Student Organizations
Complete list of Registered Student Organizations
Student organizations exist because they play a key role in your success and enjoyment of your experience at Mississippi State. Student organizations are where you will meet new people and develop friendships, contribute to your community and make a difference, explore career opportunities and gain experience, learn and practice leadership skills, and have a lot of fun! They help add balance to your life, in addition to helping you to become aware of different cultures and lifestyles, and developing an appreciation for the arts. With over three hundred organizations to choose from at MSU, there is something for almost everyone. In addition, it's easy to start an organization if you see a need or have an interest that is not currently focused on by one of the existing groups! Use the information on this website to get started.
Select several interest areas. They can be activities you have previously enjoyed, things you have wanted to try, something related to career or academic interests, or something that just sounds fun.
Set goals. Decide what you want to gain from your college activities. Ask yourself:
- What am I looking for? Friends? Fun? Professional or career opportunities?
- Can this group give me that?
- Do the members of this group have values similar to my own?
- Is this a local group or are there other groups on college campuses elsewhere?
- What is the relationship of this group to its state or national affiliate?
- Are there any dues, initiation fees, etc., that must be paid?
- What kind of commitment am I willing to make to this group in terms of my time and energy?
- What are the organization's expectations of me
- What are my expectations of the organization?
Take risks. Join a registered student organization, try a new sport, or apply for a student leadership position. The only way to know if an activity is right for you is to give it a try. If an organization doesn't seem like a good fit, try something else!
Your time is valuable. Spend it doing things that you like and that benefit your Mississippi State experience and your life.
For more information about Student Organizations, contact:
Donna Maykowski
662-325-3917
dmaykowski@saffairs.msstate.edu