The university continues to balance maintaining seated courses with the health of our campus community. One additional step the university will take this semester to help prevent a spike in cases is to have all students living in campus housing be tested for COVID-19 prior to moving back in. Your student has received information on this through email and will receive … [Read more...] about Missouri State University – Residential Student COVID-19 Testing
Here we are, the end of the fall semester. Part of me thinks the semester has flown by, but I also feel like time is crawling. The past nine months have been surreal, as we all know. But it’s also been a learning experience, don’t you think? For me, I’ve learned that I really need to be engaged with my family and friends, and not just on Zoom or Facetime. Staying in my … [Read more...] about The end of the semester…
Your student is coming home for the holidays, and they have joined a fraternity/ sorority. You are confused on what this look like. We are here to provide you with some tips that will help you with conversations around this topic with your student. The following is a list of suggestions that may help you with easing your student’s transition into fraternity/sorority … [Read more...] about My student officially accepted membership into a Fraternity/Sorority…now what?
Students might finish the Fall 2020 semester as they complete their last final exam, but there is more to do before moving on to Spring 2021. Here’s an Academic Advisor’s perspective on successfully finishing Fall 2020 and getting a head start on Spring 2021 success. Students should: Meet with their assigned Academic Advisor to discuss classes for Spring 2021 – this … [Read more...] about An Academic Advisor’s List: 10 Things Students Should do as they Wrap up Fall 2020
Some Residence Halls Close for Winter Break Blair-Shannon, Freddy, Wells, and Woods House will close on December 12 at 8 am and will reopen January 9 at 8 am for Winter Break. All mail during this time is stopped, and students will need to send packages elsewhere during this time. Students who need housing can contact the Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services Office … [Read more...] about Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services – Winter Break, Housing Applications and Residence Assistant Information