Enjoy new and in Southwest Minnesota. renovated facilities in a thriving city Bunk on campus with a variety of housing options, and learning communities.
living and
Get to know rage people who will challenge and encou
you.
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little or no debt!
Whether a first-time student or a transfer student, applying is easy. See what happens to SMSU alums college! after graduation – there is life after Southwest Schedule a visit and you’ll see why is where you belong!
Southwest is so inviting. I remember feeling like I belonged here the moment I showed up for my personal tour.”
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! 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® (culinary studies plus food science) or minors like Hispanic Studies or Rural and Regional 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.) 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 it also offers more. You’ll be challenged in ways
My initial experience at SMSU that make you sharper intellectually. When you graduate, you’ll
exceeded my expectations by far. be better prepared for a career and confident in your abilities.
I expected the transition into college It won’t take you long to agree: SMSU is where you belong!
to be tough and long, but the faculty and friends I met at school made it fun and easy.
iversity, Minnesota State Un c university is a four-year publi founded in 1963, d a highreer preparation an offering excellent ca education. quality liberal arts
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is on a 216–acre campus located in Marshall, Minnesota (population 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.
students are highly involved in co-curricular activities. Our new Student Center is a busy gathering spot where many of our clubs and organizations are based. 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
With our new facilities, there’s a sense
even a TV lounge! Who wouldn’t want to hang here?
that we’re coming into our own. Visitors to campus are pleasantly surprised.”
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 new student center, our renovated library with a bird’s-eye view of campus, the new Regional Event Center, home of the Mustang football and soccer teams, an awesome new 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 in the new and renovated residence halls and apartments!
After a few days, I had made new friends. The transition to college life was surprisingly easy and so much fun!” 800.642.0684
HO US ING OP TIO NS FIR ST-Y EAR EXP ERI ENC E • All-Gender Living • Apartment-Style Living • First Year Experience • Living & Learning • Upper Class SER VIC ES & AME NIT IES OFF ERE D • Air Conditioning* • Cable TV Hook-ups • Elevators* • Equipment Checkout • Guest Rooms for Family Visits • High-Speed & Wireless Internet • Kitchenettes • Laundry Facilities • Phone Jack • Smoke Free Living • Vending … and more!
Res Halls rock! National research shows that students who bunk on campus are more satisfied with their education, more likely to complete their degrees, more involved in campus activities, and more likely to maintain higher GPAs!
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
ROO M T YPE S • Accessible • Apartment Suites • Double • Designed Single • Double as a Single • Honor Suites * Foundation Residence Apartments & Sweetland Hall
I like living on campus even though I’m from Marshall. I can go home and do laundry and talk
interest in the art of cooking. Those in the Academic Success Community are
to my parents, but I still have my
first-generation college students. The Mustang Traditions group energizes the
own choices to make.”
student spirit club, Mustang Maniacs.
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With a student-faculty ratio of 18:1 and small classes (average number: 21), 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 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 and Math Center provide assistance with assignments. Academic
My professor’s knowledge of
and Diversity Resources staff helps students improve reading, reasoning,
economics just blew me away
and study skills. Who needs Facebook when you have friends like these!?
and inspired me to want to know an industry or subject with that depth.”
Career Services helps stud ents from day one through graduation as the y explore majors, researc h job markets, write resumes, and prepare for intervie ws. WWW.SMSU.EDU
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?
I didn’t realize Southwest offered so many travel opportunities, clubs, organizations, and service projects.”
in/France cluster: •4 The World 13-credit Spa classes (3 credits each) re •Introduction to Literatu •Humanities •Modern World •French language class r •Global Studies Semina ) in May to dit cre (1 el •2.5 weeks of trav Spain and France s in the States include The States Shorter trip y trip focusing on a 1-credit New York Cit el during spring Artist Theatre, with trav 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!
Our Global Studies Cluster courses are designed for freshmen and sophomores, giving them the opportunity to take small classes, study intriguing topics, and gain valuable skills through focused study and research. You’ll take four courses together – three that satisfy Liberal Arts Core (LAC) requirements, plus a team-taught Seminar focusing on the location. Then… travel time! The trip is usually two to three weeks in May. Students who participate in the Global Studies Clusters develop
I took an 11-day trip to Belize. I was nervous, but it was a learning experience I will never forget.”
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deep friendships. After all, when you have learned to pronounce “Ou es les toilettes?” together, you’re bonded for life.
degrees Over 45 undergraduate students master’s programs draw
and a trio of ntry, and world. from all over the state, cou
Liberal Arts Core (LAC) 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.
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.
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.
I love that there are a million different ways to learn at SMSU: everything from professors’ lectures, to speaking French with your class in the cafe, to walking around the gardens identifying plants to meeting someone new every day.”
include the Commonly selected majors cation, sciences, psychology, edu speech communication, justice administration. finance, management, and WWW.SMSU.EDU
Dr. Steve Kramer at Prior to enrollment at SMSU, contact on 37.7206 for Honors Program applicati Steve.Kramer@smsu.edu or call 507.5 s/Honors www.smsu.edu/Academics/Program materials. You can now go online to 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.
You’ll flourish as an Honors student by studying with a
I was impressed by the
group of motivated, like-minded peers. In place of the Liberal Arts Core (LAC)
Honors Program, which
requirements, Honors students design their own course of study in the liberal arts.
allowed me to take higher-level courses
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.
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during my first year at Southwest.”
r) BA CH EL OR ’S DE GR EE S (4- yeaFinance Accounting Agribusiness Management Agronomy Art Education Art •Graphic Design •Studio Arts Biology Biology Education Biology Medtech/Cytotech ent) Business – (See Finance & Managem Chemistry Chemistry 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
•Corporate Finance •Financial Planning & Investments Health Education History Hospitality Management Individualized Interdisciplinary Justice Administration ) Law Enforcement Administration (BAS Literature Literature/Creative Writing Management •Human Resource Management •International Management •Management Management (BAS) Marketing Marketing (BAS) Mathematics Mathematics Education Music •Music in the Liberal Arts •Instrumental Performance •Vocal Performance •Piano Performance/Pedagogy •Theory/Composition •Management
Music Education Philosophy Physical Education •Exercise Science •Recreation •Sports Management Physical Education – Teaching Political Science on Professional Writing & Communicati Psychology Public Administration es) Secondary Education – (See Disciplin Social Work Sociology Spanish Spanish Education Speech Communication tions Speech Communication: Public Rela ision Telev & io Rad on: icati Speech Commun Arts tre Thea on: icati mun Com Speech Theatre Arts
M INO R S O NLY Adapted Physical Activity Adapted PE/DAPE Anthropology Coaching Criminal Justice French Geography Geology Hispanic Studies Indigenous Nations & Dakota Studies Leadership Studies Physics Rural & Regional Studies Social Welfare Special Education Women’s Studies Writing Most programs also offer minors within their field.
L IC ENS U RES General Science: Grades 5-8 Social Studies: Grades 5-12
PR E-P RO FE SS ION AL Pre-Agriculture Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Dentistry Pre-Engineering Pre-Fishery & Wildlife Management Pre-Forestry Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Ministry Pre-Mortuary Science Pre-Nursing Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Veterinary Medicine
AS SO CIA TE DE GR EE S (2- yea r) Accounting Agribusiness Management Business Administration Marketing
MAST ER’S DEGR EES Master of Business Administration •General •Leadership •Marketing Master of Science: Education •Autism (grad certificate only) •English •Reading (licensure option) •Sports Leadership •Teaching, Learning & Leadership Master of Science: Special Education Licensure Options: •Developmental Disabilities (DD) •Early Childhood Special Ed (ECSE) •Emotional Behaviors Disorder (EBD) •Learning Disabilities (LD)
DISTA NCE LEAR NING For specific licensure programs, see the academic catalog online at www.smsu.edu. • Indicates emphasis or concentration BAS = Bachelor of Applied Science
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SMSU athletic teams have had tremendous success competing not only in conference and regional play, but on a national level as well. During the 2009-10 academic year, three Mustang teams qualified for the postseason national tournaments , while two other teams advanced to the championship game of the conference tournament. Over the past two seasons, 13 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 compiled a cumulative 2.9 grade point average during the academic year and also provided several community service projects. Some of our athletes enjoy reading to local elementary 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, producing the top civic engagement program in the NSIC. The annual Ag Bowl was created
HL ET ICS Conference (NSIC) VA RS IT Y ATern Sun Intercollegiate NCAA Division II, North
MEN ’S Baseball Basketball Cheerleading (Co-ed) Football Wheelchair Basketball (Co-ed) Wrestling
WOM EN’ S Basketball Cheerleading (Co-ed) Golf Soccer Softball Tennis Volleyball Wheelchair Basketball (Co-ed)
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3,689 fans attended Southwest’s NCA A men’s basketball regional champions hip victory in March ’09!
The coaches and facilities are first-class, our faculty and resources are accessible. SMSU will provide all students a great collegiate experience.”
INT RA MU RA L AT HL ET ICS 3 on 3 Basketball 5 on 5 Basketball Dodgeball Flag Football Floor Hockey Frisbee Golf Kickball Raquetball Sand Volleyball Soccer Softball Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball Wallyball Water Basketball Whiffleball
CLUB ATHL ETICS Billiards League Bowling Club Dance Team Frisbee Golf Powerhockey Club Rugby Club Shotokan Karate Club Show Stoppers (hip-hop dance & step team) Tae Kwon Do Club Track & Field Club University 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.”
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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.
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. #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!
OU T AN D AB OU T ng, & biking • Visit area parks for camping, hiki shall 6 Theatre • Check out the newly remodeled Mar -hour of Marshall • Golf at seven courses within a half a • Go ice skating at Schwan’s Ice Aren ting & fishing • Visit Shooter’s Sporting Clays for hun music events • Attend SMSU sporting, theatre, & on campus • Enjoy comedians, bands, & movies r • Go tubing down the Redwood Rive at the Mustang Zone pool • Rent movies and games or play ment at local venues • Attend concerts & various entertain Library for a change • Study at the Marshall Lyon County of pace ...and many more! 800.642.0684
SMSU offers many clubs and organizations to give students hands-on involvement that broadens their viewpoints, ideas, and experiences.”
AC AD EM IC OR GA NIZ AT ION S Accounting Club Agribusiness/Agronomy Club Alpha Psi Omega (Theatre) Art Club Biology Club Chemistry Club Criminal Justice Club Culinology® Club Education Minnesota Student Program (EMSP) English Club ) Environmental Awareness Club (EAC E) (FAC rs cato Edu d Family and Chil Forensics Graphic Design Club History Club Honors Club Le Club Francais Math & Computer Science Club Model United Nations Club Mustang Marketing Club ) National Broadcasting Society (NBS Philosophy Club Pi Kappa Delta (Speech) Political Science Association Post-Secondary Ag Student (PAS) Psi Chi (Psychology Honors) Psychology Club Radio/TV Club Society of Human Resources Management Sociology Club Spanish Club Student Hospitality Organization (SHO) Student Mentors for Academic Success Student Social Work Association Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Wellness and Human Performance Club (WHP) William Whipple Gallery
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Graphic Art Southwest Association of (SAGA) visory Center Southwest Marketing Ad (SMAC)
SPEC IAL INTE REST GROU PS BACCHUS (Boosting Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students) Black Student Union (BSU) Campus Crusade for Christ (CCC) Campus Greens Center for Student Leadership & Involvement (CSLI) Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship Club Latino College Democrats Club College Republicans Club Colleges Against Cancer Dancing is My Savior Club (DIMS) Delta Epsilon Chi Chapter Distributive Educational Clubs of America Gay-Lesbian-Bisexual-Transgender Alliance (GLBTA) Habitat for Humanity Hmong Student Organization International Student Organization (ISO) Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship Just Swing! (Dance) Lion’s Club Muslim Student Association (IM) Mustang Anime Otaku Club Mustang Game Club Mustang Maniacs Club Mustang Martial Arts (MMA) Mustang Men Against Sexual Violence (MMASV) Newman Club (Catholic) Non-Traditional Student Organization (NTSO) Oyate (Native American Club) Outdoor Adventure Club Shine On Southwest Investment Group Management Association (SIGMA) Student Anti-Genocide Coalition (STAND) Students Today Alumni Tomorrow (STAT) United Global Leaders Yearning for Success (UGLYS) Veteran’s Association
BROA DCAS T MEDI A KSSU Radio KSSU Television
STUD ENT PUBL ICATI ONS The Spur (student newspaper) Perceptions (literary magazine)
STUDENT ACTIVIT IES C OMM ITTEE Club Entertainment Concert Contemporary Music Films & Videos Lively Arts Novelty Variety Public Relations Issues Recreation & Travel Society of Leadership & Success Special Events
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on (RHA) Residence Hall Associati SA) SU (SM on ati oci Ass Student • Senate • Judicial Council • Public Relations • SAFAC
CAMPUS MINISTRY The Southwest Minnesota State Campus Religious Center (CRC) staff invites the SMSU community to deepen the spiritual dimension of their lives through worship, community service, retreats, and other programs. The CRC is staffed by both Catholic and Lutheran ministers. Students participate in liturgy planning, music ministry, special programs, and events.
MU SIC AN D TH E AR T S Bella Vocé SMSU/Community Concert Choir Concert Band Drama Club Southwest Minnesota Jazz Ensemble Orchestra Mainstage Plays Symphonic Band Men’s Glee Club Theatre Club Musicals Black Box productions Mustang Pep Band Rough Riders Drumline
to just kick back Sometimes you need TV, play tch the big game on with friends and wa leyball. a game of sand vol cards, or start up WWW.SMSU.EDU
There are several advantages to the financial
l Aid The SMSU Financia r. rch 1st of each yea priority date is Ma n now! tio ca cial Aid Appli Submit your Finan
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. 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 86% of our students receive an average financial aid package of $9,500 in the form of grants, scholarships, work study, and loans.
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*$6,249
$995 **$6,636 $13,880
ter * Based on 12-18 credits per semes room in ** Based on 15 meals and double traditional housing rsity reserves the right to make * Southwest Minnesota State Unive fees, and programs at any time. changes in policies, requirements, SMSU will provide reasonable If and when such changes are made, duals who may be affected. indivi other and ts studen to notice pate additional costs per year Students and parents should antici , and books & supplies (personal expenses averaging $2,748 will be calculated into your costs These ). $1,000 ely ximat appro of determining aid. financial aid budget for purposes tuition. This tuition allows SMSU offers its students banded 18 credits per term and pay one students to take between 12 and n option fits well with the Tuitio d Bande The rate. n tuitio flat e to offering students every philosophy of the University relativ in a four-year period. opportunity to finish their degree
The financial aid staff was extremely helpful to me. They said, ‘You applied for that, now you need to fill this out.’ They made it so easy.”
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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!
AD MI SS ION RE QU IRE ME NT S FRE SHM AN ADM ISS ION PRO CES S • Completed Application • $20 Non-refundable Application
Fee • Official High School Transcript(s) • ACT or SAT Test Scores FRE SHM AN REQ UIR EME NT S • Rank in the upper half of graduating class • Score a composite of 21 or above on the ACT or 990 on the SAT TRA NSF ER ADM ISS ION PRO CES S • Complete Application • $20 Non-refundable Application Fee • Official transcripts from each colle ge or university previously attended sent to the Office of Admission Applying is easy! Unless you are an international student, you can apply online in about 15 minutes. Just go to our website, click on “Admissions,” 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.)
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
TRA NSF ER REQ UIR EME NT S • Students wishing to transfer from an accredited community college, technical college, or college/university must present a minimum grade poin t average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. • Students who have earned less than 24 semester credits from an accredited community college, technical college, or college/university with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale may be considered for admissio n but are required to submit qualifying high school documentation.
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 Arts Core at Southwest).
I visited SMSU on a Mustang
Check out www.MNtransfer.org to learn more about MTC!
Saturday and attended Hawaiian night. I will never forget the college atmosphere
h are not a recent hig If you have a GED, al student, are an internation school graduate, or for further Office of Admission please contact the 00-642-0684. information at 1-8
at the basketball game.”
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97% of recent graduates reported being
employed
EY NO W WH ER E AR EschooTH ls have recently The following graduate accepted SMSU students:
Arizona State University Boston College Creighton University Kansas State University Northwestern Health Sciences University Northwestern University Purdue University Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville University of British Columbia University of Detroit University of Massachusetts at Amherst University 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
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.”
While a student at SMSU, I came to know people from many states
Several young SMSU alums sat around a conference table
and countries. I learned
on campus recently to reminisce. One said, “I was involved in SIFE (Students in
so much about how to
Free Enterprise) and it just made my whole college experience.” Another recalled,
communicate with
“I loved the way the small classes helped me get to know my professors.”
people of diverse These alums now work for several
backgrounds.”
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’
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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.
When you visit SMSU, take some time to tour the area. There are 10 lakes within 25 miles of Marshall!
It sounds silly, but it was What captures students’ attention when they visit Southwest? Sometimes it’s the way a professor or coach impresses
C OME SEE F OR YOUR SELF SPECIA L VISIT DAY S October 21 & 22, 2010 Mustang Days November 20, 2010 A Day at SMSU Day Experience SMSU January 29, 2011 (Hawaiian Night) March 19, 2011 Spring Get Away
them. Sometimes it’s the cool walkways that connect the buildings.
the couches. And students were hanging out everywhere, saying ‘hi.’”
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
MUSTA NG SATUR DAY S • December 4, 2010 • September 11, 2010 • December 11, 2011 2010 18, er • Septemb • January 8, 2011 • October 2, 2010 • January 15, 2011 • October 9, 2010 • January 22, 2011 • October 23, 2010 • February 12, 2011 2010 30, • October • March 5, 2011 • November 13, 2010 SCHED ULE A WEEKD AY 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.
students, SMSU is large enough to be a thriving university, yet small enough to feel like it is… where you belong!
Do it your way – com e for a Special Visit Day or a Mustang Satur day – or come by yourse lf or with your fam ily! 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.
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y, founded Southwest Minnesota State Universit y offering ersit univ ic publ -year in 1963, is a four quality high a and ion arat prep er care excellent for ents stud are liberal arts education. We prep and y nall successful lives, both perso professionally.
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MU ST AN G AT HL ET ICS Our NCAA Division II teams are mem bers of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conferen ce. Men’s programs include football, basketba ll, wrestling, and baseball. Women’s programs inclu de volleyball, basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, and golf. Numerous intramural prog rams are offered for men’s, women’s, and co-ed sports.
CA MP US The 216-acre campus includes a natu re center on the western edge. Our 12 new and renovated buildings are interconnected, allowing most of the campus to be a constant temperatu re of 72 degrees. SMSU is a national leader in accessibility!
FA CIL ITI ES Over $130 million has been invested in facilities recently, including the Student Center, Conference Center, the renovated SMS U library, the Regional Event Center, the Foun dation Residence Apartments, a new 252-bed residence hall, among other enhancements.
ST UD EN T S Southwest Minnesota State Universit y welcomes and respects students of all faiths, back grounds, and cultures. Southwest enrolls 3,50 0 full-time undergraduate and graduate students.
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