Bulldog First Impressions
Bulldog First Impressions make an impact! This design contest seeks ideas from current students, faculty and staff for areas on campus that need a refresh, redesign or remodel. Project proposals are accepted during the spring semester, and the winning entry is awarded up to $25,000.
Entry Guidelines
- Project proposals should be for public spaces or common areas on the main campus.
- Projects may include one or more of the following: carpet, paint, plants or landscaping, signage, furniture, etc.
- Entries will be reviewed by Campus Services and judged on their overall impact to students, faculty, staff and visitors to MSU.
- Entries are limited to $25,000.
- Current MSU students, faculty and staff can submit an entry for the Bulldog First Impressions.
How to Enter
- Draft a written proposal that includes 2-5 pictures of the area you would like to improve on campus along with a paragraph about how your project will enhance campus life at MSU;
OR - Create a video (limited to two minutes) on your smart phone to show us the proposed area for your project and explain how it will enhance campus life at MSU.
- Email your entry to Nicole Thomas, Manager of Communications for Campus Services, at anm5@msstate.edu or post your entry Campus Services Twitter or Instagram @msstatecampus.
- Entry deadline for 2025 TBA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Winning submittals will receive up to $25,000 to be spent specifically with MSU Campus Services for implementation.
Yes, any common area or public space is eligible if it is on campus.
Campus Services will complete cost estimates for proposals that are selected as finalists.