Success Navigators
Success navigators are available on campus and online to help incoming students transition to college.
Starting college can be overwhelming, so M State success navigators are here to provide support. Our team is a point of contact for first-year students who have questions or concerns. We aim to help students navigate M State so they can be successful. First-year students can expect our team to check in with them throughout the year.
Ways we serve students:
- We help students find resources to prepare for college
- We keep students up to date with opportunities on and off campus
- We assist students with career assessment and exploration to align their major with their interests and career goals
- Start at Focus2Career, a career, major and education planner! Access code is "mstate"
- We mentor students who are learning to navigate college systems and processes including technology, paying for college, D2L (online learning platform), and more
Email us
or schedule an appointment today!
Meet our team
School of Health Sciences
School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
School of Health Sciences - Selective Admissions Programs
School of Applied Technology
How to find your "school of"
Use the links below to see which "school of" your major aligns with. While success navigators specialize in "schools of," any navigator can assist you. The success navigator who specializes in your "school of" will be in contact with you throughout the school year to make sure you receive the support you need.
School of Business and Information Technology
School of Health Sciences, Human Services, and Nursing
School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Drop-in services
We have drop-in services on each of our campuses! Visit the front desk or Student Services during the following times and ask to meet with a success navigator:
Fergus Falls | Moorhead | Wadena | Detroit Lakes |
Located behind the front desk! Monday: 10 a.m.-noon and 1-2 p.m. Tuesday: 10 a.m.-noon and 1-2 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m.-noon and 1-2 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m.-noon and 1-2 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m.-noon and 1-2 p.m. | Located in the Success Center across from Student Services! Monday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Located in the cafeteria from 11 a.m.-noon Monday through Thursday. Monday: 8:30 a.m.-noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Tuesday: 8:30 a.m.-noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.-noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m.-noon and 12:30-4 p.m. | Dean will be on the Detroit Lakes campus on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the times listed below. He also is available for virtual meetings on other days. 8:30 a.m.-noon and 12:30-3:30 p.m. *Dean will be located in the Student Life Area from 9-11 a.m. |
Virtual appointments
Set up a virtual appointment with a success navigator!
Upcoming workshops
Moorhead | Fergus Falls | Wadena | Detroit Lakes | Online |
1-3 p.m. Wednesday, August 21 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Wednesday, August 21
Student Athletes: August 12, 13, 14 10:30-11:30 a.m. each day | 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, August 14 | 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, August 13 | 12 - 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 29
2-4 p.m. Friday, August 23
2-4 p.m. Friday, August 23
6-8 p.m. Tuesday, August 27 |