Getting Started Right in the College of Allied

Getting Started Right in the College of Allied Health and Nursing Lead, Partner, Achieve

A Quick Look at the Possibilities http: //msustr 0. campus. mnsu. edu: 8080/cahn /promo/cahn-2009 -5. wmv

College Departments/School Dental Hygiene Family Consumer Science Health Science Human Performance Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Speech, Hearing and Rehabilitation Services School of Nursing

Majors within Each College Dental Hygiene http: //ahn. mnsu. edu/dental/ ◦ Traditional B. S. Program ◦ Degree Completion Program

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

Health Science 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/

Human Performance http: //ahn. mnsu. edu/hp/ Athletic Training Exercise Science Physical Education Teaching Sport Management ◦ Pre-Professional Tracks (Pre PT and Pre OT)

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

Speech, Hearing and Rehab Serv One undergraduate program – ◦ Communication Disorders ◦ http: //ahn. mnsu. edu/cd/programsofstudy. pdf (page for registration guidance)

School of Nursing 2 Undergraduate Programs ◦ Basic B. S. Preparation Program ◦ Baccalaureate Completion Program ◦ http: //ahn. mnsu. edu/nursing/undergraduate/

Steps to Admission to Your Major 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 formal admission

Opportunities within each Program Advising and Faculty Consultation Student Organizations College and University-wide Opportunities ◦ Volunteer Opportunities ◦ Student Activities and Events ◦ Student Government Field Experiences and Internships Many faculty and peer-led activities GET INVOLVED!!

General Tips for Success Read the Bulletin and all Official Notices _____@mnsu. edu – official email Ask questions – seek answers 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

Special Needs or Referrals Disability Services Center for Academic Success Health Services Counseling Services

Satisfactory Academic Progress Must maintain a 2. 0 MSU cumulative GPA Calculator: http: //www. mnsu. edu/registrar/gpacalc. html Must maintain 67% cumulative completion rate # of credits completed/# of credits attempted

What is a “full load? ” 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

What if I’m working? 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

Advising at Minnesota State Mankato 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, probation, student concerns, etc. ◦ http: //www. mnsu. edu/supersite/academics/bulletins/

Student Relations Coordinator 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/

First Step 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.

Do you have incoming credits? 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 AP Credits ◦ Be sure they have been transferred directly from AP ◦ Chart of credits accepted: http: //www. mnsu. edu/admissions/transfer/transf er_credits. html

Specific Links for Incoming Credits Advance Placement Credits ◦ http: //www. mnsu. edu/admissions/transfer_credits. html CLEP Credit ◦ http: //www. mnsu. edu/admissions/transfer /clep. html PSEO Credit ◦ http: //www. mnsu. edu/admissions/transfer /pseocredits. html

Credits that may be equivalent http: //www. mnsu. edu/admissions/transfer/t ransfer/cas. html The U-Select system gives you information on course equivalencies.

Specific Math Information You need Math 112 for these majors: ◦ ◦ 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

English Placement Tests 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

A Closer Look at the Bulletin 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/

Choosing Your first Semester Classes 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

Choosing Classes, Continued 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

Preparations for Registration 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

Special Circumstances 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

Going to Register 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.

Have a great start ! 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.