Each student is assigned an advisor and will be notified of this assignment via letter at the beginning of the fall semester. Appropriate advising can help ensure that students are:
There is a Student Relations Coordinator (SRC) in each college, to help manage the advising process. To declare a major or change advisors, students should contact the Student Relations Coordinator for their intended college of major. (In Arts and Humanities or Allied Health students should contact the Department Office of their intended major.) Services provided by Student Relations Coordinators include:
| Allied Health | MF 135 | 507-389-5486 |
| Arts and Humanities | AH 226 | 507-389-1770 |
| Business | MH 151 | 507-389-2963 |
| Education | AH 117 | 507-389-1215 |
| Nursing | WH 317 | 507-389-6810 |
| Science, Engineering, and Technology | TR 125 | 507-389-1521 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | AH 114 | 507-389-6306 |
| Undeclared | GC 10 | 507-389-5498 |
The majority of major advising is at the department level in order to give students the opportunity to speak with an experienced faculty member within their chosen department for major advising, to allow students to get to know the faculty that will be teaching the majority of their classes, and to obtain advising directly from the source of the major. Students who are considering a specific major, have questions about, or are showing interest in majors within the college should utilize the office of the SRC because the Student Relations Coordinator has ample information about all majors and departments.
Undeclared advising is offered within the Office of First Year Experience. Students who are unsure of their major, or are considering a change of major can schedule an appointment. The Office of First Year Experience is located in Gage Complex B tower on the ground floor. To schedule an appointment call 507-389-5498.
The Center for Academic Success is the primary academic support resource on campus and all students are welcome to use its services. Tutoring for most of the lower division courses is available at no cost to Minnesota State University, Mankato students. The tutors are experienced and have participated in CRLA training as part of the national certification program. Check out the Center for Academic Success, located in the lower level of the Memorial Library. Tutoring will be offered Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings this year.
The Academic Computer Center (ACC) offers computer access to all registered students. Over 400 computers are available for students to use in the ACC & another 450 computers are located across campus in specialized satellite labs. The latest in hardware & software applications are available; including the internet through high-speed communications. Student assistance is available in the ACC for help with technical questions. In addition, the ACC offers free workshops each semester to assist students in learning different software programs.
The Memorial Library provides students with access to information available at Minnesota State and at many other libraries. Assistance is available at the reference desk for students who need help finding materials or developing a research strategy. Call 389-6201 for library hours.
Student Support Services is a federally funded program that assists students in achieving their potential both personally and academically. It is the goal of Student Support Services to retain and graduate participants from Minnesota State University, Mankato. The services, which are free to participants, include tutoring, academic advising, personal and/or career counseling, career planning, workshops, seminars, and cultural activities. Students who meet any of the following eligibility criteria, or who would like more information, should contact the Office of Student Support Services. A student is eligible for Student Support Services if:
