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Official Camp Dates Are Here!

We’re excited to announce that New Maroon Camp 2026 will take place August 13th-16th!

Registration will open on Wednesday, April 1st at 9 a.m. CT and includes a non-refundable $200 fee. Please note that the registration price will increase after June 1st at 11:59 p.m. CT. In order to register, you must first sign up for an orientation session. Move-in for students registered for NMC will be on August 13th. Please be aware that there will be no early move-in. NMC will kick off the evening of August 13th and continue through August 16th.

We cannot wait to see you all, and hope you choose to start your legacy here with New Maroon Camp!

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 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“

Mitzi Bass

2023 Camper - Jackson, MS

NMC is a great camp that brings everyone together that is attending MSU. I was scared to attend as a transfer but being on the counselor side shows how much I missed out on. NMC is more than just a camp it is the bonding to create a faMily. I know as transfers it feels like this doesn’t mean anything but the experience you gain is impeccable!

Kelan Traylor

2023 Counselor

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.

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.

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

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