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Enjoy new and
renovated facilities in a thriving city in Southwest Minnesota.
Bunk on campus
with a variety of housing options, and living and
learning communities.
Get to know
people who will challenge and encourage you.
Travel outside the
U.S. with other students while learning and having fun!
Engage in active learning with
excellent career preparation with a liberal arts twist.
Experience all the advantages
of a competitive NCAA Division II program.
Join the bustling mix of student
clubs and organizations. Become a leader!
No sticker shock here – you
can afford to attend Southwest with little or no debt!
Whether a first-time student or
a transfer student, applying is easy.
See what happens to SMSU alums
after graduation – there is life after college!
Schedule a visit and you’ll see why Southwest
is where you belong!
Southwest is so inviting.
I remember feeling like I
belonged here the moment
I showed up for my
personal tour.”
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My brother went to a private
school, and it was almost double
what I paid. SMSU is public, but
the educational quality makes it
feel like a private school.”
There are so many reasons you belong at SMSU. Our professors will ask you
about your dreams and care enough to help you pursue them. We’ll help you
become one of the many students who will develop their leadership skills.
We’ll make sure you’re comfortable by saving you a couch next to the fireplace.
And we’ll make sure your SMSU degree will take you anywhere you want to go!
You belong here because SMSU’s 3,000 students are active,
participating in over 100 clubs, organizations, and other
leadership activities; and because the ’Stangs (AKA the Mustangs)
rock! Our teams are putting Southwest on everyone’s map.
You want a comfortable fit with the college you choose. SMSU
provides that, but it also offers more. You’ll be challenged in ways
that make you sharper intellectually. When you graduate, you’ll
be better prepared for a career and confident in your abilities.
It won’t take you long to agree: SMSU is where you belong!
SMSU offers a broad-based curriculum with strong education, business,
and liberal arts programs. You can also choose unique majors like
Agronomy or Culinology® (culinary studies plus food science) or minors
like Hispanic Studies or Rural and Regional Studies. Did you know you
can wear flip-flops year-round on campus? (No kidding! Underground
walkways keep SMSU climate-controlled and connected 24/7/365.)
Minnesota State University,
founded in 1963, is a four-year public university
offering excellent career preparation and a high-
quality liberal arts education.
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With our new facilities, there’s a sense
that we’re coming into our own. Visitors
to campus are pleasantly surprised.”
Southwest has been a perfect fit for me.
It’s an institution of opportunity.”
Face-lift, schmace-lift – we’re talking full-body makeover on the SMSU
campus. Construction and improvements totaling more than $100 million have been
completed over the past few years. Let us count the ways: a new student center, our
renovated library with a bird’s-eye view of campus, the new Regional Event Center, home
of the Mustang football and soccer teams, and an awesome new fitness facility. Relax in the
Alumni Plaza, an outdoor, green gathering place. Utilize our computer labs or jump on
our campus-wide wireless Internet. Then chill in the new and renovated residence halls
and apartments!
students are highly involved in co-curricular
activities. Our new Student Center is a busy gathering spot where many
of our clubs and organizations are based.
is on a
215-acre campus located in Marshall, Minnesota
(population 13,000), just blocks away from a
downtown with cozy cafés and shops.
A 22-acre site on the northwest corner
of campus offers a wooded nature
sanctuary.
We’re close enough to the Twin Cities, Sioux Falls,
St. Cloud, and Fargo for road trips and summer
internships, but far enough away to allow you to
remain focused on your studies.
Visualize a whole community in one expansive building,
with banners hanging from street lamps, a food court, a
convenience store, large comfy sofas, overstuffed chairs, and
even a TV lounge! Who wouldn’t want to hang here?
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Learning and Living Communities are co-residential communities
that share an academic or a special interest – one part learning and three
parts fun. For example, students in the Culinology® House have in common
their interest in the art of cooking. Those in the TRiO and Academic Success
Community are first-generation college students. The Mustang Traditions
group energizes the student spirit club, Mustang Maniacs.
Res Halls rock! National
research shows that students who bunk on campus are
more satisfied with their education, more likely to
complete their degrees, more involved in campus
activities, and more likely to maintain higher GPAs!
Pita, pizza, or pomegranate? Take
your pick at the Food Court, Residential Dining, Java City,
and more. Meal plans are flexible to suit your needs.
I like living on campus even
though I’m from Marshall. I can
go home and do laundry and talk
to my parents, but I still have my
own choices to make.”
HOUSING OPTIONSFIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE• Upper Class• Apartment-Style Living• Gender Specific• Living & Learning
SERVICES & AMENITIES OFFERED• Air Conditioning*• Cable TV Hook-ups• Closed Circuit Movie Channel• Elevators*• Equipment Checkout• Guest Rooms for Family Visits• High-Speed & Wireless Internet• Kitchenettes• Laundry Facilities• Phone Jack• Smoke Free Living• Vending … and more!
ROOM TYPES• Accessible• Apartment Suites• Double• Designed Single• Double as a Single• Honor Suites
* Foundation Residence Apartments& Sweetland Hall
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With a student-faculty ratio of
18:1 and small classes (average number: 21), you’ll
know your professors. When you need
recommendations for grad school or referrals for
jobs, you’ll have plenty of professors to ask!
Here’s a telling story about our faculty
from a student named Meagan: “I told the professor of my biomechanics class
that I wasn’t sure what to major in, but I knew what I wanted to do. He said,
‘Give me a couple of days and then come back,’ and so I did.”
“When I returned to his office,” Meagan continues, “he told me, ‘Here’s what you
could major in to achieve your goal.’ That kind of personal attention is how I know
I’m getting a quality education.”
You too will receive encouragement like this. And by the way, not a
single teaching assistant leads a class. You get the real deal at SMSU.
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In the spring, you’ll attend a one-day registration to help
select your fall classes. In August during Mustang Gold Rush Days, you’ll make
friends instantly and experience college.
During your first semester, you’ll be assigned to an academic advisor. Once
you choose a major, you will be assigned to a faculty advisor who helps you
select courses and work toward a degree.
Faculty and advisors are not the only ones on your side at Southwest.
Staff members at the Academic Commons offer resources for improving
time management, note-taking, and study skills. The SMSU Writing
Center and Math Center provide assistance with assignments. Academic
and Diversity Resources staff helps students improve reading, reasoning,
and study skills. Who needs Facebook when you have friends like these!?
My professor’s knowledge of
economics just blew me away
and inspired me to want to
know an industry or subject
with that depth.” Career Services helps students from day onethrough graduation as they explore majors, research jobmarkets, write resumes, and prepare for interviews.
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Ever heard a college student complain about the
difficulty of setting up a study-abroad semester for their junior
or senior year? We say: Why wait to travel until then?
I didn’t realize Southwest
offered so many travel
opportunities, clubs,
organizations, and
service projects.”
I took an 11-day trip to Belize.
I was nervous, but it was a learning
experience I will never forget.”
Our Global Studies Cluster courses are designed
for freshmen and sophomores, giving them the opportunity to
take small classes, study intriguing topics, and gain valuable skills
through focused study and research. You’ll take four courses
together – three that satisfy Liberal Arts Core (LAC) requirements,
plus a team-taught Seminar focusing on the location. Then…
travel time! The trip is usually two to three weeks in May.
Students who participate in the Global Studies Clusters develop
deep friendships. After all, when you have learned to pronounce
“Ou es les toilettes?” together, you’re bonded for life.
The World 13-credit England/France cluster:
•4 classes (3 credits each)
•Introduction to Literature
•Humanities
•Modern World
•French language class
•Global Studies Seminar
•2.5 weeks of travel (1 credit) in May to
England and France
The States Shorter trips in the States include
a 1-credit Boston and Concord trip focusing
on American Transcendentalists, with
travel during fall or spring break.
Traveling outside the U.S. for understanding
and knowledge only makes sense. What better way to go than with
25 other SMSU students plus several experienced faculty members?
And it’s all organized for you!
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Liberal Arts Core (LAC) courses provide students
with a solid foundation in key academic areas of reading comprehension, critical
thinking, reasoning, writing, and speaking. A comprehensive, diverse group of
classes focuses on these skills early in your college career.
You won’t believe the amazing
Undergraduate Research Conference that has become an annual
signature event at Southwest, giving students a chance to
showcase their research and other projects. With keynote
speakers, student presentations to large crowds of 300, and
research posters and student artwork displayed in every nook
and cranny – you’ll never see so many SMSU students dressed
up at once! This celebration of our students’ intellectual
achievements continues to grow every year.
In all classes, we emphasize experiential learning instead of memorization
and long periods of sitting in a seat. Don’t get us wrong – our professors
can lecture with the best – but when they do lecture, you’ll be inspired,
not bored.
Active learning includes projects like surveying Southwest students for a
Business Statistics class and comparing the results with students’ responses
from overseas. You can mix your own radio show for a Broadcasting class, or
assess regional water quality to create a presentation on rain gardens for
your Environmental Studies class.
I’ve meditated in the first ten minutes
of class and played African
instruments. I’ve been on the top of
the school looking through a telescope
at Venus. SMSU makes me want to
learn as much as I can.”
Over 45 undergraduate degrees
and a trio of master’s programs draw students
from all over the state, country, and world.
Commonly selected majors include
the arts, sciences, humanities, education, finance,
management, and justice administration.
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You’ll flourish as an Honors student by studying with a
group of motivated, like-minded peers. In place of the Liberal Arts Core (LAC)
requirements, Honors students design their own course of study in the liberal arts.
Each student’s program must include three courses from a selected list of
Honors courses and a senior-level interdisciplinary seminar. Students may
also elect to enroll in an Honors project designed by the student and
his/her major advisor. All students are required to complete an hour-long
senior dialogue with selected faculty members.
I was impressed by the
Honors Program, which
allowed me to take
higher-level courses
during my first year at
Southwest.”
Prior to enrollment at SMSU, contact
Dr. Steve Kramer at [email protected] or call
507.537.7206 for Honors Program application materials.
Entering students are eligible if they have
a sound high school record and high ACT scores.
Students already enrolled at SMSU may apply if they
have earned a 3.3 GPA.
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MINORSAdapted Physical ActivityAdapted PE/DAPEAnthropologyBiologyClassical StudiesCoachingCriminal JusticeFrenchGeographyGeologyHispanic StudiesIndigenous Nations &Dakota Studies
Leadership StudiesPhysicsRural & Regional StudiesSocial WelfareSpecial EducationWomen’s StudiesWriting
MASTER’S DEGREESMaster of Business Administration
•General•Leadership•Marketing
Master of Science: Education•Autism (grad certificate only)
•English•ESL•Reading (licensure option)•Sports Leadership•Teaching, Learning & Leadership
Master of Science: Special Education
Licensure Options:•Developmental Disabilities (DD)
•Early Childhood Special Ed (ECSE)
•Emotional Behaviors Disorder (EBD)
•Learning Disabilities (LD)
PRE-PROFESSIONAL Pre-AgriculturePre-ChiropracticPre-DentistryPre-EngineeringPre-Fishery & WildlifeManagement
Pre-ForestryPre-LawPre-MedicinePre-MinistryPre-Mortuary SciencePre-NursingPre-Occupational TherapyPre-OptometryPre-PharmacyPre-Physical TherapyPre-Veterinary Medicine
DISTANCE LEARNING Business Administration
•ManagementEarly Childhood EducationFire Service Administration (BAS)Management (BAS)Marketing (BAS)
ASSOCIATE DEGREES AccountingAgribusiness ManagementBusiness AdministrationMarketing
• Indicates emphasis or concentrationBAS = Bachelor of Applied Science
LICENSURESGeneral Science: Grades 5-8Social Studies: Grades 5-12
For specific licensure programs,see the academic catalogonline at www.smsu.edu.
BACHELOR’S DEGREESAccountingAgribusiness Management
AgronomyArt EducationArt
•Graphic Design
•Studio Arts
BiologyBiology Education
Biology Medtech/Cytotech
Business – (See Finance & Management)
ChemistryChemistry Education
Communication Arts &
Literature/Secondary Education
•Literature/English
•Speech Communication
Computer Science
Culinology®
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Environmental Science
•Geology•Humanity & Environment
•Natural Science
Finance•Corporate Finance
•Financial Planning & Investments
Health Education
HistoryHospitality Management
Individualized Interdisciplinary
Justice Administration
Law Enforcement Administration (BAS)
LiteratureLiterature/Creative Writing
Management•Human Resource Management
•International Management
•Management
Management (BAS)
MarketingMarketing (BAS)MathematicsMathematics Education
Music•Music in the Liberal Arts
•Instrumental Performance
•Vocal Performance
•Piano Performance/Pedagogy
•Theory/Composition
•Management
Music EducationPhilosophyPhysical Education
•Exercise Science
•Recreation•Sports Management
Physical Education – Teaching
Political ScienceProfessional Writing & Communication
PsychologyPublic Administration
Secondary Education – (See Disciplines)
Social WorkSociologySpanishSpanish Education
Speech Communication
Speech Communication: Public Relations
Speech Communication: Radio & Television
Speech Communication: Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts
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MEN’SBaseballBasketballCheerleading (Co-ed)
FootballWheelchair Basketball (Co-ed)
Wrestling
WOMEN’SBasketballCheerleading (Co-ed)
GolfSoccerSoftballTennisVolleyballWheelchair Basketball (Co-ed)
VARSITY ATHLETICSNCAA Division II, Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC)
3,689 fans attended Southwest’s NCAAmen’s basketball regional championship victory inMarch ’09!
SMSU athletic teams have had tremendous success
competing not only regionally, but on a national level as well. During the 2008-09
academic year, two Mustang teams won conference championships, while eight of
SMSU’s 11 athletic teams qualified for regional or national tournaments. Impressed?
SMSU student-athletes not only succeed on the field of play, but thrive off the
field as well. Mustang student-athletes compiled a cumulative 3.0 grade point
average during the academic year and also provided several community service
projects. Some of our athletes enjoy reading to local elementary students while
others volunteer to rake leaves for elderly citizens in the Marshall community.
The NCAA has also honored SMSU athletics the past two years, producing the
top civic engagement program in the NSIC. The annual Ag Bowl was created to
bring together agriculture, higher education and the community of southwest
Minnesota. SMSU is proud that it is located in southwest Minnesota, a region
where agriculture provides the foundation for the economy.
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INTRAMURAL ATHLETICSBasketballDodgeballFlag FootballFloor HockeyFrisbee GolfGolf TournamentsKickballRaquetballSand VolleyballSoccerSoftballSoftball TournamentsUltimate FrisbeeUltimate SoccerVolleyballWallyballWater BasketballWater PoloWhiffleball
CLUB ATHLETICSBilliards LeagueBowling ClubDance TeamFrisbee GolfPowerhockey ClubRugby Football ClubShow Stoppers (hip-hop dance & step team)
Soccer ClubTae Kwon Do ClubTrack & Field ClubUniversity Sportsman’sAssociation
It’s a sweet feeling to hear
everybody cheering your name.
The community supports all
our teams.”
The coaches and facilities are first-class, our faculty and
resources are accessible. SMSU will provide all students
a great collegiate experience.”
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SMSU offers many clubs
and organizations to give
students hands-on
involvement that broadens
their viewpoints, ideas,
and experiences.”
Need a life coach? Join the Society for
Leadership and Success! Students help each other identify
academic and life challenges, set goals, and achieve their dreams.
#2: there’s a big, intensively active community
on the SMSU campus. We’re talking over 100 clubs,
organizations, and leadership activities, people! Our
students know that when they get involved, they’re
happier (and tend to manage their time better, too). You’ll
make more friends, generate networking connections for a
lifetime, and develop your skills in people-reading,
pleading (fundraisers, you know?), and leading!
OUT AND ABOUT• Visit area parks for camping, hiking, & biking
• Check out the newly remodeled Marshall 6 Theatre
• Golf at seven courses within a half-hour of Marshall
• Go ice skating at Schwan’s Ice Arena
• Visit Shooter’s Sporting Clays for hunting & fishing
• Attend SMSU sporting, theatre, & music events
• Enjoy comedians, bands, & movies on campus
• Go tubing down the Redwood River
• Rent movies and games or play pool at the Mustang Zone
• Attend concerts & various entertainment at local venues
• Study at the Marshall Lyon County Library for a change
of pace
...and many more!
There are two ways SMSU is
different than high school. #1: no offense, high school
teachers, but college classes at Southwest are more rigorous
across the board. You’re going to study harder – and work
smarter – than you ever have before.
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Accounting ClubAgribusiness/Agronomy Club
Alpha Psi Omega (Theatre)
Art ClubBiology ClubBusiness Association
Chemistry ClubCriminal Justice Club
Education Minnesota Student
Program (EMSP)
English ClubEnvironmental Awareness Club
Family and Child Education
Organization (FACE)
ForensicsGraphic Design Club
History ClubHonors ClubLe Club FrancaisMath & Computer Science Club
Model United Nations Club
National Broadcasting Society (NBS)
Philosophy ClubPi Kappa Delta (Speech)
Political Science Association
Post-Secondary Ag Student (PAS)
Pre-Law SocietyPsi Chi (Psychology Honors)
Psychology ClubRadio/TV ClubSociety of Human Resources
ManagementSociology ClubSpanish ClubStudent Hospitality Organization
(SHO)Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)
Student Social Work Association
Wellness and Human Performance
Club (WHP)William Whipple Gallery
The Spur (student newspaper)Perceptions (literary magazine)
KSSU RadioKSSU Television
The Southwest Minnesota State Campus ReligiousCenter (CRC) staff invites the SMSU community todeepen the spiritual dimension of their lives throughworship, community service, retreats, and otherprograms. The CRC is staffed by both Catholic andLutheran ministers. Students participate in liturgyplanning, music ministry, special programs, and events.
Bella VocéConcert ChoirDrama ClubJazz EnsembleMainstage PlaysMen’s Glee ClubMusicalsOne-Act PlaysMustang Pep BandRough Riders Drumline
SMSU/CommunityConcert Band
Southwest MinnesotaOrchestra
Symphonic BandTheatre ClubVocal EnsemblesBlack Box productions
Residence Hall Association (RHA)
Student Association (SMSUSA)
• Senate• Judicial Council
• Public Relations
• SAFAC
ACADEMICORGANIZATIONS
MUSIC AND THE ARTS
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
STUDENT PUBLICATIONS
BROADCAST MEDIA
CAMPUS MINISTRY
Sometimes you need to just kick back
with friends and watch the big game on TV, play
cards, or get up a game of sand volleyball.
Club EntertainmentConcertContemporary MusicFilms & VideosLively ArtsNovelty VarietyPublic Relations IssuesRecreation & TravelSociety of Leadership & SuccessSpecial Events
STUDENT ACTIVITIESCOMMITTEE
ACCESS ClubAmnesty InternationalBACCHUS (Boosting Alcohol ConsciousnessConcerning the Health of UniversityStudents)
Black Student Union (BSU)Campus Crusade for ChristCampus GreensChange Collegian Network at SMSUChi Alpha Christian FellowshipClub LatinoCollege Against CancerCollege Democrats ClubCollege Republicans ClubDancing is My Savior Club (DIMS)Delta Epsilon Chi ChapterDistributive Educational Clubs of AmericaGay-Lesbian-Bisexual-TransgenderAdvocates (GLBTA)
Habitat for HumanityHmong Student OrganizationInternational Student Organization (ISO)Inter-Varsity Christian FellowshipJust Swing! (Dance)Lions ClubLutheran Student MovementOutdoor Adventure ClubMustang Anime Otaku ClubMustang Game ClubMustang Maniacs ClubNewman Club (Catholic)Non-Traditional Student Organization(NTSO)
Oyate (Native American Club)Prepare MinistriesSouthwest Investment Group ManagementAssociation (SIGMA)
Students Advocating Gender Equity (SAGE)Students Anti-Genocide Stand Coalition(SASC)
Student ProductionsVeterans Association
SPECIAL INTERESTGROUPS
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* Southwest Minnesota State University reserves the right to make
changes in policies, requirements, fees, and programs at any time.
If and when such changes are made, SMSU will provide reasonable
notice to students and other individuals who may be affected.
Students and parents should anticipate additional costs per year
(personal expenses averaging $2,748, and books & supplies
approximately $1,000). These costs will be calculated into your
financial aid budget for purposes of determining aid.
SMSU offers its students banded tuition. This tuition allows
students to take between 12 and 18 credits per term and pay one
flat tuition rate. The Banded Tuition option fits well with the
philosophy of the University relative to offering students every
opportunity to finish their degree in a four-year period.
Second, banded tuition allows you to take 18 hours of credit at
a 12-hour price. Because of this great bargain, many students are able to add
an extra major, minor, or coaching certification. Third, A whopping 83% of
our students receive an average financial aid package of $9,000 in the form
of grants, scholarships, work study, and loans.
The SMSU Financial Aid
priority date is March 1st of each year.
Submit your Financial Aid Application now!
The financial aid staff was
extremely helpful to me. They
said, ‘You applied for that,
now you need to fill this out.’
They made it so easy.”
ESTIMATED COSTS2009-2010
TUITION *$5,953
FEES $979
ROOM & BOARD **$6,520
TOTAL $13,452
* Based on 12-18 credits per semester
** Based on 15 meals and double room
There are several advantages to the financial
aid program at SMSU. First, there is no out-of-state tuition.
Whether you’re from Minnesota, Missouri, or California,
everyone’s tuition is the same.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
FRESHMAN ADMISSION PROCESS• Completed Application• $20 Non-refundable Application Fee• Official High School Transcript(s)• ACT, PSAT, or SAT Test Scores
FRESHMAN REQUIREMENTS• Rank in the upper half of
graduating class
• Score a composite of 21 or above on the ACT or 990 on the SAT
TRANSFER ADMISSION PROCESS• Complete Application• $20 Non-refundable Application Fee• Official transcripts from each college
or university previously attended sentto the Office of Admission
TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS• Students wishing to transfer from an
accredited community college,technical college, or college/universitymust present a minimum grade pointaverage of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Students who have earned less than 24semester credits from an accreditedcommunity college, technical college, orcollege/university with a minimumgrade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0scale may be considered for admissionbut are required to submit qualifyinghigh school documentation.
Students transferring from other colleges can use our
website (see Admissions, then Transfer) to see how your courses will transfer
into Southwest. Using the Course Applicability System (CAS), you can search
by school or course.
Also, Minnesota's public colleges and universities have established
a state-wide plan to help students transfer in their general
education courses. Completion of the Minnesota Transfer
Curriculum (MTC) at one institution enables a student to earn
SMSU’s general education (called Liberal Arts Core at Southwest).
Check out www.MNtransfer.org to learn more about MTC!
Applying is easy! Unless you are an
international student, you can apply online in about 15
minutes. Just go to our website, click on “Admissions,”
and you’re on your way to becoming a ‘Stang! (Remember
to send us your ACT/SAT scores and your high school
transcripts as soon as possible.)
If you have a GED, are not a recent high
school graduate, or are an international student,
please contact the Office of Admission for further
information at 1-800-642-0684.
I visited SMSU on a Mustang
Saturday and attended
Hawaiian night. I will never
forget the college atmosphere
at the basketball game.”
SMSU’s admission guidelines are
the most important factors in the admission
process, but every applicant is also carefully
considered on a holistic level. Give it a shot!
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Arizona State University
Boston CollegeCreighton University
Kansas State University
Northwestern Health Sciences
UniversityNorthwestern University
Purdue University
Southern Illinois University –
EdwardsvilleUniversity of British Columbia
University of Detroit
University of Massachusetts at
AmherstUniversity of Minnesota
University of Nevada – Las Vegas
University of Notre Dame
University of Oregon
University of Southern Mississippi
University of Washington
Washington University in St. Louis
Western Kentucky University
William Mitchell College of Law
WHERE ARE THEY NOWThe following graduate schools have recently
accepted SMSU students:
When I attended
Southwest, we worked
in small groups for
many of my classes.
That’s what I do now
almost every day at
work. To tackle projects,
we get into groups of
specialization.”
While a student at
SMSU, I came to know
people from many states
and countries. I learned
so much about how to
communicate with
people of diverse
backgrounds.”
92% of recent graduates reported beingemployed in their field; 6% were continuing their education.
SMSU alumni work in companies and
agencies like US Bancorp, The Schwan Food Company,
Best Buy Corporation, Daktronics, Mayo Clinic, and Cargill.
Several young SMSU alums sat around a conference table
on campus recently to reminisce. One said, “I was involved in SIFE (Students in
Free Enterprise) and it just made my whole college experience.” Another recalled,
“I loved the way the small classes helped me get to know my professors.”
These alums now work for several
corporations as a credit-risk assessor, a leadership developer, a
manager of talent and community development, and as a marketer.
They all agreed that SMSU prepared them to meet their employers’
needs for great verbal and communication skills, a strong work ethic,
teamwork skills, motivation and initiative, and interpersonal skills.
They all value their continuing friendships with other alums.
COME SEE FOR YOURSELF
SPECIAL VISIT DAYSMustang Days October 15 & 16, 2009
A Day at SMSU November 14, 2009
Experience SMSU Day(Hawaiian Night) January 30, 2010
Spring Get Away March 20, 2010
MUSTANG SATURDAYS
SCHEDULE A WEEKDAY VISIT
Just call one week in advance between 8:30 a.m.
and 4:30 p.m. or go to our website and select
Admissions, then Visit Scheduler. Let us know if
you would like any special appointments with
faculty, financial aid staff, or coaches.
Do it your way – come for aSpecial Visit Day or a Mustang Saturday –or come by yourself or with your family!
When you visit SMSU, take some
time to tour the area. There are 10 lakes
within 25 miles of Marshall!
What captures students’ attention when they visit
Southwest? Sometimes it’s the way a professor or coach impresses
them. Sometimes it’s the cool walkways that connect the buildings.
It might be the way the friendly admission staff makes them
comfortable.
For some, it’s the size
of campus. With 3,000
undergraduate and graduate
students, SMSU is large
enough to be a thriving
university, yet small enough to
feel like it is… where you
belong!
Southwest Minnesota State University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, the Minnesota Board of Teaching, the AmericanChemical Society, the Council on Social Work Education, and The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.A member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Southwest Minnesota State University is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
It sounds silly, but it was
the couches. And students
were hanging out
everywhere, saying ‘hi.’”
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ABOUT SMSUSouthwest Minnesota State University, founded
in 1963, is a four-year public university offering
excellent career preparation and a high quality
liberal arts education. We prepare students for
successful lives, both personally and
professionally.
HISTORYSMSU is the newest of the four-year institutions
within the Minnesota State Colleges and
Universities system. Over 45 undergraduate
degrees and several master’s programs draw
students from all over the world.
LOCATIONWe’re located in Marshall, Minnesota, a friendly,
growing community of 13,000. Marshall, named
one of America’s best small cities, is an easy
drive from the Twin Cities, Sioux Falls, St.
Cloud, and Fargo.
FACULTYAbout 200 full and part-time faculty teach all
classes at Southwest – no teaching assistants.
The student-faculty ratio is 18:1. Seventy nine
percent of classes have less than 30 students;
99% of classes have fewer than 50 students.
MUSTANG ATHLETICSOur NCAA Division II teams are members of theNorthern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Men’sprograms include football, basketball, wrestling,and baseball. Women’s programs includevolleyball, basketball, soccer, softball, tennis,and golf. Numerous intramural programs areoffered for men’s, women’s, and co-ed sports.
CAMPUSThe 215-acre campus includes a nature centeron the western edge. Our 12 new and renovatedbuildings are interconnected, allowing most ofthe campus to be a constant temperature of 72degrees. SMSU is a national leader inaccessibility!
FACILITIESOver $100 million has been invested in facilitiesrecently, including the Student Center,Conference Center, the renovated SMSU library,the new Regional Event Center, the FoundationResidence Apartments, a new 252-bed residencehall, among other enhancements.
STUDENTSSouthwest Minnesota State University welcomesand respects students of all faiths, backgrounds,and cultures. Southwest enrolls 3,000 full-timeundergraduate and graduate students.
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