MSU debuts Summer Advantage initiative

Mississippi State University will look to provide students a new reason to spend their summer break on campus.

This summer, MSU will launch its comprehensive Summer Advantage initiative, offering scholars at every level the opportunity to choose from an updated, expanded selection of learning programs in a more-relaxed setting, according to a MSU news release.

MSU says students will have the chance to earn credits, take a refresher course, acquire new skills or study abroad.

MSU President Mark E. Keenum said summer is a season for learning and growth at Mississippi State.

“MSU Summer Advantage considers the needs of all students by offering a wide variety of courses and study options that make a high-quality college education more accessible and convenient,” Keenum said.

Current students can also enroll in the program to get a head start on the fall semester, finish core course requirements, take classes within majors or pick up extra credits to accelerate graduation.

Additionally, students can explore new subject areas, concentrate on difficult courses and benefit from smaller classes taught by MSU’s world-class faculty.

Meanwhile, students around the world have the flexibility to take online courses with degree and certificate programs developed and taught by MSU faculty.

MSU’s study-abroad programs offer students full academic credit while providing learning experiences such as studying agriculture in New Zealand, alternative energy sources in Iceland, art and design in Paris or wildlife conservation in the heart of Africa.

Non-traditional students or those already out of college can benefit from a refresher course, earn recertification, expand business skills or learn a new subject. The schedule includes multiple campus and online courses of varying lengths between May and August to accommodate many needs and interests.

“We invite students from around the world to consider MSU Summer Advantage,” Keenum said. “Participating in this initiative is a great way to enjoy the best of summer and the best of Mississippi State University.”

To learn more about the Summer Advantage initiative, visit www.msusummeradvantage.com.