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- Through April 14 Pre-registration period for summer and fall semesters
- April 7-9 Super Bulldog Weekend
- April 11 Last day to withdraw from University (ten days of class remaining)
- April 11 Progress grade reporting closes
- April 14 Holiday
- April 26 Classes end
- April 26 Deadline (last day) to apply for May 2017 graduation via myState with $50 fee plus $100 late application fee
- April 27 Reading Day (No mandatory class assignments, requirements, meetings)
- April 28 - May 4 Finals
- April 29 Make-up day (if needed)
- May 5 Last day for May 2017 degree applicants to pay account balance
- May 5 MSU-Meridan Commencement
- May 5 & 6 MSU-Starkville Campus Commencements
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It is the time of the year where students may find themselves a bit overwhelmed in the home stretch. Stop what you are doing right now and shoot your student a text. (This can also be accomplished through a phone call or email.) Remind students to buckle down and stay focused because it is really easy to lose focus when spring is in the air. (And our weather is amazingly balmy and gorgeous right now!) A little support will go a long way as they finish out the semester. Be sure to remind your students that you are thinking about them and available if they need anything.
Also, remind them to REGISTER for summer/fall classes. Ask them if they have met with their advisors. Registration is happening NOW and classes fill up quickly. This semester has flown by particularly fast and summer is right around the corner!
Super Bulldog Weekend is this weekend and Starkville puts on a spectacular Cotton District Arts Festival (CDAF), celebrating Starkville and life. Plan your trip if you haven't already. For more information about the CDAF, visit www.cdafestival.com. For more information on Super Bulldog Weekend, visit www.hailstate.com/sbw.
If your student has not made plans for the summer, it is not too early (or too late!) to start thinking about the break between spring and fall.
Some summer suggestions:
- Volunteer
- Travel
- Work or Job Shadow
- Take classes at a local community college
- Plan a stay-cation (Rediscover your local area!)
- Catch up on reading
- Reconnect with the outdoors
Please call or email me (662.325.3611/[email protected]) with any questions or concerns. I always appreciate hearing any ideas/suggestions on how our office can better serve you.
Dr. Cat Walker, Office of Parent Services
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Center for Student Activities
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Thursday, April 13
The senior art students have their thesis gallery show opening. There will be a reception that evening at 6pm to showcase the art. Refreshments will also be served.
Tuesday, April 25
The Involvement Ambassadors will be hosting bubble soccer on the junction. Blow off some steam before finals, and come join them.
Wednesday, April 26
The Alabama Shakes will be performing in the Amphitheater on the last day of classes. This is a free show for MSU students and the Starkville community.
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Money Matter$ - Student Accounts
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Account Reminder: It is April and the semester payment due date (March 9th) has passed. April 15th electronic billing notices will be sent with overdue balance late fees and holds applied - - - what now? If your student’s MSU account is in good standing, we thank you for your commitment through payment of the account! However, it is still not too late to give your student every opportunity to create their next term class schedule early as well as ensure their account is in good standing. Payment of the account balance hereafter will provide for release of the financial HOLD and allow your student to participate in Summer and/or Fall term pre-registration which began April 3, 2017. According to university policy, student accounts must be current in order to continue enrollment at Mississippi State University.
Authorized Payer Reminder:
To access and/or make payments on your student’s account, your student will need to designate you as an Authorized Payer through
QuikPAY®
. Please visit
http://www.controller.msstate.edu/accountservices/paymentinfo/
for step by step instructions on how your student can set you up as an Authorized Payer.
FERPA and Parent Portal Access:
Students may provide parents with information regarding their MSU records by filing a Federal Education Right to Privacy Act (FERPA) waiver with the Office of the Registrar or by student authorized access via the Parent Portal. MSU’s Parent Portal will connect students’ myState Banner accounts to their families. Class Schedules, course progress, class attendance, account information, financial aid, meal plan and campus resources are available to view on the Parent Portal.
Information regarding FERPA and/or Parent Portal access may be accessed at http://www.registrar.msstate.edu/parent-portal/information-for-parent-portal/).
As always, you may contact us directly at 662.325.2071 or e-mail us at
[email protected]
if you have questions.
Please be sure that you are either an Authorized Payer for the account, you have MSU portal access as a parent, or that a FERPA waiver is on file with the Office of the Registrar before contacting us.
Announcing fully automated REFUNDS
:
Effective August 1, 2017, with the beginning of the Fall 2017 semester, student refunds will be made available through MSU’s fully automated service. This new service replaces the Bull-
e
-buck$ refunding program, thus eliminating the need for students to request their account refund. Two options are available:
- e-Refund (Direct Deposit) to a student’s bank checking or savings account.
- Preferred Method – it’s faster and safer! Easy set-up!
- e-Refunds are processed on a daily basis.
- A confirmation email will be sent to your student’s msstate.edu email address.
- Bank account information is required and must be updated whenever an account change has been made. Failure to provide or update this information may result in a delay of your student’s e-Refund.
- Paper check refunds will be processed on a weekly basis. These checks will be mailed to the student’s home address on file with the university.
For more information, visit http://www.controller.msstate.edu/accountservices/refunds/ or contact us via e-mail at [email protected].
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It’s an exciting time on campus surrounding MSU Dining!
We have just launched our Early Meal Plan Sign Up (EMPSU) campaign for the Fall 2017-Spring 2018 school year. If your student signs up for their 2017-2018 Meal Plan during the month of April, they will receive a FREE coupon booklet (up to $200 value!) to use on campus next year. Promo ends May 1. Incoming Freshman not eligible. Flex Plan not applicable. For a full list of Terms & Conditions visit
www.msstatedining.com
.
MSU Dining offers 7 different Meal Plans that fit every schedule and appetite! Does your student have food allergies? Our team works one-on-one with students to ensure that no one goes hungry regardless of dietary restrictions. MSU Dining students can schedule a consultation with our Registered Dietician, Jill Hamilton, to ask any questions they have or to set up a Meal Plan that works for them.
For the start of the Fall 2017 semester, MSU students will have 23 dining options on campus including 3 all-you-care-to-eat Residential Dining Halls. The Marketplace at Perry will feature 2 new stations: a completely Vegan Station, as well as a Simple Solutions Station, which provides a menu eliminating 7 or the top 8 most common food allergens. Also, a brand new P.O.D. Market will be opened in the brand new Academic building on the North side of campus.
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Friday, May 5:
- Doors open for seating at 5:30 pm
- Students should line up no later than 6 pm
- Students will march in at 6:30 pm
*The ceremony will last approximately two hours. As a courtesy to others, it is expected that students and guests stay for the entire ceremony. Students must be seated on the floor at the conclusion of the ceremony to receive a diploma cover.
Saturday, May 6:
- Doors open for seating at 8:30 am
- Students should line up no later than 9 am
- Students will march in at 9:30 pm
*The ceremony will last approximately two hours. As a courtesy to others, it is expected that students and guests stay for the entire ceremony. Students must be seated on the floor at the conclusion of the ceremony to receive a diploma cover.
Important Information:
Students must apply for graduation with the Registrar’s Office no later than April 26 to graduate in Spring 2017. Graduates’ student accounts must be paid in full by May 5.
Students must contact Barnes & Noble to order caps and gowns. The last day to order online is April 14 at https://gradsupply.com/msu. The last day to order in the store is April 27.
Tickets or invitations are NOT required for guests to attend the ceremony.
Handicapped seating is reserved in several areas of the coliseum. Event ushers can direct guests to these areas. Handicapped parking information will be available on the Parking Services web site closer to graduation day. http://www.parkingservices.msstate.edu/parking/
Professional photographs will be taken at commencement by ZAP Photography. Students and parents may preregister at http://www.gradphotonetwork.com/QPPlus/EventNotOnline.aspx to be notified when proofs are available.
Additional line up instructions are now available at http://www.registrar.msstate.edu/.
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Longest Student Health Center
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PHARMACY
Students with prescriptions at The Student Health Center Pharmacy will want to make summer arrangements as needed. Contact the Pharmacy at 662.325.8205.
FOR TRAVEL
Students traveling for the summer to certain countries may need vaccines as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Student Health Center has a full array of the required vaccines and can also counsel on travel expectations. Proper time is needed for vaccine effectiveness, so please plan ahead. Call 662.325.7539 for an appointment and information on travel clinics.
THERAPY
If you are in need of PT services contact The Student Health Center Physical Therapy Department at 662.325.7543 for evaluation and a plan of care. We welcome referrals. This is great way to have therapy on campus working flexibly around class schedules.
STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN
SUMMER
The Student Health Center is open normal business hours during the summer. If student are on campus for summer and have healthcare needs, be sure to call for an appointment at 662.325.7539.
Summer Health Tips:
- BE SAFE IN THE SUN
- SUNCREEEN IN VERY IMPORTANT
- DON’T TEXT AND DRIVE- DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE
- PRACTICE GOOD NUTRITION AND EXERCISE HABITS
- BE SAFE WITH ALCOHOL
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Students will need to check out of their residence hall room no later than 24 hours after a students last final exam. Each student's Resident Adviser will hold a floor meeting to discuss closing procedures. These meetings are mandatory and all students living in the residence hall must attend. Students will sign up for a check-out appointment time after the floor meeting or at least 24 hours in advance with an RA in their building. Failure to do so will result in an improper check-out charge ($50). With exception to graduating seniors, the residence halls will close for summer
on Saturday May 6, 2017 at 6:00 PM
. Before the check-out appointment time, students must do the following:
- Remove all personal items from the room
- Empty the trash
- Empty, clean, and defrost the refrigerator
- Clean the room
- If applicable, set the bedroom air conditioning unit thermostat to low cool fan speed and the middle of the temperature range (70 Degrees)
- Close the windows (if applicable)
- Close the blinds
- Un-bunk the beds
- If you miss your scheduled check-out appointment time with your RA, it is an automatic $25 re-scheduling fee.
Failure to properly clean the room and complete the list of action items above will result in penalties and cleaning charges which will be posted to the student and/or the student's roommate's student account. Any damages to the room will also be charged to student's accounts.
By failing to properly checkout a student is waiving their right to appeal charges, so please encourage students to check out with a staff member before leaving campus.
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The Summer Request Form is available now and required for summer financial aid. The Pell Grant (with no class hour limit), and loans (with 6 hours of classes minimum) are available to those who qualify. The Summer Request Form is found on your student’s myState portal under Financial Aid. They can check their MSU e-mail or myState for award notification.
Get Social
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at Bulldog Budgets for tips on ways to pay for school and save money!
John Daniels, Financial Literacy Coordinator
Department of Student Financial Aid
662.325.2450
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