1. Lead, Partner, Achieve

2.  http://msustr0.campus.mnsu.edu:8080/cahn /promo/cahn-2009-5.wmv http://msustr0.campus.mnsu.edu:8080/cahn /promo/cahn-2009-5.wmv This power point outline available at:  http://ahn.mnsu.edu/advising/ http://ahn.mnsu.edu/advising/

3.  Dental Hygiene  Family Consumer Science  Health Science  Human Performance  Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services  Speech, Hearing and Rehabilitation Services  School of Nursing

4.  Dental Hygiene  http://ahn.mnsu.edu/dental/ http://ahn.mnsu.edu/dental/ ◦ Traditional B.S. Program ◦ Degree Completion Program

5. http://ahn.mnsu.edu/fcs/about.html  Dietetics  Child Development and Family Studies  Family Consumer Science Education  Foods and Nutrition

6.  Community Health http://ahn.mnsu.edu/health/community/  Health and Physical Education Teaching http://ahn.mnsu.edu/health/school/  Alcohol and Drug Studies http://ahn.mnsu.edu/health/alcohol-drug/

7.  http://ahn.mnsu.edu/hp/ http://ahn.mnsu.edu/hp/  Athletic Training  Exercise Science  Physical Education Teaching  Sport Management ◦ Pre-Professional Tracks (Pre PT and Pre OT) ◦ Pre-PT and Pre-OT require separate major to graduate.

8.  RPLS Degree with 3 Distinct Tracks ◦ http://ahn.mnsu.edu/rpls/ http://ahn.mnsu.edu/rpls/ ◦ Leisure Planning and Management ◦ Resource Management ◦ Therapeutic Recreation

9.  One undergraduate program – ◦ Communication Disorders ◦ http://ahn.mnsu.edu/cd/ http://ahn.mnsu.edu/cd/ ◦ http://ahn.mnsu.edu/cd/programsofstudy.pdf (page for registration guidance) http://ahn.mnsu.edu/cd/programsofstudy.pdf

10.  2 Undergraduate Programs ◦ Basic B.S. Preparation Program ◦ RN Baccalaureate Completion Program ◦ http://ahn.mnsu.edu/nursing/undergraduate/ http://ahn.mnsu.edu/nursing/undergraduate/

11.  1.Admission to the University  2.Declaring a major and getting advisor assigned.  3.Taking required General Education and Pre-major courses  4.Earning the required number of credits and GPA  5.Meeting other specific program criteria  6.Applying to the department/program for formal admission

12.  Advising and Faculty Consultation  Learning Communities  Study Abroad  College and University-wide Opportunities ◦ Volunteer Opportunities ◦ Student Activities and Events  Field Experiences and Internships  Many faculty and peer-led activities  GET INVOLVED!!

13.  Read the Bulletin and all Official Notices __________@mnsu.edu__________@mnsu.edu – official email  Dedicate to being a serious student ◦ Attend class all the time ◦ Minimum of 2 hours studying for each hour in class ◦ Get assignments done and in on time ◦ Communicate with professors ◦ Use advising on a regular basis ◦ Use other support services as needed

14.  Disability Services  Center for Academic Success  Student Support Services  Health Services  Counseling Services

15.  Must maintain a 2.0 MSU cumulative GPA  GPA Calculator: http://www.mnsu.edu/registrar/gpacalc.html http://www.mnsu.edu/registrar/gpacalc.html  Must maintain 67% cumulative completion rate # of credits completed/# of credits attempted

16.  For tuition purposes: 12 – 18  For most financial aid purposes: 12  To get done in four years: average of 15-16  For adjustment to first semester ◦ 13-15 probably a good range for most students

17.  Most students do.  Studies show that about 10 hours/week can be beneficial, but after that the benefits go away  Working over 20 hours a week while a FT student often leads to academic problems

18.  Initial Advising during Orientation ◦ General Information Needed ◦ Registration for first semester classes  Faculty Advising Appointments ◦ Map out plan of study ◦ Check in regarding each semester’s class schedule  College Advising ◦ Available to all for general questions ◦ Available for special needs, warning or probation, student concerns, etc. ◦ http://www.mnsu.edu/supersite/academics/bulletins / http://www.mnsu.edu/supersite/academics/bulletins /

19. Shirley Murray, SRC 124 Myers Field House (across from track) 507-389-5194 shirley.murray@mnsu.edu Kasi Johnson, Nursing Advisor Wissink Hall 319 507-389-6022 kasi.johnson@mnsu.edu

20.  Complete the Request for Advisor Forms and Hand them in today  Advisor assignments will be made and posted on Eservices site by the end of summer. In the meantime, contact Shirley or Kasi with questions.

21.  College credits taken in PSEO, IB or CLEP ◦ Be sure these have been transferred and are on your DARS report ◦ If not, we will avoid registering for those areas during your first term  For ALL College-Level Credits ◦ Be sure they have been transferred directly from organization issuing the credit.

22.  Advance Placement Credits ◦ http://www.mnsu.edu/admissions/transfer/transfe r/transfer_credits.html http://www.mnsu.edu/admissions/transfer/transfe r/transfer_credits.html  CLEP Credit ◦ http://www.mnsu.edu/admissions/transfer/transfe r/clep.html http://www.mnsu.edu/admissions/transfer/transfe r/clep.html  PSEO Credit ◦ http://www.mnsu.edu/admissions/transfer/transfe r/pseocredits.html http://www.mnsu.edu/admissions/transfer/transfe r/pseocredits.html

23.  http://www.mnsu.edu/admissions/transfer/tr ansfer/cas.html http://www.mnsu.edu/admissions/transfer/tr ansfer/cas.html  The U-Select system gives you information on course equivalencies.

24. Math ACT subscore of 19 or higher is required to take college-level math. English ACT subscore of 18 or higher is required to take college level Eng. (101) Accuplacer tests available to do 2 nd evaluation of competencies.

25.  Math 098  English 100 (or 135/136 in certain situations) BE AWARE OF THE MATH THAT IS NEEDED FOR YOUR PARTICULAR MAJOR.

26.  Contains all general academic information, reference to policies and procedures  Has color-coded front section on General Education Requirements ◦ http://www.mnsu.edu/supersite/academics/bulle tins/undergraduate/2012- 2013/generalinfo/generaleduandhonors.pdf http://www.mnsu.edu/supersite/academics/bulle tins/undergraduate/2012- 2013/generalinfo/generaleduandhonors.pdf  Lists all departments and programs, major requirements and brief course descriptions  http://www.mnsu.edu/supersite/academics/bulleti ns/undergraduate/2012-2013/dentalhygiene.pdf http://www.mnsu.edu/supersite/academics/bulleti ns/undergraduate/2012-2013/dentalhygiene.pdf

27.  Refer to both General Education Section and Program Section of Bulletin  Seek a balanced scheduled – a little lighter during the first term is often good advice  Think about your “prime times” for class, then stretch yourself a little and be flexible  Try one class in your major if possible

28.  Students must complete Goal Areas 1-11 plus the Diverse Cultures requirement  Getting started with English 101 or Math is generally a good idea ◦ Look up the Math course required for your major ◦ Know your Math and English placement status  Need 44 general education credits  A course can count for 2 areas, plus writing intensive

29.  Read the General Education and Program section of the Bulletin  Bring an outline of courses you’d like to consider for your first semester  Choose several more than you plan to take since some may not be open  Think about scheduling needs

30.  Talk to me after the session IF: ◦ Concerns about AP, CLEP, PSEO, etc. ◦ Special needs for registration tomorrow ◦ Concerns about your choice of major ◦ Need to be referred to any services in order to be successful ◦ Any other reason! ◦ shirley.murray@mnsu.edu or 507-389-5194 shirley.murray@mnsu.edu ◦ kasi.johnson@mnsu.edu or 507-389-6022 kasi.johnson@mnsu.edu

31.  Wait until instructions have been given before you move ahead to register.  Student assistants will help with technology, sign-in, etc. and I will help with questions about your courses, major.  Please have schedule checked before you leave.

32.  This is the beginning of a great, new adventure in learning for you. We are glad you are here and want to support you in your academic success and personal development.