Experience the Campus
Step onto campus and experience life as a Bulldog! Our on-campus programs give you the chance to explore academics, connect with new friends, and discover what makes MSU feel like home.
Bulldog For A Day (BFAD) is a fun and exciting experience for prospective students that highlights life as an MSU student. This is an opportunity to spend a day on our beautiful campus and learn more about academic programs, student involvement, campus activities, student resources, and paying for college.
Please stay tuned for event invitations and registration. We will see you soon! If you are looking for Fall/Spring Preview Day or Scholars Recognition Day information, click here. Note: Educators and/or program directors are encouraged to contact the Pre-College team at precollege@aos.msstate.edu. if you are interested in creating an individualized experience for a bus group of students.
LeaderSTATE is a week-long summer leadership camp at Mississippi State University. The camp is sponsored by the U. S. Army and provides leadership training, but primarily focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education. leaderSTATE is open to high school students enrolled in the Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC). All campers are housed in a residence hall on campus. The camp is held for six weeks during the months of June and July. Each weekly session will have sixty (60) campers. Counselors will be responsible for leading a team of 7-8 campers.
Our campers get a true view of campus life, by getting the opportunity to live in the residence halls on campus. The camp is held for six weeks during the months of June and July, with weekly sessions that include 60 pre-college students. LeaderSTATE cadets get to form one-on-one connections with our camp counselors, who are MSU students, responsible for mentoring students and strengthening their connection to campus.
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The Writers’ Camp prior to Production Camp will contain 2 tracks: Scriptwriting Track for campers who want to write the script for the original production; Music writing Track for campers who want to write original music and select other music to be performed during the original production. Production campers will spend two weeks participating in auditions, practices, and various theatre classes provided by experienced theatre instructors. At the conclusion of Production Camp, two productions are performed for live audiences in McCommas Auditorium on the Mississippi State University campus. Students spend their down time on Mississippi State’s campus led by a team of experienced residence staff.
Hosted by the Mississippi State Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures, the Language Expo brings together more than 200 high school students and teachers for an engaging day of language and cultural exploration.
The event features:
- Interactive activities that spark curiosity about languages and cultures
- Poster sessions highlighting student projects and research
- Presentations from faculty, students, and guest speakers
- Table fair showcasing academic programs, cultural organizations, and campus opportunities