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Welcome to the Mustang Family. Congratulations on your acceptance to Southwest Minnesota State University! You are joining a campus that is committed to your success. This guide will provide you with your “Next Steps” as you continue on your journey to becoming a Mustang.
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Note: If you haven’t already, activate your StarID by following the simple steps on page 6!
NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST
#1. Apply for housing
#2. Choose your meal plan
#3. Making college affordable
#4. Apply for scholarships
#5. Submit required health forms
#6. Submit your final transcript(s)
#7. Register for classes
Access the checklist online & fill our your forms: www.smsu.edu/admitted
SMSU.EDU /ADMITTED
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IMPORTANT HOUSING DATES
Oct. 1, 2023: Housing Application Opens
April 8, 2024 : Room & Meal Plan Placement Begins (priority based upon date housing application was completed)
August 22, 2024: Move-In Day
Find more information at: www.smsu.edu/go/newresidents
2022-23 HOUSING OPTIONS
TRADITIONAL HOUSING CHOICES
Aquarius, Buckingham, Camaraderie, Charisma, Clapper, Lincoln Center, Manchester or Selene
Double $2,550
Designed Single $3,312
Double as Single ...........................................$3,495
Armstrong, El Dorado, Homestead, Kamasutra, Ocean Boulevard, Shenandoah, Sirius, or Titan (all with updated amenities)
Double $2,740
Designed Single $3,558
Double as Single $3,755
SWEETLAND HALL
Double $3,077
Designed Single............................................$3,963
√ Students placed in Traditional Residence Halls & Sweetland Hall are required to have a meal plan
√ Rates are per semester including Dining Dollars
FOUNDATION RESIDENCE APARTMENTS
2/3/4 Bedroom Options $3,225
Required Dining Dollars $300
√ The price above reflects the per-person charge
√ Residents each have their own room and share common area spaces
√ The Foundation Residence Apartments are ideal for Upper Class students wanting a little more independence while remaining connected to campus
Find more information at:
www.smsu.edu/go/roomandboard
You can apply starting October 1!
Find more information at: www.smsu.edu/go/residencelife
The sooner you submit your housing application, the better! Choose the housing option that best suits you. Apply online at www.SMSU.edu/go/ residencelife,
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“Housing Contract and Application.”
#LiveLifeOn@SMSU?
Meet new
www.smsu.edu/go/newresidents Why
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friends • Engage in campus activities
• Connected to campus resources
• Build your support network • Be part of a community • No commuting necessary
STEP 1 – APPLY FOR HOUSING SMSU.EDU /ADMITTED Scan the QR code to find the most updated information on room and board costs.
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SMSU Campus Dining. Choose a meal plan that fits your needs. Enjoy meals at the SMSU Food Hall, State Street Subs, the C-Store & the Coffee House! You will have plenty of options to get the energy you need to attack the day!
MEAL PLAN OPTIONS Semester Rates
Living on campus. You will choose your meal plan while filling out your housing application.
Commuting to campus. Go to the Mustang Card Center on campus to select and purchase your meal plan.
www.smsu.edu/go/roomandboard
Submit the FAFSA. Complete the FAFSA, if you haven’t already. Go to studentaid.gov, put in our SMSU FAFSA CODE OF 002375, and get it done!
With just a few exceptions, nearly everyone at SMSU qualifies for in-state tuition. So, if you’re from another state or another country, you’re a winner when it comes to the cost of your college education!
Types of Aid.
• Grants (Federal and State)
• Work Study
• Federal Direct Loans
www.smsu.edu/go/financialaid
Please go to www.smsu.edu/go/cost to find the most updated information on cost to attend SMSU. 14 Meals per week with $150 in Dining Dollars $1,751 10 Meals per week with $400 in Dining Dollars $1,840 19 Meals per week with $50 in Dining Dollars $2,045 STEP 2 – CHOOSE YOUR MEAL PLAN STEP 3 – MAKING COLLEGE AFFORDABLE SMSU.EDU /ADMITTED The costs above are based on the 2022-23 academic year and are tentative subject to Board of Trustee approval in June 2023. Please visit the Residence Life website for the most up-todate costs. Meal plans are required for students living on campus. Additional meal plans are available for off-campus and commuting students. ESTIMATED COST 2022-23 Tuition $8,840* Fees $1,282 Housing & Food $9,258** Total $19,380 SMSU offers “Banded Tuition” which means you can take between 12-18 credits and your tuition cost doesn’t change! You only pay the 12 credit rate! * Reciprocity rates may apply to students from ND, SD, IA, WI, MSEP State and Manitoba for the upcoming academic year. ** The housing & food cost is based on a standard double occupancy room with a roommate, and 10 meals per week with $400 in Dining Dollars. Let us know if you have questions! Scan the QR code to find the most updated information on cost to attend SMSU.
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SMSU offers a wide variety of scholarship opportunities. You’ve worked hard now let us reward you! SMSU offers a robust merit-based scholarship program to help lower the cost of attendance. Give yourself the best opportunity to receive a scholarship by completing the SMSU Scholarship Application.
• Go to www.SMSU.edu/go/scholarships
• Login with your StarID & password
• Complete the “General Application”
To find more general information regarding scholarships, go to www.smsu.edu/go/scholarships
STEP 5 – SUBMIT REQUIRED
HEALTH FORMS
Stop in to Health Services. We provide free and confidential services, including medical evaluations, for registered students. There is a small fee for laboratory tests, certain medications, supplies, and sports physicals. We also assist you with off-campus referrals as necessary. In the interest of health and wellness for all SMSU students, staff and faculty, we actively promote an alcohol, tobacco and vapor free environment.
If you are enrolled in classes during a full academic term (semester) or living in campus housing you will be required to be in compliance with the Minnesota College Immunization Law (Minn Stat 135A.14).
We do not provide immunizations. The law requires that you submit this information within 45 days of the beginning of the term in order to remain enrolled, so get your forms filled out and turned in as soon as possible!
Clinic is available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm in BA 158 during the academic year. Appointments are required.
www.smsu.edu/go/healthservices
STEP 4 – APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS SMSU.EDU /ADMITTED
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All transcripts can be sent to:
SMSU Admission
1501 State Street Marshall, MN 56258 or Email it to: Admission@smsu.edu
Your final, official transcript needs to be submitted prior to the start of the semester you are applying for.
Freshmen:
• Contact your High School
• Request your final official transcript to be sent to SMSU
• Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities where you have received credits
Transfer:
• Minnesota State transcripts can be pulled electronically at no cost to you
• Non-Minnesota State transcripts must be requested and sent to us
• An evaluation of your credits will be done once all official transcripts are received and you have been admitted
Contact the Office of Admission with any questions – 507-537-6286
STEP 7 – REGISTER FOR CLASSES
You’re almost there. We encourage all new students to attend one of our New Mustang Days programs. These important programs will provide you with the help and guidance to create your class schedule, get your SMSU ID, connect with other Mustangs and much more! Invitations will be sent approximately 4-5 weeks prior to the event.
NEW MUSTANG DAYS PROGRAMS
(Includes registration for those entering Spring 2024) Freshmen & Transfer Students
December 8, 2023
January 5, 2024
FIRST DAY OF CLASS
January 8, 2024
(Includes registration for those entering Fall 2024) Freshmen & Transfer Students
April 8, 12, 15, 19, 2024
June 17, July 15, 2024
FIRST DAY OF CLASS
August 26, 2024
STEP 6 – SUBMIT YOUR FINAL
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TRANSCRIPTS
YOUR STARID
Setting up StarID. Your StarID is important as it provides access to many online forms and accounts...including your SMSU email. If you haven’t already created your StarID and password, go to: starid.minnstate.edu
E-services@SMSU. Your E-Services account at SMSU provides you with access to:
• Applying for housing
• Checking financial aid
• Registering for classes
• Grades & transcripts
Once you’ve activated your StarID, access your E-Services by visiting www.smsu.edu and click on the top left menu option
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ZEEMEE JOIN US ON Congratulations! You’re now invited to join our admitted student group on ZeeMee, exclusive to you and other admitted students. Whether you are committed to SMSU or still deciding, it is a great way to meet potential future classmates and get the inside scoop on campus life from current students! Join ZeeMee today!
Build new friendships
Connect with students who share your interests
Get your questions answered
Maybe find your roommate Scan the QR code to find more information about ZeeMee www.smsu.edu/go/zeemee
6 1 2 3 Download the ZeeMee app Search for Southwest Minnesota State University and follow to join our Community and see what’s going on around campus Answer the questions so others can get to know your story
If you’ve already applied to SMSU, you probably visited campus at least once. We’d love for you to visit again! Come back to campus to learn more about us and the Mustang Family.
√ Visit during the week
√ Meet with a professor in your major
√ Have lunch in the cafeteria
√ Talk to current students
√ Tour the residence halls
Whatever you want to see, we can customize your visit to help you transition to becoming a Mustang!
SCHEDULE A CAMPUS VISIT
Monday – Friday tours will begin at 10am/12am/2pm Visits are approximately 2 hours
IMPORTANT DATES:
OPEN HOUSE OPTIONS
October 20, 2023
January 20, 2024
March 23, 2024
June 24, 2024
HOMECOMING
October 14, 2023
MOVE-IN DAY
August 22, 2024
GOLD RUSH DAYS
August 22-25, 2024
FIRST DAY OF CLASS
August 26, 2024
FAMILY WEEKEND
September 20-22, 2024
HOMECOMING
October 12, 2024
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