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 transfers@deltastate.edu.

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.

Office of Admissions Kent Wyatt Hall 117 Cleveland, MS 38733 662.846.4020 www.deltastate.edu