Missouri State 2015 Bear Family Handbook

By UniversityParent

This guide to Missouri State University is created especially for parents and families to help them navigate their student’s college experience. It answers key questions parents have about the university and includes links to further information. Parenting a college student comes with its own challenges and joys, and having the right information can help parents provide the best support possible. The guide is made through a partnership between UniversityParent and the university.

• Language: English
• Publisher: UniversityParent
• Release date: Apr 21, 2015
• ISBN: 9781310490330

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Table of Contents

Welcome to Missouri State University

New Student and Family Programs

First Year Student Checklist

Academic Resources for Students

Campus Safety

Top Tips for Maintaining Wellness

A Family’s Guide to FERPA

What if my Student Wants to…

Advice From the Experts

Conversation Starters for Families

There’s Nothing to Do…

Advice from Seasoned Family Members

Missouri State Traditions

Ask a Bear

Key Contacts

Welcome to Missouri State University!

Dear Bear Family Members:

Welcome to Missouri State University! 
We are thrilled that your student has selected MSU for an exciting and rewarding college experience. It is always thrilling to welcome new students and their families to Springfield and to the 
campus community!

You will quickly discover that Missouri State University is a very special place filled with outstanding faculty and staff ready to encourage and support your student on this stage of his/her journey. In addition to challenging academic course work, MSU offers a comprehensive, co-curricular experience that complements the learning environment by promoting connectedness, diversity, integrity, lifelong learning and passion. Our student affairs mission suggests our desire to support student success, foster student engagement, inspire commitment to public affairs, and instill pride and tradition. And, we fulfill this mission by providing programs, services, facilities and meaningful experiences that serve to champion your student’s success.

We appreciate your interest in your student’s education and we value the relationship that we will have with you. If there is ever anything that we can do to help you, or your student, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

I trust that you will find this handbook