The purpose of this checklist is to ensure that newly admitted freshmen students have completed all required administrative steps before beginning classes.  These items are all linked to the appropriate office to provide additional information.

• Application
• Application Fee
• High School transcript (incoming freshman)/college transcript (transfer)
• Standardized test score (ACT) (incoming freshman)

Housing

• Application and deposit (living on campus)
• Exemption form (living at home)
• Deadline:  Priority Date (first come, first served)

Scholarships

• Applications available online, by mail, in person at MSU, starting October 1.
• Deadline:  February 1.  Students should take the ACT before (or during) December for scores to be considered.

Financial Aid

• Fill out Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and MSU Financial Aid Application (note:  this must be done EACH YEAR).
• Priority deadline:  April 1

After Admission

• Make sure any transfer credit or AP credit is sent to Admissions office
• Send final high school or college transcript
• Summer Orientation material mailed in March
• Sign up for Summer Orientation session

Bursar

• Payment Plan
• Interview Form, Loans (Federal)

Summer Orientation

• First stage of adjustment to college life
• Receive academic advising and class registration priority
• Sign up for any necessary testing (challenge exams, placement tests)
• Receive information about student financial aid and the MSU billing process
• Find out housing assignment
• Sign up for meal plan

Great Beginnings

• Pre-School Welcome and transition period for new students
• Campus orientation and semester preparation activities to assist new students in their adjustment to college life
• Incoming students occupy Residence Colleges earlier than other students.