Student Handbook

About the Handbook

President's Welcome

History & Tradition of Minnesota State University, Mankato

• Mission Statement & Strategic Priorities
• Minnesota State History
• Minnesota State Rouser
• Minnesota State Hymn
• Minnesota State Seal, Logo, Colors and Mascot
• Landmarks, Sculptures, and Significant Art
• Campus Buildings

Academic Life: Planning and Completing Your Degree

• Academic Advising
• Academic Policies and Procedures
• Bulletins (General Catalogs)
• Graduation (Applying for)
• Commencement
• Difference Between Dropping Classes and Withdrawal
• Drop/Add or Registration Changes
• Dropping a Class
• Extended Learning
• Minnesota State Mankato Online
• Improving Grades
• Registration
• Transcripts

Financial Information

• Financial Aid
  • Applying
  • Grants
  • Work Study
  • Scholarships
  • Graduate Assistanships
  • Loans
  • Budgeting Assistance
• Payment of Tuition and Fees
• Veteran's Educational Benefits

Student Services

• Academic Computer Center (ACC)
• Affirmative Action, Office of
• Attorney
• Campus Hub
• Career Development Center (CDC)
• Center for Academic Success
• Child Care
• Counseling Center
• Counseling Services and Hotlines
• Dental Clinic
• Disability Services, Office of
• Environmental Health and Safety Office
• Escort Service
• First Year Experience (FYE), Office of
• Information Centers
• Institutional Diversity, Office of
• International Programs, Office of
• International Student Office
• Library Services
• Multicultural Affairs, Office of
• Orientation Sessions
• Photocopies/Printing/Facsimile Services
• Security
• Student Health Services
• TTY Services
• TRIO Programs
• Women's Center

Student Life: Student Activities, Organizations & Other Resources

• Art Galleries
• Minnesota State Mankato Intercollegiate Athletics
• Campus Recreation
• Funding for Student Organization Activities
• Kessel Peace Institute
• Military Science (ROTC)
• Minnesota State Student Association (MSSA)
• Peer Advising Opportunities
• Performing Arts
• Reporter
• Speech Team
• Student Leadership Development & Service-Learning
  • Recognized Student Organizations

University Policies

• Statement of Student Responsibilities
• Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Board Policies on Student Rights & Responsibilities
• Academic Honesty
• Accessibility for Students with Disabilities, Classroom
• AIDS Policy
• Alcohol and Other Drug Policy
• Bicycle and Motorized Scooter Policy
• Building Access Policy
• Chalk Use Policy
• Computer Usage Policy
• Department of Residential Life Policies
• Due Process in Academic and Disciplinary Proceedings
• Electronic Mail Transmission Policy
• Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act
• Grilling
• Hazard, Private Vehicle Related
• Non-Discrimination in Employment & Education Policy
  • Disability Discrimination/Harassment
  • Racial Discrimination/Harassment
  • Sex Discrimination, Harassment, and Violence
  • Sexual Orientation Discrimination/Harassment
• Notification of Rights Under FERPA
• Outdoor Music Events
• Parental Access to Information
• Posting Policy
• Reporting of Crimes on Campus
• Sexual Assault Prevention
• Resolution of Student Concerns Policy
• Rights of Students, Faculty, Staff With Disabilities
• Rollerblade & Skateboard Policy
• Smoking Policy
• Solicitation Policy
• Student Right-to-Know & Campus Security Act
• University Vehicles — Authorized Usee
• Weapons Policy

Campus Resources

• Automatic Teller Machines
• Emergency Phones
• Housing
• ID Cards (MavCard)
• Lost and Found
• Parking
• Pets
• Plants
• Radio Station
• Recycling
• Telephones
• Transportation
• Vehicle Problems
• Weather/School Closings
• Tornado Shelter Locations