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Enjoy new and
renovated facilities in a thriving city in southwest Minnesota.
Bunk on campus
with a variety of housing options, and living and
learning communities.
Get to know
people who will challenge and encourage you.
Travel outside the
U.S. with other students while learning and having fun!
Engage in active learning with
excellent career preparation with a liberal arts twist.
See all of the
program opportunities we have to offer!
Experience all the advantages
of a competitive NCAA Division II program.
Join the bustling mix of student
clubs and organizations. Become a leader!
No sticker shock here – you
can afford to attend Southwest with little or no debt!
Whether a first-time student or
a transfer student, applying is easy.
See what happens to SMSU alums
after graduation – there is life after college!
Schedule a visit and you’ll see why Southwest
is where you belong!
SMSU is awesome! I love the size
of campus, the professors, the
students, and everything that
SMSU has to offer. There is never a
dull moment on campus!”
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My initial experience at SMSU
exceeded my expectations by far.
I expected the transition into college
to be tough and long, but the faculty
and friends I met at school made it
fun and easy.
There are so many reasons you belong at SMSU. Our professors will ask you
about your dreams and care enough to help you pursue them. We’ll help you
become one of the many students who will develop leadership skills. We will
make sure you’re comfortable by saving you a seat on the couch next to the
fireplace. And we’ll make sure your SMSU degree will take you anywhere you
want to go!
You belong here because SMSU’s 3,500 students are active,
participating in over 100 clubs, organizations, and other
leadership activities; and because the ’Stangs (AKA the Mustangs)
rock! Our teams are putting Southwest on everyone’s map.
You want a comfortable fit with the college you choose. SMSU
provides that, but offers much more. You’ll be challenged in ways
that make you sharper intellectually. When you graduate, you’ll
be better prepared for a career and confident in your abilities.
It won’t take you long to agree: SMSU is where you belong!
SMSU offers a broad-based curriculum with strong education, business, and
liberal arts programs. You can also choose unique majors like Agronomy,
Environmental Science, or Culinology® (combination of culinary arts plus food
science), or minors like Hispanic Studies or Women’s Studies.
Did you know you can wear flip-flops year-round on campus? (No kidding!
Interconnected walkways keep SMSU climate-controlled and connected
24/7/365.)
Minnesota State University,
founded in 1963, is a four-year public university
offering excellent career preparation and a high-
quality liberal arts education.
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With our new facilities, there’s a sense
that we’re coming into our own. Visitors
to campus are pleasantly surprised.”
After a few days, I had made new friends. The
transition to college life was surprisingly easy and
so much fun!”
Face-lift, schmace-lift – we’re talking full-body makeover on the SMSU
campus. Construction and improvements totaling more than $130 million have been
completed over the past few years. Let us count the ways: a great student center, our
spacious library with a bird’s-eye view of campus, the Regional Event Center, home of the
Mustang football and soccer teams, an awesome fitness facility, new science labs, and the
newly renovated Culinology® and Hospitality Laboratories. Relax in the Alumni Plaza, an
outdoor, green gathering place. Utilize our computer labs or jump on our campus–wide
wireless internet. Then chill with your friends in the residence halls and apartments!
students are highly involved in co-curricular
activities. Our Student Center is a busy gathering spot where many of our
clubs and organizations are based.
is on a
216–acre campus located in Marshall, Minnesota
(population over 13,000), just blocks away from a
downtown with cozy cafés and shops.
A 22-acre site on the northwest corner
of campus offers a wooded nature
sanctuary.
We’re close enough to the Twin Cities, Sioux Falls,
St. Cloud, and Fargo for road trips and summer
internships, but far enough away to allow you to
remain focused on your studies.
Visualize a whole community in one expansive building,
with banners hanging from street lamps, a food court, a
convenience store, large comfy sofas, overstuffed chairs, and
even a TV lounge! Who wouldn’t want to hang here?
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Learning and Living Communities are co-residential communities
that share an academic or a special interest – one part learning and three parts
fun. For example, students in the Culinology® House have in common their
interest in the art of cooking. Those in the Access, Opportunity & Success
Community are first-generation college students. The Mustang Traditions group
energizes the student spirit club, Mustang Maniacs.
Res Halls rock! National
research shows that students who live on campus are
more involved in campus activities, more likely to
maintain higher GPAs, more likely to complete their
degrees, and are more satisfied with their education!
Pita, pizza, or pomegranate?
Take your pick at the Food Court, Residential Dining, Java
City, and more. Meal plans are flexible to suit your needs.
There is always someone to hang
out with and talk to. Some of my
best friends now are the ones that
lived with me my freshman year.”
HOUSING OPTIONSLIVING OPTIONS• All-Gender Living• Apartment-Style Living • First Year Experience• Upper Class• Living & Learning
- Culinology®
- Fine Arts- Mustang Traditions- Access, Opportunity & Success
SERVICES & AMENITIES OFFERED• Air Conditioning*• Cable TV • Elevators*• Equipment Checkout• Guest Rooms for Family Visits• High-Speed & Wireless Internet• Kitchenettes• Laundry Facilities• Phone Jack• Vending … and more!
ROOM TYPES• Accessible• Apartment Suites• Double• Designed Single• Double as a Single• Honor Suites
* Foundation Residence Apartments& Sweetland Hall
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With a student-faculty ratio of 17:1
and small classes (average number: 22), you’ll know
your professors. When you need recommendations for
grad school or referrals for jobs, you’ll have plenty of
professors to ask!
Here’s a telling story about our faculty
from a student named Meagan: “I told the professor of my biomechanics class
that I wasn’t sure what to major in, but I knew what I wanted to do. He said,
‘Give me a couple of days and then come back,’ and so I did.”
“When I returned to his office,” Meagan continues, “he told me, ‘Here’s what you
could major in to achieve your goal.’ That kind of personal attention is how I know
I’m getting a quality education.”
You too will receive encouragement like this. And by the way, not a single teaching assistant,
grad assistant, or teaching aid leads a class. You get the real deal at SMSU.
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In the spring, you’ll attend a one-day registration to help
select your fall classes. In August, during Mustang Gold Rush Days, you’ll make
friends instantly and experience college.
During your first semester, you’ll be assigned a faculty or academic advisor
depending on your choice of major. They’ll help you select courses you
need to map out the road to completing your degree.
Faculty and advisors are not the only ones on your side at Southwest. Staff
members at the Academic Commons offer resources for improving time
management, note-taking, and study skills. The SMSU Writing Center, Speech
Center, and Math Center provide assistance with assignments. Academic and
Diversity Resources staff help improve your reading, reasoning, and study skills.
The Office of Retention strives to engage and enhance your overall experience at
Southwest. Who needs Facebook when you have friends like these!?
I LOVE the small class sizes. The professors at
SMSU know your name, your major, your
hometown... and they genuinely care about you.
Small classes allow for personal attention and
one-on-one contact to help you succeed.” Career Services helps students from day onethrough graduation as they explore majors, research jobmarkets, write resumes, and prepare for interviews.
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Ever heard a college student complain about the
difficulty of setting up a study-abroad semester for their junior
or senior year? We say: Why wait to travel until then? Choosing to participate in the
Global Studies trip was one of the
best decisions I’ve made at SMSU.
You’re able to learn about a
different culture in the classroom
setting and then you actually get
to see it first-hand.”
I took an 11-day trip to Belize.
I was nervous, but it was a learning
experience I will never forget.”
You’ll take one or more courses together.
One of the courses will be a Seminar course team-taught by the
instructors sponsoring the trip and will focus exclusively on the
travel location. Trips last anywhere from 4 days to 2 weeks, and
are scheduled for breaks during the winter or spring, and also
during May. Students who participate in Global Studies programs
develop deep friendships that last a lifetime!
The World 13-credit Spain/France cluster:
•4 classes (3 credits each)
•Introduction to Literature
•Humanities
•Modern World
•French language class
•Global Studies Seminar
•2.5 weeks of travel (1 credit) in May to
Spain and France
The States Shorter trips in the States include
a 1-credit New York City trip focusing on
Artist Theatre, with travel during spring
break.
Traveling outside the U.S. for understanding
and knowledge only makes sense. What better way to go than with
25 other SMSU students plus several experienced faculty members?
And it’s all organized for you!
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Liberal Education Program (LEP) courses provide
students with a solid foundation in key academic areas of reading comprehension,
critical thinking, reasoning, writing, and speaking. A comprehensive, diverse group
of classes focuses on these skills early in your college career.
You won’t believe the amazing
Undergraduate Research Conference that has become an annual
signature event at Southwest, giving students a chance to showcase their
research and other projects. With keynote speakers, student
presentations to large crowds of 300+, and research posters and student
artwork displayed in every nook and cranny – you’ll never see so many
SMSU students dressed up at once! This celebration of our students’
intellectual achievements continues to grow every year, and it is because
of experiences like this that 97% of our grads are hired each year!
In all classes, we emphasize experiential and active learning instead of
memorization and long periods of sitting in a seat. Don’t get us wrong, our
professors can lecture with the best – but when they do lecture, you’ll be
inspired, not bored.
Active learning includes projects like surveying Southwest students for a
Business Statistics class and comparing the results with students’ responses
from overseas. You can mix your own radio show for a Broadcasting class, or
assess regional water quality to create a presentation on rain gardens for
your Environmental Studies class.
I feel privileged that I will graduate
having received a well-rounded liberal
arts education. I know that because
of my experience at Southwest, I will
have an advantage over other
graduates as I enter the real world.”
Over 40 undergraduate degrees
and a trio of master’s programs draw students
from all over the state, country, and world.
Commonly selected majors include the
speech communication, sciences, psychology, education,
finance, management, and justice administration.
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You’ll flourish as an Honors student by studying with a group
of motivated, like-minded peers. In place of the Liberal Education Program (LEP)
requirements, Honors students design their own course of study in the liberal arts.
Each student’s program must include three courses from a selected list of
Honors courses and a senior-level interdisciplinary seminar. Students may
also elect to enroll in an Honors project designed by the student and
his/her major advisor. All students are required to complete an hour-long
senior dialogue with selected faculty members.
The Honors program allows
me to create my own
program to help better
prepare me for the future.
It will look great on my
resume and it has been an
excellent experience”
Prior to enrollment at SMSU, contact Dr. Brett Gaul at
[email protected] or call 507.537.7141 for Honors Program application
materials. You can now go online to www.smsu.edu/go/honors to fill out your
application!
Entering students are eligible if
they have a sound high school record and
high ACT scores. Students already enrolled
at SMSU may apply if they have earned a
3.3 GPA.
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Most programs also offerminors within their field.
Go to www.smsu.edu/Catalog to view curriculum and moreinformation about the academic programs.
MINORS ONLYAdapted Physical ActivityAdapted PE/DAPEAdvertising DesignCommunications
AnthropologyCoachingCriminal JusticeEconomicsFrenchGeographyGeologyHispanic StudiesIndigenous Nations &Dakota Studies
Leadership StudiesPhysicsPre-LawPublic RelationsSocial WelfareSpecial EducationWomen’s StudiesWriting
MASTER’S DEGREESMaster of Business Administration
•General•Leadership•Marketing
Master of Science: Education•English•ESL•Math•Sports Leadership•Teaching, Learning & Leadership
Graduate Certificate:•Autism
Licensure Option:•ESL•Reading
Master of Science: Special Education
Licensure Options:•Developmental Disabilities (DD)
•Early Childhood Special Ed (ECSE)
•Emotional Behaviors Disorder (EBD)
•Learning Disabilities (LD)* Licensure only options also available
PRE-PROFESSIONALPre-ChiropracticPre-DentistryPre-EngineeringPre-MedicinePre-MinistryPre-Mortuary SciencePre-NursingPre-Occupational TherapyPre-OptometryPre-PharmacyPre-Physical TherapyPre-Veterinary Medicine
DISTANCE LEARNING Bachelor of Science
•Early Childhood Education• Management
Bachelor of Applied Science• Management (BAS)• Marketing (BAS)
ASSOCIATE DEGREES AccountingAgribusiness ManagementBusiness AdministrationMarketing
• Indicates emphasis or concentrationBAS = Bachelor of Applied Science
LICENSURESGeneral Science: Grades 5-8Social Studies: Grades 5-12For specific licensure programs, seethe academic catalog online atwww.smsu.edu.
BACHELOR’S DEGREESAccountingAgribusiness Management
AgronomyArt EducationArt
•Graphic Design
•Studio Arts
BiologyBiology Education
Business – (See Finance & Management)
ChemistryChemistry Education
Communication Arts &
Literature/Secondary Education
•Literature/English
•Speech Communication
Computer Science
Culinology®
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Environmental Science
•Geology•Humanity & Environment
•Natural Science
Exercise Science
Finance•Corporate Finance
•Financial Planning & Investments
HistoryHospitality Management
Individualized Interdisciplinary
Justice Administration
Law Enforcement Administration (BAS)
LiteratureLiterature/Creative Writing
Management•Human Resource Management
•International Management
•Management
Management (BAS)
MarketingMarketing (BAS)MathematicsMathematics Education
Medical Laboratory Science (Fall 2012)
Music•Music in the Liberal Arts
•Instrumental Performance
•Vocal Performance
•Piano Performance/Pedagogy
•Theory/Composition
•Management
Music EducationPhilosophyPhysical Education
•Recreation•Sports Management
Physical Education: Teaching
Political ScienceProfessional Writing & Communication
PsychologySecondary Education – (See Disciplines)
Social WorkSociologySpeech Communication
Speech Communication: Public Relations
Speech Communication: Radio & Television
Speech Communication: Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts
(4 -year)
(2 -year)
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MEN’SBaseballBasketballCheerleading (Co-ed)
FootballWheelchair Basketball (Co-ed)
Wrestling
WOMEN’SBasketballCheerleading (Co-ed)
GolfSoccerSoftballTennisVolleyballWheelchair Basketball (Co-ed)
VARSITY ATHLETICSNCAA Division II, Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC)
A record crowd of 3,689 fans attendedSouthwest’s NCAA men’s basketball regionalchampionship victory in March ’09!
SMSU athletic teams have had tremendous success
competing not only in conference and regional play, but on a national level as well.
During the 2010-11 academic year, three Mustang teams qualified for the postseason
national tournaments , including the volleyball team, which hosted the 2010 NCAA
region tournament for the first time in program history. Over the past three seasons,
16 teams have qualified for regional or national tournaments. Impressed?
SMSU student-athletes not only succeed on the field of play, but thrive off the field as well.
Mustang student-athletes excelled in the classroom and also provided several community
service projects. Some of our athletes enjoy reading to local elementary students and are
part of the “Mustang Mail” program, a pen-pal program with local students, while others
volunteer to rake leaves for elderly citizens in the Marshall community.
The NCAA has also honored SMSU athletics in the past three years for producing the
top civic engagement programs in the NSIC. The annual Ag Bowl was created to
bring together agriculture, higher education, and the community of southwest
Minnesota, while Smokefest is an annual BBQ competition that features teams from
all over the upper Midwest. SMSU is proud that it is located in southwest Minnesota,
a region where agriculture provides the foundation for the economy.
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INTRAMURAL ATHLETICS3 on 3 Basketball5 on 5 BasketballFlag FootballFrisbee GolfKickballRaquetballSand VolleyballSoccerSoftballUltimate FrisbeeVolleyballWater Basketball
CLUB ATHLETICSBowling ClubDance TeamPowerhockey ClubRugby ClubShotokan Karate ClubShow Stoppers
(hip-hop dance & step team)Tae Kwon Do ClubTrack & Field ClubUniversity Sportsman’s
Association
I like the fact that with
my student ID, I get into
all sporting events for
free! Being a student
athlete, I appreciate how
the student body supports
SMSU Athletics.”
The coaches and facilities are first-class, our faculty and
resources are accessible. SMSU will provide all students
with a great collegiate experience.”
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So many doors were opened
up for me once I started
getting involved. The clubs
and organizations are so
easy to join and they
provide a great opportunity
to try new things!”
Need a life coach? Join the Society for
Leadership and Success! Students help each other identify
academic and life challenges, set goals, and achieve their dreams.
#2: there’s a big, intensively active community
on the SMSU campus. We’re talking over 100 clubs,
organizations, and leadership activities, people! Our
students know that when they get involved, they’re
happier (and tend to manage their time better, too). You’ll
make more friends, generate networking connections for a
lifetime, and develop your skills in people-reading,
pleading (fundraisers, you know?), and leading!
OUT AND ABOUT• Visit area parks for camping, hiking, & biking
• Check out the newly remodeled Marshall 6 Theatre
• Golf at seven courses within a half-hour of Marshall
• Go ice skating at Schwan’s Ice Arena
• Visit Shooter’s Sporting Clays for hunting & fishing
• Attend SMSU sporting, theatre, & music events
• Enjoy comedians, bands, & movies on campus
• Go tubing down the Redwood River
• Rent movies and games or play pool at the Mustang Zone
• Attend concerts & various entertainment at local venues
• Study at the Marshall Lyon County Library for a change
of pace
...and many more!
There are two ways SMSU is
different than high school. #1: no offense high school
teachers, but college classes at Southwest are more rigorous
across the board. You’re going to study harder – and work
smarter – than you ever have before.
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Accounting ClubAgribusiness/Agronomy Club
Alpha Psi Omega (Theatre)
Art ClubBiology ClubChemistry ClubCriminal Justice Club
Culinology® ClubEducation Minnesota Student Program (EMSP)
English ClubEnvironmental Awareness Club (EAC)
Family and Child Educators (FACE)
ForensicsGraphic Design Club
History ClubHonors ClubLe Club FrancaisMarketing Club Math & Computer Science Club
Model United Nations Club
National Broadcasting Society (NBS)
Philosophy ClubPi Kappa Delta (Speech)
Political Science Association
Post-Secondary Ag Student (PAS)
Psi Chi (Psychology Honors)
Psychology ClubRadio/TV ClubSociety of Human Resources Management
Sociology ClubSpanish ClubStudent Hospitality Organization (SHO)
Student Mentors for Academic Success
Student Social Work Association
Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)
Wellness and Human Performance (WHP)
William Whipple Gallery
The Spur (student newspaper)Perceptions (literary magazine)
KSSU RadioKSSU Television
The Southwest Minnesota State Campus ReligiousCenter (CRC) staff invites the SMSU community todeepen the spiritual dimension of their lives throughworship, community service, retreats, and otherprograms. The CRC is staffed by both Catholic andLutheran ministers. Students participate in liturgyplanning, music ministry, special programs, and events.
Bella VocéConcert ChoirDrama ClubJazz EnsembleMainstage PlaysMen’s Glee ClubMusicalsMustang Pep BandRough Riders Drumline
SMSU/CommunityConcert Band
Southwest MinnesotaOrchestra
Symphonic BandTheatre ClubBlack Box productions
Residence Hall Association (RHA)
Student Association (SMSUSA)
• Senate• Judicial Council
• Public Relations
• SAFAC
ACADEMICORGANIZATIONS
MUSIC AND THE ARTS
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
STUDENT PUBLICATIONS
BROADCAST MEDIA
CAMPUS MINISTRY
Sometimes you need to just kick back
with friends and watch the big game on TV, play
cards, or start up a game of sand volleyball.
Club EntertainmentConcertContemporary MusicFilms & VideosLively ArtsNovelty VarietyPublic Relations IssuesRecreation & TravelSociety of Leadership & SuccessSpecial Events
STUDENT ACTIVITIESCOMMITTEE
BACCHUS (Boosting Alcohol ConsciousnessConcerning the Health of UniversityStudents)
Black Student Union (BSU)Campus Crusade for Christ (CCC)Campus GreensChi Alpha Christian FellowshipClub LatinoCollege Democrats ClubCollege Republicans ClubColleges Against CancerDelta Epsilon Chi ChapterDistributive Educational Clubs of AmericaGay-Lesbian-Bisexual-Transgender Alliance(GLBTA)
Habitat for HumanityHmong Student OrganizationInternational Student Organization (ISO)Lion’s ClubMuslim Student Association (IM)Mustang Anime Otaku ClubMustang Game ClubMustang Maniacs ClubMustang Martial Arts (MMA)Mustang Men Against Sexual Violence(MMASV)
Nepalese Student AssociationNewman Club (Catholic)Non-Traditional Student Organization(NTSO)
Oyate (Native American Club)Shine OnStudent Anti-Genocide Coalition (STAND)Southwest Investment Group ManagementAssociation (SIGMA)
Students Today Alumni Tomorrow (STAT)United Global Leaders Yearning for Success(UGLYS)
Veteran’s AssociationWomen on the Move
SPECIAL INTERESTGROUPS
STUDENT-RUNBUSINESS ENTITIES
These groups are self-sustaining student
organizations that offer services to the
communities served by SMSU.
Southwest Association of Graphic Art
(SAGA)Southwest Marketing Advisory Center
(SMAC)
Go to www.smsu.edu/CampusLife/StudentActivities tofind the most up to date club & organizationinformation!
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* Southwest Minnesota State University reserves the right to make changes in policies,
requirements, fees, and programs at any time. If and when such changes are made, SMSU
will provide reasonable notice to students and other individuals who may be affected.
Students and parents should anticipate additional costs per year (personal expenses
averaging $2,748, and books & supplies approximately $1,000). These costs will be
calculated into your financial aid budget for purposes of determining aid.
SMSU offers its students banded tuition. This tuition allows students to take between 12
and 18 credits per term and pay one flat tuition rate. The Banded Tuition option fits well
with the philosophy of the University relative to offering students every opportunity to
finish their degree in a four-year period.
Second, banded tuition allows you to take 18-credit hours at a
12-credit price. Because of this great bargain, many students are able to add
an extra major, minor, or coaching certification. Third, A whopping 76% of
our students receive an average financial aid package of over $10,700 in the
form of grants, scholarships, work study, and loans.
The SMSU Financial Aid
priority date is March 1st of each year.
Submit your Financial Aid Application now!
At first, the process of aplying
for financial aid seemed
overwhelming. But the
financial aid office gave me
simple step-by-step instructions
and was very helpful.”
ESTIMATED COSTS2011-2012
TUITION *$6,679
FEES $1,065
ROOM & BOARD **$6,944
TOTAL $14,688
* Based on 12-18 credits per semester
** Based on 15 meals and double room in
traditional housing
There are several advantages to the financial
aid program at SMSU. First, there is no out-of-state tuition.
Whether you’re from Minnesota, Missouri, or California,
everyone’s tuition is the same.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
FRESHMAN ADMISSION PROCESS• Completed Application• $20 Non-refundable Application Fee• Official High School Transcript(s)• ACT or SAT Test Scores
FRESHMAN REQUIREMENTS• Rank in the upper half of
graduating class• Score a composite of 21 or above
on the ACT or 990 on the SAT
TRANSFER ADMISSION PROCESS• Complete Application• $20 Non-refundable Application Fee• Official transcripts from each
institution previously attended(transcripts from MnSCU institutionsare not required due to E-transcripts)
TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS• Students wishing to transfer from an
accredited community college,technical college, or college/universitymust present a minimum grade pointaverage of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Students who have earned less than24 semester credits from an accreditedcommunity college, technical college,or college/university with a minimumgrade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0scale may be considered for admissionbut are required to submit qualifyinghigh school documentation.
Students transferring from other colleges can use our
website (see Admissions, then Transfer) to see how your courses will transfer
into Southwest. Using the u.Select, you can search by school or course.
Also, Minnesota's public colleges and universities have established a
state-wide plan to help students transfer in their general education
courses. Completion of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MTC) at
one institution enables a student to earn SMSU’s general education
(called Liberal Education Plan at Southwest). Check out
www.MNtransfer.org to learn more about MTC!
Applying is easy! If you are a U.S. citizen
or domestic student, you can apply online in about 15
minutes. Just go to our website, click on “Admission,” and
you’re on your way to becoming a ‘Stang! (Remember to
send us your ACT/SAT scores and your high school
transcripts as soon as possible.)
If you have a GED, are not a recent high
school graduate, or are an international student,
please contact the Office of Admission for further
information at 1-800-642-0684.
After a tour at Southwest and a meeting
with one of the professors, I really liked
what I saw and applied right on the spot.
I enjoyed the atmosphere that SMSU offers
and I knew it was the place for me!”
SMSU’s admission guidelines are
the most important factors in the admission
process, but every applicant is also carefully
considered on a holistic level. Give it a shot!
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Arizona State University
Boston CollegeCreighton University
Drexel UniversityKansas State University
Northwestern Health Sciences
UniversityNorthwestern University
Purdue University
Southern Illinois University –
EdwardsvilleUniversity of British Columbia
University of Detroit
University of Massachusetts at
AmherstUniversity of Minnesota
University of Nevada – Las Vegas
University of Notre Dame
University of Oregon
University of Southern Mississippi
University of Washington
Washington University in St. Louis
Western Kentucky University
William Mitchell College of Law
WHERE ARE THEY NOWThe following graduate schools have recently
accepted SMSU students:
When I attended
Southwest, we worked
in small groups for
many of my classes.
That’s what I do now
almost every day at
work. To tackle projects,
we get into groups of
specialization.”
“Attending SMSU is more
than getting a good class-
room education. The life
lessons and experience I
gained while attending
SMSU prepared me for my
career and is the foundation
for my involvement in my
community and future
education.”
97% of recent graduates reported being employed
SMSU alumni work in companies and agencies like US
Bancorp, The Schwan Food Company, UniPro Foodservice, Best Buy Corporation,
Daktronics, Mayo Clinic, Avera, Sanford and Cargill.
Several young SMSU alums sat around a conference table
on campus recently to reminisce. One said, “I was involved in SIFE (Students in
Free Enterprise) and it just made my whole college experience.” Another recalled,
“I loved the way the small classes helped me get to know my professors.”
These alums now work for several
corporations as a credit-risk assessor, a leadership developer, a
manager of talent and community development, and as a marketer.
They all agreed that SMSU prepared them to meet their employers’
needs for great verbal and communication skills, a strong work ethic,
teamwork skills, motivation and initiative, and interpersonal skills.
They all value their continuing friendships with other alums.
COME SEE FOR YOURSELF
SPECIAL VISIT DAYSMustang Days October 20 & 21, 2011
A Day at SMSU November 19, 2011
Experience SMSU Day(Hawaiian Night) February 4, 2012
Spring Get Away March 24, 2012
MUSTANG SATURDAYS
SCHEDULE A WEEKDAY VISIT
Just call one week in advance between 8:30 a.m.
and 4:30 p.m. or go to our website and select
Admissions, then Visit Scheduler. Let us know if
you would like any special appointments with
faculty, financial aid staff, or coaches.
Do it your way – come for aSpecial Visit Day or a Mustang Saturday –or come by yourself or with your family! Did you know you can apply for FREEwhen you visit campus?
When you visit SMSU, take some
time to tour the area. There are 10 lakes
within 25 miles of Marshall!
What captures students’ attention when they visit
Southwest? Sometimes it’s the way a professor or coach impresses
them. Sometimes it’s the cool walkways that connect the buildings.
It might be the way the friendly admission staff makes them
comfortable.
For some, it’s the size
of campus. With 3,500
undergraduate and graduate
students, SMSU is large
enough to be a thriving
university, yet small enough to
feel like it is… where you
belong!
Southwest Minnesota State University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, the Minnesota Board of Teaching, the American Chemical Society, the Council on Social Work Education, and The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.A member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Southwest Minnesota State University is an equal opportunity educator and employer. ADA Accessible.
My visit made my decision. I
wasn’t really sure what SMSU
had to offer, but after my visit,
I knew it was where I belong!”
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Southwest Minnesota State University @SMSUStangs SMSU Mustangs
ABOUT SMSUSouthwest Minnesota State University, founded
in 1963, is a four-year public university offering
excellent career preparation and a high quality
liberal arts education. We prepare students for
successful lives, both personally and
professionally.
HISTORYSMSU is the newest of the four-year institutions
within the Minnesota State Colleges and
Universities system. Over 40 undergraduate
degrees and several master’s programs draw
students from all over the world.
LOCATIONWe’re located in Marshall, Minnesota, a friendly,
growing community of over 13,000. Marshall,
named one of America’s best small cities, is an
easy drive from the Twin Cities, Sioux Falls,
St. Cloud, or Fargo.
FACULTYOver 200 full and part-time faculty teach all
classes at Southwest – no teaching assistants.
The student-faculty ratio is 17:1. Ninety six
percent of classes have less than 50 students.
MUSTANG ATHLETICSOur NCAA Division II teams are members of theNorthern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Men’sprograms include football, basketball, wrestling,and baseball. Women’s programs includevolleyball, basketball, soccer, softball, tennis,and golf. Numerous intramural programs areoffered for men’s, women’s, and co-ed sports.
CAMPUSThe 216-acre campus includes a nature centeron the western edge. Our 12 new and renovatedbuildings are interconnected, allowing most ofthe campus to be a constant temperature of 72degrees. SMSU is a national leader inaccessibility!
FACILITIESOver $130 million has been invested in facilitiesrecently, including the Student Center,Conference Center, the renovated SMSU library,the Regional Event Center, the FoundationResidence Apartments, a new 252-bed residencehall, among other enhancements.
STUDENTSSouthwest Minnesota State University welcomesand respects students of all faiths, backgrounds,and cultures. Southwest enrolls 3,500 full-timeundergraduate and graduate students.
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