Frequently Asked Questions

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What formats can I have an advising meeting in?

Advising Appointments are offered via:

• Zoom
• Phone
• In-person

How do I find my advisor of record? 

1. Log onto E-services using your Star ID and password.
2. Click on "Courses & Registration."
3. Click on "View/Modify Schedule."
4. Your academic advisor is listed at the top of the page.

What does it mean when I am on Academic Warning, Probation, or Suspension?

It means you did not meet either the minimum Minnesota State Mankato GPA or Credit Completion Rate. Follow the links below to learn more about Academic Warning, Probation, or Suspension. 

• Academic Warning
• Academic Probation
• Academic Suspension

How do I change my major? 

If you know which major, then use the Major Button. The button can also be used for minor and advisor change.  

If you don’t know which major you would like to change to, please make an appointment with our office at 507-389-1650 or emailing us at advising@mnsu.edu.

Where do I find my Degree Audit (DARS)? 

1. Log onto E-services using your Star ID and password. 
2. Click on "Academic Records."
3. Click on "Degree Audit."
4. Click on "Request a Degree Audit."
5. Log into uAchieve using your Star ID and password. 
6.  Select Minnesota State University, Mankato as your school and click "continue."
7. Click on "Run Declared Programs."
8. Click on "View Audit."

What is my Tech ID? 

Student Identification number on MavCard. It is the number listed underneath your picture on your MavCard consisting of 8 numbers.

How do I withdraw from classes? 

In e-Services: For more detailed information please visit the Campus hub website.

1. In E-services, you will want to navigate to View/Modify schedule.
2. Select the course(s) you want to withdraw from by clicking the "X"  icon to the left of the course.
3. Confirm that it is the course you want to withdraw from
4. Enter your Star ID password and click "Drop/Withdraw"
5. You will see a message letting you know that the drop/withdrawal was successful

How do I know the date and time my registration window opens? 

1. Log onto E-services using your Star ID and password. 
2. Click on "Courses & Registration." 
3. Click on "Registration Window."
4. Your Registration Window should be shown.
   • Be sure you are looking at the window associated with the semester you are registering for. 

How can I use my Degree Audit Report (DARS) to explore different majors? 

1. Log onto E-services using your Star ID and password. 
2. Click on "Academic Records."
3. Click on "Degree Audit."
4. Click on "Request a Degree Audit." 
5. Log into UAchieve using your Star ID and password. 
6. Select Minnesota State University, Mankato as your school and click "continue."
7. Click on "Select a Different Program."
8. Choose the different program you are thinking of and select a catalog year (usually the year you began as a student at Minnesota State University, Mankato). 
9. Click "Run Different Program." 

If I am struggling in a class, what resources are there to help? 

• Center for Academic Success
• MavPASS
• Math & Statistics Learning Center 
• See also Academic Resources for a more complete list.

I want to register for next semester. How should I prepare? 

1. Look at your Degree Audit in E-services. Find instructions for this a few questions above.

2. Identify what goals area(s) you have left.

3. Now review the catalog – start to pull together classes you believe you should take for your major.

4. Write down any questions you have about your Degree Audit, your major, etc. 

   • Some majors do group advising. Come to group advising equipped with the information you’ve reviewed in your Degree Audit and your catalog.

   • Other majors do not specify how you are advised. In those cases, schedule an individual appointment with your advisor, and bring the information from your Degree Audit and catalog to the appointment – this will show your advisor that you’re doing your best to prepare! 

Pros and Cons to Failing vs. Withdrawing

• Failing can hurt GPA and completion rate.
• Withdrawal can hurt completion rate, but not GPA.
• However, Financial Aid implications are different. It is best to schedule a meeting with an advisor before deciding to withdraw from a course to ensure you are making the most informed decision! 
• If you plan to withdraw, you can do so by accessing the Campus Hub webpage.