March 20, 2018
Orientation Registration
During Transfer Orientation 2018, Mississippi State in Starkville will welcome incoming students and their families to the Bulldog family. Orientation sessions will feature a variety of information for both students and parents. From chats with Admissions Counselors to meetings with university administrators, Orientation will provide an overview of the journey that lies ahead. For more information visit orientation.msstate.edu.
To Register for Orientation:
1. You must be admitted to MSU. (Starkville campus)
2. Use your NetID from MSU and the NetPassword you created for your online application.
3. You must have a valid credit card to register online.
Student Spotlight: Seth Gillett
Meet Seth Gillet, a transfer student from Vancleave, MS majoring in Building and Construction Science. “I worked as a tradesman in residential construction for eight years prior to transferring and became excited about the industry. After talking to advisors, I found Mississippi State University had the best faculty and program to prepare me for success after graduation.”
Seth enjoys the unique studio based structure of the program. “Each semester, you move into the next studio utilizing the skills you have gained in previous studios. The Building and Construction Science program is one of the only construction programs taught using a studio approach. All the studios are hands on and scenario based, so it challenges you to research and solve issues that exist in the construction industry.”
Seth advises future transfer students to dedicate themselves to their studies. “The university will provide you with great resources and knowledge. If you dedicate yourself, you can receive a higher level of education than expected, so set the bar high.”
Major Insight: Building Construction Science
The College of Architecture, Art, and Design includes the School of Architecture, Department of Art, Department of Interior Design, and Department of Building Construction Science.
The Building Construction Science degree program, one of just two studio-based construction programs in the nation, is designed to prepare graduates for careers in construction or construction-related fields through an immersive, integrative, collaborative and transformational education. Graduates will be able to manage both construction projects and also the business of construction. The curriculum is interdisciplinary and provides a broad knowledge base in business, engineering, and construction sciences.
Building Construction Science students visit numerous construction sites and companies throughout their time at Mississippi State to give them as much experience as possible solving real-world problems. For more information visit caad.msstate.edu.
28th Annual International Fiesta
Saturday, April 7 at 11 AM - 3 PM
Please join the Holmes Cultural Diversity Center and World Neighbor’s Association as they host the 28th Annual International Fiesta. The International Fiesta is a day of cultural exchange and entertainment being held on the Drill Field.
University organizations, clubs, departments, and other local communities will have displays and food booths indicative of their countries and cultures. On the main stage, various groups will provide entertainment in the form of dancing, musical instruments, singing, and fashion show. In addition to inflatables, unique cultural games and activities will be available for children.
Holmes Cultural Diversity Center
The Holmes Cultural Diversity Center is named after Dr. Richard E. Holmes, the first African American alumnus. He made history by becoming the first African American to enroll at Mississippi State University in July 1965.
The Center provides cultural and educational resources for the University community via programming, mentoring, and advising. They seek to create an environment that celebrates the culturally diverse community at MSU, promotes the academic and personal success of students, especially minority and international students, and engenders the formation of individuals who are globally-minded and aware of the molding force of their own cultural background in a global society.
For more information, find them on Facebook @msuhcdc.
Curriculum Questions??
Do you have questions about the curriculum for your major? Visit catalog.msstate.edu for more detailed information!
