Welcome, Scholars

Welcome, Scholars

An incoming student and her mom pose with Dak the mascot at Scholar's Day.
Photo by Emily Grace McCall

November 13, 2026

Alli Huber, left, an incoming freshman social work major from Flowood, meets Dak with her mom, Katrina, at Mississippi State's recent Scholars Recognition Day. The prestigious, invitation-only event for high school seniors with high ACT scores gives prospective Bulldogs a closer look at the university’s academic programs, insight into the Judy and Bobby Shackouls Honors College and opportunities to explore campus.