Transfer Orientation
Welcome to Missouri State University
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Why am I doing this
orientation?
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To understand your transfer equivalency worksheet
To find an advisor
To understand the registration process
To become knowledgeable about services, activities
and organizations on campus
Office of Admissions | Carrington Hall 204 | (800) 492-7900 | (417) 836-5517 | admissions@missouristate.edu
One stop shop my.missouristate.edu is the web address of the portal through
which you may check the following items:
account balances | class schedule | degree audit
grades | payroll information | registration status
transfer equivalency worksheet | unofficial transcript
university news | register for classes | pay university bill
Office of Admissions | Carrington Hall 204 | (800) 492-7900 | (417) 836-5517 | admissions@missouristate.edu
Evaluating your transfer credit
• Transfer equivalency worksheet
• Course by course evaluation
• Direct equivalency – MTH135
• Elective credit – HST000
• GEP code – GEP 005
• Non-Transferable – GEN007
• Course re-evaluation
Office of Admissions | Carrington Hall 204 | (800) 492-7900 | (417) 836-5517 | admissions@missouristate.edu
If you have completed a degree in the U.S.
• An AA completes the general education requirements
• The 42 Hour Block also completes the general education
requirements.
• Your evaluation should indicate your degree or completion of
the 42 hour transfer block. If it does not, then you must
contact the Office of Admissions
Office of Admissions | Carrington Hall 204 | (800) 492-7900 | (417) 836-5517 | admissions@missouristate.edu
Your grade point average (GPA)
• U.S. Transfer GPA + Missouri State GPA = Combined GPA
• Combined GPA determines
• Academic status
• Eligibility for admission to degree programs
• Graduation honors
• Raise your GPA by repeating courses
• Consult with your advisor or catalog
Office of Admissions | Carrington Hall 204 | (800) 492-7900 | (417) 836-5517 | admissions@missouristate.edu
Find an academic advisor
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List of transfer advisors is online at www.missouristate.edu/transfer
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You receive advisement from your department of major
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If your major is listed incorrectly or has changed, contact the Office of
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If you are an “undeclared” major, contact the Academic Advisement Center
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Plan to meet with an advisor in person
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You are required to receive an electronic release from your advisor before
registering for classes
Office of Admissions | Carrington Hall 204 | (800) 492-7900 | (417) 836-5517 | admissions@missouristate.edu
How and when to register for classes
• Check registration status on the “Academics” tab
of my.missouristate.edu
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Admitted to the University
Complete the online orientation
Look for any holds that may keep you from registering
Check your registration date and time
Meet with academic advisor to receive an electronic release
• Register via the web or on campus
Office of the Registrar | Carrington Hall 320 | (417) 836-5520 | registrar@missouristate.edu
What does it cost to attend?
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To find out the cost of tuition, fees, housing, books, etc. go to
www.missouristate.edu/costs
Is financial aid available?
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Contact Office of Student Financial Aid in Carrington Hall 101 or go online to
www.missouristate.edu/financialaid
Scholarships, grants, loans and work study
Financial Aid | Carrington Hall 101| (417) 836-5262 | financialaid@missouristate.edu
Payment options?
• My Payment Plan
• Automatic enrollment
• Three installments required throughout the duration of the semester
• My Payment Plan calendar
• Fall payments: August 25, September 25, October 25
• Spring payments: January 25, February 25, March 25
• Summer payments: June 25, July 25
• Where do I pay?
• Your bill will be sent to your Missouri State email account
• Pay online or at the Bursars Office, Carrington Hall, first floor
Office of Financial Services | Carrington Hall 133 | (417) 836-5632 | financialservices@missouristate.edu
How do I get my student I.D. (BearPass Card)?
Get your student ID at the BearPass Card Office
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Office located in Plaster Student Union, first floor
Allows access to library and athletic events
Used when visiting or entering residence halls
May be used as a debit card on campus
Obtain on your first visit after being admitted
Zip Card Office | Plaster Student Union 128 | (417) 836-8409 | bursar@missouristate.edu
Is campus housing available?
• National award winning residence halls offer a wide variety of accommodations and
living environments
• Single students under 21 years of age with less than 30 hours of transferable credit
are required to live in university housing
• Review information you receive and direct questions to the Office of Residence Life
and Services
• Off campus housing options may be found at
www.missouristate.edu/admissions/springfieldliving.htm
Office of Residence Life and Services | Hammons Hall 104 | (417) 836-5536 | residencelife@missouristate.edu
How do I park on campus?
• Visiting campus
• Obtain a visitor parking pass or use metered parking to park in the visitor
parking lot, located on the corner of National and Monroe St.
• Permits available
• Online at www.missouristate.edu/parking
• Office of Safety and Transportation, Located at 700 E. Elm
• You are required to purchase a parking permit
Office of Parking Administration | 700 E. Elm | (417) 836-4823 | parking@missouristate.edu
Is the campus safe?
Office of Safety & Transportation
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Located at the north edge of campus
24 hour 7 days a week security officers
On-campus Springfield Police Sub-Station
Campus Wide Alert System
Escort service
Emergency phones on campus
Shuttle service
Dept. of Safety & Transportation | 636 E. Elm | (417) 836-5509 | safetyandtransportation@missouristate.edu
Where do I buy books & supplies?
• University Bookstore
• Buy new and used books
• Reserve books online with ready-to-go pickup
• BearWear - MSU branded clothing
• Computer Connection
• Located in Bookstore and the PSU
Bookstore | Carrington Hall 101 | (417) 836-5403 | bookstore@missouristate.edu
How do I get involved?
Office of Student Engagement
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Plaster Student Union, first floor
Over 300 student organizations
SAC (Student Activities Council)
SGA (Student Government Association)
Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
• Headline shows and performers
JQH Arena
• Home of the Bears and Lady Bears
• Headline shows and performers
Division I Athletics
• Free admission to most sporting events
Office of Student Engagement | Plaster Student Union | (417) 836-4386 | studentengagement@missouristate.edu
Campus Link
• Campus Link is an online community for MSU students to:
• Learn about student organizations to join
• Get info about upcoming events on campus
• Track involvement to build a co-curricular transcript
Campus Recreation | Plaster Student Union 131 | (417) 836-5334 | campusrecreation@missouristate.edu
How do I stay active?
• New, state-of-the-art recreation center
• Campus Recreation
Intramural Sports
Fitness Classes
Outdoor Adventures
Recreational Workshops (Arts/Crafts)
Game Center
Campus Recreation | Plaster Student Union 131 | (417) 836-5334 | campusrecreation@missouristate.edu
What services are offered at Meyer Library?
• Computer labs
• Wi-fi access
• Study rooms
• Government documents
• Computer assistance
• Library orientation
Meyer Library | Carrington Hall 101 | (417) 836-4525 | library@missouristate.edu
Bear CLAW (Center for Learning and Writing)
• First floor of Meyer Library
• Math Tutoring
• Writing Center
• Tutoring for various subjects by appointment
• Workshops to improve student success
Meyer Library | Carrington Hall 101 | (417) 836-4525 | library@missouristate.edu
Taylor Health & Wellness Center
• National Accredited Health Care Facility
• Full Service Pharmacy
• Laboratory
• Women’s Health Services
• Student Health Insurance
• More information at http://health.missouristate.edu
Taylor Health & Wellness Center | (417) 836-4000 | health@missouristate.edu
Tobacco Free Policy
Missouri State University strives to ensure a healthy learning and
working environment by promoting a culture of health and wellness.
In August of 2012, MSU will be completely tobacco free.
To learn more about the policy, designated smoking areas and
programs to help you become tobacco free, go to
www.missouristate.edu/tobaccofree.
The Career Center
• Career options (appointments, assessments for exploring
majors, current information on careers)
• Career self-assessments
• Constructing a resume
• Mock job interviews
• Updated career information
• Internships
• Job search assistance
Career Center | Carrington Hall 309 | (417) 836-5636 | careercenter@missouristate.edu
Multicultural Student Services
• Recruit and retain diverse population
• Educate campus community
• Multicultural education programs
Multicultural Student Services | Carrington Hall 302 | (417) 836-3043 | multiculturalstudentservices@missouristate.edu
Disability Resource Center
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Located in Plaster Student Union
Providing equal access and opportunity
Services to students with disabilities
Learning Diagnostic Clinic
• Assessment of learning and psychological disabilities for a fee
Disability Resource Center | Plaster Student Union 405 | (417) 836-4192 | disabilityservices@missouristate.edu
Adult Student Services
• Serves non-traditional students, non-degree seeking students,
and students age 22+
• One-on-one advisement and placement testing
• Provides registration for classes
• Orientation Programs
• Scholarships
• Honor Society
• Evening & weekend appointments
Adult Student Services | Carrington Hall 314 | (417) 836-6929 | adultstudentservices@missouristate.edu
Counseling and Testing Center
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Online Screening
Consultation/Crisis, Individual, Group & Couple Counseling
Standardized testing opportunities
CLEP, GRE, MAT, and PRAXIS
Counseling and Testing Center | Carrington Hall 311 | (417) 836-5116
Dean of Students
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Attorney services: 8:00 a.m. Wednesdays by appointment
Communicates emergency messages to students
Office of Student Conduct
University policies
Dean of Students | Plaster Student Union 405 | (417) 836-5527 | MikeJungers@missouristate.edu
Where can I eat on campus?
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Meal plans and fees
Meal plan for commuters
Blair-Shannon, Kentwood and Garst Dining Centers
BearFare option
• PSU food court and Boomer’s
• For more information visit www.dineoncampus.com/missouristate
Dining Services | Plaster Student Union 213 | (417) 836-5660
How do I find a job?
Office of Student Employment
• Located in Blair-Shannon Residence Hall
• Apply online at http://www.missouristate.edu/StudentEmp/
• Volunteer opportunities
Office of Student Employment | Blair-Shannon 113 | (417) 836-5627 | studentemployment@missouristate.edu