1st Year Students Planning Checklist

1. Submit the following to the Enrollment Services Office:

• Completed application for admission.
• $35 non-refundable application fee.
• In-progress high school transcript, if currently attending school.
• Final official high school transcripts, once you have graduated from high school. Transcripts must be mailed directly from your school to the Enrollment Services Office. (GED Applicants: Instead of a high school transcript, please submit a copy of your GED certificate with an overall average score of at least 450 and no score lower than 410 on any subparts.)
• Official results of the American College Testing (ACT) with a composite score of 17 or higher OR the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) with a combined score (Critical Reading + Math) of 810 or higher.
• Final official dual credit transcripts, if you have taken dual credit classes from another college or university.
• Proof of two doses of immunization for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR).

2. Apply for Financial Aid. (For fall applicants: apply by February 28.)

• Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

3. Apply for Scholarships and Awards.

• Submit the MSU Scholarship and Awards Program Application. The deadline for scholarship consideration is February 15. The deadline for the Awards Program is June 1.
• Search for scholarships on the internet:
      » FastWEB
      » CollegeNET Mach 25 Scholarship Search
      » College Board Scholarship Search
      » Sallie Mae's Online Scholarship Search
  

4. Apply for On-Campus Housing.

• Submit the Housing Application available at www.minotstateu.edu/life,
  or call 1-800-777-0750 ext. 3363 to request an application.

5. Register for classes.

• Upon completion of your application, you will be invited to CONNECT - Minot State University's orientation/registration days.

6. Enjoy life as a Minot State student!!!