Root Beer & Readiness: Launch Your Student Success
Kick off your journey at The W with our signature Blues Week field party! Stop by Turner Lawn to grab moonpie and a refreshing cosmic ice cream float, connect with your people—and build your momentum for the upcoming semester.
Grab a “Flight Log” when you arrive and earn stamps by exploring our strengths-based stations, playing lawn games, and connecting with your new community. The Student Success Center team is here to make sure you have the tools, the support, and the posse you need to succeed. Come hang out, relax, and let’s get ready for an incredible year!
About The W
Located in historic Columbus, Mississippi, The W was founded in 1884 as the first state-supported college for women in the United States. Today, the university is home to 2,371 students in more than 70 majors and concentrations and has educated men for 40 years. The university is nationally recognized for low student debt, community and social mobility which empowers students to BE BOLD.
Be Bold.