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Leah Bittner

“The SMSU RN to BSN Program does not have you take a set amount of credits each semester. This flexible scheduling was perfect for me as it allowed me to vary the amount of credits I took each semester. I would have struggled without that flexibility as I am a non-traditional student who is also a wife, mother of four, and worked full time while completing my degree. This program is designed to fit into your life, whether you want to be a full-time or part-time student.”

Leah Bittner, '22 Alum
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Welcome to the Mustang Family!

Mustang Checklist

Congratulations on being admitted to SMSU! Here is a checklist of items for you to complete prior to beginning your first semester. Click the box next to the items as you complete them to keep track of your progress. You can bookmark this page and return to the page to review your progress.

If you have questions about any of these steps, please call the Admission Office at 507-537-6286 or Toll Free at 1-800-642-0684 or reach out to your Admission Counselor!

1. Apply for housing

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You can complete your Housing Contract and Application beginning October 1st. $100 refundable deposit required, Priority Deadline: March 1st

Where to go: Housing Contract and Application – Login with Star ID for online or use included paper application

For more information go here: www.smsu.edu/go/newresidents

Contact: Residence Life Office – ResLife@smsu.edu or 507-537-6136

2. Choose your meal plan

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SMSU Campus Dining. Choose a meal plan that best fits your needs and then eat your heart out at the SMSU Food Hall, State Street Subs, the C-Store and the Coffee House! Every day you will have plenty of options to get the energy you need to attack the day!

Living on campus. You will choose your meal plan while filling out your housing application.

Commuting to campus. Go to the Mustang Card Center on campus to select and purchase your meal plan.

3. Making college affordable

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Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): Priority Deadline is January 1st

You can file your FAFSA using your last years tax return information beginning October 1. For more information visit www.fafsa.gov.

For more information go here: www.smsu.edu/go/financialaid

Contact: Financial Aid Office – FinancialAid@smsu.edu or 507-537-6281

4. Apply for scholarships

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Complete the Mustang Scholarship Application online

Scholarship Offers will be made the 1st week of each month starting in September. Students need to be admitted and meet qualifications to receive award.

Where to go: www.smsu.edu/scholarships (Login with Star ID)

5. Submit required health forms

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Complete the required immunization (e-form or PDF) and medical history report form (PDF Only): Deadline: By the 1st day of class

Where to go: www.smsu.edu/go/healthservices - Click on “Forms” – Click “ Student Immunization e-form” ( PDF forms are available) Contact: Health Services - 507-537-7202

6. Submit your final transcript(s)

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Submit an official final transcript

Deadline: Freshman - After graduation. Transfer - After final grades have been posted from each post-secondary school attended

7. Register for classes

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To register for classes please see the listed dates below for our New Mustang Days! 

Fall 2024:

Spring 2026:

  • Dates Coming 

For more information about New Mustang Days please see the link below.

New Mustang Days

IMPORTANT DATES

Information about these events will be mailed/communicated to you prior to the event date(s).

Gold Rush Days

MOVE-IN DAY: August 21, 2024
GOLD RUSH DAYS: August 21-24, 2024
FIRST DAY OF CLASS-FALL SEMESTER: August 25, 2025

FIRST DAY OF CLASS-SPRING SEMESTER: 

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