Lead, Partner, Achieve

http://msustr0.campus.mnsu.edu:8080/cahn/promo/cahn-2009-5.wmv

This power point outline available at: http://ahn.mnsu.edu/advising/

Dental Hygiene

Family Consumer Science

Health Science

Human Performance

Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services

Speech, Hearing and Rehabilitation Services

School of Nursing

Dental Hygiene

http://ahn.mnsu.edu/dental/

◦ Traditional B.S. Program◦ Degree Completion Program

http://ahn.mnsu.edu/fcs/about.html

Dietetics Child Development and Family Studies Family Consumer Science Education Foods and Nutrition

Community Healthhttp://ahn.mnsu.edu/health/community/

Health and Physical Education Teaching http://ahn.mnsu.edu/health/school/

Alcohol and Drug Studies http://ahn.mnsu.edu/health/alcohol-drug/

http://ahn.mnsu.edu/hp/

Athletic Training Exercise Science Physical Education Teaching Sport Management

◦ Pre-Professional Tracks (Pre PT and Pre OT)◦ Pre-PT and Pre-OT require separate major to

graduate.

RPLS Degree with 3 Distinct Tracks◦ http://ahn.mnsu.edu/rpls/

◦ Leisure Planning and Management◦ Resource Management◦ Therapeutic Recreation

One undergraduate program –◦ Communication Disorders

◦ http://ahn.mnsu.edu/cd/ ◦ http://ahn.mnsu.edu/cd/programsofstudy.pdf

(page for registration guidance)

2 Undergraduate Programs

◦ Basic B.S. Preparation Program

◦ RN Baccalaureate Completion Program

◦ http://ahn.mnsu.edu/nursing/undergraduate/

1. Admission to the University 2. Declaring a major and getting

advisor assigned. 3. Taking required General Education

and Pre-major courses 4. Earning the required number of credits

and GPA 5. Meeting other specific program criteria 6. Applying to the department/program

for formal admission

Advising and Faculty Consultation Learning Communities Study Abroad College and University-wide Opportunities

◦ Volunteer Opportunities◦ Student Activities and Events

Field Experiences and Internships Many faculty and peer-led activities

GET INVOLVED!!

Read the Bulletin and all Official Notices__________@mnsu.edu – official email

Dedicate to being a serious student◦ Attend class all the time◦ Minimum of 2 hours studying for each hour in

class◦ Get assignments done and in on time◦ Communicate with professors◦ Use advising on a regular basis◦ Use other support services as needed

Disability Services

Center for Academic Success

Student Support Services

Health Services

Counseling Services

Must maintain a 2.0 MSU cumulative GPA GPA Calculator:

http://www.mnsu.edu/registrar/gpacalc.html

Must maintain 67% cumulative completion rate

# of credits completed/# of credits attempted

For tuition purposes: 12 – 18

For most financial aid purposes: 12

To get done in four years: average of 15-16

For adjustment to first semester◦ 13-15 probably a good range for most students

Most students do.

Studies show that about 10 hours/week can be beneficial, but after that the benefits go away

Working over 20 hours a week while a FT student often leads to academic problems

Initial Advising during Orientation◦ General Information Needed◦ Registration for first semester classes

Faculty Advising Appointments◦ Map out plan of study◦ Check in regarding each semester’s class schedule

College Advising◦ Available to all for general questions◦ Available for special needs, warning or probation,

student concerns, etc.◦ http://www.mnsu.edu/supersite/academics/bulletins/

Shirley Murray, SRC124 Myers Field House (across from track)507-389-5194shirley.murray@mnsu.edu

Kasi Johnson, Nursing AdvisorWissink Hall 319507-389-6022kasi.johnson@mnsu.edu

Complete the Request for Advisor Forms and Hand them in today

Advisor assignments will be made and posted on Eservices site by the end of summer. In the meantime, contact Shirley or Kasi with questions.

College credits taken in PSEO, IB or CLEP◦ Be sure these have been transferred and are on

your DARS report◦ If not, we will avoid registering for those areas

during your first term

For ALL College-Level Credits◦ Be sure they have been transferred directly from

organization issuing the credit.

Advance Placement Credits◦ http://www.mnsu.edu/admissions/transfer/

transfer/transfer_credits.html

CLEP Credit◦ http://www.mnsu.edu/admissions/transfer/

transfer/clep.html

PSEO Credit◦ http://www.mnsu.edu/admissions/transfer/

transfer/pseocredits.html

http://www.mnsu.edu/admissions/transfer/transfer/cas.html

The U-Select system gives you information on course equivalencies.

Math ACT subscore of 19 or higher is required to take college-level math.

English ACT subscore of 18 or higher is required to take college level Eng. (101)

Accuplacer tests available to do 2nd evaluation of competencies.

Math 098

English 100 (or 135/136 in certain situations)

BE AWARE OF THE MATH THAT IS NEEDED FOR YOUR PARTICULAR MAJOR.

Contains all general academic information, reference to policies and procedures

Has color-coded front section on General Education Requirements ◦ http://www.mnsu.edu/supersite/academics/

bulletins/undergraduate/2012-2013/generalinfo/generaleduandhonors.pdf

Lists all departments and programs, major requirements and brief course descriptions

http://www.mnsu.edu/supersite/academics/bulletins/undergraduate/2012-2013/dentalhygiene.pdf

Refer to both General Education Section and Program Section of Bulletin

Seek a balanced scheduled – a little lighter during the first term is often good advice

Think about your “prime times” for class, then stretch yourself a little and be flexible

Try one class in your major if possible

Students must complete Goal Areas 1-11 plus the Diverse Cultures requirement

Getting started with English 101 or Math is generally a good idea◦ Look up the Math course required for your major◦ Know your Math and English placement status

Need 44 general education credits

A course can count for 2 areas, plus writing intensive

Read the General Education and Program section of the Bulletin

Bring an outline of courses you’d like to consider for your first semester

Choose several more than you plan to take since some may not be open

Think about scheduling needs

Talk to me after the session IF:

◦ Concerns about AP, CLEP, PSEO, etc.◦ Special needs for registration tomorrow◦ Concerns about your choice of major◦ Need to be referred to any services in order to be

successful◦ Any other reason!

◦ shirley.murray@mnsu.edu or 507-389-5194◦ kasi.johnson@mnsu.edu or 507-389-6022

Wait until instructions have been given before you move ahead to register.

Student assistants will help with technology, sign-in, etc. and I will help with questions about your courses, major.

Please have schedule checked before you leave.

This is the beginning of a great, new adventure in learning for you. We are glad you are here and want to support you in your academic success and personal development.