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Public Tours

Trying to plan a fun and interesting trip for you, your civic or church group, garden club, or elementary or middle school class? Individuals and groups small and large (50 person maximum) can visit the beautiful Mississippi State University campus for a guided campus tour, historical tour, children’s tour or one of many other tours, all conducted by our Maroon VIPs.

Tours must be scheduled AT LEAST two weeks in advance. If for some reason you are unable to come at the time/date scheduled please let us know prior to the tour. "No Shows" will not be rescheduled for the current semester.

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Campus Tour

This guided tour introduces you to the MSU campus and also includes interesting facts and traditions of Mississippi State University. Allow 30 minutes to 1 hour for this tour. There is no age limit, nor group size limit, however, if the group is larger than 25 it may be divided into smaller groups in order to have a more personalized experience.

Industrial Education Building

Historical Tour

This tour begins at the Welcome Center and involves 17 historic structures or points of interest on campus. Allow 30 minutes for this tour. It is best given as a combined riding and walking tour. Group size is determined by transportation limitations.

Drill field with leaves in fall

Elementary and Middle School Tour

Get ready for a day of interactive activities! From seeing fossils to touring some of our great athletic facilities, this customizable tour is perfect for elementary classes and youth groups alike. Browse through the tours listed below and pick out which tours interest you. Please take careful note of the age, time and size requirements when deciding on your interests. Once you have an idea of the areas you would like to tour contact us so that we can help you plan your fun filled day.

MSU Roadrunner giving a campus tour

Prospective (Undergraduate and Graduate) Student Tour

The Office of Admissions and Scholarships offers several programs that will allow undergraduate students to visit campus and learn more about becoming a student at Mississippi State University. To learn more about scheduling a campus visit for a prospective undergraduate student or attending an On-Campus Recruitment Event, please visit the Admissions & Scholarships site. To schedule a campus tour as a prospective graduate student, contact The Graduate School.” Link “The Graduate School” to their website www.grad.msstate.edu.