Lead, Partner, Achieve

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

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 Family Life and Child Development Family Consumer Science Education Foods and Nutrition

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

School Health 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)

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

◦ 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 Student Organizations College and University-wide Opportunities

◦ Volunteer Opportunities◦ Student Activities and Events◦ Student Government

Field Experiences and Internships Many faculty and peer-led activities

GET INVOLVED!!

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

Ask questions – seek answers

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

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, probation, student

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

Shirley MurrayCollege of Allied Health and Nursing Office124 Myers Field House (across from track)

507-389-5194shirley.murray@mnsu.edu

College Advising Site: http://ahn.mnsu.edu/advising/

Complete the Request for Advisor Forms and Hand them in today

Advisor assignments will be made and notifications sent out during the first few weeks of class. In the meantime, contact me 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

AP Credits◦ Be sure they have been transferred directly from AP◦ Chart of credits accepted:

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

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.

You need Math 112 for these majors:◦ Dietetics◦ Nursing◦ Pre-PT◦ Sport Management

◦ If math sub-score is below 19 you must take Accuplacer, and if indicated, take Math 098 as soon as possible

Test required if your ACT sub-score was below 18.

Test score requirement of 78 or higher to take ENG 101.

Preparatory English courses are:◦ ENG 100◦ ENG 202 or 210 with grade of C or higher

Contains all general academic information, reference to policies and procedures

Has color-coded front section on General Education Requirements ◦ This is where we will go next

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

Found online: http://www.mnsu.edu/supersite/academics/bulletins/

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

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.