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YOUR NEXT STEP.
You cross the campus, and you start to feel it.
It’s an energy in the way people carry themselves,
an excitement in conversations all around you,
and you realize… something is happening here.
You take your seat in class, and your professor isn’t
just teaching, but creating new paths of thought
you’ve never considered.
With every discovery, you see the world differently.
And for the first time, you feel prepared to play a part.
It’s your time to shine. And you’re completely
ready for it. This is the Delta State University experience.
IT’S HAPPENING HERE
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DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY
“This University has a positive energy that just pulls you in and makes you a better version of yourself. I know I will leave prepared to succeed as a person, professional and proud alumna of Delta State University.”
– McKenzie, ‘09 Pre-Pharmacy
Delta State has a
peaceful and inviting
274-acre campus,
making it easy to
get to classes and
meet new friends
along the way.
With a student to
teacher ratio of
fourteen to one,
Delta State’s small
class sizes ensure
you don’t get lost
in the crowd.
You notice the difference immediately.
Your professors look you in the eye. They
ask you questions directly and respond to
you as an individual. You never feel like an
anonymous observer. In every class you have
an active role to play.
Your professors teach with an energy you’ve
never experienced. They are animated. They
present their subjects with a passion that’s
contagious. They speak with an authority that
comes only from a lifetime of study
and experience.
Their commitment assures that each class you
take is another opportunity to be inspired.
COMMUNITY OF SCHOLARS
DEDICATED PROFESSORS
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“As a musician and an educator, I am fully committed to my craft and constantly strive to help my students achieve excellence in all of their endeavors. There is no greater reward than when a former student calls or writes saying You made a difference.”
– Dr. Richard Waters Director of Choral Activities, Assistant Professor of Music
At Delta State, students are taught by
faculty who are highly credentialed with
over 96% having post-graduate degrees.
Doctoral (126)
Specialist (4)
Masters (131)
Bachelors (5)
You’re looking for a challenge.
Delta State offers you a wide range of majors
to meet any aspiration. Push the frontier of
information technology, make a difference as a
community organizer or save lives as a registered
nurse. The choice is yours.
Whatever your major, you’ll be immersed in a
supportive academic environment and have
access to state of the art facilities.
Everything you need is ready and waiting.
IT’S UP TO YOU
CHALLENGING ACADEMICS
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Delta State has over seventy technology–enhanced classrooms equipped with web access, full projection and video capabilities, sound systems and the ability to conduct classes with other institutions.
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COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
ACCOUNTANCY, COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND FINANCE – Accountancy – Computer Information Systems – Finance – Insurance & Real Estate
COMMERCIAL AVIATION – Flight Operations – Aviation Management
MANAGEMENT, MARKETING AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – General Business – Hospitality Services Management – Management – Marketing
SCHOOL OF NURSING BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN): – Students applying to this program are not yet nurses. Graduates of this program are prepared to take the licensure exam to become a registered nurse.
REGISTERED NURSE–BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (RN-BSN) – Students applying to this program are currently registered nurses with either an associate degree or diploma degree.
– Students often pursue their RN-BSN in order to obtain or maintain a management position. Students may also be preparing themselves for advanced study.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
COUNSELOR EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY – Counselor Education – Psychology
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES – Child Development – Fashion Merchandising – Nutrition/Dietetics
HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION – Athletic Training – Exercise Science – Health, Physical Education & Recreation – Sports Information – Sports Management
TEACHER EDUCATION – Elementary Education
COLLEGE OFARTS AND SCIENCES ART – Art – Crafts – Graphic Design – Painting – Photography – Sculpture
BIOLOGICAL & PHYSICAL SCIENCES – Biology – Chemistry – Environmental Science – Clinical Lab Sciences – Natural Sciences – Pre-Professional Areas
DELTA MUSIC INSTITUTE (DMI)
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
CENTER FOR INTERDISCIPLINARY GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES (GIS)
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
DIVISION OF LANGUAGES & LITERATURE – English – Communication Studies and Theatre Arts – Creative Writing – Philosophy – Foreign Languages – Journalism
MATHEMATICS
MUSIC
SOCIAL SCIENCES – Social Science – Community Development – Criminal Justice – Geography – Political Science – Sociology
SOCIAL WORK
SPEECH & HEARING SCIENCES
Get your tickets.
From traditional to avant garde, you’ll find an influx of
art, music and ideas waiting for you.
Sit on the quad and hear a local band or get dressed
up for an opening in the art gallery. Or maybe you
prefer to take the stage yourself. There’s always a show
or an audience. The region’s best venues are only a
short walk away.
Delta State connects you to the world. The performing
arts center delivers world–class theatre right here on
campus. Stay at the cultural forefront with events like the
international film festival or see traveling lecturers to gain
a global perspective.
The stage is set. The world is waiting.
ON CENTER STAGE
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These are just some of the cultural events you’ll find at Delta State.
Student Art Shows Rock the Quad
International Film Festival Music Recitals
History Movie Nights Museum Exhibits
Janice Wyatt Summer Arts Poetry Night
Arts in April Cranford Lectures
CULTURE AND ARTS
The Wright Art
Gallery displays the
best works of Delta
State’s talented art
department, as well as
the works of artists from
around the world.
The classroom is only the beginning.
At Delta State, you’ll get the chance to learn
from experience. Test yourself on real-world
problems through field study and research.
Get involved and find new ways to better your
environment. Apply your knowledge and make
a difference in the community.
In short, it’s time to get your hands dirty.
A wide range of organizations and community
projects will take you from theoretical to
practical. Sign up and gain the knowledge that
only comes firsthand.
ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES
“Delta State has given me many opportunities to reach out and become more involved with the community. From working with Toys for Tots to building greenhouses, I’ve gained knowledge and experience that I will carry throughout my career.”
– Eric Atchison, ‘08 Masters in Community Development
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APPLIED KNOWLEDGE
Delta State students
have worked with
Habitat for Humanity
to help build homes
in the area.
CAREER SERVICESOur services enhance your career opportunities by providing the following: Resume Writing Skills Mock Interviews On-Campus Interviews Job Search Techniques Career Fairs Business Etiquette Seminars Career Focused Workshops
RESIDENCE HALLSThere are a few things that make living on campus great.
Convenient Parking Cable TV Wireless Internet Access Local Phone Service 24-Hour Security Easy–Access Dining Computer Labs Washers and Dryers
ORGANIZATIONSOrganizations at Delta State are pulsing with energy. With over 100 different groups to join, you’re sure to find the right one for you.
Student Government Religious Organizations Honor Societies Greek System Performing Groups Academic Organizations Service Clubs
STUDENT SERVICESThe following services at Delta State will enhance your college experience:
Post Office Police Dept
Copy Center Laundry
Writing Lab Food Court
Career Services Counseling
Tutorial Services Health Center
Fitness Center Library Access
We’ll keep you going.
You’ve got a busy schedule, we know. Whether you
need a hot meal, help with a class or a game of
racquetball, you’ll find whatever you need without
leaving the campus. We’ll even do your laundry.
With the basics well at hand, you’ll have the time you
need for your studies. From private research rooms to
public computer labs Delta State has the academic
resources you need to make your mark.
Easy access to round the clock health care and
security, plus a variety of helpful services, means you
can relax and focus on what’s important—a degree.
YOUR NEW PLACE
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CAMPUS LIFE
Delta State strives to promote and support our transfer students. Transfer student enrollment is greater than our freshman enrollment each year.
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You feel it when you wake up in the morning... anticipation.
As game time gets closer, the feeling grows more intense.
No matter the sport, there’s excitement in the air.
As a student athlete, the pressure is on. Take part in
one of the most competitive athletic programs in
Division II sports.
Or maybe you prefer screaming from the student section.
Join your friends and get into the excitement. You can rest
in the offseason.
Hit the stands and cheer the green and white to another
national championship.
GET IN THE GAME
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The Statesmen and Lady Statesmen boast nine national championships, 55 regional crowns and 46 conference titles. Delta State athletes have collected 45 Academic All-American honors to rank tenth all-time in NCAA Division II history.
STUDENT ATHLETES
Over seventy-five
percent of Delta
State student
athletes receive
scholarship
assistance.
Delta State has
students from
thirty-eight states
and over fifteen
countries.
You’ve got options.
Delta State University offers a comprehensive program of financial aid to assist
students in obtaining a college education. Financial Aid is granted to students
on the basis of financial need.
Students should apply for federal financial aid on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov no later
than March 1 of each year. The federal aid programs available for eligible Delta
State Students are:
Pell Grant Subsidized Stafford Loan PLUS loan
SMART Grant Unsubsidized Stafford Loan SEOG
Work Study Perkins Loan
If you are a dependent undergraduate student, the maximum you can borrow
each year is $7500 as a Junior or Senior. ($2000 of this amount must be an
unsubsidized loan)
If you are an independent undergraduate student or a dependent student whose
parents are unable to get a PLUS loan (a parent loan), the maximum you can
borrow each year is $12,500 as a Junior or Senior. ($7500 of this amount must
be an unsubsidized loan)
NOTE: All students will not receive the maximum amount. No student will receive more than the maximum amount.
INVESTING IN YOU
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Important Information and Numbers Delta State’s school code: 002403
Delta State Financial Aid Office: 662.846.4670
Delta State Student Business Services: 662.846.4698
Office of State Student Financial Aid: 1.800.327.2980
Federal Financial Aid Office: 1.800.433.3243
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
CONTACT YOUR RECRUITERIf you’d like to learn more about Delta State,please contact your recruiter at 662.402.0861.Or send an email to [email protected].
COME SEE US!You can schedule a visit today by calling 1.800.GO.TO.DSU (Ext. 3) or 662.846.4020. Or find us online at www.deltastate.edu.
So here’s what it takes to get in.
Students who meet the requirements for entering freshmen
may transfer to Delta State University from a regionally
accredited community, junior or senior college, provided
a 2.0 GPA has been maintained on all college courses
attempted.
Students must also be in good academic standing
with the last college or university attended.
Any student who does not meet entering freshmen
requirements may transfer to Delta State University after
completing the following 24 semester credit hours with an
overall 2.0 GPA on all hours attempted:
6 semester hours of english composition
3 semester hours of college algebra or higher math
6 semester hours of laboratory science
9 semester hours of transferable electives
APPLY YOURSELF
For the most up to
date information
about enrollment and
what’s happening on
campus, visit us at
www.joininstandout.
deltastate.edu.
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