MSSU ORIENTATION
The Missouri Southern State University Orientation Program is committed to the success of new students. We have many different programs designed to help students make the transition to college life
The Fresh Start Program
Fresh Start is a required summer orientation and enrollment program for all first time Freshman. There are sessions for traditional and non-traditional aged students.
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Contact Person - Holley Goodnight - goodnight-h@mssu.edu
The Freshman Orientation Class
College Orientation is a required eight-week course for all first time Freshman. There are sections specific for traditional students, student athletes, honors students and non-traditional students.
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Contact Person - Amy Ryder - ryder-A@mssu.edu
Leadership Training
Leadership Training - (Psy 498) is the course required for student leaders prior to teaching the College Orientation Class.. Students teaching receive 2 hours of Psy 498 credit the first time they teach and 1 hour the second time they teach.
How to Become an Orientation Leader
Students interested in becoming College Orientation Leaders my complete a three-phrase process and meet certain academic criteria.
Orientation Recruitment Begins in October for the 2005-2006 Orientation Staff. Stop by the Student Support Center for an Application!
Contact Amy Ryder for more details - ryder-a@mssu.edu