Can you have a car on campus even if you are a freshman?
Yes you can. Although with your student ID, you can ride the metro buses in St. Cloud for free.
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True or False, If I did PSEO in high school and received college credits I will be considered a transfer student when I enter college.
False, students who did PSEO in high school would still be considered as Freshmen students once they enter college.
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What is the biggest Admissions event for the school year?
Discover Red & Black
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How much does a fitness pass cost?
$35
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What is the name of SCSU’s mascot?
Blizzard
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My son/daughter didn’t do so well on their ACT, will that affect their acceptance into your university?
Although standardized test scores are very important, we pay more attention to the overall academic performance.
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If I attended a MnSCU institution, do I need to contact my university and have them send in my official transcripts?
We can electronically pull any transcripts from a MnSCU institution.
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Where do prospective students check in for their campus visits and how long does their visit typically take?
Students can check in at the tour desk in the Administrative Services building and their campus visits typically last about an hour and a half. They meet with an admissions representative for about 30 minutes and then they will have about a 60-minute campus tour.
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I just got accepted into SCSU, how do I register for my classes?
Once you have been admitted into SCSU, you can sign up for an Advising and Registration Day before you can register for your classes.
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True or False, all SCSU sports events are free for SCSU students with their student ID?
True
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What GPA do incoming freshmen need to be automatically accepted into SCSU?
3.0
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What websites can incoming transfer students use to see if their credits will transfer over to SCSU?
If I was accepted into SCSU a few years ago but decided not to attend, do I need to reapply?
Yes you would have to reapply but you would not have to pay the $20 application fee again and you would just have to send in any updated transcripts.
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Can students have pets on campus?
No animals are allowed within student rooms, although students may have fish in approved containers/aquariums.
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How much does a small bag of popcorn cost at the Atwood Information Desk?
$.25
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What do I need to send in with my application to be accepted into SCSU?
ACT score, official high school transcripts, and $20 application fee
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I’ve applied to SCSU but they said that they still need my transcripts from the other colleges that I have attended. I don’t want to send in those transcripts, can I just start fresh from St. Cloud State University as a freshman?
No, once you've attended another college/university it's on your record. Even if you didn't receive a single credit from that college/university, you would still need to send in your transcripts.
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What does CAG stand for and can you name 3 CAG groups?
College Access Groups: AVID, TRiO, Get Ready, Achieve, Project Success, Big Brother Big Sister, College Possible, Girl Scouts Connect, Boys to Men
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Where do I go to apply for graduation?
Students can go into Records and Registration in AS118 and fill out a form for graduation.
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How many study rooms are available for students to use in the Miller Center Library?
16
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What kinds of scholarships are offered for incoming freshmen students?
There are first year academic scholarships and foundation sponsored scholarships available for freshmen students.
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What are the admission requirements for transfer students?
Students who have earned 24 or more college-level credits will be evaluated purely based on their college career. If a student has a 2.0 or above they will be automatically accepted. Students with less than 24 college-level credits will have to send in their official high school transcripts along with their ACT score.
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What is one way a student can get their application fee waived?
A student could either be a veteran; a student from an underrepresented/underserved group who visit the campus as part of an established SCSU or MnSCU program; has financial need and is verified by a third party (counselor, financial aid, etc.); was enrolled as a PSEO student at SCSU; or is recommended by an organization that provides assistance to underrepresented/underserved groups in the college prep/search process
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I just want to take some classes at SCSU but I don’t want to become and official student, is there a way for me to do that?
Students can go online and fill out the Special Student Registration Form to become a non-degree seeking (special) student.
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What is Star Alert?
Star Alert is an emergency notification system that makes it possible for students and employees to receive quick notification – by cell phone and/or e-mail – of campus-related emergencies.