MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY OUR MISSION The university's fundamental purpose is to develop knowledge- MSU’S ACADEMICS & DEGREES • COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES able and skilled people who engage in the pursuit of intellectual - Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural truth, help constitute an informed electorate, and contribute to eco- Engineering Technology and Business, Agricultural Information nomic growth and prosperity. Mississippi State is committed to per- Science and Education, Agricultural Pest Management, forming basic research to expand the bounds of knowledge, to Agricultural Science, Agronomy, Animal and Dairy Science, using applied research to translate knowledge into practice, to pro- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biological Engineering, viding service to institutions and organizations, and to providing Food Science and Technology, Horticulture, Human Sciences, education to its students. Landscape Architecture, Landscaping Contracting and Founded in 1878 as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Management, Poultry Science Mississippi, the land-grant institution became Mississippi State • COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE College in 1932. In 1958, it became Mississippi State University. The - Architecture University has grown from its first class of 354 students in the fall of • COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 1880 to more than 16,600 in the Fall of 2002. Today, more than - Anthropology, Art, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, 1,000 faculty members teach students from every county in Communication, Economics, English, Foreign Languages, Mississippi and every state in the United States, as well as interna- General Liberal Arts, General Science, Geosciences, History, tional students from about 70 countries. More than 75 percent of our Interdisciplinary Studies, International Business (with Business students hail from the Magnolia State, 20 percent are African- and Industry), Mathematics, Medical Technology, Microbiology, American and 54 percent are male. The student-faculty ratio is 17- Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, to-1 and approximately 85 percent of our faculty hold terminal Sociology degrees. • COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY - Accounting, Banking and Finance, Business Information STATE OF MIND Systems, Economics, General Business Administration, Whether you are certain of your major, or are still weighing your Insurance, International Business (with Arts and Sciences), options, we have what you need at State. Mississippi State offers Management, Management of Construction and Land around 80 majors through our eight colleges: Agriculture and Life Development, Marketing, Real Estate and Mortgage Appraisal Sciences; Art and Design; Arts and Sciences; Business and Industry; Financing Education; Bagley Engineering; Forest Resources; and Veterinary • COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Medicine. - Educational Psychology, Elementary Education, Industrial Student-led tutoring and learning skills classes are offered by Technology, Music Education, Office Systems and Technologies, The Learning Center and can ease your transition to university life. In Physical Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, addition, faculty and staff members volunteer their time as mentors Technology Teacher Education, Trade and Technical Studies through the Division of Student Affairs, giving freshmen an automat- • COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING ic within the university. - Aerospace Engineering, Biological Engineering, Chemical Classes in the University Honors Program typically number no Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, more than 20 students and are taught by some of the university’s top Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, professors. The small classes allow you to receive individualized Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering instruction and challenge you to explore your potential. • COLLEGE OF FOREST PRODUCTS Mississippi State offers an exciting way to enhance your educa- - Forest Products, Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries tion through Learning Communities. These “communities” consist • COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE of faculty and students who share a common academic or cultural - Veterinary Medicine (graduate and professional degrees interest. only) Linking such subjects as creative writing and art history. the • PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS interactive learning experiences are designed to foster critical think- - Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Health Information Management, Pre- ing and writing. The Career Center, along with academic advising Law, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Ministry, Pre-Nursing, Pre-Occupational and classroom participation, will help you choose the right path. Therapy, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physical Therapy, The Career Center is especially valuable around graduation Pre-Veterinary Medicine time, but the center helps with any type job search, including part- time and summer employment while you’re still in school, as well as providing tools to determine your career strengths. It also houses The Student Association lets you get your feet wet in politics, the Cooperative Education Program that lets you alternate a semes- while Blackfriars Drama Society nurtures the thespian in you. Other ter of school with a semester of work at companies such as U.S. groups address your athletic side, while still others encourage your Army Corps of Engineers, Dow Chemical, Georgia Pacific and Lane growth in your field of study. MSU student organizations truly offer Furniture. something for every interest. Maybe you’ve always dreamed of spending time in anoth- Tradition is a huge part of feeling at home. And, we like to wel- er culture. MSU participates in the Cooperative Center come new members to the Bulldog family and tradition for Study Abroad, a regional consortium of universi- during Dawg Daze. The week before classes begin, ties that provide courses in English-speaking coun- students are invited to participate in various activi- tries abroad. Mississippi State also subscribes to ties that introduce them to Bulldog traditions, as semester-long and summer study abroad well as to other classmates. And, to officially opportunities through International Studies kick off the new academic year, we celebrate Abroad. In addition, the university is a mem- The Drill, a tradition that finds itself in the mil- ber of the National Student Exchange (NSE) itary history of MSU. The student body, program, a consortium of more than 175 along with administrators, faculty and athlet- colleges and universities in the United ic representatives, join for an evening to cel- States and Canada. The NSE allows eligible ebrate returning Bulldogs, as well as those students to attend a college or university in who are joining the family. another state for up to one calendar year Other popular events connect campus without having to pay out-of-state tuition. and community, such as Fall’s Bulldog Bash, a Of course, there are different ways of learn- gigantic street party in Starkville that draws ing and for those who like the thrill of discovery, thousands to eat, socialize and listen to popular we offer a multitude of research opportunities, both bands. In the Spring, we have the Old Main Music in and out of a lab. Festival in downtown Starkville, a musical partner to Envision yourself as a cyber sleuth, tracking down the Cotton District Arts Festival and Taste of Starkville. Internet outlaws who take advantage of the information available on Of course, there are many other things going on at MSU and the the Web? Mississippi State’s Center for Computer Security Research surrounding community: plays, sports, art exhibitions and concerts. is certified by the National Security Agency. The center offers the And, if you just want to get back to nature, the Noxubee Wildlife computer-savvy a chance to take a “byte” out of crime through its Refuge in rural Oktibbeha County offers 48,000 acres of beautiful scholarship-for service program. A scientist in the College of lakes, trails and woodlands only minutes from campus. Veterinary Medicine is studying poultry for ways to better diagnose The friendly community of Starkville is home to a multi-screen and treat people who are suffering from cancer. The investigator cinema with stadium seating, a variety of restaurants, live music, per- began the project as a student. formances and annual festivals. And, downtown Starkville and its shops and restaurants are within walking distance of campus. STATE YOUR INTERESTS Academics are the reason you’re here, but studying is not the STATE YOUR SPIRIT only way to learn. Our 300-plus student organizations give you an At Mississippi State, we take our play time seriously, too. opportunity to develop leadership skills, meet new people and Whether you’re a big fan of Southeastern Conference athletics or enhance life experiences. prefer the challenge of one-on-one, we have something for you. MSU offers eight varsity sports for women, including basketball, 78 MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY paintball; rock climbing; fencing; martial arts; scuba diving; cycling; and hiking. Our beautiful recreation facility, the Joe Frank Sanders Center, provides six courts for basketball, volleyball and badminton, an indoor pool, and eight racquetball courts. And for those who enjoy working out for fit- ness, the center offers an indoor running track, a 26-foot climbing wall, three aerobic studios, and a 10,000-square foot strength and aerobic conditioning room. STATE YOUR HOME Mississippi State’s residence halls are a