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Office of Student AffairsOffice of Student Affairs

Office of Enrollment Office of Enrollment ServicesServices

THE STUDENT IS…THE STUDENT IS…

… …the most important person on campus. Without the most important person on campus. Without students, there would be no need for the institution.students, there would be no need for the institution.…not a cold enrollment statistic but a flesh and blood …not a cold enrollment statistic but a flesh and blood human being with feelings and emotions like our own.human being with feelings and emotions like our own.…not someone to be tolerated so that we can do our thing. …not someone to be tolerated so that we can do our thing. They are our thing.They are our thing.

…not dependent on us. Rather …not dependent on us. Rather we are dependent on them.we are dependent on them.

…not an interruption of our work, …not an interruption of our work, but the purpose of it.but the purpose of it.

We are not doing them a favor by serving them. They are We are not doing them a favor by serving them. They are doing us a favor by giving us the opportunity to do so.doing us a favor by giving us the opportunity to do so.

Student ProfileStudent ProfileTotal: Total: 19,00019,000First-time freshmen:First-time freshmen: 2,700 2,700New transfers & New transfers & postbaccalaureatepostbaccalaureate:: 1,100 1,100New graduate students:New graduate students: 750 750Returning undergraduates: Returning undergraduates: 10,40010,400Other graduate andOther graduate and postbaccalaureatepostbaccalaureate: : 2,6002,600PrecollegePrecollege: 1,200: 1,200Nondegree undergraduatesNondegree undergraduates: 250: 250International: International: 500 +500 +Record # of freshmen applicants: Record # of freshmen applicants: 72007200Every county in MissouriEvery county in MissouriNearly every stateNearly every stateApproximately 90 countriesApproximately 90 countries

1. Where do I register?1. Where do I register?Web registration – available to all students Web registration – available to all students except intercollegiate athletes, entering except intercollegiate athletes, entering first-time freshmen, and precollege (high first-time freshmen, and precollege (high school dual enrollment) studentsschool dual enrollment) students

In-person registrationIn-person registration– Honors Students:Honors Students: Honors College, University Hall 115 Honors College, University Hall 115– Athletes:Athletes: Achievement Center, Forsythe, Room 239 Achievement Center, Forsythe, Room 239– Business Majors:Business Majors: Business Advisement Center, Glass Business Advisement Center, Glass

Hall 106Hall 106– Undeclared Majors:Undeclared Majors: Advisement Center, University Advisement Center, University

College Hall 109College Hall 109– Adult/Evening Students:Adult/Evening Students: Continuing Education, Continuing Education,

Carrington Hall 422Carrington Hall 422– Registration Center:Registration Center: Carrington Hall 320 Carrington Hall 320

Note: Note: See “Registration Information” on the WebSee “Registration Information” on the Web

2. Where do I get a copy of 2. Where do I get a copy of my class schedule?my class schedule?

SMSU Website:SMSU Website: “My Information” “My Information” sectionsectionRecords Office:Records Office: Carrington Hall 202 Carrington Hall 202Any authorized registration site *Any authorized registration site *

Note: Note: Photo ID requiredPhoto ID required

3. Where do I drop or add a 3. Where do I drop or add a class?class?

Schedule changes may be processed in the Schedule changes may be processed in the same place you initially registered.same place you initially registered.The forms and required approvals change The forms and required approvals change depending on the time period. See depending on the time period. See “Change of Schedule” in the catalog, “Change of Schedule” in the catalog, Semester Class Schedule, or on the Web.Semester Class Schedule, or on the Web.Education Advisement can also Education Advisement can also drop/add classes for education drop/add classes for education majors during the first week of majors during the first week of classesclasses

4. If I quit attending class, will 4. If I quit attending class, will my instructor just automatically my instructor just automatically

drop me?drop me?No. You must submit request yourself or you No. You must submit request yourself or you may owe full fees and receive an “F” grade.may owe full fees and receive an “F” grade.If you are dropping all of your classes you are If you are dropping all of your classes you are withdrawingwithdrawing from the University for that from the University for that semester and must submit written request semester and must submit written request (mail/fax/in person) to the Registration Center, (mail/fax/in person) to the Registration Center, Carrington Hall 320.Carrington Hall 320.If you are dropping a particular class (but not If you are dropping a particular class (but not all) – you must follow the Change of Schedule all) – you must follow the Change of Schedule procedure to drop the course(s).procedure to drop the course(s).

5. I dropped classes/withdrew 5. I dropped classes/withdrew so why do you think I still owe so why do you think I still owe

you money?you money?Fee adjustments (refunds/credits) are Fee adjustments (refunds/credits) are based on the date a student makes a based on the date a student makes a request in writing in relation to the length request in writing in relation to the length of the course. See Refund Schedule. of the course. See Refund Schedule. Courses dropped after the 100% refund Courses dropped after the 100% refund deadline will result in all or a portion of deadline will result in all or a portion of fees paid to be retained, or fees due to still fees paid to be retained, or fees due to still be valid and collectable. Students may be valid and collectable. Students may also be required to return all or a portion also be required to return all or a portion of financial aid payments made on their of financial aid payments made on their behalf.behalf.Financial Services:Financial Services: Carrington Hall 113 Carrington Hall 113

6. What should I do if an 6. What should I do if an instructor takes roll and instructor takes roll and doesn’t read my name?doesn’t read my name?

Ask the instructor if he/she overlooked Ask the instructor if he/she overlooked your nameyour nameCheck your class schedule or the web and Check your class schedule or the web and verify the section and room numberverify the section and room numberGo to the Registration Center, Carrington Go to the Registration Center, Carrington Hall 320, and verify enrollmentHall 320, and verify enrollment

7. I don’t like my instructor. 7. I don’t like my instructor. What should I do?What should I do?

You may change sections or drop/add You may change sections or drop/add courses during the first week of the courses during the first week of the semester with no penalty of fees or semester with no penalty of fees or grades.grades.After the first week such changes may After the first week such changes may require department approval and require department approval and additional fees may be assessed.additional fees may be assessed.See “Change of Schedule” in the catalog, See “Change of Schedule” in the catalog, Semester Class Schedule, or on the Web Semester Class Schedule, or on the Web for additional information.for additional information.

8. Where do I change my 8. Where do I change my local or permanent address?local or permanent address?SMSU Website:SMSU Website: “My Information” section “My Information” sectionRecords Office:Records Office: Carrington Hall 202 Carrington Hall 202Local vs. Permanent:Local vs. Permanent: Critical mailings Critical mailings most often sent to permanentmost often sent to permanent

Note: Note: Students Employees must also Students Employees must also complete a W-4 form in the Payroll Office, complete a W-4 form in the Payroll Office, Carrington Hall 119 or Student Carrington Hall 119 or Student Employment Services Blair/Shannon 113.Employment Services Blair/Shannon 113.

9. Where do I get a copy of 9. Where do I get a copy of my SMSU transcript?my SMSU transcript?

OfficialOfficial– Records Office:Records Office: Carrington Hall 202 Carrington Hall 202– SMSU Website:SMSU Website: “Transcripts” “Transcripts”

(http://www.smsu.edu/recreg/transcripts.html)(http://www.smsu.edu/recreg/transcripts.html)UnofficialUnofficial– SMSU Website:SMSU Website: “My Information” section - “My Information” section -

Transcript option with PINTranscript option with PIN

Note: Note: You can access your transcript even after You can access your transcript even after you leave SMSU as long as you remember your you leave SMSU as long as you remember your PIN.PIN.

10. Do you have my 10. Do you have my transcript from (school)?transcript from (school)?

You may check with the Admissions Office to see if You may check with the Admissions Office to see if your high school or college transcript was received.your high school or college transcript was received.Admissions Office: Admissions Office: Carrington Hall 204Carrington Hall 204– International Students: International Students: International Student ServicesInternational Student Services, ,

Carrington Hall 302Carrington Hall 302– Graduate Students: Graduate Students: Graduate CollegeGraduate College, Carrington Hall , Carrington Hall

306306– Teacher certification postbaccalaureate students – Teacher certification postbaccalaureate students –

Teacher Certification OfficeTeacher Certification Office (Hill 203) (Hill 203)SMSU Website:SMSU Website:– ““My Information” section – Transcript Evaluation My Information” section – Transcript Evaluation

option to see if your previous college transcript option to see if your previous college transcript was received and how your courses were was received and how your courses were evaluated.evaluated.

11. Where do I pay my fees?11. Where do I pay my fees?Bursar’s Office:Bursar’s Office: Carrington Hall 102, Carrington Hall 102, 8:30am-4:30pm M-F; mail, phone or credit 8:30am-4:30pm M-F; mail, phone or credit cardcard– In person – cash, checks, credit cardIn person – cash, checks, credit card– Mail – checkMail – check– Drop box – check (use after hours only)Drop box – check (use after hours only)Bursar’s Office Drive-Up Branch:Bursar’s Office Drive-Up Branch: 700 E. 700 E. Elm, 8:30am-4:30pm M-F; accepts in person Elm, 8:30am-4:30pm M-F; accepts in person cash, check, credit card paymentscash, check, credit card paymentsSMSU Website:SMSU Website: – My Information…My Money – PIN requiredMy Information…My Money – PIN required– http://www.smsu.edu/bursar - web payment button, http://www.smsu.edu/bursar - web payment button,

no PIN requiredno PIN required

12. When are my fees due?12. When are my fees due?

Depends on when you initially registered and Depends on when you initially registered and types of fee.types of fee.– See “Costs and Fees” See “Costs and Fees”

(http://www.smsu.edu/costs)(http://www.smsu.edu/costs)

13. When and where do I 13. When and where do I pick up my financial aid?pick up my financial aid?

Students with direct deposit could receive Students with direct deposit could receive the proceeds two or three days before the the proceeds two or three days before the start of the semester. Those not start of the semester. Those not authorizing direct deposit will be mailed a authorizing direct deposit will be mailed a check during the third week of the check during the third week of the semester.semester.ContactContact Financial Aid Office: Financial Aid Office: Carrington Carrington Hall 101, for additional informationHall 101, for additional information

14. I need to get my 14. I need to get my financial aid and it isn’t financial aid and it isn’t

ready yet. What do I do?ready yet. What do I do?Check with Check with Financial Aid OfficeFinancial Aid Office, , Carrington Hall 101Carrington Hall 101Usually occurs when application is filed Usually occurs when application is filed after April 1, forms are not turned in, or after April 1, forms are not turned in, or enrollment status precludes disbursement.enrollment status precludes disbursement.

15. What will happen to my 15. What will happen to my financial aid if I drop a financial aid if I drop a

class?class?Dropping courses and withdrawals may Dropping courses and withdrawals may affect your current and your future affect your current and your future financial aid. Requirements vary, so you financial aid. Requirements vary, so you should check with the Financial Aid Office should check with the Financial Aid Office to determine the impact on financial aid.to determine the impact on financial aid.

16. Where do I apply for 16. Where do I apply for student employment or work student employment or work

study placement?study placement?Student Employment Office:Student Employment Office: Blair-Shannon 113Blair-Shannon 113WebsiteWebsite: http://www.smsu.edu/StudentEmp: http://www.smsu.edu/StudentEmp

17. When can I start 17. When can I start working and when do I get working and when do I get

paid?paid?Students not previously enrolled at SMSU can Students not previously enrolled at SMSU can begin working on the first day of class. begin working on the first day of class. Continuing students can work between Continuing students can work between semesters if they are pre-enrolled for the semesters if they are pre-enrolled for the upcoming semester.upcoming semester. Paychecks are direct deposited monthly Paychecks are direct deposited monthly according to the schedule published by the according to the schedule published by the Payroll Office available at Payroll Office available at http://http://www.smsu.edu/studentemp/paysched.htmwww.smsu.edu/studentemp/paysched.htmEarnings statements are located under “My Earnings statements are located under “My Information” on the SMSU web page. Information” on the SMSU web page.

18. How can I get help 18. How can I get help choosing a major?choosing a major?

Academic Advisement Center:Academic Advisement Center: University Hall 109University Hall 109Career Services:Career Services: Carrington Hall 309 & Carrington Hall 309 & Glass Hall 103Glass Hall 103

19. Where do I declare my 19. Where do I declare my major?major?

Academic Advisement Center:Academic Advisement Center: University Hall University Hall 109109Honors CollegeHonors College (Honors students only): (Honors students only): University Hall 115University Hall 115Business CollegeBusiness College (Business majors only, changes (Business majors only, changes within COBA only): Glass Hall 106within COBA only): Glass Hall 106If already admitted in degree program, file a new If already admitted in degree program, file a new program through Degree Check, Carrington 304program through Degree Check, Carrington 304SMSU Website:SMSU Website: “My Information” section – “My Information” section – Advisement Folder - You can view your major and Advisement Folder - You can view your major and degree program status, but degree program status, but cannotcannot change it. change it.

20. Who is my advisor?20. Who is my advisor?

SMSU Website:SMSU Website: “My Information” section – “My Information” section – Advisement Folder – Students can look up Advisement Folder – Students can look up their assigned advisors.their assigned advisors.Academic Advisement Center:Academic Advisement Center: University University Hall 109 – For students who need to have Hall 109 – For students who need to have an advisor assigned.an advisor assigned.If you have already declared a major, then If you have already declared a major, then through the department of your major.through the department of your major.

21. Where do I get a free 21. Where do I get a free tutor?tutor?

Free tutoring is available on a first-come, Free tutoring is available on a first-come, first-serve basis in addition to referring first-serve basis in addition to referring students to other campus offices to help students to other campus offices to help with course work.with course work.Student Retention Services:Student Retention Services: Carrington Hall 302 or 315Carrington Hall 302 or 315

22. How can I get help with 22. How can I get help with math?math?

There is a math lab in Cheek 5 for students There is a math lab in Cheek 5 for students in MTH 101, 102, 103, and 135. It is staffed in MTH 101, 102, 103, and 135. It is staffed by faculty of the Math Department. Hours by faculty of the Math Department. Hours are approximately 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., but will are approximately 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., but will be posted during the second week of be posted during the second week of classes.classes.A second math lab for students in classes A second math lab for students in classes above MTH 135 is in Cheek 38-M. It is above MTH 135 is in Cheek 38-M. It is staffed by a math tutor.staffed by a math tutor.

23. How do I get help with 23. How do I get help with English?English?

A writing center is available to students for A writing center is available to students for help with creating and editing papers. It is help with creating and editing papers. It is located in Pummill 401. It is staffed by located in Pummill 401. It is staffed by English instructors and graduate students. English instructors and graduate students. Its hours are Monday-Tuesday 9am-7pm, Its hours are Monday-Tuesday 9am-7pm, Wednesday-Thursday 9am-9pm, and Wednesday-Thursday 9am-9pm, and Friday 9am–1pm.Friday 9am–1pm.

24. Why do I have to take 24. Why do I have to take public speaking?public speaking?

Communication skills and relevant Communication skills and relevant experience are the two characteristics experience are the two characteristics employers value the most.employers value the most.

25. Where do I get a 25. Where do I get a parking permit?parking permit?

An SMSU parking permit is required on all An SMSU parking permit is required on all University lots.University lots.Transit Operations Center: Transit Operations Center: 700 E. Elm700 E. Elm

26. Where do I park? I’ve 26. Where do I park? I’ve purchased a commuter tag and purchased a commuter tag and

there are no empty parking there are no empty parking spaces.spaces.

Parking is a particular problem during the first Parking is a particular problem during the first two weeks of classes, as students tend to be on two weeks of classes, as students tend to be on campus for reasons other than classes. campus for reasons other than classes. Usually, parking becomes a lesser issue once Usually, parking becomes a lesser issue once the schedules are more routine.the schedules are more routine.In the meantime, encourage students to:In the meantime, encourage students to:– Arrive earlyArrive early– Use the Park-N-Ride facilityUse the Park-N-Ride facility

27. Where do I pay for a 27. Where do I pay for a parking ticket?parking ticket?

Bursar’s Office: Bursar’s Office: Carrington Hall 102 Carrington Hall 102Bursar’s Office Drive-Up Branch:Bursar’s Office Drive-Up Branch: 700 700 E. Elm, 8:30am-4:30pm M-F; accepts in-E. Elm, 8:30am-4:30pm M-F; accepts in-person cash, check, credit card paymentsperson cash, check, credit card paymentsSMSU Website:SMSU Website: – My Information…My Money – PIN requiredMy Information…My Money – PIN required– http://www.smsu.edu/bursar - web payment http://www.smsu.edu/bursar - web payment

button, no PIN requiredbutton, no PIN required

28. Where do I appeal a 28. Where do I appeal a parking ticket?parking ticket?

Parking Appeals Office:Parking Appeals Office: Transit Operations Center (700 E. Elm St.)Transit Operations Center (700 E. Elm St.)SMSU Website:SMSU Website: http://http://www.smsu.edu/safetran/transit/Appeal.htmwww.smsu.edu/safetran/transit/Appeal.htm

29. Is it true that parking 29. Is it true that parking tickets are not written tickets are not written during the first week of during the first week of

class?class?Yes and no.Yes and no.During the first week of classes, students During the first week of classes, students who are legally parked in commuter who are legally parked in commuter (yellow) and residence hall (red and green) (yellow) and residence hall (red and green) lots but do not have a parking permit will lots but do not have a parking permit will not be ticketed.not be ticketed.After the first week of classes, students After the first week of classes, students must have a parking permit.must have a parking permit.

30. Where do I get an email 30. Where do I get an email address?address?

New freshmen were given email accounts during SOAR.New freshmen were given email accounts during SOAR.SMSU Website:SMSU Website: “My Information” section – MY “My Information” section – MY Computer Resources – can be used to obtain email (if Computer Resources – can be used to obtain email (if have PIN) if have not had email account issued previouslyhave PIN) if have not had email account issued previouslyCheek Computer LabCheek Computer Lab: Cheek Hall 150: Cheek Hall 150Glass Computer Lab:Glass Computer Lab: Glass Hall 234 Glass Hall 234Strong Computer LabStrong Computer Lab: Strong Hall 107: Strong Hall 107Students must present their ZIP Cards to obtain an email Students must present their ZIP Cards to obtain an email account.account.Note: Note: If you forget your email password but know your If you forget your email password but know your PIN, you can access “My Information – My Computer PIN, you can access “My Information – My Computer Resources” and change your password.Resources” and change your password.

Note: Note: Students must present their ZIP Cards to obtain an Students must present their ZIP Cards to obtain an email accountemail account

31. Where do I get dial-up 31. Where do I get dial-up access?access?

To configure your computer to dial up To configure your computer to dial up SMSU, bring your ZIP Card to SMSU, bring your ZIP Card to Cheek Hall Cheek Hall 150, Glass Hall 228, 229, 234, 235 or 150, Glass Hall 228, 229, 234, 235 or Strong Hall 107Strong Hall 107, and check out a Dialup , and check out a Dialup Access CD from a lab assistant, and then Access CD from a lab assistant, and then follow the instructions provided on the CD. follow the instructions provided on the CD. Dialup Access CDs are available for 2 days.Dialup Access CDs are available for 2 days.For more information, go to For more information, go to http://computerservices.smsu.edu/dialup/http://computerservices.smsu.edu/dialup/

32. What information can I 32. What information can I get from the SMSU web get from the SMSU web

page?page?The SMSU website contains information about the The SMSU website contains information about the campus, academics, fees, deadlines, events, and campus, academics, fees, deadlines, events, and other various information. Students may use their other various information. Students may use their Personal Identification Number (PIN) to access Personal Identification Number (PIN) to access their own personal information such as class their own personal information such as class schedule, transcript, GPA, address, degree audits, schedule, transcript, GPA, address, degree audits, payroll stubs and other information through the payroll stubs and other information through the “My Information” section.“My Information” section.Guide to email, computing, and technology: Guide to email, computing, and technology: http://ebear.smsu.eduhttp://ebear.smsu.edu

33. Where do I get a PIN 33. Where do I get a PIN number to access my number to access my

information on the web?information on the web?SMSU Website:SMSU Website: “My Information” “My Information” section – My PIN – if you have not section – My PIN – if you have not previously been issued a PINpreviously been issued a PIN– Use Change MY PIN to enter a question and an Use Change MY PIN to enter a question and an

answer so if you forget your PIN you can go to answer so if you forget your PIN you can go to Forgot My PIN and retrieve the PIN if you Forgot My PIN and retrieve the PIN if you correctly answer the questioncorrectly answer the question

ZIP Card Office:ZIP Card Office: Plaster Student Union 128Plaster Student Union 128Records Office:Records Office: Carrington 202 Carrington 202

34. Where do I get my 34. Where do I get my student ID (ZIP Card)student ID (ZIP Card)

ZIP Card Office:ZIP Card Office: Plaster Student Union 128Plaster Student Union 128 (Photo ID required) (Photo ID required)

35. Where do I find out 35. Where do I find out about internships?about internships?

Career Services:Career Services: Carrington Hall 309 & Carrington Hall 309 & Glass Hall 103Glass Hall 103SMSU Website:SMSU Website: careerservices.smsu.educareerservices.smsu.eduMost academic advisors will also have Most academic advisors will also have advice regarding internship opportunities.advice regarding internship opportunities.

36. Where do I buy a meal 36. Where do I buy a meal plan?plan?

Students living in the residence halls and Students living in the residence halls and apartments may purchase or change a meal apartments may purchase or change a meal plan by contacting either plan by contacting either Residence Life and Residence Life and Services Services (located in Hammons House #104) or (located in Hammons House #104) or Dining Services OfficeDining Services Office (located on the 2 (located on the 2ndnd floor of PLSU).floor of PLSU).Individual meal prices for the dining centers Individual meal prices for the dining centers are: Breakfast $3.50, Lunch $4.75 and Dinner are: Breakfast $3.50, Lunch $4.75 and Dinner $5.00.$5.00.

37. What is the University 37. What is the University Housing Policy at SMSU?Housing Policy at SMSU?

As is common with most institutions, SMSU requires all single freshman students (less than 30 credit hours) under 21 years of age to reside in University Housing… all others are welcome as space permits.

Philosophy behind this policy: Students resident on campus, on average, perform better academically , and complete their education in less time than their peers living off campus.

38. What should I do if I’m 38. What should I do if I’m not getting along with my not getting along with my

roommate?roommate?If students are having problems with an If students are having problems with an aspect of residence hall living, they are aspect of residence hall living, they are encouraged to contact their resident encouraged to contact their resident assistant or hall director for help.assistant or hall director for help.Residence Life and Services:Residence Life and Services:Hammons House #104 (to the east of the Hammons House #104 (to the east of the main entrance)main entrance)

39. I don’t like my residence 39. I don’t like my residence hall. Where do I go to switch hall. Where do I go to switch

residence halls?residence halls?Students commonly request to switch Students commonly request to switch rooms/halls for various reasons. rooms/halls for various reasons. Professional staff will advise students on Professional staff will advise students on their given situation.their given situation.Residence Life and Services:Residence Life and Services: Hammons House #104 (to the east of the Hammons House #104 (to the east of the main entrance)main entrance)

40. Where do I go if I’m 40. Where do I go if I’m sick?sick?

Taylor Health and Wellness Center:Taylor Health and Wellness Center: Morris HallMorris HallClinic Hours:Clinic Hours:– Fall & Spring semesters: Monday-Thursday – Fall & Spring semesters: Monday-Thursday –

8am-7pm, Friday – 8am-6pm8am-7pm, Friday – 8am-6pm– Summer session and intersession: Monday-Summer session and intersession: Monday-

Friday – 8am-5pmFriday – 8am-5pm

41. Where can I get 41. Where can I get information about health information about health insurance for students?insurance for students?

Taylor Health and Wellness Center:Taylor Health and Wellness Center: Morris HallMorris HallSMSU Website:SMSU Website: http://http://health.smsu.edu/taylor.htmlhealth.smsu.edu/taylor.html

42. Where do I go to get 42. Where do I go to get verification that I’m a full-verification that I’m a full-

time student?time student?Students are asked to provide documentation Students are asked to provide documentation of full-time status for various reasons (e.g. of full-time status for various reasons (e.g. insurance discounts, loan deferments, etc.)insurance discounts, loan deferments, etc.)Records Office:Records Office: Carrington Hall 202 Carrington Hall 202

Note: Note: Undergraduate student – full-time is 12 or more Undergraduate student – full-time is 12 or more hourshours

43. Where do I go to request 43. Where do I go to request accommodations for a accommodations for a

disability?disability?Disability Services: Disability Services: PLSU 405PLSU 405

44. I don’t quite fit in here. 44. I don’t quite fit in here. What can I do to meet some What can I do to meet some

people who have similar people who have similar interests to mine?interests to mine?

Student involvementStudent involvement– Student Activities: SGA, residence hall Student Activities: SGA, residence hall

activities, campus ministries, departmental activities, campus ministries, departmental organizations, intramural sports, etc.organizations, intramural sports, etc.

Students with deeper issuesStudents with deeper issues– Counseling and Testing Center:Counseling and Testing Center:

Carrington Hall 311 Carrington Hall 311

45. How do I find out about 45. How do I find out about getting involved in a getting involved in a student organization?student organization?

Student Activities Office:Student Activities Office: PLSU 101 PLSU 101Listing of student organizations can be Listing of student organizations can be foundfound– SMSU Website:SMSU Website:

http://studentorganizations.smsu.eduhttp://studentorganizations.smsu.edu– SMSU CatalogSMSU Catalog

46. How do I join a 46. How do I join a fraternity or sorority?fraternity or sorority?

Formal recruitment is within the first month of classes Formal recruitment is within the first month of classes – PHA Sororities & IFC Fraternities- 2PHA Sororities & IFC Fraternities- 2ndnd weekend after classes weekend after classes

begin (Sept. 5-8)begin (Sept. 5-8)– NPHC Sororities and Fraternities – Sept. 21NPHC Sororities and Fraternities – Sept. 21stst, Have , Have

informational meetings throughout the yearinformational meetings throughout the year– Local sororities – Have informational meetings throughout Local sororities – Have informational meetings throughout

the yearthe year

Questions: Questions: Contact Office of Student Activities in PLSU 101 Contact Office of Student Activities in PLSU 101 or access the Greek life web site at: or access the Greek life web site at: http://http://www.smsu.edu/activities/greeklifewww.smsu.edu/activities/greeklife

47. Where do I find a Notary 47. Where do I find a Notary Public?Public?

SMSU website:SMSU website: keyword “Notary Services”keyword “Notary Services”http://www.smsu.edu/dos/notaries.htmhttp://www.smsu.edu/dos/notaries.htm

48. Why should I shop at 48. Why should I shop at the University Bookstore?the University Bookstore?

The bookstore is the only place that The bookstore is the only place that carries every single textbook required for carries every single textbook required for SMSU courses.SMSU courses.Deferred Payment PlanDeferred Payment PlanAcademic discounts on hardware and Academic discounts on hardware and softwaresoftwareYou can purchase any school supply you You can purchase any school supply you need within minutes of any academic need within minutes of any academic building.building.

49. Where’s the best place 49. Where’s the best place to buy a computer?to buy a computer?

BearHouse Tech Center:BearHouse Tech Center: PLSU PLSUSMSU personalized Gateway site: SMSU personalized Gateway site: http://http://www.smsu.edu/oit/computerdiscounts.aspwww.smsu.edu/oit/computerdiscounts.asp

50. I’ve attended this 50. I’ve attended this seminar and I still can’t find seminar and I still can’t find the answer to the student’s the answer to the student’s

question. What do I do?question. What do I do?

Student Affairs Office:Student Affairs Office: Carrington Hall Carrington Hall 200, ext. 6-5526200, ext. 6-5526SMSU Website:SMSU Website: Facts and Referral GuideFacts and Referral Guide http:// http://www.smsu.edu/studentaffairswww.smsu.edu/studentaffairs

THE STUDENT IS…THE STUDENT IS…

… …the most important person on campus. Without the most important person on campus. Without students, there would be no need for the institution.students, there would be no need for the institution.…not a cold enrollment statistic but a flesh and blood …not a cold enrollment statistic but a flesh and blood human being with feelings and emotions like our own.human being with feelings and emotions like our own.…not someone to be tolerated so that we can do our thing. …not someone to be tolerated so that we can do our thing. They are our thing.They are our thing.

…not dependent on us. Rather …not dependent on us. Rather we are dependent on them.we are dependent on them.

…not an interruption of our work, …not an interruption of our work, but the purpose of it.but the purpose of it.

We are not doing them a favor by serving them. They are We are not doing them a favor by serving them. They are doing us a favor by giving us the opportunity to do so.doing us a favor by giving us the opportunity to do so.