More than 40 chapters and clubs of the Mississippi State University Alumni Association hosted send-off parties during this past summer for new MSU students. The send-off parties welcomed new Bulldogs from across Mississippi and nine other states—Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.

This MSU tradition, now in its 19th year, allowed incoming first-year students, transfer students, and their families to meet future classmates, alumni, friends and current students to learn more about life at the university.

A group of young adults stands indoors, holding a "Mississippi State Bulldog Bound" banner and sign. They are smiling and casually dressed.
A group of nine young adults is gathered outdoors on a patio. Some are seated on blue outdoor furniture, while others stand behind. Trees and grass are visible in the background.
A group of people in casual attire gather indoors, with some seated and others standing, smiling towards the camera.
A group of people posing together in a living room. Some are sitting, others standing, with various casual and smiling expressions.