Save the Date
OCTOBER 25 - 27
Important information about registration will be posted on our website
family.msstate.edu
,
Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter.
Stay tuned & be sure to follow us @MSStateFamily.
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What!?!? What do you mean we are not hosting Bulldog Family Weekend on a HOME football game weekend!?!? After a lot of discussion regarding the pros and cons of our last two family weekend events, we thought it might be fun (and affordable) to have Bulldog Family Weekend on an away game weekend. Some of the main reasons... hotel costs, crowds, & parking. (Hotels are about a 1/3 of the cost on non-football weekends.)
Bulldog Family Weekend
will be held October 25-27, 2019. MSU football will take on the Texas Aggies in College Station and we will host a tailgate and watch party here in Stark Vegas. We are working out the details now but we sure hope you will make plans to join us. It will also be an opportunity to highlight some (other) wonderful things on and off campus.
Our feelings won't be hurt if you would rather come on a home football weekend, or any other weekend. As we have said in the past, EVERY weekend is a great weekend to be on campus. Come whenever it works best for you and your family.
If y'all have suggestions, we welcome your feedback and ideas. Email
family@msstate.edu
with your thoughts.
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With only a couple of weeks until the end of the semester, we hope your student is hanging in there and working hard to wrap everything up. Right now, your student may be rushing off to the next class, grabbing a quick bite to eat, spending valuable time with a study group, or trying to find time to run an errand. Students are super busy around this time of year; a quick text of encouragement to your student would likely be much appreciated.
Pre-advising is in full swing and all students planning to take classes during the summer or fall semesters should have made contact with their academic advisor to prepare for enrollment.
If available, students can locate academic advisor information on their student myState page.
Finally, if you and your family are planning to attend Commencement, please take a moment to view the details below.
(Congratulations!)
Don't ever hesitate to call or email us with any questions or concerns.
Cat Walker and Becky Faulk
Office of Parent & Family Services
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April 1 - 12
Pre-registration period for summer and fall semesters
April 9
Last day to withdraw from the University
April 19
Holiday
April 24
Last day to apply for May 2019
graduation via myState with $50 fee
plus $100 late application fee
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April 24
Classes end
&
Deadline for graduate students receiving incomplete grades in a previous
semester to submit the coursework
May 2 & 3
Commencement
May 6
Final Grades Due
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Click
here
for a full academic calendar
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Your student has been away from home for what seems like forever now. A lot has changed for each of you. Take some time over these next couple weeks and focus on ways you can make your student's transition back home one to remember! Here are some helpful ideas:
- Freshen up their room at home. Even if your student won't be home for long, having fresh sheets on the bed and a dust free room can make coming home so enjoyable.
- Stock the pantry! Show some extra love by getting your student's favorite snack or by preparing a favorite meal. There is nothing like a home cooked meal or your favorite tub of ice cream waiting for you at home.
- Does your student have a favorite restaurant? Forget cooking and take some time to let someone else do the cooking for you. (And the cleaning!)
- Disconnect. Put down the phones, the iPads, and laptops and get to know your child again. This past year has been filled with lots of new learning experiences. Steer away from discussing grades during the first couple of nights home and focus more on learning what your student enjoys doing, what his/her friends are like, who they will miss while away from campus, and what makes him/her happy about being home the most.
- Most importantly, njoy your time with your student!
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Students planning to graduate in May have until
April 24
to apply for their degree.
Commencement Schedule
Thursday, May 2
College of Education
College of Business & Adkerson School of Accountancy
Students arrive to the Humphrey Coliseum no later than 2:30 p.m.
March in at 3:00 p.m.; Ceremony begins at 3:30 p.m.
Friday, May 3 -
Morning
College of Architecture, Art and Design
College of Veterinary Medicine
College of Arts and Sciences
Students arrive to the Humphrey Coliseum no later than 8:30 a.m.
March in at 9:00 a.m.; Ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m.
Friday, May 3 -
Afternoon
College of Forest Resources
University Studies
College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
Bagley College of Engineering
Students arrive to the Humphrey Coliseum no later than 2:30 p.m.
March in at 3:00 p.m.; Ceremony begins at 3:30 p.m.
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Students can visit various locations on campus to receive additional academic assistance while preparing for final exams. The
Learning Center
in Allen Hall, Room 267, supports students in improving academic performance, promoting academic excellence, and enhancing lifelong learning skills.
The Writing Center works with students in developing and supporting ideas for a particular rhetorical writing situation (class assignment, resume, or written presentation). Students can visit the
Writing Center
to learn more.
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As students prepare for finals, remind them to...
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- Just get started. You'll never feel like studying.
- Create mnemonic devices, such as acrostics, rhymes or acronyms, to help remember information.
- Take short breaks. Brains can only process a limited amount of information and benefits from some rest.
- Stay healthy. Get some sleep and avoid caffeine. Seriously.
- Attempt to answer the questions at the end of the textbook chapter.
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- Quiz yourself. Cover up notes and try to explain them. Create flashcards.
- Form a last minute study group and develop a practice test together.
- Manage your anxiety. Listening to calming music, stretching, or breathing deeply can help you avoid stress and release negative thoughts.
- Call your family and tell them about what you're learning. Teaching someone else is a great way to learn.
- Finally, stay positive and be persistent!
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The 34th annual Super Bulldog Weekend, a Mississippi State spring homecoming tradition, will be held April 12-14 on the MSU campus.
Super Bulldog Weekend, spring semester’s version of fall homecoming, includes baseball games at Dudy Noble, the maroon-white football scrimmage at Davis Wade, Old Main Music Festival and Cotton Districts Arts Festival, and much more.
MSU’s clear bag and metal detector policies will be in place at Davis Wade Stadium.
Visit
Hailstate
for additional information and a schedule of events.
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May 4 @ 6 p.m.
Residence Halls close after the spring 2019 semester. Students are asked to depart no later than
24 hours
after their last exam.
May 7 @ 2 p.m.
Residence Halls open for Maymester
June 1 @ 6 p.m.
Residence Halls close for Maymester
June 2 @ 2 p.m.
Residence Halls open for Summer Term I
July 2 @ 6 p.m.
Residence Halls close for Summer Term I
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July 7 @ 2 p.m.
Residence Halls open for Summer Term II
July 30 @ 2 p.m.
RA Move-In Day
August 7 @ 6 p.m.
Residence Halls close for Summer Term II
August 11 @ Noon - 6 p.m.
New Maroon and Panhellenic Move-In
August 17
MVNU2MSU 2019
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Students living on-campus will need to check out of their residence halls
no later than 24 hours
after
their last final exam.
Each student's Resident Advisor will hold a floor meeting to discuss closing procedures. These meetings are
mandatory
and all students living in a residence hall must attend.
Students will sign up for a check-out appointment time after the floor meeting or at least 24 hours in advance with an RA in their building. Failure to do so will result in an improper check-out charge
($50)
. With the exception of graduating seniors, the residence halls will close for summer on Saturday,
May 4
, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.
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- Empty, defrost, and clean refrigerator and microwave.
- Thoroughly clean the room
- Remove ALL personal belongings.
- Return all hard keys.
- Set up and complete check-out with RA, RD, or CD.
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All residents must properly cl
ean the room and complete the list of action items. Failure to properly clean the room and complete the list of action items above will result in penalties and cleaning charges. Any damages to the room will also be charged to student's accounts.
By failing to properly check out, a student is waiving their right to appeal charges, so please encourage students to check out with a staff member before leaving campus.
Any damages to the room will be charged to the MSU account of each resident in the room. Repair requests must be submitted through a Fix-It Ticket prior to checking out.
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Did you know that Housing and Resident Life
offers students the opportunity to live
on campus while taking summer course?
Students can apply by visiting
my.housing.msstate.edu
.
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The MSU ring is a time-honored tradition at Mississippi State University just like cowbells and Bully.
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The MSU Class Ring is reserved exclusively for the following individuals:
- undergraduate students who have completed 60 credit hours,
- transfer students who have completed 30 MSU hours,
- graduate students who have completed all degree requirements, and
- Alumni who have completed any of the above requirements.
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Your student can stop by the MSU Alumni Association at the Hunter Henry Center anytime from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday, to view, to
be sized,
and to try on rings before ordering their MSU Ring. With an MSU class ring, your student can proudly display their maroon pride as a Bulldog graduate. For questions or more information, visit the
Alumni Association
or contact
Mary-Stewart Wachter
.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REMINDERS
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2019-2020 Financial Aid
If your student received financial aid for the 2018-2019 academic year, don't forget to have your student complete the FAFSA for the 2019-2020 academic year. The FAFSA must be completed for each academic year your enrolled student needs financial assistance. Be sure all required forms are submitted and ready for processing prior to May 1st.
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Summer Financial Aid
Will your student be taking classes at MSU over the summer and in need of financial aid? Please remind your student to visit the Student Financial Aid Office or send an
email
to inquire about summer funding options.
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Summer Plans
What are your summer plans?
Enroll in summer school to accelerate your progress toward a degree. Graduating early means one less semester of tuition, housing, and meal plan costs. It’s also a quicker start to earning a salary!
msstate.edu/summer
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NEW Annual Payment Plan Option
Great news! Effective Fall 2019, MSU will offer an annual payment plan option in addition to our current semester plans. Visit
paymybill.msstate.edu
for more information.
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Post Office
Students no longer needing their P.O. Box will need to visit the Roberts Building after their last exam to check their box one last time and return their key(s).
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Make sure you mention
#MSStateFamily
when you post on social media.
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Office of Parent and Family Services | 662.325.3611 | family@msstate.edu |
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