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Step 5: Ready for Class

use this "to do" list


links and resources needed

Tri-College Academic Calendar
Parking | MAT Bus 
Event Calendar                 Concordia  |       n/a     |  MSUM  |  NDSU  
Campus Bookstore      Concordia  |       M State     |  MSUM  |  NDSU


 

Congratulations! You got into the class! 
Use this "to do" list to get ready for class. 

_____  SET UP YOUR STUDENT ACCOUNT

  • The host campus email includes steps to set up your student account. (Can't find your email? Email the host campus registrar's office to ask for it to be resent to you.)
  • The processes, software, and common language at the host campus will take some getting used to -- so be patient and methodical as you go through the account setup steps.
  • Questions? Trying searching the host campus website for new student instructions.
  • Check the host campus website for help documents, phone numbers, and email addresses for help. 

_____  SET UP CAMPUS EMAIL

  • All partner campuses use Microsoft Office, so take time to get your new email correctly set up. 
  • CRITICAL: Manage your host campus emails so you don't miss important emails. 

_____  CREATE OUTLOOK CONTACTS FOR INSTRUCTOR(S) and OTHER CAMPUS OFFICES

  • Watch for messages from your instructor. This might be by email or in the campus course management system.
  • HINT: Create Outlook rules to identify emails from your instructor.
  • Using folders is another option for keeping your email organized.

_____  CHECK THE ACADEMIC CALENDARS

_____  USE HOST CAMPUS TUTORIALS and WEBPAGES

  • Check out the tutorials available to new students to learn how the course management system works.

_____  FIGURE OUT TEXTBOOKS AND PARKING

  • Check out the bookstore to find textbooks/course materials/resources.
  • Visit Tri-College Parking | MAT Bus page for where to park or catch the bus.

_____  ATTEND EVENTS 

  • Don't forget to take advantage of the many benefits available to Tri-College students. 
  • Attend lectures, join a student organization, go to events, and learn all about the unique culture of partner campuses.