Minnesota State University Moorhead

co-curricular information

Co-Curricular Activities add a unique dimension to college life. The most successful students are those who are actively involved in all aspects of their education. Student involvement provides opportunities to explore new interests, test ideas, explore values, relate learning to larger world issues, and gain skills and competencies in leadership and citizenship. It's an excellent place for students to gain a sense of identity, develop friendships, and gain confidence.

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alumni
athletics
health & wellness
msusa
music
office of student activities
tocar
veteran's office
women's center

alumni
477.5935, ow 203
alumni.mnstate.edu

The MSUM Alumni Foundation develops relationships within the University, the community, and its alumni. It provides funding to advance academic excellence by providing student scholarships, making grants to student, faculty and university organizations; sponsoring special projects such as alumni reunions, Homecoming, and recognition awards. It provides funding for special equipment, upgrades to classrooms, and other university priorities. For more information, please call us at 5935 or stop by the 2^nd floor in Owens Hall.

All graduates or former students who have attended MSUM for at least one year may be members of the Alumni Association. Activities of the board are carried out by the staff of the Alumni Foundation Office.

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athletics
477.2622, nz 134
www.msumdragons.com

The MSUM athletics program is a charter member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference and is nationally affiliated with the NCAA as a Division II member. MSUM currently offers five men's teams and nine women's teams. Men's sports include basketball, cross-country, football, track (indoor and outdoor), and wrestling. Women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, track (indoor and outdoor), and volleyball. Although many MSUM athletes are recruited, each program continues to encourage walk-on opportunities. For more information contact the main Athletics Office.

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Intramural Sports, 477.2050, NZ 119, www.mnstate.edu/intramurals
The Intramural Sports Program at MSUM provides opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to participate in organized competitive sports and informal recreational activities. The competitive sports phase involves games, league championships, prearranged facilities, equipment, officials, and awards. The informal participation phase emphasizes self-motivated, impromptu recreation such as tennis, racquetball, shooting baskets, weight lifting, skating, swimming, and other activities of interest.

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Nemzek Hall Facilities, NZ 106
Recreational use of Nemzek Hall facilities is limited to MSUM faculty, staff, and students. MSUM ID is required. Equipment is not provided. Locks are available in the HPE office. A $5.00 deposit is required and will be refunded when lock is returned. Personal locks will be removed.

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Nemzek Building Hours
Monday-Friday      6:30am -11:00pm
Saturday                10:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday                  1:00pm - 11:00pm

Fitness Center: NZ 150A
Racquetball Courts: NZ 150
Weight Room: NZ 126
Gymnasiums: NZ 105, 113, 124
Indoor Track: NZ 105

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Eligibility
Participation in intercollegiate athletics at MSUM requires student athletes to meet certain academic and eligibility requirements that are established by membership in conference and national associations. These requirements include specific rules that change frequently. Students intending to participate should contact the Compliance Coordinator or head coach to get necessary information.

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Scholarships
Athletic scholarships are available to MSUM student athletes. Recipients and amount are determined by head coaches and approved by the Athletic Director. A standard financial assistance agreement form is signed when scholarships are committed.

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health & wellness www.mnstate.edu/hendrix/wellness/index.cfm

The Dragon Wellness Center is located in a temporary facility available at NO EXTRA COST to currently registered MSUM students, since registered students pay a wellness center fee. For students who have registered and paid their fees, the wellness center offers free classes such as: Abs, Circuit, Flexibility, etc. We can design programs for students & faculty as well.

The fitness center has a full line of Paramount strength equipment, free weights, Precor recumbant bikes, treadmills and elliptical trainers. The Wellness Center also has a basketball court, group exercise room, locker rooms and cardio theater so you can watch and listen to your favorite television shows while you exercise!

The Dragon Wellness Center is located at 1110 14^th St. S., Moorhead.

Hours:
Monday – Thursday    6am – 12 midnight
Friday                            6am – 10pm
Saturday                       12 noon – 8pm
Sunday                          4pm – 8pm

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msusa
Toll-Free 1.877.224.1518
www.msusa.net

Minnesota State University Association (MSUSA) is an independent, non-profit corporation funded and operated by students. Established in 1967 as an informal coalition of student leaders, MSUSA has evolved into one of the most respected statewide associations in the nation.

MSUSA is a student advocate group composed of a full-time staff and student leaders from the seven Minnesota state universities. MSUSA works to solve problems and create programs that administrators, MnSCU, and local, state, and federal legislators. All programs are student-initiated and make a direct impact on higher education.

Students can get involved with MSUSA in a variety of ways. They can attend conferences, serve on task forces, and advocate higher education issues to legislators. Students can learn more about the organization, its events and current issues by reading The Monitor, a monthly newspaper available at every campus.

For more information about MSUSA, its mission and goals, and how you can get involved, visit our website, or contact Student Senate, SMU 116B or 477.2150.

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music
477.2101, ca 102
www.mnstate.edu/music

Specific information concerning membership in any musical organization may be obtained in the Music Office, CA 102.

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office of student activities
477.2790, cmu 229
www.mnstate.edu/osa

The Office of Student Activities (OSA) provides leadership opportunities furthering MSUM students’ development and builds community through programs, activities, and student organizations.

One of the major functions of the OSA is to provide co-curricular opportunities for students that complement the academic experience. Services offered include: maintaining the recognition of student organizations, workshops for leaders and advisors, consulting services for groups and/or individuals, publications (Today/ Tomorrow Newsletter, Student Organization Handbook, a resource library, Student Organization newsletter, organizational brochures and pamphlets), annual leadership awards ceremony, office space for recognized organizations, co-curricular transcripts, and general information and referral.

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The office of Student Activities website (www.mnstate.edu/osa) & the Student Organization Handbook (www.mnstate.edu/osa/studentorgs/handbook/handbook.pdf) provide more information about:

• Campus Activities Board (CAB)
• Student Organizations
• Greek Life
• Homecoming
• Programs & Services
• Events & Activities
• TTN Issues & Submissions
• Student Organization Fundraising
• Co-Curricular Transcripts
• Scheduling of Facilities

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Student Organization Policies, 477.2790, 477.2120, CMU 229
See the Student Organization Handbook for information on recognition procedures, organizational status and policies related to student organization functions, contact the Assistant Director of Leadership and Organizations at 477.2120 or the Office of Student Activities at 477.2790.

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Student Activity Budget
Student Activities means lectures, concerts, and other functions contributing to the mental, moral, and cultural development of the student body and the community in which they live; athletic activities including intercollegiate contests; and forensics, dramatics, and such other activities of a nature that complement the academic experience.

Recommendations for the allocations of Student Activity monies are made by the Student Activity Budget Committee (SABC). Student committee members are appointed by the MSUM Student Senate.

For further information contact the Assistant Director of Leadership & Organizations or visit www.mnstate.edu/osa/sabc.

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Fee-Funded Activities, 477.2790, CMU 229
A complete list of fee-funded activities and organizations is available from the Student Activity Budget Committee Chair.

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tocar
(Training Our Campuses Against Racism)
www.mnstate.edu/tocar

TOCAR is an organization on all three Tri-College campuses which seeks to enhance campus climate and promote equal opportunity by advancing multicultural understanding and competence and confronting ethnic/racial prejudice, discrimination, and institutional racism. The work of TOCAR is carried out by antiracism teams. Any campus community member is invited to attend or become a member of a team. For information about MSUM TOCAR, contact Phyllis May-Manchunda (2975) or Amy Phillips (2724), or see the TOCAR website.

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