Image Alternative Text: Three girls standing outside on the Drill Field during Shades of Starkville in August. This is for freshman students who are interested in joining organizations on campus.
Freshman Students
For students pursuing a bachelor’s degree who have no previous college coursework other than dual enrollment courses.
Image Alternative Text: Two students standing in front of apartment complex, College View, wearing their community college tshirts showing that they transferred to MSU after two years.
Transfer Students
For students who are transferring from a community college or other 4-year university in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree (not including dual enrollment courses).
Image Alternative Text: Two international students at the International Fiesta Day on the Drill Field. They are dressed in their culture attire.
International Students
For students who are non-US citizens.
Image Alternative Text: One male students and his professor helping him in the Sand Box research lab do research for his graduate program.
Graduate Students
For students who are pursuing an advanced degree: master's, specialist or doctorate.
Image Alternative Text: A Veterinarian with his student checking out a blonde Labrador Retriever in the vet clinic
Veterinary Students
For students who are pursuing a doctor of veterinary medicine degree.
Image Alternative Text: A student studying in Old Main Academic Center on her laptop overlooking the view of campus
Online Students
For students taking classes online at the undergraduate, graduate or certificate level.
Image Alternative Text: ROTC students standing on the sideline of the Arkansas vs. MSU football game in Davis Wade Stadium
Military-Connected Students
Mississippi State University is proud to be a top 10 military friendly institution, serving military connected families since 1878.