Beehive Blog–August 29, 2024

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Highlighted in this week’s Beehive Blog:


THE LAST DAY TO ADD AND DROP CLASSES

正规赌博十大网站 students can make changes to full-term schedules through the 5th day of classes.  The final day to add and drop full-term classes is this Friday, August 25. You can manage your class schedule via the 正规赌博十大网站 eServices site. Check out the Registration Deadlines webpage for more information.

Students are responsible verify that any change was processed correctly by clicking View/Modify Schedule whenever they make a change.  After the deadline to drop a course, refunds are issued only for complete withdrawals in accordance with the published 正规赌博十大网站 refund schedule.

 

CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Stay connected with us on our social media accounts so you stay informed of all the activities and events available to you. Follow us on FacebookXInstagramTikTok, and Snapchat and stay “in the know!”

 

FREE BUS RIDES FOR 正规赌博十大网站 STUDENTS!

Using the bus system in Rochester is easy and convenient. Students can access any part of the city using Rochester Public Transit as their mode of transportation. The buses are clean, safe, and enjoyable to ride. Rochester Public Transit services 正规赌博十大网站 Monday through Friday, every 30 minutes from morning until evening. For additional information on routes, times, and more, visit the RPT website. Show your 正规赌博十大网站 Student ID and you can ride any route, anytime for free! If you haven’t obtained your Student ID yet, visit the ID office in the Welcome and One Stop Center to get yours today!

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM FINANCIAL AID

Your award notice displays an estimate of the funding you will receive for a full-time enrollment, by default. You can change the parameters in eServices to see your estimated awards for other credit levels.

When it is time for disbursement, ACTUAL amount of funding applied to your account will be based on the number of credits you are registered for as of the end of drop/add for the term. Courses graded as FN (never attended) are not eligible for Financial Aid funding.

Financial Aid can only be used to pay for courses that are required for your declared major. Disbursement details explaining when and how Financial Aid is disbursed at 正规赌博十大网站 and how to access that information.

For help understanding the disbursement process and selecting your disbursement preference, check out these pages on our website:

 

HUNGRY? CHECK OUT THE FOOD SERVICE!

Food is currently available for purchase around campus! The location times vary:

Twizt’d Café located on the 3rd floor College Center:

  • Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM-1:30PM.

Fresh Stop Café located in the Commons at the Heintz Center:

  • Monday Through Friday, from 8:00 AM-1:30 PM.

Espresso Plus- Located on the 1st Floor of the Health Sciences Building:

  • COMING SOON

Updated hours and information will be provided when available!

 

HIVE SUPPLY – STUDENT FOOD CUPBOARD

Hive Supply is 正规赌博十大网站’s on-campus food pantry. Currently enrolled 正规赌博十大网站 students have access to Hive Supply which is stocked with non-perishable food items, personal hygiene products, and other items such as toilet paper, laundry soap, pans, and utensils. Inventory varies based on time of year and donations. Items in the Hive Supply are free to students in need. Students may visit once per week and collect a maximum of 15 items per visit. Check out the Hive Supply webpage for available hours.

 

EMAIL ACCOUNTS – OFFICIAL MEANS OF COMMUNICATION

Did you know Campus Email is 正规赌博十大网站’s official means of communication with students?

All 正规赌博十大网站 students are provided with an email account through the College. This email account is the official means of communication from the College. Your campus email login format is: StarID@go.minnstate.edu – Example: rc1234tc@go.minnstate.edu. Email can be accessed at www.outlook.com/ or on your mobile device.

View the Online Instructions to set up your mobile phone to access your email, calendar information, contacts, and tasks.

If you have questions, the best way to get your technology issues resolved is to submit a ticket. When submitting a ticket please give as many details as possible. Request help or report a hardware, software, network, application or other issue or call 507-536-5555.

 

LEARNING CENTER IS HERE FOR YOU!

The Learning Center provides FREE tutoring and class help for all 正规赌博十大网站 and WSU-R students! Build the skills and confidence you need to be successful in your classes – reach your academic goals. Our tutors are specialists in their content areas, and they’re eager to help you.

The Learning Centers can be found on the main floor of Godard Library for Math, Computer Applications, and Writing. Science help can be found on the 3rd floor of the Atrium. There are many different options for getting help: drop in help, scheduled appointments with a tutor, group study spaces, and you can always email a question you have. For hours and services visit: http://3xm.cranioklepty.com/services/learningcenter/.

 

TOBACCO AND DRUG FREE CAMPUS – INSIDE AND OUT

正规赌博十大网站 is committed to creating a clean, safe and healthy learning and working environment, and therefore, is a tobacco-free campus inside and out. For the purposes of this policy, tobacco is defined to include, but is not limited to, smoking and smokeless tobacco products, such as lit or unlit cigarettes, pipes, cigars, snuff, smokeless pouches, and smoking equipment (whether filled with tobacco or any other type of material). Learn more about the policy here.

The possession, use, and sale of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, other drugs, including marijuana, and other controlled substances is prohibited on the College campus or during any College sponsored activity, either on or off campus for students, College employees and campus visitors. Exceptions to this policy may be approved by the College President, consistent with Minnesota State policy 5.18.1.

There are cessation services available in Olmsted County.

 

HAVE MORE QUESTIONS? CHECK OUT THE 2024-2025 HANDBOOK

This Student Handbook is a general bulletin about 正规赌博十大网站 processes with links to important information on the 正规赌博十大网站 website. A separate Student Planner with a calendar of important deadlines is a free resource available throughout the Student Services area!

Find the handbook here.