Adult Student Services Blog

October News for Adult Students

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Important Dates this Month

  • October 9- Deadline for voter registration in Missouri for the November 2024 election (Paws to the Polls can help you get registered)

  • October 10 and 11- Fall Break (No classes, Offices open)

  • October 11- Return to Learn Scholarship application deadline

  • October 14- Second block classes begin

  • October 19- Homecoming vs. Indiana State Sycamores

  • October 29- MSU Bears Basketball vs. SBU Bearcats

  • October 31- Spring 2025 registration begins*

*Find your earliest registration date and advisor contact info through your Registration Status link on your My Missouri State, or view the Spring Registration Sequence 

It is always a good idea to check in with your advisor before selecting classes for the next semester. Making an appointment ahead of time will ensure you can plan ahead and get the classes you need.

Exciting News!

We are expanding our Adult Student Services Community on Brightspace! We have added an Ask Adult Student Services forum in the Discussion area. You can use this forum to ask us questions and share information with your fellow students. Let us know what you would like to see and how we can help!

If you do not have access to the Adult Student Services Community on Brightspace but would like join, contact HannahSmith@MissouriState.edu.

Resource Spotlight: Dean of Students

The Dean of Students Office can provide practical support for students when the unexpected happens by offering multiple programs and services.

Andrea Weber, Assistant VP for Student Affairs/Dean of Students shared this note:

“Happy Fall and welcome from the Dean of Students Office. My name is Andrea Weber, and I serve as the Dean of Students. I am excited you chose to be a bear! The mission of the Dean of Students Office is to assist students in personal and educational goals by removing barriers and providing essential support. Our office lives this mission by the services and resources that we provide. I hope, if you ever need it, you will utilize our services. We are always happy to help.”

Things to Do

  • Join the Fall Walking Challenge October 1-28 and you will have the chance to win a gift card to the MSU Bookstore.

  • The Voting Fair at Plaster Student Union provides voter resources and information.

  • Hospitality Showcase on Tuesday, October 22nd in PSU Grand Ballroom, 1:00pm-3:00pm. Join in the festivities and network!

  • Whether you want to get crafty, see a live performance, enjoy the weather, or make your way down the Cashew Chicken Trail, Springfield is not lacking in October events. Check out the Springfield calendar of events to find your next adventure.

Successful Study Tips

  1. Midterms are around the corner. These tips will help prep you for success!

  2. Spend a  little time each day with material instead of trying to cram before an exam.

  3. Teach what you have learned to someone else. Talking through something can help organize your ideas about a topic.

  4. Draw it out. Whether it’s a graph, flowchart, or silly cartoon, finding different ways to view concepts can help you recall information.

  5. Keep a reading journal Read a section at a time, then write a summary about what you’ve read. This gives your brain a moment to process the information instead of going on autopilot.

  6. Schedule breaks. Set a time and settle in fora focused study with a built-in break. Experts recommend 30-45 minutes of studying with a 10-15 minute break. Knowing there is an end in sight helps you stay focused and avoid distractions.

  7. Don’t forget the resources at MSU! Make an appointment with your instructor to review material, request to meet with a success coach, or utilize the services offered by the BearCLAW. For more tips on successful study habits, visit the Center for Academic Success and Transition.

Go Bears! You’ve got this!