new student August22 - 25, 2013See you soon!

Where you belong!

Orientation GuideSMSU

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You are about to take part in a tradition at Southwest Minnesota StateUniversity. Mustang “Gold Rush” Days symbolizes the start of youracademic and social quest for success. A “Gold Rush” by definition is:

1: a rush to newly discovered goldfields in pursuit of riches2: the headlong pursuit of sudden wealth in a new or lucrative field3: to lavish attention on4: to secure a pledge of membership5: a thronging of people usually to a new place in search of wealth

Our four-day orientation program will provide sessions to acclimateyou to our student services and the guest speakers will give you adviceabout how to be successful in a college environment. The variousactivities during the days and nights will give you the opportunity tosmile, laugh, and have fun with your fellow classmates. This is thebeginning of a new chapter in your life, and we want to start it off witha BANG!

TABLE OF CONTENTSFinancial Aid/Employment Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Cashier Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Where & When to Check-In. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2What to Bring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Bookstore Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Frequently Asked Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Parking Permit Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Homecoming Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42013 Orientation Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-62013 Resident Assistants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Orientation Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

REGISTRATION FOR FALL CLASSESAlthough many of you have registered for your fall classes, some have not.Information regarding August Registration on Wednesday, August 21, willbe mailed to students prior to the program. You will need to RSVP byvisiting www.SMSU.edu. If you have questions about registration, pleasecontact the Office of Admission at 1-800-642-0684 ext. 6286.

FINANCIAL AID INFORMATIONCheck the status of your financial aid via e-services at www.SMSU.edu. Ifyour award has not been finalized, your loan is not certified, or you havequestions, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 1-800-642-0684 or(507) 537-6281. The Financial Aid Office is open Monday - Friday from8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATIONVERIFICATION: If you plan to work on campus while attendingSouthwest Minnesota State University, regulations require you to presentyour original social security card and a photo ID to your employer to verifyyour eligibility to work in the United States. Please be sure to bring thesedocuments with you when you come to Southwest so your payments are notdelayed.

DIRECT DEPOSIT: All students working on campus will receive paymentby direct deposit into their bank account (checking or savings). Enroll indirect deposit online through your e-services account.

IMPORTANT PAYMENT DATESAug. 5 Students must have met the minimum payment criteria.

Minimum payment criteria can be viewed at www.SMSU.edu/PaymentPolicy.

Aug. 26 First day of classes.Aug. 31 Financial Aid will be applied to fall semester bills.Sept. 6 Financial Aid Refunds:

• Direct deposits will be released to bank accounts.• All checks will be mailed from SMSU.

Sept. 30 Fall semester bills are due in full.

CAshier hoursthe Cashier’s window in Business services (iL 122) will be open

extended hours during gold rush days and the first week of classes for account questions and payments.

AUGUST 22 - 309:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 3 (resumes normal hours)9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

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GOLD RUSH DAYS!

BELIEVE IN BROWN

WHERE AND WHEN TO CHECK-IN

Move-In Day 2013 is scheduled for Thursday, August 22nd.the residence Life office (naoutha) will be open forresidence hall check-in on thursday from 8:00 a.m. -10:00 p.m.

All students must check in by naoutha which is locatedalong Birch street across from the Foundation residenceApartments. Look for the flags!

BARNES & NOBLEThe Barnes & Noble Campus Store will be openextended hours during Mustang Gold Rush Daysand the first week of classes. Below is a list of thetimes they will be open for you. Don’t forget tobring your class schedule if you’re planning topurchase or rent your books!

Thursday, August 229:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Friday, August 239:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 2410:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 2512:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Monday, August 26 - Thursday, August 298:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Friday, August 309:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 3110:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Armstrong

Aquarius

Buckingham

Camaraderie

Charisma

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el dorado

homestead

kamasutra

Lincoln Center

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ocean Blvd.

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sweetland hall

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Foundation residence Apartments

m shower Caddy

m shower shoes

m towels

m Alarm Clock

m playing Cards

m small First Aid kit

m Laundry Bag/Basket

m study Lamp

m television

m Flash Light

m swimsuit

m small tool set

m photo Albums

m umbrella

m Board games

m Cable Cord

m Athletic equipment

m small Food/snack items

m Backpack

m oscillating/Box Fan

m mattress pad

m prescriptions

m Lock Box

m power strip/extension Cord

m stereo/Cd player

m storage Bins

m Clothes hangers

m Cups, plates, silverware

m ethernet Cord

m Laundry detergent

please do not bring the following items as they violate smsu residence Life policies.

m Candles

m halogen Lamps

m hot plates (with exposed coils)

m Air Conditioners

m space heaters

m pets (other than fish)

m exposed heating elements

m weapons (of any kind)

m Chest Freezers

m refrigerators (larger than 4.3 cubic feet)

some things you mAy wAnt to keep in mind:√ to hang your wall decorations, use only painter’s tape,command hooks, or sticky tack. do NOT use masking tape,nails, or duct tape.

√ talk with your roommate(s) about the bigger items thatyou may want in your room (ex. television, refrigerator,microwave, etc.) to avoid duplicate items.

√ the mattresses provided are 36”x80” so you should bringseveral sets of twin eXtrA Long sheets.

√ in each room you will find a bed, desk, desk chair, and acloset per student. Also included are internet jacks (2) and awastebasket. some rooms are also equipped with hutches.

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Parking will be available along Wefald Drive, Birch Street,Mustang Trail, and in lots A & C. (See map on back.)

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When does my Fall Semester bill have to be paid?A: students must have met the minimum payment criteria by August 5, 2013.minimum payment criteria can be viewed at www.smsu.edu/paymentpolicy .All fall semester accounts are due in full on september 30, 2013.

If I have been awarded work-study, how do I go about finding a job oncampus?A: Campus job openings will be posted on our smsu website under studentemployment. it is up to you to contact the departments or areas in which youare interested and ask if they have any jobs available.

How do I get paid for the work-study hours I work?A: you will receive a direct deposit every two weeks for the number of hoursworked. most students work an average of 8-10 hours per week and get paid$8.00 per hour. All student workers are paid via direct deposit.

As a student, when can I pick up my Stafford Loan Check/excess Financial Aid?A: All financial aid funds will be applied first to the charges on your account.Any funds remaining will be directly deposited into your bank account(savings or checking) on september 6, 2013. if your refund is printed bycheck, it will be mailed from smsu on september 6, 2013. students areencouraged to fill out the direct deposit form online through e-services.

When should I buy my books and how much will they cost?A: the Campus store will be open during gold rush days for new students topurchase their books. students may purchase new or used books from thebookstore, and some books may be available to rent. Books generally cost between $600-$800/semester.

Can I change my meal plan if it is not right for me?A: yes. meal plan changes for Fall semester may be made through monday,september 9, 2013. meal plan changes for spring semester can be made thelast two weeks of Fall semester through the first two weeks of spring classes.these requests need to be submitted in writing to the dining services officeacross from the residential restaurant on the first floor of the student Center.

When do meal plans start?A: meal plans begin thursday, August 22, for the noon meal. meals from yourdining plan can be used in the residential restaurant located in the studentCenter. the meal plan week starts on saturday and runs through Friday. yourmeal plan will start over each week. your meals do not carry over from weekto week.

How do I use my Mustang Money?A: mustang money can be used just like CAsh to purchase anything at theBarnes & noble Campus store, the mustang Zone, all campus food venuesincluding Java City and mustang express convenience stores, even snackvending machines. mustang money also gets your laundry done in the reshalls and increases your print quota at the trC. mustang money is the easyway to make purchases on campus without carrying cash.

Do I have to leave the Residence Halls during breaks or can I stay in myroom?A: the only time the residence halls close is at the end of fall semester indecember. the halls are closed for approximately one month while studentsare on semester break. interim housing is available for free, but students mustsign up at the residence Life office to stay in their rooms over break.

pArking permitinformation

students may purchase parking permitsonline at

www.smsu.edu/campuslife/publicsafety

permits purchased before August 9th willbe mailed to the students by August 16th.permits purchased online after August 9th

will be available for pick up from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm on move-in day

under the residence Life tent. permitswill be available for purchase at that

location from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm as well.parking permits are also available at theCashier’s window in Business services

and the public safety office duringscheduled office hours.

- Regular Permits - $75.00

- General Reserved - $278.00

- Specific Reserved - $396.00

- Foundation Apartment Lot - $254.00

- Motorcycle Permit - $20.00

Parking permits required by September 9th, 2013.

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SEPTEMBER 17-18royalty nominationsonline sA Link

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 – NOONsmsu Faculty/staff Alumni Luncheonsmsu Alumni plaza

SEPTEMBER 24-25top 20 royalty Voting online sA Link

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30king & queen Votingonline sA Link

7:00 - 11:00 pmultimate game nightstudent Center

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19:00 pmCandidates nighthypnotist pe gym

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2king & queen Votingonline sA Link

11:00 am - 2:00 pmmustang karaoke try-outsCC upper Ballroom

7:00 pmmustang karaoke idol FinalsCC upper Ballroom

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 39:00 am - 12:00 amresidence hall spirit decorating Judgingoffice and door decorating Judging

11:45 amLive @ the Landingstudent Center

7:00 pmCoronationCC Lower Ballroom

9:00 pmsmsu homecoming danceCC upper Ballroomsponsored by Live @ the Centers

9:00 pmsmsu take 2 Comedy improvBlack Box theatre

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4BROWN AND GOLD SPIRIT DAY10:30 amFoundation Board meetingConference Center

NoonAlumni Awards Luncheon CC upper Ballroom

2:30 pmAlumni Board meetingstudent Center

5:00-7:00 pmstampede Feedsponsored by Aramark - Campus diningFood, Live music and Fun!Alumni plaza

6:00 pmuniversity galar/A Facility

8:00 pmplanetarium show (pink Floyd and the Beatles)sm 108

9:00 pmsmsu take 2 Comedy improvBlack Box theatre

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 homeComing dAy!7:00 am – 10:30 am30th Annual Lions Club pancake FeedFire hall9:00 am5k & 10k racesponsored by the Veterans clubregional event Center

10:00 amparade Line-upLyon/Jewett streets Checkpoint

10:45 amAlumni parade hospitality tentFeaturing Breakfast paninos memorial park, Corner of main street and e. College dr.

11:00 amhomecoming paradeLyon street to main street to 5th street

11:30 amVolleyball reunion Lunchpast and present

1:00 pmAlumni softball gamesmsu softball Field

1:00 pmwomen’s teasponsored by women on the movewomen's Center lobby

2:00 pmplanetarium star showsm 108

2:00 pm-6:00 pmhomecoming tailgateFamily Fun FestFood, Beverage garden & music

5:45pm pre-game royalty introductions regional event Center

6:00pm Kick-offFootball game: mustangs vs. university of sioux Fallsregional event Center

9:00pm-11:30pmdueling pianos at Caldo italian restaurantdowntown marshall

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don’t forget to ask for the “smsu Friends & Family” rate!

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2013 RESIDENT ASSISTANTS

Mustang Card Center

Gold Rush Hours: THURS & FRI: 10AM – 6 PM

the items in this schedule are subject to change, check for updates upon arrival to campus.

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Mustang Move-InThursday, August 22

STUDENT SCHEDULE

8:00 A.m. - 10:00 p.m. RESIDENCE HALL CHECK-INsouthwest minnesota state faculty, staff, students, and marshall communitymembers will assist with your move from 8:00 A.m. - 1:00 p.m. into the residence halls.

10:00 A.m. - 12:00 p.m. SCHWAN’S & ALUMNI ICE CREAMCARTSsouthwest minnesota state Alumni will be located outside ocean Boulevard, the mustang traditions Living & Learning Community with an ice creamcart handing out schwan’s treats to those moving in.

10:30 A.m. - 11:30 A.m. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESConference Center 203Join pam and donna from our disability resources office to discuss how smsu can help meet any of your unique needs. they will be on hand to answer questions, provide information, and of course welcome you to our mustang Family!

11:00 A.m. - 4:00 p.m. SNOW CONESCommons CentralCool down with a snow conesponsored by the enactus organization.

11:30 A.m. - 1:00 p.m. US BANK CAMPUS COOKOUTCentral FieldUS Bank along with Aramark will be sponsoring the Campus Cookout for all students and their family members. All are invited to take a break and be served by our very own smsu faculty, staff, and administration in Central Field.

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ICE CREAM SOCIALCampus Religious Center take some time to relax and enjoy some schwan’s ice Cream and a cold drink! sponsored by the Catholic & Lutheran ministries.

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. MUSTANG HOUSE MEETINGON-CAMPUS STUDENTSResidence Hall Loungeswondering who your neighbors are along with everyone else who lives in your house? Attend your first house meeting and find out who lives next to you. this is a time when you will meet your orientation Leader and resident Assistant and find out what all of the events are about.

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. MUSTANG MEETINGOFF-CAMPUS STUDENTSStudent Center 249this is a time when you will find out what all of the gold rush events are about. you will also receive some very important information that you need to know about on-campus life. see you there!

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. DINNER WITH ORIENTATIONLEADERS & RA’SResidential Restaurantget to know the members of the orientation & rA staff while eating at the residential restaurant.

7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. MUSTANG WOMEN’SVOLLEYBALL SCRIMMAGEPE Gymour nationally-ranked mustang Volleyball team will be hosting a late show. there will be music, prizes, contests, and a lot of school spirit! show your gold rush days passport and get a FREE t-shirt at the end of the scrimmage!

9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. “SEX SIGNALS”SMSU TheatreBlending a unique combination of improvisational comedy, education and audience participation, "sex signals" provides a provocative, in-your-face look at issues surrounding dating, sex, and date rape on college campuses. through the use of humor, the show explores how mixed messages, gender role stereotypes, and unrealistic fantasies contribute to misunderstandings between the sexes. students are engaged in a candid discussion on dating and the realities of date rape as they are challenged to provide solutions that will better improve communications in interpersonal relationships.

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Friday, August 239:00 A.m. - 9:20 A.m. MUSTANG HOUSE MEETING

ON-CAMPUS STUDENTSResidence Hall Lounges1. house policy & rules update2. review orientation schedule3. Activity sign-up sheet Location4. dismissal to Convocation

9:00 A.m. - 9:20 A.m. MUSTANG MEETINGOFF-CAMPUS STUDENTSStudent Center 2491. review orientation schedule2. Activity sign-up sheet Location3. dismissal to Convocation

9:30 A.m.- 10:30 A.m. CONVOCATION CEREMONYR/A Facilityyour official welcome to smsu from ourCampus Administrators, Faculty, and staff! hear from smsu president Conniegores and provost Beth weatherby alongwith a featured alumni speaker about how to find success early and throughout your college years.

10:45 A.m. - 12:00 p.m. MEET YOUR ADVISOR!Various Locations - TBAthis is your opportunity to talk with faculty members in your major and meetwith your academic advisor. if you are undecided, we will have faculty and staffmembers available to help you search forthe right major.

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. AVOID THE FRESHMAN 15SMSU Fitness Centernervous about gaining the dreaded freshman fifteen? Learn about what the Fitness Center has to offer including equipment orientation and workout ideas.

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. PLAYFAIRRA FacilitypLAyFAir is totally unlike anything else you have ever experienced. it's entertainment! it's fun! it's the perfect way to make new campus friendships! pLAyFAir is a powerful program for campus unity and school spirit.

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. BEAN BAG TOURMAMENTCentral Fieldthrow some bags and have some fun in the sun! Be sure to sign up for this event in the student Center by noon on Friday. see you out on Central Field after the conclusion of playfair!

3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. SAND VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTResidence Life Sand VB Courtsstop by the student Center before noon on Friday to sign up for this event. pleasearrive at the sand Volleyball Courts on the west side of the Foundation residence Apartments by 3:00 p.m. to see which team you are on.

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. TROUBLE ONLINE: C.L LINDSAYLower Level Conference CenterC.L. Lindsay is a nationally recognized expert and leader in the field of student rights and academic freedom. Join him in his informative and humorous presentation as he speaks on how Facebook pages can come back to hauntyou.

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. DINNERResidential RestaurantBe sure to fill up before the football scrimmage and good for gary!

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. MUSTANG FOOTBALL SCRIMMAGERegional Event CenterAre you ready for some football? get to know our football team before their first home game on september 7th. whether you watch the scrimmage from our suites, indulge in some tasty treats, or participate in a half-time contest, it’s guaranteed to be a good time! wear brown & gold and support your fellow mustangs!

8:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. GOOD FOR GARYCentral Fieldgood for gary is minnesota’s premiere dance band with a song list taken directly from the top 40 charts. you will hear everything from rihanna to Jay-Z to Lady gaga!

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Saturday, August 2412:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. MUD VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

Green Lottime to get dirty! mud Volleyball is sponsored by the mustang maniacs. sign up in the student Center before 10:30 a.m. saturday and be at the mud Volleyball courts by 11:30 a.m. Bring your own team or we’ll help youfind one! Complimentary shower provided by the marshall Fire department.

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. OPEN GYMR/A FacilityCheck out athletic equipment with your mustang id. get some exercise and meet future classmates.

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. OPEN SWIMSMSU PoolCool off at open swim or participate ina cannon ball contest off the diving boards! you must wear a swimsuit andas always, don’t forget to bring your mustang id.

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. INTRAMURALS INTRODUCTIONR/A Lobbyover 80% of our students participate in intramurals each year! Find out what we offer, how to sign up, and also learn about possible employment positions officiating with intramurals!

7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. SMSU DRAMA CLUBCOMEDY ACTBlack Box TheatreCome join the smsu drama Club as they present an evening filled with hilarious original sketches, comedic scenes, and much more! you never know what these crazy cats will do.

9:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. COMEDY MENTALIST - SEAN BOTTSMSU Theatresean grew up in riyadh, saudi Arabia,where inhaling desert dust and scorching heat has severly warped his brain. he has entertained and enthralled audiences worldwide with his innovative and instinctive comedy. the L.A. times described sean as “a crazy mix between Jack Black and Criss Angel. Amazing!”

10:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. PASSPORT PRIZE DRAWINGSMSU Theatreif your passport is filled out, stick around and win some awesome prizes! must be present to win.

Sunday, August 2512:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. THE AMAZING “MUSTANG” RACE

Upper Level Student Center(by the flags)similar to the popluar tV show, now isyour chance to be a contestant and make it to the finish line! the result? Besides a sweet prize, you will learn more about smsu’s support services and the marshall Community. don’t forget to sign up in the student Center!

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. OPEN SWIMSMSU PoolCool off at open swim or participate ina cannon ball contest off the diving boards! you must wear a swimsuit andas always, don’t forget to bring your mustang id.

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. TOURS OF CAMPUS/CLASSROOMSUpper Level Student Center(by the flags)the orientation Leaders will show you around campus and help you findyour classrooms. Bring your fall class schedules!

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. WEB SURVIVALBellows Academic 229-230get a refresher course on checking your email & e-services. we will makesure you know how to pay bills, search for classes, and check your grades.

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. BOWL-A-RAMAMarshall BowlBe sure to sign up for this event and get your bowl on! whether you’re a pro-bowler or spend more time in the gutter, this is sure to be a ton of fun.

8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. MUSTANG HOUSE MEETINGON-CAMPUS STUDENTSResidence Hall Lounges

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Did Gold Rush Days leave you wanting more? you’re in luck! stay tuned for a full schedule of events duringweLCome week, september 3rd – september 8th. From a

dancing comedian, to an outdoor movie, and a foamdance...there will be plenty to remind you that smsu is

Where you belong!

Residence Life Office (naoutha)

Financial Aid Office iL 145

Business Services & Cashier’s WindowiL 145

Technology Resource CenterBA 161

Residence HallCheck-in Information Tent

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