2009-10 Delta State Transfer View Book

YOUR NEXT STEP.

DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY

IT’S HAPPENING HERE You cross the campus, and you start to feel it.

It’s an energy in the way people carry themselves, an excitement in conversations all around you, and you realize… something is happening here.

You take your seat in class, and your professor isn’t just teaching, but creating new paths of thought you’ve never considered.

With every discovery, you see the world differently.

And for the first time, you feel prepared to play a part.

It’s your time to shine. And you’re completely ready for it. This is the Delta State University experience.

“This University has a positive energy that just pulls you in and makes you a better version of yourself. I know I will leave prepared to succeed as a person, professional and proud alumna of Delta State University.”

– McKenzie, ‘09 Pre-Pharmacy

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Delta State has a peaceful and inviting 274-acre campus, making it easy to get to classes and meet new friends along the way.

With a student to teacher ratio of fourteen to one, Delta State’s small class sizes ensure you don’t get lost in the crowd.

DEDICATED PROFESSORS

COMMUNITY OF SCHOLARS You notice the difference immediately.

Your professors look you in the eye. They ask you questions directly and respond to you as an individual. You never feel like an anonymous observer. In every class you have an active role to play.

Your professors teach with an energy you’ve never experienced. They are animated. They present their subjects with a passion that’s contagious. They speak with an authority that comes only from a lifetime of study and experience.

Their commitment assures that each class you take is another opportunity to be inspired.

“As a musician and an educator, I am fully committed to my craft and constantly strive to help my students achieve excellence in all of their endeavors. There is no greater reward than when a former student calls or writes saying You made a difference.”

– Dr. Richard Waters

Director of Choral Activities, Assistant Professor of Music

At Delta State, students are taught by faculty who are highly credentialed with over 96% having post-graduate degrees.

Doctoral (126)

Masters (131)

Bachelors (5)

Specialist (4)

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CHALLENGING ACADEMICS

IT’S UP TO YOU You’re looking for a challenge.

Delta State offers you a wide range of majors to meet any aspiration. Push the frontier of information technology, make a difference as a community organizer or save lives as a registered nurse. The choice is yours.

Whatever your major, you’ll be immersed in a supportive academic environment and have access to state of the art facilities.

Everything you need is ready and waiting.

Delta State has over seventy technology–enhanced classrooms equipped with web access, full projection and video capabilities, sound systems and the ability to conduct classes with other institutions.

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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES ART – Art – Crafts – Graphic Design – Painting – Photography – Sculpture BIOLOGICAL & PHYSICAL SCIENCES – Biology – Chemistry – Environmental Science – Clinical Lab Sciences – Natural Sciences – Pre-Professional Areas DELTA MUSIC INSTITUTE (DMI)

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ACCOUNTANCY, COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND FINANCE – Accountancy – Computer Information Systems – Finance – Insurance & Real Estate COMMERCIAL AVIATION – Flight Operations – Aviation Management MANAGEMENT, MARKETING AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – General Business – Hospitality Services Management – Management – Marketing

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY CENTER FOR INTERDISCIPLINARY GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES (GIS) INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

DIVISION OF LANGUAGES & LITERATURE – English – Communication Studies and Theatre Arts – Creative Writing – Philosophy – Foreign Languages – Journalism

COUNSELOR EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY – Counselor Education – Psychology FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES – Child Development – Fashion Merchandising – Nutrition/Dietetics

MATHEMATICS MUSIC SOCIAL SCIENCES – Social Science – Community Development – Criminal Justice – Geography – Political Science – Sociology

HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION – Athletic Training – Exercise Science – Health, Physical Education & Recreation – Sports Information – Sports Management

SOCIAL WORK

TEACHER EDUCATION – Elementary Education

SPEECH & HEARING SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF NURSING BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN): – Students applying to this program are not yet nurses. Graduates of this program are prepared to take the licensure exam to become a registered nurse.

REGISTERED NURSE–BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (RN-BSN) – Students applying to this program are currently registered nurses with either an associate degree or diploma degree.

– Students often pursue their RN-BSN in order to obtain or maintain a management position. Students may also be preparing themselves for advanced study.

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CULTURE AND ARTS

ON CENTER STAGE Get your tickets.

From traditional to avant garde, you’ll find an influx of art, music and ideas waiting for you.

Sit on the quad and hear a local band or get dressed up for an opening in the art gallery. Or maybe you prefer to take the stage yourself. There’s always a show or an audience. The region’s best venues are only a short walk away.

Delta State connects you to the world. The performing arts center delivers world–class theatre right here on campus. Stay at the cultural forefront with events like the international film festival or see traveling lecturers to gain a global perspective.

The stage is set. The world is waiting.

These are just some of the cultural events you’ll find at Delta State.

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Student Art Shows

Rock the Quad

International Film Festival

Music Recitals

History Movie Nights

Museum Exhibits

Janice Wyatt Summer Arts

Poetry Night

Arts in April

Cranford Lectures

The Wright Art Gallery displays the best works of Delta State’s talented art department, as well as the works of artists from around the world.

APPLIED KNOWLEDGE

ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES The classroom is only the beginning.

At Delta State, you’ll get the chance to learn from experience. Test yourself on real-world problems through field study and research.

Get involved and find new ways to better your environment. Apply your knowledge and make a difference in the community.

In short, it’s time to get your hands dirty.

A wide range of organizations and community projects will take you from theoretical to practical. Sign up and gain the knowledge that only comes firsthand.

“Delta State has given me many opportunities to reach out and become more involved with the community. From working with Toys for Tots to building greenhouses, I’ve gained knowledge and experience that I will carry throughout my career.”

– Eric Atchison, ‘08 Masters in Community Development

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Delta State students have worked with Habitat for Humanity to help build homes in the area.

STUDENT SERVICES The following services at Delta State will enhance your college experience: Post Office

Police Dept

Copy Center

Laundry

Writing Lab

Food Court

Career Services

Counseling

Tutorial Services

Health Center

Fitness Center

Library Access

ORGANIZATIONS

RESIDENCE HALLS

Organizations at Delta State are pulsing with energy. With over 100 different groups to join, you’re sure to find the right one for you.

There are a few things that make living on campus great.

Convenient Parking Cable TV Wireless Internet Access Local Phone Service 24-Hour Security Easy–Access Dining Computer Labs Washers and Dryers

Student Government Religious Organizations Honor Societies Greek System Performing Groups Academic Organizations Service Clubs

CAREER SERVICES Our services enhance your career opportunities by providing the following: Resume Writing Skills Mock Interviews On-Campus Interviews Job Search Techniques Career Fairs Business Etiquette Seminars Career Focused Workshops

CAMPUS LIFE

YOUR NEW PLACE We’ll keep you going.

You’ve got a busy schedule, we know. Whether you need a hot meal, help with a class or a game of racquetball, you’ll find whatever you need without leaving the campus. We’ll even do your laundry.

With the basics well at hand, you’ll have the time you need for your studies. From private research rooms to public computer labs Delta State has the academic resources you need to make your mark.

Easy access to round the clock health care and security, plus a variety of helpful services, means you can relax and focus on what’s important—a degree.

55%

Freshman

Transfers

45%

Delta State strives to promote and support our transfer students. Transfer student enrollment is greater than our freshman enrollment each year.

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STUDENT ATHLETES

GET IN THE GAME You feel it when you wake up in the morning... anticipation.

As game time gets closer, the feeling grows more intense.

No matter the sport, there’s excitement in the air.

As a student athlete, the pressure is on. Take part in one of the most competitive athletic programs in Division II sports.

Or maybe you prefer screaming from the student section.

Join your friends and get into the excitement. You can rest in the offseason.

Hit the stands and cheer the green and white to another national championship.

The Statesmen and Lady Statesmen boast nine national championships, 55 regional crowns and 46 conference titles.

Delta State athletes have collected 45 Academic All-American honors to rank tenth all-time in NCAA Division II history.

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Over seventy-five percent of Delta State student athletes receive scholarship assistance.

Delta State has students from thirty-eight states and over fifteen countries.

FINANCIAL A SSISTANCE

INVESTING IN YOU You’ve got options.

Delta State University offers a comprehensive program of financial aid to assist students in obtaining a college education. Financial Aid is granted to students on the basis of financial need.

Students should apply for federal financial aid on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov no later than March 1 of each year. The federal aid programs available for eligible Delta State Students are: Pell Grant SMART Grant Work Study

Subsidized Stafford Loan Unsubsidized Stafford Loan Perkins Loan

PLUS loan SEOG

If you are a dependent undergraduate student, the maximum you can borrow each year is $7500 as a Junior or Senior. ($2000 of this amount must be an unsubsidized loan) If you are an independent undergraduate student or a dependent student whose parents are unable to get a PLUS loan (a parent loan), the maximum you can borrow each year is $12,500 as a Junior or Senior. ($7500 of this amount must be an unsubsidized loan) NOTE: All students will not receive the maximum amount. No student will receive more than the maximum amount.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

APPLY YOURSELF So here’s what it takes to get in.

Students who meet the requirements for entering freshmen may transfer to Delta State University from a regionally accredited community, junior or senior college, provided a 2.0 GPA has been maintained on all college courses attempted.

Students must also be in good academic standing with the last college or university attended.

Any student who does not meet entering freshmen requirements may transfer to Delta State University after completing the following 24 semester credit hours with an overall 2.0 GPA on all hours attempted: 6 semester hours of english composition 3 semester hours of college algebra or higher math 6 semester hours of laboratory science 9 semester hours of transferable electives

CONTACT YOUR RECRUITER

If you’d like to learn more about Delta State, please contact your recruiter at 662.402.0861.

Or send an email to transfers@deltastate.edu.

COME SEE US!

You can schedule a visit today by calling 1.800.GO.TO.DSU (Ext. 3) or 662.846.4020.

Or find us online at www.deltastate.edu.

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For the most up to date information about enrollment and what’s happening on campus, visit us at www.joininstandout. deltastate.edu.

Office of Admissions

Kent Wyatt Hall 117

Cleveland, MS 38733

662.846.4020

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