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The ACCESS Program
The ACCESS Program requires an application and interview process for admission. Our application window runs October 1st-December 1st.
View Application or Register OnlineA.C.E. Summer Camp
Apply to the ACE Summer Camp Experience:
ACE Summer Camp offers a three-day immersive experience for prospective students to explore life as an MSU ACCESS student. Hosted on Mississippi State University’s campus from June 4-6, 2025, campers will stay in on-campus residence halls, enjoy meals in the dining halls, and engage in a variety of activities that showcase student life. Attendees will explore campus and the Starkville community, play games, and connect with current staff and other campers. Open to applicants ages 17 and older, ACE Summer Camp is designed to give students with intellectual and developmental disabilities a firsthand look at the independence, learning, and fun that come with being part of the MSU ACCESS program.
Cost for the ACE Summer Camp Experience is $300. There is a $50 required application fee that can be mailed to ACCESS at PO Box 806 Mississippi State, MS 39762.
Applications are open now through April 30, 2025. Space is limited to a maximum of 16 campers, so early applications are encouraged.
Apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/8F7nGaMAe3
Employment Partners & Opportunities
Join the ACCESS Program Team!
- Interested in a rewarding job working with some of the most awesome students on campus in the ACCESS Program? Visit the ACCESS Employment and Volunteer Opportunities page to learn more about how you can get involved and make a difference!
ACCESS Program Employment Partners
Mississippi State University's ACCESS Program partners with over fifty employers to provide students with hands-on learning opportunities, such as job shadowing, internships, and job interviews. These work-based experiences help students develop both soft and hard skills, which enhance their chances of securing employment after graduation.