Lead, Partner, Achieve
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http://msustr0.campus.mnsu.edu:8080/cahn
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Dental Hygiene
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Family Consumer Science
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Health Science
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Human Performance
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Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services
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Speech, Hearing and Rehabilitation Services
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School of Nursing
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Dental Hygiene
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http://ahn.mnsu.edu/dental/
◦ Traditional B.S. Program
◦ Degree Completion Program
http://ahn.mnsu.edu/fcs/about.html
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Dietetics
Family Life and Child Development
Family Consumer Science Education
Foods and Nutrition
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Community Health
http://ahn.mnsu.edu/health/community/
School Health
http://ahn.mnsu.edu/health/school/
Alcohol and Drug Studies
http://ahn.mnsu.edu/health/alcohol-drug/
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http://ahn.mnsu.edu/hp/
Athletic Training
Exercise Science
Physical Education Teaching
Sport Management
◦ Pre-Professional Tracks (Pre PT and Pre OT)
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RPLS Degree with 3 Distinct Tracks
◦ http://ahn.mnsu.edu/rpls/
◦ Leisure Planning and Management
◦ Resource Management
◦ Therapeutic Recreation
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One undergraduate program –
◦ Communication Disorders
◦ http://ahn.mnsu.edu/cd/
◦ http://ahn.mnsu.edu/cd/programsofstudy.pdf
(page for registration guidance)
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2 Undergraduate Programs
◦ Basic B.S. Preparation Program
◦ Baccalaureate Completion Program
◦ http://ahn.mnsu.edu/nursing/undergraduate/
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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
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Advising and Faculty Consultation
Student Organizations
College and University-wide Opportunities
◦ Volunteer Opportunities
◦ Student Activities and Events
◦ Student Government
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Field Experiences and Internships
Many faculty and peer-led activities
 GET INVOLVED!!
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Read the Bulletin and all Official Notices
__________@mnsu.edu – official email
Ask questions – seek answers
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Dedicate to being a serious student
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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
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Disability Services
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Center for Academic Success
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Health Services
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Counseling Services
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Must maintain a 2.0 MSU cumulative GPA
 GPA Calculator:
http://www.mnsu.edu/registrar/gpacalc.html
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Must maintain 67% cumulative completion rate
# of credits completed/# of credits attempted
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For tuition purposes: 12 – 18
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For most financial aid purposes: 12
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To get done in four years: average of 15-16
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For adjustment to first semester
◦ 13-15 probably a good range for most students
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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
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Initial Advising during Orientation
◦ General Information Needed
◦ Registration for first semester classes
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Faculty Advising Appointments
◦ Map out plan of study
◦ Check in regarding each semester’s class schedule
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College Advising
◦ Available to all for general questions
◦ Available for special needs, probation, student
concerns, etc.
◦ http://www.mnsu.edu/supersite/academics/bulletins/
Shirley Murray
College of Allied Health and Nursing Office
124 Myers Field House (across from track)
507-389-5194
shirley.murray@mnsu.edu
College Advising Site:
http://ahn.mnsu.edu/advising/
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Complete the Request for Advisor Forms and
Hand them in today
Advisor assignments will be made and
notifications sent out during the first few
weeks of class. In the meantime, contact me
with questions.
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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
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AP Credits
◦ Be sure they have been transferred directly from AP
◦ Chart of credits accepted:
http://www.mnsu.edu/admissions/transfer/transfer/transf
er_credits.html
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Advance Placement Credits
◦ http://www.mnsu.edu/admissions/transfer/transfe
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CLEP Credit
◦ http://www.mnsu.edu/admissions/transfer/transfe
r/clep.html
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PSEO Credit
◦ http://www.mnsu.edu/admissions/transfer/transfe
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http://www.mnsu.edu/admissions/transfer/tr
ansfer/cas.html
The U-Select system gives you information on
course equivalencies.
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You need Math 112 for these majors:
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Dietetics
Nursing
Pre-PT
Sport Management
◦ If math sub-score is below 19 you must take
Accuplacer, and if indicated, take Math 098 as soon
as possible
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Test required if your ACT sub-score was
below 18.
Test score requirement of 78 or higher to
take ENG 101.
Preparatory English courses are:
◦ ENG 100
◦ ENG 202 or 210 with grade of C or higher
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Contains all general academic information,
reference to policies and procedures
Has color-coded front section on General
Education Requirements
◦ This is where we will go next
Lists all departments and programs, major
requirements and brief course descriptions
Found online:
http://www.mnsu.edu/supersite/academics/bulletins/
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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
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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
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Need 44 general education credits
A course can count for 2 areas, plus writing
intensive
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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
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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!
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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.
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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.