for Orientation in Starkville.
If you submit an "in-progress" transcript, you can be admitted sooner!
*June 24th - Transfer 2 *July 10th - Last Session
At the Transfer Workshops at MSU-Meridian, you can apply, be admitted and register for classes all in one evening, if you have everything in order. The first workshop was just days ago, but there are still four more you can choose from:
*June 1st - Workshop #2 *June 29th - Workshop #3 *July 23rd - Workshop #4 *August 11th - Workshop #5
Bulldog Bound Perspective - Karl Trace
Meet Karl Trace, a transfer student from Northeast Mississippi Community College. Coming from a family of MSU alumni, Karl already considered MSU as the place he wanted to further his education. And with the rich tradition and expertise the university had in the food science and agriculture fields, Karl also knew what he wanted to study.
Although MSU ice cream might have played a small role in his decision to choose the Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion program [FSNHP] at State, he was most impressed with the fact that the university is "constantly making advances to ensure the program does not become stagnant."
Learning about the processes that take place from manufacturing the product to the point where it makes it to the table, are among Karl's most enjoyable moments at Mississippi State.
"I would like to tell any future student that MSU has strong academics led by knowledgeable staff and caring advisors who prepare students for their future endeavors," shared Karl. "And, if you bring your bike, cowbell and bulldog spirit...you'll fit right in!"
Major Insight - Food Science, Nutrition & Health Promotion
The Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion is a comprehensive department offering teaching, research, and outreach designed to extend the continuum from the processing of food to its marketing, consumption, and impact on public health and community. MSU offers a Bachelor's of Science in several fields, including a national Institute of Food Technologists-approved food science program, food processing, food safety, culinology (in conjunction with MS University for Women), and a nationally Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics-accredited dietetic/nutrition program, a Master's degree in food science, nutrition and health promotion as well as a Ph.D. in food science and nutrition.
The FSNHP department is the host of a USDA-ARS sponsored research program on the development of the Center for Food Safety and Post-Harvest Technology. In addition to food safety research, our food science research encompasses the utilization of poultry, meat, aquatic foods, soybean, fruits and vegetables and other food crops produced in the state of Mississippi. Our nutrition and health research and extension programs have various focuses and includes the prevention of obesity and associated chronic diseases, and other health issues.
If you are interested in this degree, visit their website at www.fsnhp.msstate.edu.
Greek Life
Mississippi State University is home to 31 fraternity and sorority chapters who are all nationally recognized as members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), the National Panhellenic Conference (Panhellenic), or the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC). Transfer students have the opportunity to participate and become active members in these communities.
Mississippi State University Panhellenic is a cooperative of eight member chapters of the National Panhellenic Conference. The largest women's leadership organization on campus, it represents more than 1,900 members of Alpha Delta Pi, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Gamma, Kappa Delta, Phi Mu, Pi Beta Phi and Zeta Tau Alpha sororities.
For the second time in four years, MSU Panhellenic is among 11 chosen this year for NPC's College Panhellenic Excellence Award. In 2011, it was among 15 nationally chosen for an Overall Excellence Award.
Greek life at MSU balances academics, leadership, community service/philanthropy and social events. Check out the MSU Greek Life website for more information.
Graduation
Mississippi State University graduates had the opportunity to hear from fellow Bulldogs at commencement this Spring. Thomas B. "Tommy" Nusz, a 1982 MSU petroleum engineering graduate, encouraged Starkville students to listen, discern and follow their passions while M.L. Waters, at 1978 MSU management graduate spoke with Meridian on the importance of hard work and how it can make a difference in their lives.
Approximately 2,600 MSU students were candidates for May degrees in Starkville and some 115 students in Meridian. MSU strives to prepare all students for a successful path in life from orientation to graduation.
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 2014 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 2015 will be your best route.
Questions about Getting Tagged? Email us at TAG@msstate.edu.
