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NMC26 is almost here!

Keep an eye on your NMC Portal, student inbox, and our social media for more fun updates before the start of camp! We will be releasing information regarding family groups and counselors soon. We cannot wait to see you there!

Camp Dates this year are Thursday evening, August 13th - Sunday evening, August 16th!

Learn what it means to be a Bulldog!

The Mississippi State University New Maroon Camp is a 4 night, 3 full day student-led retreat that prepares first-year students for the transition to Mississippi State University. Students will learn MSU history and traditions, meet other new students, discover opportunities to get involved, and learn about the MSU campus.

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New Maroon Camp Is...

New Maroon Camp means so much to so many people here at Mississippi State. Hear what former staff and campers have to say about their NMC experience!

There are not many places that I feel live out the mission of loving people well quite like New Maroon Camp. Stepping into camp back in 2022 was very daunting to me, but after receiving such a warm welcome from my counselor (shoutout Ann Olivia Radicioni!) I quickly understood that Mississippi State had a space that it was waiting for me to fill. NMC is a community, fueled by love, that collectively strives to welcome and embrace every individual it encounters. I have so much gratitude for NMC and all the lessons that it has taught me - the biggest lesson of all being that home is not something you merely find, it's something you create.

Ella Friloux

2024-2025 Counselor

Coming from out of state, I knew no one when I first arrived at Mississippi State. New Maroon Camp not only allowed me to call this campus my new home, but it helped me find my forever friends here at State. Whether you're from far away or here in state, I guarantee New Maroon Camo will help you find your people!

Sean Washburn

2023-2025 Counselor

Everyone should register for camp because why not!!! Camp allows you to get adjusted to campus while also meeting other scholars you will see around campus. Camp is one of the first sense of belongings at MSU for a lot of people. Camp also helps you gain insight on your first year at MSU. #GODAWGS“

Mitzi Bass

2023 Camper - Jackson, MS

Meet Our Team

The all-volunteer New Maroon Camp Staff is comprised of a Student Executive Staff, Student Counselor group, Student Buddy Staff, and a Student Programming Staff.

Executive Staff

Comprised of a multi-talented group of MSU students who develop, plan and ultimately lead the counselors, buddy staff, and programming staff in the implementation of New Maroon Camp.

Meet the Executive Staff

Programming Staff

Led by the Logistics Coordinator, PStaff is responsible for the development and implementation of camp programming, as well as supporting the counselors during the camp session.

Meet the Programming Staff

Counselors

Selected through an arduous interview process developed and managed by the Student Executive Staff, the counselors have dedicated countless hours preparing and training for the New Maroon Camp Session.

Meet the Counselors

Buddy Staff

As a branch of counselors, the Buddy Staff members focus spending their time with students coming through camp with special needs. Along with this, they help the Executive Staff when an extra hand is needed.

Meet the Buddy Staff

Stay Connected

Get a head start! Check out our @NewMaroonCamp social media accounts for the latest from MSU New Maroon Camp, camp photos, upcoming announcements and events.