Kick off the semester with M State Welcome Days

We can't wait to welcome you to M State!

Monday, Aug. 26

• 8:30am - 3pm - Extended Zoom Room
• 8:30am - 3pm - Navigating D2L – All Campuses in the Library
• 11am-1pm - Axe throwing - Fergus Falls

Tuesday, Aug. 27

• 8:30am - 3pm - Extended Zoom Room
• 8:30am - 3pm - Navigating D2L – All Campuses in the Library
• 11am-1pm - Axe throwing - Wadena
• 6pm - Start Smart Workshop - Virtual

Wednesday, Aug. 28

• 8:30am - 3pm - Extended Zoom Room
• 8:30am - 3pm - Navigating D2L – All Campuses in the Library
• 10am - 11am - M State Career Services - Detroit Lakes
• 11am-1pm - Axe throwing - Detroit Lakes
• 1pm – Dream Project – DL with pizza

Thursday, Aug. 29

• 8:30am - 3pm - Extended Zoom Room 
• 8:30am - 3pm - Navigating D2L – All Campuses in the Library
• 10am – Financial Health Workshop – Fergus Falls - TBD
• 10am – 2pm – Airbrush Hats – Fergus Falls – Fireplace Lounge
• 10am – 2pm - Student Government Tabling - Fergus Falls – Fireplace Lounge
• 10am-2pm - Axe throwing - Moorhead
• 1pm – Online/Library Resources – Virtual
• 2pm – Financial Health Workshop – Moorhead - TBD

Friday, Aug. 30

• 8:30am - 3pm - Extended Zoom Room
• 8:30am - 3pm - Navigating D2L – All Campuses in the Library

Tuesday, Sept. 3

• 10am - 11am - M State Career Services – Wadena
• 2pm - 3pm - M State Career Services – Fergus Falls
• 10am – 2pm – Airbrush Hats – Detroit Lakes – Student Life Commons
• 10am – 2pm - Student Government Tabling – Detroit Lakes – Student Life Commons
• 12pm - Dream Project – Wadena with pizza
• 1pm – Tips for College Success - Virtual

Wednesday, Sept. 4

• 10am - 11am - M State Career Services - Moorhead
• 10am – 2pm – Airbrush Hats – Wadena – Commons
• 10am – 2pm - Student Government Tabling – Wadena – Commons
• 12pm - Dream Project – Moorhead with pizza
• 1pm – Tips for College Success – Virtual
• 6pm – Dream Project - Virtual

Thursday, Sept. 5

• 10am – Financial Health Workshop – Wadena - TBD
• 10am – 2pm – Airbrush Hats – Moorhead – West Commons Student Lounge
• 10am – 2pm - Student Government Tabling – Moorhead – West Commons Student Lounge
• 1pm – Financial Health Workshop – Detroit Lakes - TBD
• 2pm – Dream Project – Fergus Falls with pizza

Friday, Sept.6

Videos

From instructions on how to access Office 365 through SpartanNet to ideas about how to get involved at M State, the videos below contain advice and instructions to help you ease into college and succeed as an M State student. 

M State Tech: Get to know SpartanNet, E-Services and more

SpartanNet: Your Portal to M State
Accessing Office 365 through SpartanNet
Get Familiar With E-Services
Installing Microsoft Outlook on Your Phone

Essentials: How to register, order books and pay for college

How to Order Textbooks
Understanding Financial Aid 
Understanding Your Degree Audit (DARS)
Options for Paying Your M State Bill 
Registering for Courses

Advice: Time management, note-taking and other how-tos

Effective Note-taking
Get Involved at M State 
How to Read a Syllabus
What's Your Learning Style? It Matters!  
Manage Your Time Wisely 
Top 10 reasons Why You Should Attend M State Classes
TRIO Can Help You Succeed

Resources: Counseling, Career Services and more

M State Counselors are Ready to Help 
Social Workers: How Can We Help You? 
Accessibility Resources 
Budget Basics
Green Dot Bystander Violence Intervention
Career Services
Welcome from the M State Foundations
Personal Wellness Tips  
Your Office of Equity and Inclusion