Saturday, August 9, 2014

Welcome to theBulldog Family!

Welcome note from the SA President:Your residence hall room is an opportunity for you to make your mark. You’ll walk into a blank canvas with a mattress and with time you’ll make it your own. By the end of the semester, your combination of creative furniture arrangements, posters, and other unique keep-sakes you acquire throughout your freshman year will make it so that this room is unlike any other. This is your campus. Mississippi State University is an incredible place to find new friendships, discover your passions, and get a first-class education. Unlike your residence hall room, the effect you make on your university can be felt for years to come. Generations before you have left their mark on this institution and have made it as incredible as it is. It’s your turn. There are more than 250 student organizations across campus seeking to make your experience at Mississippi State the best it can be. Visit one.msstate.edu to browse through all of the organizations on campus. Get involved, and don’t wait! The sooner you become involved, the sooner you can begin to leave your mark on this historic campus. This is your State. This is your home. Welcome.

Brett Harris2014-2015 Student Association President

What time should I check in?

In an effort to manage traffic congestion on campus, we have set up specific check-in times for students moving in August 9, 2014.

Students who are assigned to a room on an “odd” numbered floor will check in from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., students who are assigned to a room on an “even” number floor will check in from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Please remember, if you are not able to come on August 9, you can check in anytime after by simply reporting directly to your residence hall’s front desk.

Where should I check in?

In conjunction with check-in times, we also have centralized check-in locations (according to what zone your residence hall is in) prior to reporting to your assigned residence hall.

Humphrey Coliseum (The Hump) – North Zone

• Ruby Hall • Sessums Hall• Griffis Hall • Herbert Hall• North Hall • Hull Hall• Hurst Hall • Critz Hall• McKee Hall

McCarthy Gym – South Zone

• Cresswell Hall • Oak Hall• Moseley Hall • Hathorn Hall• Magnolia Hall • Rice Hall

Welcome to theBulldog Family!

Room and Hall AmenitiesInternet and Cable Wireless internet and Ethernet are provided in the residence halls. If you plan to use the Ethernet, you will need to bring an Ethernet cable. Wireless routers are not permitted for use in the residence halls. Cable television also is provided in each residence hall room.

Laundry RoomThere are laundry rooms provided in each residence hall for student use. Students can use a credit card, debit card, or quarters to operate the washing machines and dryers.

Kitchens Kitchens are open and available for student use in each residence hall. Students are required to clean up after each use.

Information Desk 24/7Each residence hall on campus has a front desk that is staffed 24/7 while the residence hall is open. If students have questions, concerns, or need help with anything, the front desk staff is there for help they may need. Students also check in their guests during visitation hours (10 a.m. to 2 a.m.) at the front desk.

Contact UsDepartment of Housing

and Residence Life

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 9502 Physical Address: 170 Herbert Street Mississippi State, MS 39762 Email: housing@saffairs.msstate.edu

Phone: 662-325-3555

www.housing.msstate.edu

Your MSU Student ID Card

To check in, you must have your MSU Student ID card you received at Orientation. If you do not have an MSU Student ID Card, you will need to visit the Campus Card Office between the hours of 8 a.m. to noon on August 9 in Allen Hall room 108.

Parking and Unloading

As mentioned previously, we will have volunteers at the halls to assist as you move in. We ask that the driver stay in the vehicle while others in your group, as well as our volunteers, assist in unloading your car. After items have been unloaded, we will assist you in getting it to your room while the driver of your vehicle parks. This will help everyone unload and move in as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Recycling

In an initiative to be environmentally friendly across campus, we are beginning a new MVNU2MSU recycling initiative. As you move in, please place cardboard in your hallway, so our volunteers are able to collect and take it to our designated recycling stations.

Meal Plans

If you have questions or need assistance with your meal plan, please contact MSU Dining Services:

662-325-7120www.campusdish.com/en-US/CSS/msstatedining

Department of Housing and Residence Life

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