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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!

“As an out of state student not knowing many people, registering for New Maroon Camp was one of the best decisions of my life. Not only did I meet lifelong friends, but I was also lead to many other amazing organizations on campus. I will say, it’s not easy. Even after the first day of camp I was completely overwhelmed. But thankfully, I went back on that second day of camp and I began to find my people and my place here at MSU.

Continue Reading testimonial from Brett Bomar

Brett Bomar
2023 Camper
Decatur, AL

“I'll always owe a debt of gratitude to New Maroon Camp for giving me friends who feel like family. Each day at camp was an opportunity for me to meet and create connections with students from all over. One person in particular, I met randomly at Perry waiting for food and now he is my best friend and roommate for next year.

Continue Reading testimonial from Sergio Garcia

Sergio Garcia
2023 Camper
Tupelo, 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.

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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