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.

See all of the

program opportunities we have to offer!

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!

SMSU is awesome! I love the size

of campus, the professors, the

students, and everything that

SMSU has to offer. There is never a

dull moment on campus!”

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My initial experience at SMSU

exceeded my expectations by far.

I expected the transition into college

to be tough and long, but the faculty

and friends I met at school made it

fun and easy.

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 leadership skills. We will

make sure you’re comfortable by saving you a seat on the 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 3,500 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 offers much 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,

Environmental Science, or Culinology® (combination of culinary arts plus food

science), or minors like Hispanic Studies or Women’s Studies.

Did you know you can wear flip-flops year-round on campus? (No kidding!

Interconnected 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.”

After a few days, I had made new friends. The

transition to college life was surprisingly easy and

so much fun!”

Face-lift, schmace-lift – we’re talking full-body makeover on the SMSU

campus. Construction and improvements totaling more than $130 million have been

completed over the past few years. Let us count the ways: a great student center, our

spacious library with a bird’s-eye view of campus, the Regional Event Center, home of the

Mustang football and soccer teams, an awesome fitness facility, new science labs, and the

newly renovated Culinology® and Hospitality Laboratories. Relax in the Alumni Plaza, an

outdoor, green gathering place. Utilize our computer labs or jump on our campus–wide

wireless internet. Then chill with your friends in the residence halls and apartments!

students are highly involved in co-curricular

activities. Our Student Center is a busy gathering spot where many of our

clubs and organizations are based.

is on a

216–acre campus located in Marshall, Minnesota

(population over 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 Access, Opportunity & 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 live on campus are

more involved in campus activities, more likely to

maintain higher GPAs, more likely to complete their

degrees, and are more satisfied with their education!

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.

There is always someone to hang

out with and talk to. Some of my

best friends now are the ones that

lived with me my freshman year.”

HOUSING OPTIONSLIVING OPTIONS• All-Gender Living• Apartment-Style Living • First Year Experience• Upper Class• Living & Learning

- Culinology®

- Fine Arts- Mustang Traditions- Access, Opportunity & Success

SERVICES & AMENITIES OFFERED• Air Conditioning*• Cable TV • Elevators*• Equipment Checkout• Guest Rooms for Family Visits• High-Speed & Wireless Internet• Kitchenettes• Laundry Facilities• Phone Jack• 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 17:1

and small classes (average number: 22), 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,

grad assistant, or teaching aid 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 a faculty or academic advisor

depending on your choice of major. They’ll help you select courses you

need to map out the road to completing your 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, Speech

Center, and Math Center provide assistance with assignments. Academic and

Diversity Resources staff help improve your reading, reasoning, and study skills.

The Office of Retention strives to engage and enhance your overall experience at

Southwest. Who needs Facebook when you have friends like these!?

I LOVE the small class sizes. The professors at

SMSU know your name, your major, your

hometown... and they genuinely care about you.

Small classes allow for personal attention and

one-on-one contact to help you succeed.” 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? Choosing to participate in the

Global Studies trip was one of the

best decisions I’ve made at SMSU.

You’re able to learn about a

different culture in the classroom

setting and then you actually get

to see it first-hand.”

I took an 11-day trip to Belize.

I was nervous, but it was a learning

experience I will never forget.”

You’ll take one or more courses together.

One of the courses will be a Seminar course team-taught by the

instructors sponsoring the trip and will focus exclusively on the

travel location. Trips last anywhere from 4 days to 2 weeks, and

are scheduled for breaks during the winter or spring, and also

during May. Students who participate in Global Studies programs

develop deep friendships that last a lifetime!

The World 13-credit Spain/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

Spain and France

The States Shorter trips in the States include

a 1-credit New York City trip focusing on

Artist Theatre, with travel during 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 Education Program (LEP) 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, and it is because

of experiences like this that 97% of our grads are hired each year!

In all classes, we emphasize experiential and active 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 feel privileged that I will graduate

having received a well-rounded liberal

arts education. I know that because

of my experience at Southwest, I will

have an advantage over other

graduates as I enter the real world.”

Over 40 undergraduate degrees

and a trio of master’s programs draw students

from all over the state, country, and world.

Commonly selected majors include the

speech communication, sciences, psychology, 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 Education Program (LEP)

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.

The Honors program allows

me to create my own

program to help better

prepare me for the future.

It will look great on my

resume and it has been an

excellent experience”

Prior to enrollment at SMSU, contact Dr. Brett Gaul at

Brett.Gaul@smsu.edu or call 507.537.7141 for Honors Program application

materials. You can now go online to www.smsu.edu/go/honors to fill out your

application!

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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Most programs also offerminors within their field.

Go to www.smsu.edu/Catalog to view curriculum and moreinformation about the academic programs.

MINORS ONLYAdapted Physical ActivityAdapted PE/DAPEAdvertising DesignCommunications

AnthropologyCoachingCriminal JusticeEconomicsFrenchGeographyGeologyHispanic StudiesIndigenous Nations &Dakota Studies

Leadership StudiesPhysicsPre-LawPublic RelationsSocial WelfareSpecial EducationWomen’s StudiesWriting

MASTER’S DEGREESMaster of Business Administration

•General•Leadership•Marketing

Master of Science: Education•English•ESL•Math•Sports Leadership•Teaching, Learning & Leadership

Graduate Certificate:•Autism

Licensure Option:•ESL•Reading

Master of Science: Special Education

Licensure Options:•Developmental Disabilities (DD)

•Early Childhood Special Ed (ECSE)

•Emotional Behaviors Disorder (EBD)

•Learning Disabilities (LD)* Licensure only options also available

PRE-PROFESSIONALPre-ChiropracticPre-DentistryPre-EngineeringPre-MedicinePre-MinistryPre-Mortuary SciencePre-NursingPre-Occupational TherapyPre-OptometryPre-PharmacyPre-Physical TherapyPre-Veterinary Medicine

DISTANCE LEARNING Bachelor of Science

•Early Childhood Education• Management

Bachelor of Applied Science• Management (BAS)• Marketing (BAS)

ASSOCIATE DEGREES AccountingAgribusiness ManagementBusiness AdministrationMarketing

• Indicates emphasis or concentrationBAS = Bachelor of Applied Science

LICENSURESGeneral Science: Grades 5-8Social Studies: Grades 5-12For specific licensure programs, seethe academic catalog online atwww.smsu.edu.

BACHELOR’S DEGREESAccountingAgribusiness Management

AgronomyArt EducationArt

•Graphic Design

•Studio Arts

BiologyBiology Education

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

Exercise Science

Finance•Corporate Finance

•Financial Planning & Investments

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

Medical Laboratory Science (Fall 2012)

Music•Music in the Liberal Arts

•Instrumental Performance

•Vocal Performance

•Piano Performance/Pedagogy

•Theory/Composition

•Management

Music EducationPhilosophyPhysical Education

•Recreation•Sports Management

Physical Education: Teaching

Political ScienceProfessional Writing & Communication

PsychologySecondary Education – (See Disciplines)

Social WorkSociologySpeech Communication

Speech Communication: Public Relations

Speech Communication: Radio & Television

Speech Communication: Theatre Arts

Theatre Arts

(4 -year)

(2 -year)

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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)

A record crowd of 3,689 fans attendedSouthwest’s NCAA men’s basketball regionalchampionship victory in March ’09!

SMSU athletic teams have had tremendous success

competing not only in conference and regional play, but on a national level as well.

During the 2010-11 academic year, three Mustang teams qualified for the postseason

national tournaments , including the volleyball team, which hosted the 2010 NCAA

region tournament for the first time in program history. Over the past three seasons,

16 teams have 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 excelled in the classroom and also provided several community

service projects. Some of our athletes enjoy reading to local elementary students and are

part of the “Mustang Mail” program, a pen-pal program with local students, while others

volunteer to rake leaves for elderly citizens in the Marshall community.

The NCAA has also honored SMSU athletics in the past three years for producing the

top civic engagement programs in the NSIC. The annual Ag Bowl was created to

bring together agriculture, higher education, and the community of southwest

Minnesota, while Smokefest is an annual BBQ competition that features teams from

all over the upper Midwest. 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 ATHLETICS3 on 3 Basketball5 on 5 BasketballFlag FootballFrisbee GolfKickballRaquetballSand VolleyballSoccerSoftballUltimate FrisbeeVolleyballWater Basketball

CLUB ATHLETICSBowling ClubDance TeamPowerhockey ClubRugby ClubShotokan Karate ClubShow Stoppers

(hip-hop dance & step team)Tae Kwon Do ClubTrack & Field ClubUniversity Sportsman’s

Association

I like the fact that with

my student ID, I get into

all sporting events for

free! Being a student

athlete, I appreciate how

the student body supports

SMSU Athletics.”

The coaches and facilities are first-class, our faculty and

resources are accessible. SMSU will provide all students

with a great collegiate experience.”

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So many doors were opened

up for me once I started

getting involved. The clubs

and organizations are so

easy to join and they

provide a great opportunity

to try new things!”

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 ClubChemistry ClubCriminal Justice Club

Culinology® ClubEducation Minnesota Student Program (EMSP)

English ClubEnvironmental Awareness Club (EAC)

Family and Child Educators (FACE)

ForensicsGraphic Design Club

History ClubHonors ClubLe Club FrancaisMarketing Club Math & Computer Science Club

Model United Nations Club

National Broadcasting Society (NBS)

Philosophy ClubPi Kappa Delta (Speech)

Political Science Association

Post-Secondary Ag Student (PAS)

Psi Chi (Psychology Honors)

Psychology ClubRadio/TV ClubSociety of Human Resources Management

Sociology ClubSpanish ClubStudent Hospitality Organization (SHO)

Student Mentors for Academic Success

Student Social Work Association

Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)

Wellness and Human Performance (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 ClubMusicalsMustang Pep BandRough Riders Drumline

SMSU/CommunityConcert Band

Southwest MinnesotaOrchestra

Symphonic BandTheatre ClubBlack 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 start up a game of sand volleyball.

Club EntertainmentConcertContemporary MusicFilms & VideosLively ArtsNovelty VarietyPublic Relations IssuesRecreation & TravelSociety of Leadership & SuccessSpecial Events

STUDENT ACTIVITIESCOMMITTEE

BACCHUS (Boosting Alcohol ConsciousnessConcerning the Health of UniversityStudents)

Black Student Union (BSU)Campus Crusade for Christ (CCC)Campus GreensChi Alpha Christian FellowshipClub LatinoCollege Democrats ClubCollege Republicans ClubColleges Against CancerDelta Epsilon Chi ChapterDistributive Educational Clubs of AmericaGay-Lesbian-Bisexual-Transgender Alliance(GLBTA)

Habitat for HumanityHmong Student OrganizationInternational Student Organization (ISO)Lion’s ClubMuslim Student Association (IM)Mustang Anime Otaku ClubMustang Game ClubMustang Maniacs ClubMustang Martial Arts (MMA)Mustang Men Against Sexual Violence(MMASV)

Nepalese Student AssociationNewman Club (Catholic)Non-Traditional Student Organization(NTSO)

Oyate (Native American Club)Shine OnStudent Anti-Genocide Coalition (STAND)Southwest Investment Group ManagementAssociation (SIGMA)

Students Today Alumni Tomorrow (STAT)United Global Leaders Yearning for Success(UGLYS)

Veteran’s AssociationWomen on the Move

SPECIAL INTERESTGROUPS

STUDENT-RUNBUSINESS ENTITIES

These groups are self-sustaining student

organizations that offer services to the

communities served by SMSU.

Southwest Association of Graphic Art

(SAGA)Southwest Marketing Advisory Center

(SMAC)

Go to www.smsu.edu/CampusLife/StudentActivities tofind the most up to date club & organizationinformation!

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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-credit hours at a

12-credit price. Because of this great bargain, many students are able to add

an extra major, minor, or coaching certification. Third, A whopping 76% of

our students receive an average financial aid package of over $10,700 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!

At first, the process of aplying

for financial aid seemed

overwhelming. But the

financial aid office gave me

simple step-by-step instructions

and was very helpful.”

ESTIMATED COSTS2011-2012

TUITION *$6,679

FEES $1,065

ROOM & BOARD **$6,944

TOTAL $14,688

* Based on 12-18 credits per semester

** Based on 15 meals and double room in

traditional housing

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 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

institution previously attended(transcripts from MnSCU institutionsare not required due to E-transcripts)

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 than24 semester credits from an accreditedcommunity college, technical college,or college/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 u.Select, 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 Education Plan at Southwest). Check out

www.MNtransfer.org to learn more about MTC!

Applying is easy! If you are a U.S. citizen

or domestic student, you can apply online in about 15

minutes. Just go to our website, click on “Admission,” 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.

After a tour at Southwest and a meeting

with one of the professors, I really liked

what I saw and applied right on the spot.

I enjoyed the atmosphere that SMSU offers

and I knew it was the place for me!”

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

Drexel UniversityKansas 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.”

“Attending SMSU is more

than getting a good class-

room education. The life

lessons and experience I

gained while attending

SMSU prepared me for my

career and is the foundation

for my involvement in my

community and future

education.”

97% of recent graduates reported being employed

SMSU alumni work in companies and agencies like US

Bancorp, The Schwan Food Company, UniPro Foodservice, Best Buy Corporation,

Daktronics, Mayo Clinic, Avera, Sanford 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 20 & 21, 2011

A Day at SMSU November 19, 2011

Experience SMSU Day(Hawaiian Night) February 4, 2012

Spring Get Away March 24, 2012

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! Did you know you can apply for FREEwhen you visit campus?

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 3,500

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 American Chemical 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. ADA Accessible.

My visit made my decision. I

wasn’t really sure what SMSU

had to offer, but after my visit,

I knew it was where I belong!”

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Southwest Minnesota State University @SMSUStangs SMSU Mustangs

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 40 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 over 13,000. Marshall,

named one of America’s best small cities, is an

easy drive from the Twin Cities, Sioux Falls,

St. Cloud, or Fargo.

FACULTYOver 200 full and part-time faculty teach all

classes at Southwest – no teaching assistants.

The student-faculty ratio is 17:1. Ninety six

percent of classes have less 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 216-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 $130 million has been invested in facilitiesrecently, including the Student Center,Conference Center, the renovated SMSU library,the 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 3,500 full-timeundergraduate and graduate students.

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