GOLDRUSHDAYS Orientation Guide
2017 Mustang
AUGUST 17-20, 2017
MUSTANG WELCOME TO
Gold Rush Days!
Gold Rush Days at Southwest Minnesota State University is a new student orientation program intended to help you transition to life as a Mustang. Over these four days you will have the opportunity to participate in various events that will assist you in navigating the campus, connecting with new and current Mustangs, faculty, staff and the Marshall community, all while having a blast! Gold Rush Days is an inclusive program intended for all students. First year, transfer, international, domestic, graduate, undergraduate and non-traditional students are welcome and encouraged to participate. No matter how you got to SMSU...
WE’RE ALL MUSTANGS!
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MOVEINDAY
Check-in
Get the
mustang app
THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2017 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM RESIDENCE LIFE TENT By Residence Life Office (Naoutha) Stop by the Residence Life Tent to check in to your residence hall! You’ll get your keys, important information, and Res Life staff will direct you to the appropriate hall. MUSTANG MOVERS: Available from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM! The Mustang Movers consist of Orientation Leaders, SMSU students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the Marshall community! They’ll help you unload your car and bring it to your room FREE OF CHARGE! RESIDENT ASSISTANTS: Your Resident Assistant (RA) will be in the lobby of your residence hall. They are your guide to living on campus! If you have questions about lofting, furniture, or anything else about living in the residence halls, they are here to help you!
MOVEINPARKING
Temporary parking is available on Birch Street as you move in. In order to accommodate all students moving in, please move your vehicle once it is empty. You can park in the lots located on the East and West ends of campus. Please be sure you do not park in a “Reserved” spot. (See map on back)
ASK ME
MUSTANGHUB
A convenient way to get answers to many questions, stop by the Mustang Hub in the Lower Level of the Conference Center from 1:00-2:30 PM following the Campus Cookout. Representatives from the Office of Student Success, Diversity and Inclusion, Access Opportunity and Success, Disability Services, Health Services, Business Services, Counseling and Testing, Career Services, Campus Dining-Chartwells, International Student Services, Center for Civic Engagement, and the Barnes and Noble Campus Bookstore will be on hand!
#GRD17
If you have questions, you’ll see Orientation Leaders with signs on the SW and SE corners of campus. Ask them for directions or other questions you have! You’ll also notice a number of people with “Ask Me” buttons who are also there to help answer questions and guide you in the right direction this weekend and throughout the first few weeks of classes!
The Mustang App is your guide through Gold Rush Days at SMSU! Download the FREE app in the Apple Store or Google Play and complete the registration with your SMSU email before you arrive on campus.
The mustang app includes::
• Schedule of Events • Times and Locations of Events • GPS capability to direct you to the correct locations • Check In capability (win PRIZES!) • Event Descriptions • Social Media Interactions
Check In at Gold Rush Day Events for your chance to win some great prizes including gift cards, SMSU apparel, and other sweet stuff!
Keep the Mustang App year round to follow SMSU Athletic Events and continue to win prizes throughout the year!
*If you do not have a smart phone, you will be given a passport at your first Mustang Meeting so you are eligible to win prizes as well! Just tell your Orientation Leader at that time.
to download the app in the apple store or google play store, search “smsu mustangs”
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STUDENTSCHEDULE Mustang Move-in 2017
Gold Rush Days
THURSDAYAUGUST17 8:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M.
8:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
RESIDENCE HALL CHECK-IN
The SMSU Residence Life staff is ready to welcome you to on-campus living! Stop by their tent to check-in, get your room keys and other information about living in the SMSU Residence Halls.
All Residence Halls
5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
1:00 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.
US BANK CAMPUS COOKOUT
2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
DINNER WITH OL’S & RA’S
7:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
MUSTANG VOLLEYBALL LATE SHOW
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Campus Religious Center
Residential Restaurant PE Gym
Check out our nationally-ranked SMSU Volleyball team as they prepare for the upcoming season! Music, prizes, games and more during the Late Show! New students can get a FREE t-shirt following the scrimmage. Supplies are limited!
Lower Conference Center
Stop by for a Root Beer Float sponsored by the Catholic & Lutheran Ministries.
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6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
MUSTANG HUB
You have questions, we have answers! Departments Available: Office of Student Success, Diversity and Inclusion, Access Opportunity and Success, Disability Services, Health Services, Business Services, Counseling and Testing, Career Services, Campus Dining-Chartwells, Center for Civic Engagement, International Student Services, and the Barnes and Noble Campus Bookstore will be on hand!
TRANSFER, COMMUTER, NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS Do you identify with one of the student groups above? If so, this meeting is for you! Led by your Orientation Leader, find out more about being an SMSU student and learn about the services and resources that are here for you! You’ll also hear about upcoming Gold Rush Days events and start making connections with other Mustangs.
Enjoy some Schwan’s Ice Cream sponsored by the SMSU Alumni Office!
US Bank and Chartwells are happy to provide a summer cookout for students, families, Mustang Movers and the SMSU Campus Community.
MUSTANG MEETING
Student Center 249 (fishbowl)
SMSU ALUMNI SCHWAN’S ICE CREAM CART
Front of Conference Center
ON-CAMPUS STUDENTS Get to know your neighbors and start making connections. Led by your Resident Assistant and your Orientation Leader, find out more about life on-campus and the upcoming Gold Rush Days events.
Central Courtyard
11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
MUSTANG MEETING
Residence Hall Lounges
MUSTANG MOVERS
SMSU Orientation Leaders, students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the Marshall community will assist you as you move into your residence hall! Nothing says “family” like helping someone move!
10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
9:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
COMEDY MENTALIST - SEAN BOTT SMSU Theatre
Are you ready for some laughter and entertainment? Sean Bott has entertained and enthralled audiences worldwide with his innovative and distinct comedy mind reading. The LA Times described Sean as “a crazy mix between Jack Black and Criss Angel. Amazing!”
The items in this schedule are subject to change. Check Mustang App for updates.
FRIDAYAUGUST18 9:00 A.M. - 9:20 A.M.
3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. (continued)
BEAN BAG TOURNAMENT
3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
STUDENT SUCCESS SESSIONS
MUSTANG MEETING
ON-CAMPUS STUDENTS Residence Hall Lounges
9:00 A.M. - 9:20 A.M.
MUSTANG MEETING
TRANSFER, COMMUTER, NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS Student Center 249 (fishbowl)
9:30 A.M.- 10:30 A.M.
NEW STUDENT CONVOCATION
RA Facility
Your official welcome to campus from the SMSU administration, faculty and staff! Hear from President Connie J. Gores, Provost Dwight C. Watson and featured alumni speaker, Tyler Peschong, talk about how to find success early and throughout your SMSU career!
10:45 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
1:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.
Mental Health Awareness SC 206
Transitioning to college can present some challenges. Find out more about how to deal with those challenges and what resources are here to help you.
Various Locations (we will lead you)
6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
PLAYFAIR
Sand Volleyball Tournament Sand VB Courts
Sign up for Sand Volleyball before 1:00 p.m. in the Student Center and arrive at the courts by 2:45 p.m. for announcements. Sign up individually or with a team!
SLIP-N-SLIDE KICKBALL
Grass Lot by Campus Daycare
Let’s have some fun in the sun! Cool down with awesome water games. Sign up in the Student Center individually or with a team by 1:00 pm and arrive to the grass lot by the Campus Daycare by 2:45 pm.
SMSU SMOKEFEST & OUTDOOR MOVIE The Schwan Regional Event Center
Come enjoy a BBQ dinner at the 11th Annual Smokefest – a Minnesota State Championship BBQ Event. Students pay only $5 for a plate with proof of having the Mustang App downloaded/registered. You won’t want to miss this delicious SMSU tradition! Then take in the movie Finding Dory. The movie is showing on the Schwan Regional Event Center field, so bring a blanket!
RA Facility
ACTIVITY BLOCK
Activities not your thing? Attend one of these awesome info sessions to learn more about tips for academic success in college or learn about the Mental Health Services available at SMSU!
Prepare yourself for your 1st semester of college with some helpful tips to help you achieve the academic success you want.
PLAYFAIR is totally unlike anything else you have ever experienced. It’s entertainment! It’s fun! It’s the perfect way to make new campus friendships! PLAYFAIR is a great way to meet other new students and promotes campus unity and school spirit!
3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Toss some bags and have some fun in the Bean Bag Tournament! Sign up with a partner in the Student Center before 1:00 pm.
Tips for Academic Success SC 249
MEET YOUR ADVISOR!
Do you want to learn more about your major and meet your faculty advisors? Then make sure you attend this session! Hear more about the classes and opportunities that await you! If you are undeclared, there will be a special session to help you explore the majors offered at SMSU!
Central Courtyard
9:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M.
POP ROCKS!
The Schwan Regional Event Center Plaza
Pop ROCKS is not just a band; they are a HIGH ENERGY LIVE MUSIC SHOW that plays the BIGGEST DANCE PARTY HITS made to fill the floor! Pop ROCKS brings you the best of today’s hottest top 40 hits, throwback hip-hop, pop country, party rock and timeless classics all mashed up and delivered in a PARTY ZONE format! Pop ROCKS is what you get when you combine the music of a DJ, the theatrics of a Broadway musical, and the live energy of an Arena Rock extravaganza!
The items in this schedule are subject to change. Check Mustang App for updates.
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SATURDAYAUGUST19 9:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M.
10:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.
CAMPUS & CLASSROOM TOURS Upper Level Student Center
Need a refresher on accessing your SMSU email, E-Services and more? Stop by this session for a recap with the SMSU Admission staff.
DOWNTOWN MARSHALL SCAVENGER HUNT
Eating Right at College Residential Restaurant
See what downtown Marshall has to offer and get some great prizes along the way! We will bus students downtown where area businesses will open their doors so you can explore the options and shop local!
Web Survival Recap BA 314
Staying mentally and physically healthy can depend a lot on what you’re eating. Join the Chartwells staff to learn more about healthy eating at SMSU!
2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Are you a Non-Traditional Student? Ask yourself…Am I married, single, have children, work, multi-cultural, don’t fit the mold, returning to college? If so, join fellow Non-Traditional students for a social and information session.
Lower Level Student Center
5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Green Lot (west of campus)
5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.
RA Lobby
WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL DEMO
PE Gym
Get to know the Rolling Mustangs and find out what it’s like to play wheelchair basketball during this interactive session! These awesome studentathletes will show you the ropes and give you a chance to show off your skills!
7:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
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SMSU INTRAMURALS INTRO Over 80% of students participate in intramurals every year! Find out what we offer, how to sign up and also learn about possible employment positions with intramurals!
MUD VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT A staple of SMSU Gold Rush Days, Mud Volleyball is an event you won’t want to miss! Sponsored by the Mustang Maniacs, you can sign up in the student center before 11:00 AM Saturday and be at the Mud Volleyball courts by 12:00 PM. Bring your own team or we’ll help you find one. Complimentary showers are sponsored by the Marshall Fire Department!
NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION MEET & GREET SC 249 (fishbowl)
NON-TRADITIONL STUDENT ORGANIZATION MUSTANG RAFFLE Stop by the Non-Traditional Student Organization booth and fill out a raffle ticket to win some great prizes and learn more about what NTSO is and how to get involved! Stick around for a meeting with NTSO members afterwards! Sponsored by NTSO.
12:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Activities not your thing? Attend one of these awesome info sessions to get a refresher on accessing your SMSU email and E-Services or learn more about eating right.
Need another tour of campus or want help finding your classrooms? The SMSU Orientation Leaders will be available to show you around campus! Bring your class schedule and they’ll even show you where your classrooms are. Available to all new students! Also available on Sunday at 3:00 PM.
Meet outside SMSU Conference Center
12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.
STUDENT SUCCESS SESSIONS
SEX SIGNALS
SMSU Theatre
Sex Signals has become one of the most popular sexual assault prevention programs on college campuses through its unorthodox, humor-facilitated approach to examining our culture, sex, and the core issue of bystander intervention. A 2 person team of highly trained educators take the audience on an interactive, relevant and often hilarious exploration of beliefs, behaviors and gender stereotypes related to dating and sexual interaction.
The items in this schedule are subject to change. Check Mustang App for updates.
SUNDAYAUGUST20 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
SOCCER TOURAMENT WITH SMSU SOCCER CLUB
OPEN SKATE
Red Baron Arena
Check out the brand new Red Baron Arena located across Highway 23 from SMSU! (Please use the tunnel by Founder’s Hall to cross!) Skate rental is free and you can show off your skills on the ice in Lockwood Rink.
The Schwan Regional Event Center
Sponsored by the SMSU Soccer Club, enjoy a game of soccer on the Regional Event Center! All skills levels are welcome!
4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
GO-KARTS, ARCADE, MINI GOLF & Batting Cages AJ’s Arcade
Play a round of mini-golf, race your friends on the go-kart track or stay inside the arcade and have a blast! The Mustang Bus will take you to and from campus. Meet in front of the Campus Religious Center if you’d like a ride.
4:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.
2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
BUS TOURS/BIKE TOURS
Coffee House at SMSU
Transferring to SMSU? Stop by the coffee house for a cup of your favorite beverage and meet other incoming transfer students! We’ll chat, answer questions and you’ll hear from current students who transferred to SMSU! Prizes available!
3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
CAMPUS/CLASSROOM TOURS Upper Level Student Center
MUSTANG HAPPY HOUR
Upper Level Student Center
Join Student Body President Beka Danielson and other student leaders to learn more about the importance of campus involvement and student leadership! You can win some awesome prizes just by stopping by and talking to these outstanding student leaders!
TRANSFER STUDENT SOCIAL
Lower Level Student Center
Black Box Theatre
Join the SMSU Drama Club as they present an evening filled with hilarious original sketches, comedic scenes and much more!
Front of Campus Religious Center
Get to know your new community! Hop on the Mustang Bus or ride a bike around town with our Orientation Leaders to learn more about the what and where of Marshall. Each bus (2) seats approximately 20 people. Bring your own bike or check one out from Residence Life (limited supply).
SMSU DRAMA CLUB IMPROV SHOW
7:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.
MUSTANG FAMILY PHOTOS & FINAL MEETINGS Residence Hall Lounges / SC 249
Meet in your Residence Hall lounge or SC 249 before joining us at the Regional Event Center for our Mustang Family picture! Your Resident Assistant will cover information about living on campus afterwards and your Orientation Leader will wrap up Gold Rush Days! Classes start Monday! GO MUSTANGS!
Need another tour of campus or want help finding your classrooms? The SMSU Orientation Leaders will be available to show you around campus! Bring your class schedule and they’ll even show you where your classrooms are. Available to all new students!
#GRD17
The items in this schedule are subject to change. Check Mustang App for updates.
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2017RESIDENTASSISTANTS C O U RT N E Y ANDERSON
H A N NA H B E AC O M
NICOLE BERNING
GREG B OW E N
JOSHUA CHISM
Sweetland Hall
Sweetland Hall
Aquarius
Shenandoah
Homestead
Accounting
Marketing
Secondary Ed.
Computer Science
C r e a t ive W r i t i n g
Brookings, SD
S i o u x Fa l l s , S D
L i t ch f i e l d , M N
E yo t a , M N
L e e ’s S u m m i t , M O
MICHAEL DOMBROWSKI
ANDERS FAAREN
MADISON F E LT Y
ALEXANDRA FROMAN
SUDEEP HAMAL
Sr. Resident Assistant
El Dorado Kamasutra
Porter
Sr. Resident Assistant
Camaraderie
P s y ch o l o g y
Culinology®
Bus. Management
Fa r m i n g t o n , M N
Bloomington, IL
Kathmandu, Nepal
P s y ch o l o g y
P s y ch o l o g y Po r t l a n d , O R N e w R i ch m o n d , W I
E VA N HANNON
ERIN KAMANN
GRANT KLEIMAN
N Y DA K KUR
K AT H E RY N MADSON
Ocean Boulevard
Lakota
Chez Nous
Selene
Armstrong
E x e rc i s e S c i e n c e
Prof. Writing
Sociology
Chemistry
H owa r d L a k e , M N
H u t ch i n s o n , M N
S i o u x Fa l l s , S D
D aw s o n , M N
TAY L O R P L OW M A N
GABBY P OW E R
MITCHELL RIIBE
ELIZABETH RIPPLE
T I A H NA ROHLOFF
Sr. Resident Assistant
Charisma
Sweetland
Lincoln Center
Sweetland Hall
G ra p h i c D e s i g n
Ag Education
Broadcasting & Digital Media
Communication Arts & L i t e ra t u r e
Undecided
S t . Pa u l , M N
Readlyn, IA Ya n k t o n , S D
O wa t o n n a , M N
DAV I D SHITTU
K AT H E R I N E SPEIKER
AMBER VO L K M A N N
Sweetland Hall
Sirius & Titan
Ju s t i c e A d m i n i s t ra t i o n
Math & Computer Science
Res LIfe Office Manager FRA Building Manager
D ave n p o r t , I A
Lagos, Nigeria
Sports Management Tr e n t o n , N J
K E ATO N ROMMEL
S p i c e r, M N
P s y ch o l o g y Ju s t i c e A d m i n i s t ra t i o n O wa t o n n a , M N
STEVEN YA N G
DEAN Z I N DA
Sybaris
Clapper
Biology
Culinology® Hospitality Mgmt.
Wa l n u t G r ove , M N Oak Creek, WI
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SAMUEL WREH
Sr. Resident Assistant
House of Buckingham
Public Relations
Ju s t i c e A d m i n i s t ra t i o n
Ja n e s v i l l e , M N
Plymouths, MN
2017ORIENTATIONLEADERS DAV I D BAU E R
McKENZIE BESEL
AARON BIBLE
EVAN BONNESON
JULIE DENNING
Secondary Ed History
Biology Secondary Ed
Exercise Science Broadcast Media
Marketing
Justice Admin Sociology
New Prague, MN
Austin, MN
St. Cloud, MN
MEGAN HARMENING
CHUCKY HER
JUSTIN HILL
FA D U M O ISMAIL
ASHLEY JOHNSON
Creative Writing
Sociology
Environmental Science
Biology
Ag Communication & Leadership
Dassel, MN
St. Paul, MN
Cottage Grove, MN Hastings, MN
Marshall, MN Sioux City, IA
Sleepy Eye, MN
KELSEY KINNER
JA S O N K L I M AV I C Z
A L LY KUBES
SARAH KULZER
H A N NA H KUNO
Accounting & Finance
Ag Business Agronomy
Physical Education Teaching
Social Work
Psychology
Albertville, MN
Montevideo, MN
Elkton, SD
Hayfield, MN
New Prague, MN
CHRIS KVESETH
MEGAN LOGER
NICK MALECEK
J E F F E RY M AY F I E L D
M U NA MOHAMED
Exercise Science
Graphic Design
Ag Business Finance
Management
Political Science & Justice Admin.
Eagle River, AK
Sioux Falls, SD
Frazee, MN Morgan, MN
A D NA MOHAMED
S A B R I NA PLASCENCIA
HAILEY S TO F F E R
Management
Social Work
Marketing Agribusiness
Eden Prairie, MN
Huron, SD
#MUSTANGS4LIFE Madelia, MN
Marshall, MN
GARRETT WEE
CHLOE WESTLUND
Environmental Science
Marketing Woodbury, MN
Cottonwood, MN
SARAH YOT T E R Elementary Ed. Lake City, MN
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FREQUENTLYASKEDQUESTIONS When does my Fall Semester bill have to be paid?
A: Students must have met the minimum payment criteria by July 31, 2017. Minimum payment criteria can be viewed at www.SMSU.edu/PaymentPolicy .
How do I go about finding a job on campus?
A: First, check to see if you have been awarded work-study, which is granted through the FAFSA. You can find your award letter under the “Financial Aid” tab on e-services. Campus job openings for both work-study and regular pay will be posted on the Financial Aid website, then search “student employment.” It is up to you to contact the departments or areas in which you are interested and ask if they have any jobs available. Check the SMSU Dining Services website for additional job opportunities.
How do I get paid for the work-study hours I work?
A: All student workers are paid via direct deposit into your bank account. You will receive a direct deposit every two weeks for the number of hours worked. Most students work an average of 8-10 hours per week and get paid $9.50 per hour.
When will the overage from my financial aid become available?
A: All financial aid funds will be applied forst to the charges on your account. Students who are expecting an overage are encouraged to fill out the Direct Deposit Form on-line by August 25, 2017. Any remaining funds will be directly deposited into your bank account (savings or checking) on September 1, 2017. If you did not sign up for Direct Deposit, a printed overage check will be mailed from SMSU on September 1, 2017.
When should I buy my books?
A: The Barnes & Noble Campus Store will be open during Gold Rush Days for new students to purchase their books. (Hours on page 11) Students may rent or purchase new or used books from Barnes & Noble Campus Store, and digital books may be available. The bookstore will match BN.com and Amazon prices.
Can I change my meal plan if it is not right for me?
A: YES. Meal plan changes for Fall Semester may be made through Friday, September 1, 2017. Meal plan changes for spring semester can be made the last two weeks of fall semester through the first two weeks of spring classes. These requests need to be submitted in writing to the Mustang Card Center, located on the second floor of the Student Center.
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When do meal plans start?
A: Meal plans begin Thursday, August 17, for the evening meal. Meals from your dining plan can be used in the Residential Restaurant located in the Student Center. The meal plan week starts on Saturday and runs through Friday. Your meal plan will start over each week. Your meals do not carry over from week to week.
How do I use my Mustang Money?
A: Mustang Money can be loaded on your Mustang ID card and used just like CASH to purchase anything at the Barnes & Noble Campus Store, The Mustang Zone, all campus food venues including the restaurant, Coffee House and convenience stores, even snack vending machines. Mustang Money also gets your laundry done in the Res Halls, increases your print quota at the TRC and can be used at the Cashier’s Window. Mustang Money is the easy way to make purchases on campus without carrying cash. For more information or to add more Mustang Money visit www.smsu.edu/mustangcard.
What are Dining Dollars & how do I use them?
A: Dining Dollars is the money associated with your meal plan that allows you to use your meal plan allocation outside of Residential Dining. Dining Dollars can be used at all food service locations, both retail and at Residential Dining (however meal plan swipes will be used in Res Dining before Dining Dollars are used). Dining Dollars roll over from 1st semester to 2nd semester, are a tax-free option and can be added to your account at any time.
Are there things to do on campus after Gold Rush Days?
A: YES! Gold Rush Days are just the beginning! Different groups will offer programing throughout the year ranging from concerts to game nights to service projects. Your RA will also host programs in your Residence Hall, and you’re invited to attend other hall’s programs as well. Don’t be afraid to try something new!
CENTER
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE
The Technology Resource Center (TRC) can help you get connected to campus wifi, access your SMSU email on your mobile device, download virus protection and Microsoft Office for free! Bring your laptop, smart phone, tablet, etc. to the TRC for assistance or call the help desk (507) 537-6111. August 14 to 16: 8am to 5pm August 17 to 18: 8am to 6pm August 19: 9am to noon August 20: 1pm to 4pm August 21 to 24: 7:30am to 11pm August 25: 7:30am to 5pm
Located in
CAREER SERVICES THE MCFARLAND LIBRARY
Deciding on a Major?
Visit SMSU Career Services in BA 156 for help! Investigate careers in various majors, take assessments, learn more about career development and academic options at SMSU! Follow us for updates on career fairs and job opportunities. Career Services Southwest Minnesota State University @SMSUcareers In addition to Facebook and Twitter, we also have a Pinterest channel: https://www.pinterest.com/smsucareers
REGISTRATIONFORFALL
Although many of you have registered for your fall classes, some have not. Information regarding August Registration on Wednesday, August 16, will be mailed to students prior to the program. You will need to RSVP by visiting www.smsu.edu/go/registration. If you have questions about registration, please contact the Office of Admission at 1-800-642-0684 ext. 6286.
FINANCIALAIDINFORMATION
Check the status of your financial aid via e-services at www.SMSU.edu. If your award has not been finalized, your loan is not certified, or you have questions, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 1-800-642-0684 or 507-537-6281. The Financial Aid Office is open Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
EMPLOYMENTINFORMATION
VERIFICATION: If you plan to work on campus while attending Southwest Minnesota State University, regulations require you to present your original social security card and a photo ID to your employer to verify your eligibility to work in the United States. Please be sure to bring these documents with you when you come to SMSU so your payments are not delayed. DIRECT DEPOSIT: All students working on campus will receive payment by direct deposit into their bank account (checking or savings). Enroll in direct deposit online through your e-services account.
IMPORTANTPAYMENTDATES Jul. 31
Students must have met the minimum payment criteria. Minimum payment criteria can be viewed at www.SMSU.edu/PaymentPolicy.
Aug. 7
Bookstore charging begins.
Aug. 25 Must meet at least minimum payment criteria for classes registered for after Aug. 1. Aug. 25 Last day to add classes & last day to drop classes with a refund. Aug. 28 Registration cancellation for non-payment. If minimum payment criteria are not met, classes will be cancelled. Aug. 29 Financial Aid will be applied to fall semester bills. Sept. 1 Financial Aid Overages: • Direct deposits will be released to bank accounts. • All checks will be mailed from SMSU to your local address.
#GRD17
Sept. 26 Payment due date. Oct. 26 Final fall semester payment plan due date.
Phone – 507-537-7691 Email – smsuglbta@gmail.com Location – Social Science 116
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service hours
food
RES. RESTAURANT
COFFEE HOUSE
C-STORE
MONDO SUBS
THURS., 8/17 5:00pm - 7:00pm
7:30am - 6:00pm
4:00pm - 10:00pm
4:00pm - 9:00pm
FRI., 8/18
7:00am - 7:00pm
7:30am - 6:00pm
11:00am - 10:00pm
11:00am - 9:00pm
SAT., 8/19
10:00am - 2:00pm 5:00pm - 7:00pm
11:00am - 6:00pm
11:00am - 10:00pm
11:00am - 9:00pm
SUN., 8/20
11:00am - 6:00pm
11:00am - 10:00pm
11:00am - 9:00pm
10:00am - 2:00pm 5:00pm - 7:00pm
IMPORTANTINFORMATION
MUSTANG CARD CENTER GOLD RUSH HOURS: THURSDAY & FRIDAY: 9 AM – 6 PM
CASHIER HOURS
BARNES & NOBLE The Barnes & Noble Campus Store will be open extended hours during Mustang Gold Rush Days and the first week of classes. Below is a list of the times they will be open for you. Don’t forget to bring your class schedule if you’re planning to purchase or rent your books! Monday, August 14 - Wednesday, August 16 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The Cashier’s window in Business Services (IL 132) will be open extended hours during Gold Rush Days and the first week of classes for account questions and payments.
Thursday, August 17
AUGUST 17 - 18 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 19
AUGUST 21 - 25 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 20
AUGUST 28 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Monday, August 21 - Thursday, August 24
(resumes normal hours of 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday, August 18 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday, August 25 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
PARKING PERMIT Permits will be available for purchase at the Cashier’s Window (IL 132) and the Public Safety office (basement of Founder’s Hall). The cost of a Regular parking permit is $93.00 for the year. Parking permits are required by September
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5th, 2017.
(Following Orientation week, normal hours are 9:00am-6:00pm Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-5:00pm Friday and 10:00am-4:00pm Saturday)
AUGUST 17 - 20, 2017
The 9th Annual Sounds of Summer provides family fun and free entertainment for everyone!
• Thursday – Mini Gold College: Current Events, Wendinger Band – all events held at the at the Red Baron Arena
• Friday – SmokeFest and Music by PopRocks, Carter Strong 3 on 3 Half Court Basketball Tournament, Marshall Hocky 5th Annual Golf Scramble, Culture Fest.
• Saturday – Bean Bag Tournament at Varsity Pub, 2nd Annual Craft & Vendor Show, Grand Parade at 4:00 p.m., Outdoor Concert with music by “Time Machine”.
• Sunday – Community Praise Service at 10:00 Liberty Park, by Freedom Gas Station) and the Splash Party at the Marshall Aquatic Center from 1-3:00 p.m. with FREE admission for everyone! For more information go to: WWW.MARSHALLSOUNDSOFSUMMER.COM
SAVETHEDATE!
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS FAIR AUGUST 30, 2017 • 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Upper Level Student Center College is all about connections and the Clubs and Organizations Fair is a great place to start! Meet with representatives from various SMSU Clubs and Organizations to hear more about who they are and what they do.
PART TIME JOB FAIR AUGUST 29, 2017 • 12:00 - 2:00 P.M. Upper Student Center
MUSTANG SUCCESS NIGHT 5TH ANNUAL MUSTANG SUCCESS NIGHT Thursday, September 7 – 6:30pm - Conference Center Popcorn! Keynote Speaker! Support Services Fair! Prizes! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with faculty/staff from all over campus and learn about available support services to assist with your success.
FAMILY WEEKEND Check out the Marshall Convention and Visitors Bureau at
SEPTEMBER 15-17, 2017 Join in the fun on Family Weekend when parents, siblings, grandparents, and family members come to SMSU to have fun with their student and experience campus with them. Many activities will fill the weekend, check www.smsu.edu/family for the updates.
11TH ANNUAL AG BOWL SEPTEMBER 16, 2017
www.visitmarshallmn.com
The day is a celebration of agriculture in Minnesota and features numerous events for both kids and adults. The day is capped by the SMSU football game versus Minot State starting at 6 p.m.
for more information on dining, lodging, entertainment, and shopping options.
HOMECOMING SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 See page 13 for the full homecoming week schedule
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
5:00 - 7:00 pm VIP night at the Campus Book Store Student Center Book Store
12:00 pm SMSU Faculty/Staff Alumni Luncheon Conference Center Upper Ballroom
7:00 pm Coronation Conference Center Lower Ballroom
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
12:30 pm Founders Day Celebration All University photo and birthday cake Alumni Plaza
8:30 pm Take 2 Improv Black Box Theater
TBD Learn how to play Cricket Central Field
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Stampede Feed Sponsored by Chartwells - Alumni Plaza
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 King & Queen Voting Online SA Link
12:00 pm Alumni Awards Luncheon Conference Center Upper Ballroom 2:30 pm Alumni Board Meeting Student Center
TBD RHA Olympics Central Field 9:00 pm Candidates Night - Hypnotist: Chris Jones PE Gym
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 King & Queen Voting Online SA Link
6:00 pm University Gala R/A Facility 6:00 pm SMSU Volleyball vs. St. Cloud State University PE Gym 8:00 pm Planetarium Music Laser Light Show SM 108
11:00 am - 2:00 pm Mustang's Got Talent! (Tryouts) Conference Center Upper Ballroom
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
HOMECOMING DAY! 7:00 am – 10:30 am 31st Annual Lions Club Pancake Feed Fire Hall
7:00 pm Mustang's Got Talent! Conference Center Upper Ballroom
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
BROWN & GOLD SPIRIT DAY 9:00 am Foundation Board Meeting Conference Center Lower Ballroom
9:00 am - Noon Residence Hall Spirit Decorating Judging Office and Door Decorating Judging
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**All Dates, Times & Events are tentative and subject to change**
7:30 am Legacy Homecoming Run 5K/10K Sponsored by the Veterans club Social Science Parking Lot 10:00 am Parade Line-up Lyon/Jewett Streets Checkpoint 10:45 am Alumni Parade Hospitality Tent Featuring Breakfast Paninos Memorial Park, Corner of Main Street and E. College Dr. 11:00 am Homecoming Parade Lyon Street to Main Street to 5th Street 1:00 pm Women's Tea Sponsored by the SMSU Feminists Club & Women's Studies Faculty Committee Student Center - Women's Center Lobby 2:00 pm Star show - Discover the Stars SMSU Planetarium - SM 108 3:00 pm SMSU Volleyball vs. Minnesota Duluth PE Gym 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Homecoming Tailgate Family Fun Fest Food, Beverage Garden & Entertainment RA Parking Lot 5:00 pm Kick-off Football Game: Mustangs vs. University of Sioux Falls The Schwan Regional Event Center 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm SMSU Reunion Red Baron Arena
we want succeed! YOU TO
To assist you in your transition to Southwest Minnesota State University, check out these helpful resources on www.SMSU.edu/Go/StudentSuccess: • First Six Weeks Checklist • Resource Guide for Mustang Success • Campus Involvement Opportunities • Mustang Success Tips • Parent/Guardian Connections • Mustang Bucket List ’67
Your magazine to research the health and wellness issues that are most prevalent on today’s campuses! Student Orientation Issue http://readsh101.com/go2smsu.html Parent/Guardian Orientation Issue http://readsh101.com/go2smsu-pp.html Want to receive updates via text about SH 101? Text the keyword SMSU to the short code 40691 to opt-in today!
Brittany Krull Assistant Director of Student Success Brittany.Krull@smsu.edu 507-537-7290
@SMSUSuccess
QUICK REFERENCE To contact these departments, call 1-800-642-0684 and ask for the four digit extension.
Academic & Student Affairs ........................................................................................6246 Academic Commons (Tutoring & Study Groups) ........................................................6484 Access Opportunity Success .......................................................................................6169 Admission ...................................................................................................................6286 Advising .....................................................................................................................7100 Athletics......................................................................................................................7271 Barnes & Noble Campus Store .....................................................................507-337-1450 Business Services (Bills & Payments) ...........................................................................7117 Campus Dining.............................................................................................507-532-2268 Campus Religious Center..............................................................................507-532-5731 Career Services ...........................................................................................................6221 Civic Engagement .......................................................................................................6423 Counseling & Testing Services.....................................................................................7150 Dean of Arts, Letters & Sciences.................................................................................6251 Dean of Business, Education, Graduate & Professional Studies ..................................6251 Disability Services.......................................................................................................6492 Diversity & Inclusion ..................................................................................................7285 Financial Aid ...............................................................................................................6281 Health Services ...........................................................................................................7202 Housing/Residence Life/Student Life...........................................................................6136 International Student Services ....................................................................................6018 Lost & Found ...............................................................................................................7330 McFarland Library .......................................................................................................6176 Mustang Card Center ..................................................................................................7330 New Horizons Crisis Center/SMSU Outreach Office..................................................6817 Non-Traditional Student Organization ........................................................................7380 Office of Student Success............................................................................................7290 Post Office ..................................................................................................................6347 Registration .................................................................................................................6206 University Public Safety ..............................................................................................7252 SMSU Switchboard ....................................................................................................7678 Speech Center .............................................................................................................6345 Student Activities ........................................................................................................6394 Study Abroad ..............................................................................................................6018 Technology Resource Center .......................................................................................6111 Transcripts...................................................................................................................6207 Veteran’s Resource Center ..........................................................................................7213 Writing Center ............................................................................................................7294
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32 Football Practice Fields
33 Softball Field 34 Soccer Complex 35 Marshall Regional Track & Field Complex
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O’CONNEL L STREET
17 HA Complex • House of Buckingham • Selene • Camaraderie • Clapper Hall 18 Commons East 19 G Complex • Manchester Hall • Charisma • Lincoln Center • Aquarius 20 GW Complex • El Dorado • Kamasutra (Naoutha) • Sirius • Titan 21 Commons Central 22 GM Complex • The Homestead • Armstrong Hall 39 • Shenandoah • Ocean Boulevard 23 HB Complex • Lakota • Chez Nous • Porter Hall • Sybaris 24 HC Complex • Antipodes • Lhasa • Methedras • Naoutha – Residence Life 25 Commons West
27 Central Cour tyard
28 Garden Courtyard
MUSTANG TRAIL
1 Founders Hall • Information • Office of Admission • President’s Office • Visitor Parking Permits 2 Student Center 3 Physical Education • Gymnasium • Swimming Pool 4 Recreation/Athletic Facility 5 Science and Technology • AURI • SBDC 6 Bellows Academic Center • Library • William Whipple Gallery 7 Science and Math • Greenhouse • Planetarium • Science Museum 8 Maintenance Building 9 Social Science • Anthropology Museum 10 Individualized Learning Center 11 Charter Hall 12 Fine Arts • Theatre 13 Conference Center 14 Foundation Residence Apartments 15 Religious Center 16 SMSU Child Care Center
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