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Missouri State University Transfer Online Orientation

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Please select your status: 24T Traditional Transfer Students (age 18-22) Veteran Student Services Adult Student Services (age 22+) and Re-Admits for Academic Year Online & Completion Students Evening Students

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Welcome Video Inserted Here from Clif Welcome to Missouri State from President Clif Smart!

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Welcome from the Deans! College of Arts & Letters Dean Gloria Galanes, Ph.D. http://coal.missouristate.edu College of Business http://business.missouristate.edu Dean Stephanie M. Bryant, Ph.D. College of Health & Human Services College of Humanities & Public Affairs College of Natural & Applied Sciences College of Education http://education.missouristate.edu Interim Dean David L. Hough, Ph.D. http://www.missouristate.edu/chhs/ Dean Helen C. Reid, Ph.D. http://www.missouristate.edu/chpa/ Dean Victor H. Matthews, Ph.D. http://cnas.missouristate.edu Dean Tamera S. Jahnke, Ph.D. Please click on the Deans pictures to access a welcome letter if available or access the colleges websites in the boxes above. School of Agriculture Department Head Anson A. Elliot, Ph. D. http://ag.missouristate.edu Graduate College Associate Dean Tom Tomasi, Ph. D. http://graduate.missouristate.edu

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Code of Students Rights and Responsibilities MSU Campus Policies All students are free to pursue his/her educational goals (1.3) All discussions and expressions of view points relevant to the classroom is permitted (1.6) All students shall have the rights to be protected from all prejudiced unrelated to academic performance (1.7) Students can start his/her own student organization, just need an advisor and 5 students (1.10 & 1.13) Students have limited rights of privacy in the residence halls and shall not indulge in having alcohol(due to a dry campus) or drugs or suspicious substance on campus that are illegal by law. (1.14) Academic integrity and honesty are expected to by all students, staff, and faculty (2.1). Acts of dishonesty will be governed by the Student Academic Integrity Policies and Procedures (4.1) Conduct procedures will be taken place on theft, use/possession/distribution of narcotics, sexual harassment, hazing mentally or physically, and uncalled for behavior on MSU property or off is not acceptable (chapter 4)

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Overview of What you will see OUTLINE

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General Education Resource Tools General Education Worksheet General Education Website General Education Programs Degree Audits Course Catalog Information How to Read a Degree Audit Major, minor and degree requirements University Requirements Undergraduate Catalog

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QUIZ

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Transfer Credit Reevaluation & Preapproval Your credit evaluation, available on your MyMissouriState student portal, explains how your classes transfer to Missouri State. To change the evaluation of a course, you may request a credit reevaluation. To request an evaluation of a course you have not yet completed at a different institution, you may submit a preapproval.

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Who is my Advisor? Each department and academic program at Missouri State University has identified a specific advisor who has experience working with transfer students and understands the policies that apply. As incoming transfer students are admitted, they will be directed to schedule an appointment with an advisor on our campus to discuss their academic plans and identify the appropriate courses to take during the first semester. This appointment must take place before a student is allowed to register. Interested in pursuing a Business Degree? Contact the Business Advisement Center HERE Contact your transfer advisor TODAY HERE To locate your advisor, please select the appropriate box for your major. Interested in pursing a career in Education? Contact the Educational Advisement Center HERE Undecided on a Major? Contact the Academic Advisement Center

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QUIZ

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Financial Bear Necessities

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How to use MyMissouriState Portal? Here you will watch a tutorial video of how to use MyMissouriState Portal to be able to be a successful MSU Bear student!

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Housing & Dinning Information

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University Resources

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Health & Fitness Resources

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Bear Academic Resources

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Bear Success Resources

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QUIZ

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Springfield Community Resources

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University Resources

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Bear Pride Traditions Missouri State University has developed the following traditions over the years: Bear Wear Fridays, where every Friday every MSU student, faculty, or staff wears his/her MSU Bear Wear Rubbing the bear statue's nose inside JQH Arena prior to each home basketball game Tent Theatre ever summer Presidents Midnight Breakfast BearBash Tailgating at BearFest Village before Football Games Mens NCAA Sports: Baseball Basketball Football Golf Soccer Swimming & Diving MSU Club Sports: Bowling Club Club Baseball Handball Team Ice Hockey Club Lacrosse Pistol Team Rodeo Team Water Ski Team Wrestling Club Womens NCAA Sports: Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Golf Soccer Softball Swimming & Diving Track & Field Volleyball **All NCAA Division I Athletic Events you can go for free with your BearPass Card, except Club sports Mascots are Boomer Bear (Right) & Growl (Left). Athletics Maroon Madness The Biggest Student Organization that actively goes to every MSU sporting event to cheer on the BEARS! So, if you have school spirit and you are proud to be a bear join Maroon Madness by paying a small fee. Also, the more events you attend you can win free MSU bearwear!

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Walk like a Bear, Talk like a Bear Well-Known Abbreviations PSU: Plaster Student Union FRC: Bill R. Foster & Family Recreation Center SGA: Student Government Association SAC: Student Activities Council RHA: Residence Hall Association UA: University Ambassadors MSU: Missouri State University JQH or the Q: John Q. Hammons Arena Popular MSU Locations Bear Park North & South: Parking Garages North Mall: in front of the PSU by the Bear Big Bear Statue: in front of the PSU Small cub Bear: in front of JQH Sit & Spins Statue: on the corner of Grand and National Allison Fields: Betty and Bobby Allison Fields (near Scholars house and cherry and national corner)

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Join us for TRANSFERmation an orientation program for transfer students new to Missouri State. Please select the green button below to find out when TRANSFERmation will take place. Here are some of the benefits of attending TRANSFERmation: Get tips on working with your academic advisor to achieve your academic goals Learn how to navigate campus Discover ways to get involved and connected on campus Find out more about great academic support services Get familiar with Missouri State traditions Meet other transfer students Join us at BearBash in the Fall and Dinner in the dinning hall in the Spring. The meeting location will be determined upon your registration. Please look at the details available at the TRANSFERmation registration web page by selecting the TRANSFERMATION button above. Insert Reservation for sessions HERE

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Contact Information Office of Admissions Undergraduate Admissions located in Carrington Hall 204 (417) 836-5517 Office of Admissions Undergraduate Admissions located in Carrington Hall 204 (417) 836-5517 Veteran Student Services Located in Carrington Hall 314 (417) 836-6199 Veteran Student Services Located in Carrington Hall 314 (417) 836-6199 Adult Student Services Located in Kenneth E. Meyer Alumni Center Ste. 400 300 Jefferson Ave. (417) 836-6929 Adult Student Services Located in Kenneth E. Meyer Alumni Center Ste. 400 300 Jefferson Ave. (417) 836-6929

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THE END! Thank-you for completing your Online Transfer Orientation and we will see you at TRANSFERmation soon! Questions please contact the Office of Admissions at 417-836-5517

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Veteran Student Services (VSS) GI Bill Information How to Apply your benefits: 1.Register for classes (the classes you take must apply to the degree you are seeking in order for them to be certified) 2.Fill out the Veterans Certification Request FormVeterans Certification Request Form 3.Complete VA form 22-5495 and provide a copy of the form or copy of online submission confirmation to our officeVA form 22-5495 Bring paperwork to the Veteran Students Office in Carrington 314 or fax it to (417) 836-7694. Contact a Veteran Certifying Official in the Veteran Student Services Office at (417) 836- 6199. Vet Channel ??? Benefits Information for Individuals and Spouses Chapter 35-dependents or spouse of 100% disabled or deceased veterans: This program provides benefits for dependents and spouse of veterans who died or are 100% disabled due to service-connected causes. VSS office Resources Student Organization-Bears for Wounded Warriors Veteran Student Lounge Military staff & faculty trainings Boot to Bucks Help answer any questions in Carrington 314! Priority Registration Information All Veterans will be able to register for classes earlier. However, please do not forget to meet with your advisor prior to registering.

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