Getting Involved

Getting
Involved

Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi, has more than 300 registered student organizations as of 2026, which students can browse and join through Cowbell Connect, MSU’s official platform for student organizations. Students can also get involved through intramural sports, Greek life, service opportunities, and campus events. Prospective students can explore clubs, organizations, recreational programs, and traditions before arriving, and current students can become an Orientation Leader, S.P.A.R.K. Crew Leader, MaroonVIP Guide, or Roadrunner.

Current Students

With over 300 student organizations, Mississippi State University has an organization for every student. Current students who love helping recruit and welcome new students to MSU can get involved in an Enrollment Services organization, such as becoming an Orientation Leader, S.P.A.R.K. Crew Leader, MaroonVIP Guide, or Roadrunner, and help shape the MSU experience for future Bulldogs.

Get Involved as Current Student

Prospective Students

Wondering what campus life looks like before you even arrive? Explore the clubs, organizations, recreational programs, and traditions that are waiting for you at Mississippi State University. As of 2026, MSU has more than 300 registered student organizations on Cowbell Connect, covering academics, service, faith, recreation, and the arts. You can also join intramural leagues and club sports through Rec Sports, volunteer through the Maroon Volunteer Center, or attend New Maroon Camp, a three-day, two-night student-led retreat that helps first-year students transition to campus life.

Get Involved as Prospective Student

Get Involved

How to get involved at Mississippi State University:

Browse more than 300 registered student organizations on Cowbell Connect.
Explore Greek life through the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, recreational programs through Rec Sports, or service through the Maroon Volunteer Center.
Start your own organization if there isn’t one that fits your interest.
Current students can learn how to become an Orientation Leader, S.P.A.R.K. Crew Leader, MaroonVIP Guide, or Roadrunner.

For questions about getting involved on the Mississippi State University campus, contact the Center for Student Activities at csa@saffairs.msstate.edu or the Division of Student Affairs at studentaffairs@msstate.edu.

Mississippi State University started to feel like home when I got involved for the first time. I got accepted into Freshman Reach and immediately got to meet 100 different people who also shared a desire to make the most of their time at MSU. Getting involved truly makes this place feel like home. Everyone has a place at Mississippi State University.

— Ella Friloux

Psychology, Tupelo, MS