Students who are not able to make arrangement to take the Accuplacer exam prior attending Dragon Days, may register to take it at MSU Moorhead. Students must register in advance by calling 218.477.4318.
The Accuplacer exam will be administered from 7:00-9:00pm each evening prior to Dragon Days at the following locations:

Wed. April 23 Library 131

Thur. April 24 Library 131

Fri. April 25 Bridges 165

Sun. April 27 Library 131

Welcome to Dragon Days!

It's time to start your academic future at Minnesota State UniversityMoorhead by attending a Dragon Day. Dragon Day is a required one-day program designed to academically advise and register you for Fall 2008 classes. Dragon Day is your first step toward becoming a successful college student, as well as offering special orientation sessions for parents and guests. Sign-up Now

During your Dragon Day you will:

  • Learn about Dragon Core, a signature curriculum designed to help you get the most out of your college academic experience
  • Meet with academic advisors to select your classes for next fall *

* If you have taken any classes for college credit while in high school, now is the time to have your official transcripts sent to MSUM's Admissions office for review. It is important that we receive this information before your Dragon Day to ensure an academic plan that is right for you.

  • Get acquainted with campus
  • Receive your University photo ID
  • Tour of residence halls **

** Students are encouraged to complete housing applications by mid-March to ensure room assignment prior to April Dragon Days. The housing application can be found at www.mnstate.edu/housing

  • Learn about Financial Aid, and receive advice on how to plan payment of education costs
  • Learn about a variety of student services available at MSU Moorhead

Choosing Your Dragon Day

1. Sign Up Online. This option is the fastest and easiest. You will receive an immediate report of available Dragon Days and confirmation of your selected date. To sign up on the web, go to go.mnstate.edu/dragondays.

2. Phone. If you would like to register by phone or if you have any questions, please call 218-477-2777 or 1-800-593-7246, then select option 3, then 1.

3. Mail completed reservation card. Fill out the enclosed reservation card completely, making sure to rank all date preferences. Please indicate the number of guests attending with you.

Guests Welcome!

We have designed a special program to make sure they get all the information they need.
Schedule of Events

Please plan for a full day of activities. All students will receive additional information about Dragon Day scheduled events, parking, and a map to campus two weeks prior to your Dragon Day.

Assessment Tests Policy

The Minnesota State Colleges & Universities system now requires all universities follow a statewide placement policy. At MSUM we will place students according to ACT scores in appropriate courses for mathematics and English. Students with an ACT math score of 20 or below will be required to take an Accuplacer exam. For information on how to schedule your exam, please contact the Academic Testing Center at 218.477.2426. Students must complete the required assessment exams in order to register for classes at their Dragon Day.

Choosing Your Academic Major

Your group assignment for advising and registration will be made according to your major. If you have not chosen your academic major, do not worry. For students who have not declared a major, undeclared advisors are there to help! If you have chosen a major and the enclosed reservation card lists an incorrect major, please correct it.

Dragon Day Fee

There is no advance fee charged for either the Dragon Day program or course registration.*

* Students with more than two guests at their Dragon Day will be charged an additional $10 per guest at check-in.

As a new student, you will be assessed a special one-time New Student Fee of $75 as part of your fall tuition and fee payment. This fee will cover both your Dragon Day program and Dragon Orientation in the fall.

Tuition/Fee Payments

Please be informed that bills are not mailed out and that you may view and pay your bill online at www.mnstate.edu/busoff/tuitionfees.htm

Questions?

We are here to help you every step of the way. Feel free to call the Orientation and Transition office locally at 218-477-2777 or toll free at 800-593-7246, then select option 3, then 1.

If you are looking for accommodations while in Fargo/Moorhead, please visit www.fargomoorhead.org for hotel/motel information and options.

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