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STAND OUT. • Accounting ++ • General Environmental Science • Nursing Practice+ POPULAR MAJORS • Art • Geospatial Information Technology • Pre-Professional MAJORS• Art Education • Wildlife Management • Medical Laboratory Science • Crafts • Family & Consumer Sciences • Crytotechnology • Graphic Design • Child Development • Dental Hygiene Aviation DMI Elementary Nursing Biology/Chemistry Business Health, PE, & Recreation • Painting • Nutrition/Dietetics • Health Information & Education • Photography • Fashion Merchandising Informatics Management • Sculpture • Finance • Occupational Therapy • Audio Engineering Technology • Flight Operations • Physical Therapy WWW.DELTASTATE.EDU/MAJORS • Aviation Management • General Business Administration++ • Pre-Dentistry • Biology++ • Entrepreneurship • Pre-Engineering • General Biology • General Business Administration • Pre-Optometry • Pre-medical Science • Geospatial Information Technology • Pre-Pharmacy • Biology Education • Health, Physical Education, & Recreation++ • Pre-Veterinary Medicine • Chemistry++ • Health & Physical Education • Radiologic Sciences • General Chemistry • Recreation • Psychology • ACS Certified Chemistry • Sports Information • Secondary Education+ • Pre-medical Science • Sports Management • Social Justice & Criminology++ • Chemistry/General Science Education • Exercise Science • Social Sciences • Commercial Aviation • Healthcare Administration • Geography • Commercial Aviation Logistics • History • Global Studies • Community Development+ • Instrumental Music • Sociology • Computer Information Systems • Choral/General Music • Applied Developmental Studies • Counselor Education+ • Interdisciplinary Studies • Social Science • Digital Media Arts • Geospatial Information Technology • Social Work • Educational Administration • Liberal Studies+ • Special Education+ & Supervision+ • Management • Speech & Hearing Science • Educational Specialist+ • International Business Development • Sport & Human Performance+ • Elementary Education++ • Management • Teaching+ • English • Services Management • Undeclared • English Education • Marketing • Undeclared in Humanities, • Entertainment Industry Studies • Mathematics Social Sciences • Audio Engineering Technology • Mathematics Education • Undeclared in Science, Mathematics • Entertainment Industry • Music • Undeclared in Education Entrepreneurship • Keyboard/Instrumental • Undeclared in Business • Multimedia Technology • Vocal Performance • COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SCIENCES • Entrepreneurship Entertainment • Music Education • COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Industry Studies • Natural Sciences+ • COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES • Environmental Science • Nursing++ • SCHOOL OF NURSING + Denotes majors offered on graduate level ++ Denotes majors offered on graduate and undergraduate levels The first year GENERAL EDUCATION: These classes are the foundation that support ACADEMICSINTERNSHIPS & OPPORTUNITIES EXPERIENCE success. Emphasis is placed on communication skills, scientific inquiry, critical thinking, mathematical and technological proficiency.MAJOR: Your area Statesmen Connect | An online service that allows employers to First Year Seminar is a of study that will allow you to focus and apply yourself in a field that you post jobs and register for career fairs. There are jobs offered for class designed for first-time are passionate about. ELECTIVES: Courses you select that enhance your college those still in school and for graduates. experience. students at Delta State. Okra Scholars | A group of motivated freshmen focused on It provides: success and committed to completion. Tools are provided for • Info on vital campus tools and the areas of academic success, career development and cultural resources competency. • Helpful faculty and staff Honors Program | Enhanced educational and cultural instruction experiences for talented and academically committed students within an environment that fosters discovery and creativity. • Long-term student success • Academic and social skill building exercises HELPING STUDENTS SUCCEED STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER The Student Success Center consists of four divisions: • Academic Advising Services SCHOLASTIC HONORS • Academic Support Services Delta State strives to be a center of academic excellence. • First-Year Seminar Students who excel in academic performance are • International Student Services recognized with the following top honors: Located in the center of campus, services are DELTA SCHOLARS easily accessible to all students. GPA of 3.8 or higher, enrolled with minimum 12 hrs, no grade below B ACADEMIC ADVISING Academic Advising Services provides guidance for students who are DEAN’S LIST undeclared or thinking of changing their majors. Assistance is offered GPA 3.5 to 3.79, enrolled with minimum 12 hrs to students facing challenges that hinder their academic success. GRADUATION WITH HONORS ACADEMIC SUPPORT Summa Cum Laude (graduating with GPA of 3.9–4.0) Academic Support Services offers study skills workshops, Magna Cum Laude (graduating with GPA of 3.75–3.89) structured study halls and tutoring sessions –— all free of charge Cum Laude (graduating with GPA of 3.5–3.74) for DSU students! No appointment is necessary, just drop by HONOR DIPLOMA the Academic Support Lab Monday–Thursday, 8am–8pm. The first diploma is awarded for a 4.0 on a minimum WHAT CLASSES WILL YOU TAKE? of 112 hours of academic credit at the university. Classes geared toward a specific field are part of a degree program and are structured to build on one another. Most degree programs consist of 124 semester hours. BY THE NUMBERS794 232 ON-CAMPUS COURSES ONLINE COURSES 3040 80% UNDERGRADUATE IN STATE 20% 748 OUT OF STATE GRADUATE African American Other 60% 36% 6% FEMALE Caucasian 40% 58% MALE COME VISIT CAMPUS The best way to find out if you really like Delta State is to come see us. Individual and group tour slots are available each week. Login to your account to schedule a tour and see upcoming events. www.deltastate.edu/visit FINANCIAL AID The Office of Financial Assistance works with you to meet your financial needs. The department can assist you with federal and state financial aid programs which may include student loans, state scholarships and federal work study. The office is staffed with full-time financial aid counselors, so your questions will not go unanswered. 662-846-4670 • [email protected] www.deltastate.edu/finaid Helpful Resources: • FAFSA on the Web www.fafsa.ed.gov • MTAG/MESG/HELP www.riseupms.com • Financial Aid information www.finaid.org • Support and Training www.get2college.org *Students are encouraged to complete the online Free $1.6+ Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which opens MILLION OCTOBER 1. AWARDED IN MERIT AID STUDENTS RECEIVING FINANCIAL AID PAY FOR COLLEGE FOR PAY 89% ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED RECOMMENDED COURSE DESCRIPTION UNITS UNITS 4 4 ENGLISH: All must include substantial communication skills (i.e. reading, writing, listening, and speaking). FRESHMEN Compensatory Reading and Compensatory Writing may not be included. 3 4* MATHEMATICS: Algebra I or its equivalent, along with units of math higher than algebra I. 3 4* SCIENCES: Biology I or its equivalent, along with units of science higher than biology I. SOCIAL STUDIES: Must include U.S. History, World History, Government (1/2 unit) and Economics or 3 4* Geography (1/2 unit). Mississippi Studies is recommended, but credit earned for state/local government course Full admission to Delta State University will be granted to students in any other state may stand in lieu of Mississippi Studies. who meet one or more of the following requirements: 1 1 ARTS: Any visual and/or performing arts course that meets the requirements for high school graduation. 2 2 ADVANCE ELECTIVES: OPTION 1 - Foreign Language 1 & 2. OPTION 2 - Foreign Language and Advanced • Complete the College Prep Curriculum (CPC) with a minimum 3.2 GPA World Geography; or OPTION 3 - Any combination of English, Mathematics higher than Algebra I, Science • Complete the CPC with a minimum 2.0 GPA and score at least 18 on the ACT or 940 on the SAT higher than Biology, Advanced Elective Category, any AP course, any IB course. • Complete the CPC with a minimum 2.5 GPA and Score at least 16 on the ACT or 860 on the SAT 1/2 1/2 TECHNOLOGY • Complete the CPC with a class rank in the upper 50% and score at least 16 on the ACT or 860 on the SAT • Satisfy the NCAA standards as a full qualifier under Division I guidelines. Steps to Enroll • Create an Account and Apply www.deltastate.edu/admissions • Submit immunization record, official test scores, and official high school transcript Transfer of the Associate Degree: • Any student who has earned an Associate of Arts degree from a regionally accredited institution with a 2.00 GPA (as calculated by DSU) is eligible for admission. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • Any student who has earned other Associate level degrees from a regionally accredited institution in a DSU transferable area with a 2.00 GPA (as calculated by DSU) may be eligible for admission. Transferable Courses: • When students transfer to DSU from a Mississippi community/junior college, DSU will use the Articulation Agreement TRANSFER between the Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning and the Mississippi State Board for Community and Junior Colleges to articulate the transfer of courses. Course Requirements for Full Admission: • Any student who was not eligible for regular admission and who has not successfully completed