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Getting Started at

Getting Started at . The Beginning . Founded September 11, 1911 as Middle Tennessee State Normal School Originally only a school for teacher education First three buildings: Kirksey Old Main Tom Jackson Hall Rutledge Hall Middle Tennessee State Teachers College, 1925

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  1. Getting Started at

  2. The Beginning • Founded September 11, 1911 as Middle Tennessee State Normal School • Originally only a school for teacher education • First three buildings: • Kirksey Old Main • Tom Jackson Hall • Rutledge Hall • Middle Tennessee State Teachers College, 1925 • Bachelor of Science, first 4-year degree offered • Middle Tennessee State College, 1943 • Middle Tennessee State University, 1965

  3. MTSU Today • 100+ buildings (started:3) • 500 Acres (started: 100) • 25000+ students (started: 125) • Largest undergraduate University in Tennessee • 900 faculty members (started: 19) • Honors College, 1998, first founded in TN • Now with 100,000 alumni! • First Ph.D. awarded in English, 2003 • “The People’s University” • Example: the sidewalks

  4. Construction • Student Union Building – now open • Parking Garages – Fall 2013 • One Stop Shop (Student Services Building) – Fall 2014 • Science Building – Fall 2015

  5. High School vs. College • Differences? ? ? ? ?

  6. High School vs. College • Size • Accountability • Responsibility • Independence • Difficulty Level • Diversity

  7. College Survival • Set goals • Take personal responsibility • Persist, persist, persist • Get involved • Manage your time wisely • Learn about available campus resources • Know yourself • Live in the present, look to the future!

  8. What should I know about? • Academic Advising • College Advisors • Faculty Advisors • University College Advising Center, McFarland Building • Academic Counselors • Part of the University College Advising Center • Will be with you all 4 years! • Tutoring Services • Writing, Math, Science, Economics • www.mtsu.edu/tutoring

  9. What should I know about? • James E. Walker Library • Business and Aerospace 24/7 Computer Lab • Learning Resource Center Multimedia Library and Computer Lab • Departmental Computer Labs • Residence Hall Computer Labs • Monohan • Lyon • Cummings and Corlew • Womack Lane • Scarlett Commons

  10. What should I know about? • Disabled Student Services, KUC 120 • Health Services, 898-2988 • Free exams for all students, cheap services • Real doctors! Mon-Fri 8:00-4:00 • Make an Appointment! • Campus Recreation Center, 898-2104 • Mon-Thurs 6-11 • Fri 6-8, Sat 9-7, Sun 2-11 • Counseling Services, 898-2670 • Free service and confidential • Licensed counselors and psychologists

  11. What should I know about? • Food Services • The Grill, Cyber Café, Student Union • RFoC and Raiderzone • Bistro @ Bragg, Buy and Fly, Walker Starbucks, etc. • Housing, KUC 300 • Resident Assistants • Public Safety - 2424 • Fully Accredited Police Force • Raider Escorts • Emergency Call Boxes • Text Messaging System

  12. What should I know about? • Parking Services, 898-2850 • Car and Bike registration • Raider Xpress – 3 routes • 5 tickets = 1 boot • Speed Limit = 15 mph • Financial Aid, Cope 218, 898-2830 • Fill out FAFSA annually • Emergency loans available • Scholarship Applications due Dec. 1st

  13. What should I know about? • Phillip’s Bookstore, New Student Union • Books to apparel to greeting cards • Book buy-back end of the semester • Post Office, KUC 1st Floor • All students living on campus have service • Off campus students = $12 per semester • ATMs located across from windows • Involvement Opportunities • 250+ Student Organizations • Community Service Projects • Leadership Opportunities

  14. What should I know about? • Career Counseling – University College Advising Center • Discuss work interests with an advisor • Explore possible careers and majors • FOCUS • Looks at personality, work, and life interests • Available to all MTSU students • Career Development Center • Formerly Career and Employment Center • Résumé writing, cover letter, and interview help • Lightning Job Source • Career Coordinators in each Academic College

  15. What should I know about? • All freshmen required to meet with an advisor • General Education • 41 hours of coursework • Taking the Right Classes • Amount • Type • Adding, Dropping • Add first 4 days • Drop first 14 days, no grade • Drop with grade of W through 60% of term • May affect Financial Aid, Lottery, etc.

  16. Learn to use our technology • PipelineMT • RaiderNet • Personal Information Tab • Student Tab • Financial Aid Tab • Employee Tab • Campus Directory • MTMail • Online Catalog – catalog.mtsu.edu • D2L • Many courses use as a supplement • Accessible through PipelineMT

  17. Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship (TELS) Requirements

  18. The Basics • Eligible students receive $4000 per year • $2000 in fall, $2000 in spring, and up to $2000 in the summer • You may receive the Hope until whichever comes first: • 5 years from when you start college are up • 120 attempted hours are reached • When you get a degree • Some students may receive more money based on factors such as family income, like the Aspire Scholarship, and the same rules apply

  19. Grade Requirements • After 24 attempted hours: 2.75 GPA • After 48 attempted hours: 2.75 GPA • After 72 attempted hours: 3.00 GPA • After 96 attempted hours: 3.00 GPA • If at the 72 and 96 hour check points you have a 2.75 – 2.99 GPA, and a 3.0 semester GPA, you can keep your scholarship as long as you continue to make a 3.0 each semester

  20. Grade Requirements 1st Semester Not Good, 2nd Semester Good = 2.7, Scholarship Lost

  21. Enrollment Requirements • You may be a full-time or part-time student to get the Hope Scholarship • Full-time students receive $2000 per semester • Part-time students (6 hours to 11 hours) receive part of that $2000, depending on how many hours they take • You cannot skip a semester, unless it is the summer semester. If you take the spring off and reenroll in the fall, you will not have the Hope Scholarship

  22. Enrollment Requirements • After the 14th day of the semester, you may NOT drop below full-time status, or else you will lose your Hope Scholarship FOR-E-VER • You are allowed to drop classes until the 65th day of class, but never, ever, ever drop a class without consulting your advisor first • If you are taking 16 hours, you could drop one 3 hour class and still be at 13 hours, so you would be eligible still • Part-time students can’t drop below 6 hours

  23. Grade Replacement • If you fail a class or do poorly in one and you retake the class, that grade can be replaced in your Lottery GPA • Lottery (or TELS) GPA is different that your regular MTSU GPA! • Your TELS GPA counts all grades, no matter what you have retaken; MTSU replaces your grade automatically if you retake a class once • You are allowed to replace only ONE grade in your TELS GPA over the course of your educational career, and a form must be signed by an University College Advising Center advisor to do so

  24. Regaining your Scholarship • If you lose your scholarship due to grades at a checkpoint, you can get it back at another checkpoint by bringing your GPA back up • Example: You lose it after 24 hours with a 2.5 GPA. When you hit the 48 hour check, you have a 2.75. You can fill out a form and get it back! • You can only regain the scholarship ONCE! • Again, if you lose your scholarship because you dropped below full-time status or skipped a semester, it is gone for good

  25. Lottery Tips (and for Life) • Grades should be A’s, B’s, and a few C’s • Try not to drop classes, start with what you think you can handle, those classes count against your total hours! • On that same note, you should try and take at least 15 hours just in case something goes wrong with a class and you have to drop it • ATTEND CLASS – It really does help your grade • Consult an advisor often, at least once a semester if not more

  26. Academic Success Series • How to Get Started at MTSU: September 4th at 4:30pm - Library Room 446This session will cover topics including how to navigate RaiderNet & D2L, understanding the Lottery Scholarship, and helpful tips about GPA and academic standing. • How to Use Your Time Wisely: September 11th at 4:30pm -Library Room 446Time management is something most students struggle with on a daily basis. This session will cover techniques to help you better manage your time. • How to Be a Successful Veteran Student: September 11th at 4:30pm - Library Room 248This session will discuss educational benefits to include Post 09/11 GI Bill, Vocational Rehabilitation, as well as others.  We will briefly discuss all other potential veterans benefits, and explain our new program, VetSuccess on Campus and the services available through this program. • How to Study and Prepare for Tests: September 18th at 4:30pm -Library Room 446This session will cover tips on note taking, how to effectively study your notes as well as tips for navigating different types of tests. • How to Set Goals and Stay Motivated: September 25th at 4:30pm - Library Room 446This session will cover information on how to reach their personal and professional goals through exciting motivational techniques. Students will learn how to stay motivated and positive despite obstacles they may face. • How to Give a Winning Presentation: October 2nd at 4:30pm - Library Room 446This session will cover tips and tricks that will help students refine their presentation and public speaking skills.

  27. Academic Success Series • How to Maintain Academic Integrity: October 9th at 4:30pm - Library Room 446This session will cover the four different parts of MTSU's Academic Misconduct policy and why academic integrity is so important. It will also cover what happens if you are accused of violating MTSU's Academic Misconduct policy and how to avoid plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, or facilitation. • How to Make Study Abroad a Part of Your Academic Plan: October 9th at 4:30pm - Library Room 248This session is a great opportunity for students who are interested in finding education abroad programs which offer courses that will count towards their MTSU degree.  An education abroad returnee will also talk about her academic experience in Panama, including the differences between an international and U.S. classroom setting. • How to Use the Library: October 23rd at 4:30pm - Library Room 446Come find out what successful MTSU students know about the library and learn how to utilize the various resources available. • How to Use Your Academic Advisor: October 30th at 4:30pm - Library Room 446This session will cover information on how to know who your advisor is; how to get the most out of your time with your advisor, and what questions you should ask your advisor. • How to Choose the Right Career for You: November 6th at 4:30pm - Library Room 446Having trouble choosing a major? This session will cover techniques on helping you find the right major and career field that best fits your personality and abilities. • How to Unwind,Relax,Chill & Still Be a Successful Student: November 13th at 4:30pm - Library Room 446Being a college student is stressful! Academics, jobs, friends, and family can pull you in many directions, and there never seems to be enough hours in a day to get everything done. This session will cover how stress can impact your academics and your health. Leave with some surefire strategies to help you de-stress your life. • How to Prepare for Final Exams: November 27th & December 4that 4:30pm - Library Room 446 This session will provide a helpful guide to students who are not sure how to study for final exams. Students will prepare a "battle plan" for the last few weeks of the semester.

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