Incoming freshmen enrolling at Mississippi State are invited to a fun event the day before fall classes start designed to help them kick off the year with confidence. 

Mississippi State's Student Success Kickoff Carnival, Aug. 20 noon to 2 p.m. in Old Main Academic Center will showcase various university resources and helpful organizations.

Hosted by MSU's Center for Academic Excellence, the carnival-themed event offers information, printed lass schedules and academic advisors on hand to answer questions. 

The center offers diverse services to undergraduate students including academic support programs, workshops, tutoring services and academic coaching.