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What is the name of the MSU mascot?
Stomper
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What are MSU’s official colors?
Purple & Gold
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True or False MSU is the largest state university in Minnesota?
True!
More than 14,000 students are enrolled at MSU
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What document contains course information such as meeting times, exam dates, course expectations and assignments.
Syllabus
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True or False MSU was the second in the nation to establish an LGBT Center on a university campus.
True!
The Alternative Lifestyles Office was founded in 1977 and later renamed in 1994 to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Center. The word transgender was officially added in 2002.
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True or False The Maverick Food Pantry is only available for first year students for a small fee?
False!
The Maverick Food Pantry is free and available to all students to visit once per week.
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How many different countries do MSU’s international students represent? 54 97 108
97!
MSU serves over 1,300 international students
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Name one campus resource/office.
Answer: AHN Advising, Campus hub, Cashier's office, departmental offices, tutoring center, student health services, registrar's office, counseling center, LGBTQIA center, Women's center, International Center, Accessibility resources etc...
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What program awards the most degrees at the University?
Nursing!
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You log into this site to search and register for classes.
E-Services!
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Name three buildings on campus
Armstrong, Trafton, CSU, Library, UDC, Julia Sears, McElroy, Preska, Weicking, Performing Arts, Nelson Hall, Morris Hall etc...
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What NCAA collegiate sport is NOT offered at MSU? Men’s Soccer, Hockey, Women’s Tennis
Men’s Soccer!
There are intramural leagues though. MSU only offers women’s soccer as a NCAA collegiate sport.
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True or False: MSU’s Theatre Department ranks in the nation’s top one percent of colleges in theatre attendance.
True!
Over 35,000 patrons witness, support and enjoy the Theatre Departments offerings each year.
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What kind of animal is the MSU mascot?
Maverick(cattle, bull)
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On average what percentage of college students change their major at least once? 30% 50% 75%
75%!
It’s normal to change. Connect with your academic advisor to help you explore other majors and transition more smoothly.
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The number of college level credits students must take to be considered full-time.
12!
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What is the minimum number of times you should meet with your academic advisor each semester?
At Least once!
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What NCAA sport did both the MSU men’s and women’s team win the National Championship for last year?
Basketball!
MSU is the second program in NCAA Division II history to win two national basketball championships in the same season.
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What is the minimum total cumulative GPA required to graduate?
2.0!
Some majors have specific GPA requirements as well.
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Name three majors offered in the College of Allied Health & Nursing.
Nursing, Alcohol & Drug Studies, Applied Health Science, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Dental Hygiene, Exercise Science, Health & P.E., Family Consumer Science, Nutrition & Dietetics, P.E. & D.A.P.E, RPLS, Social Work, Sport Management
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MSU was first founded in what year as Mankato Normal School?1905, 1921, 1868
1868!
It served 27 students
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Name one dining location/restaurant available on campus
Chick Fil a, Taco Bell, UDC, Starbucks, Union Grill, Seasons, Garbanzos, Fire House Subs, Hissho Sushi, Chet's Place and 1872 Grill
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What site allows you to access your course materials, upload assignments, and take exams.
D2L
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How many Goal Areas make up MSU’s General Education Requirements?
11
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Name the office that ensures all students with disabilities have equal access to all opportunities at MSU.
Accessibility Resources!
It’s located in the basement of Memorial Library
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