New Student OrientationDistance Learning Orientation
Midwestern State University
All new undergraduate students are required to attend an orientation session. For our distance learning students who do not live locally and will be taking distance education courses only, we have provided the following orientation information.
(If you will be taking any courses on campus, you must attend a general orientation session.)
As you begin, you may have many questions. Orientation presents information concerning the important academic choices you will be making as well as services available to you as a student at Midwestern. The faculty, staff, and students look forward to meeting you this semester. MSU is an exciting, growing university, and we are eager to help you get the best start.
Below are links of interest and information which will be vital to your educational journey at MSU. Please take the time to review each of these sites, or at least bookmark this page so that you can refer to it later.
IMPORTANT PAYMENT DEADLINES:
Spring 2013:
Early Registration Tuition and Fees Due: Friday, January 4, 2013
Regular Registration Tuition and Fees Due: Friday, January 11, 2013
Late Registration Tuition and Fees Due: Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Non-Payment Invalidation Date: Monday, January 28, 2013
Installment / ETFL Due Date #1: Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Installment / ETFL Due Date #2: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
NOTICE TO DISTANCE EDUCATION STUDENTS:
FINAL STEP:
To finish the orientation process and have your orientation hold removed, you must complete a verification form. Click the bottom of this page to enter the passcode you received an complete the verifcation form. Orientation holds will be released within 24 hours after the verification form has been submitted (except on weekends). Holds are released during business hours/days by the Office of Student Development and Orientation.
For questions about your admission status, please contact MSU Admissions at 940-397-4334 or toll-free 1-800-842-1922.
IMPORTANT: You will not be allowed to register for classes unless you have cleared your TSI (Texas Success Initiative) status (through exemption or passing of the THEA -- formerly TASP test -- or alternative tests such as Accuplacer, Asset, or Compass). If you have questions about your TSI status, please contact the Registrar's Office at 940-397-4320.
Distance Education Evaluation
(Feel free to evaluate the Distance Education Program at Midwestern State University.)