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Learn what it means to be a Bulldog!

The Mississippi State University New Maroon Camp is a week-long 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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Camp 2019

New Maroon 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!

“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“

Continue Reading testimonial from Mitzi Bass

Mitzi Bass
2023 Camper
Jackson, MS

Being a counselor is possibly the most fulfilling thing I have done at Mississippi State. You are a constant, friendly face for students to rely on throughout the year. I was making a difference just by being a friend, showing people around campus, answering questions etc.

Continue Reading testimonial from Easton Sheffield

Easton Sheffield
2019 Counselor

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.

2024 Executive Staff

Executive Staff

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

Meet the Executive Staff

2024 Counselors

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

2024 Programming 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

2024 Buddy Staff

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

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