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2020
Mission
WELCOME Welcome to Southeast Missouri State University! You've made
an excellent choice. You've chosen a university that allows and
encourages you to grow. Here, you'll receive personal support Southeast Missouri State University provides
to propel you forward on your individual path. Consider this student-centered education and experiential
handbook a roadmap and resource for your journey at Southeast. learning with a foundation of liberal arts and
sciences, embracing a tradition of access,
The first year in college is a time of real transformation and
growth, so don't be afraid to get out of your comfort zone and exceptional teaching, and commitment to
explore all we have to offer. Immerse yourself in one of our 145+ student success that significantly contributes
majors or 100+ minors. Feel free to speak up in your classes and to the development of the region and beyond
join one (or a few) of our 200+ student organizations. Do not
be afraid to ask questions and know that you are not doing this
alone. Your time at Southeast will undoubtedly prepare you to be Vision
competitive and successful in life. Southeast Missouri State University
strives to be one of the nation’s most
Travel. Learn. Work. Win. Serve. Lead. Live. academically competitive regional
Use this time to build your confidence. You are headed for
comprehensive universities, recognized
amazing achievements.
for excellence in education, research,
We can’t wait to see what you do, engagement, and creativity.
Katie Krodinger
Director of New Student Programs
kkrodinger@semo.edu
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Fall Semester Calendar...........................................................................1 Student Financial Services................................................................... 7
Academic Advising.............................................................................1 FAFSA (Applying for Aid).............................................................. 7
Jumpstart Your Schedule.....................................................................2 Endowed & Sponsored Scholarships......................................8
A College Degree................................................................................2 Types of Aid...........................................................................................8
Course Placement..............................................................................2 Tuition and Fees..................................................................................9
Jane Stephens Honors Program...............................................2 Cost Calculator....................................................................................9
Dean's List..............................................................................................2 Billing and Payment..........................................................................9
General Education Program................................................................3 Resources..................................................................................................... 12
General Education Courses..........................................................3 Student Resources.......................................................................... 12
Residence Life.............................................................................................5 Academic Resources...................................................................... 13
Residence Life Services.................................................................5 Engagement Resources................................................................15
Meal Plans..............................................................................................5 Health, Wellness, & Safety Resources..................................16
Campus Dining locations...............................................................6
Commuter Students.................................................................................6
Parking......................................................................................................6
Have you accessed the Admitted Student Checklist?
/ You can see real-time information on your status for housing, scholarships, financial aid,
DIAL 573
and other important items to make sure you’re prepared to arrive this fall! Ready to make a
/ Log into your My Southeast portal at portal.semo.edu and go to the Admitted Students tab. phone call? Dial 573
Click on “Admitted Student Checklist” under Bookmarks Plus. for the area code for all
numbers on campus
/ After you start classes, you will gain access to the Current Student Checklist. This will be a or in Cape Girardeau
valuable resource throughout your time at Southeast. View the Current Student Checklist County.
from the Student SS tab.
PAYMENT DUE Enter these dates in your 2020 calendar.
FALL SEMESTER 2020
View the Academic Calendar online at semo.edu/registrar/academic_calendar.
Students who registered for classes
through July 13, 2020 for the fall Registration Begins..........................................................................................................................................................................Mon. Apr. 13
semester must have all fees and Last Day to Apply for Fall Graduation..............................................................................................................................Fri. Aug. 07
charges (including room and meals) Textbook Services Begins Distributing Books.....................................................................................................Mon. Aug. 17
paid by August 3, 2020, using any of
the payment methods listed below. CLASSES BEGIN................................................................................................................................................................................ MON. AUG. 24
Failure to pay account balances Last Day to Add First Eight-Week Class...................................................................................................................Wed. Aug. 26
by August 3, 2020 may result in Last Day to Add a Full Semester Class...........................................................................................................................Fri. Aug. 28
CANCELLATION of class schedule Last Day to Audit or Take as Pass/Fail a First Eight-Week Class.........................................................Fri. Sep. 04
and/or room assignments.
LABOR DAY--NO CLASSES (University Offices will be closed)........................................................ Mon. Sep. 07
Students who register for or add Last Day to Drop a First Eight-Week Class..................................................................................................................Fri. Sep. 25
classes on or after July 14, 2020 must Last Day to Audit or Take as Pass/Fail a Full Semester Class..................................................................Fri. Sep. 25
have all related fees and charges
resulting from this activity (including Fall Break.............................................................................................................................................................................. Thu.-Fri. Oct. 08-09
room and meals) paid by September Mid-Term Grade Reporting..................................................................................................................................Fri.-Mon. Oct. 09-19
3, 2020, using any of the payment Textbook Services Sale........................................................................................................................................... Mon.-Fri. Oct. 12-16
methods listed below. Failure to pay Second Half of Semester Begins...................................................................................................................................... Mon. Oct. 19
account balances by September 3,
2020 may result in CANCELLATION Mid-Term Grades Posted to Web...................................................................................................................................... Tue. Oct. 20
of classes and housing assignment, if Last Day to Add Second Eight-Week Class............................................................................................................Wed. Oct. 21
applicable. Students with Approved Graduation Applications must have
Candidate Information Submitted.........................................................................................................................................Fri. Oct. 23
*Note: You may not receive a billing
statement for this registration activity. Last Day to Audit or Take as Pass/Fail a Second Eight-Week Class..................................................Fri. Oct. 30
Homecoming.............................................................................................................................................................................................Sat. Oct. 31
PAYMENT METHODS: Last Day to Drop a Second Eight-Week Class....................................................................................................... Fri. Nov. 20
1. Fees and charges paid in full. LAST DAY TO DROP A FULL SEMESTER CLASS/WITHDRAW FROM THE UNIVERSITY......FRI. NOV. 20
2. Fees and charges deferred by Thanksgiving Break.....................................................................................................................................................Wed.-Fri. Nov. 25-27
confirmed financial aid.
Final Examinations...................................................................................................................................................... Mon.-Fri. Dec. 14-18
3. Fees and charges paid by
Commencement Activities.........................................................................................................................................................Sat. Dec. 19
enrollment in the Installment
Payment Plan. Last Day to Return Textbooks (By 4:00 p.m.)......................................................................................................Mon. Dec. 21
Final Grades Posted to Web....................................................................................................................................................Tue. Dec. 22
STUDENTS WITH FINANCIAL AID SHOULD BE AWARE THAT IT MAY
BE AFFECTED IF THEY DROP BELOW THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF HOURS
Academic Advising
Every student at Southeast has an academic advisor who can serve as a guide and resource to aid you in your pursuit of academic success. Plan to collaborate
with them each semester. They can assist you with deciding on or declaring a major or minor, adding and dropping classes, and ensuring you stay on your path to
degree completion.
Your advisor’s name and contact information can always be found in your Student Checklist and Degree Works within your Portal. You can also contact the
appropriate Advising Center for assistance. More details at semo.edu/advising.
Academic Advising / Polytech Building Holcomb Success Center
/ Donald L. Harrison College of Business and Computing Student-athletes
/ College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Upper Level, Holcomb Success Center
Polytechnic Building 301 986-6007
651-5090 athleticacademic@semo.edu
advising@semo.edu
Southeast Online
Academic Advising / Academic Hall online.semo.edu
/ Earl and Margie Holland College of Arts and Media 651-2766
/ College of Humanities and Social Sciences southeastonline@semo.edu
/ College of Education, Health and Human Studies
/ Undecided/Exploratory
Academic Hall 057
651-2007
advising@semo.edu
2020 Orientation Handbook / 1
A College Degree / Mathematics Placement Options Dean's List
JUMPSTART YOUR SCHEDULE / Minimum of 120 hours of credit Placement is determined by Math ACT/SAT Students who meet the following criteria will
score, previous college credit, or placement testing be eligible for the Dean’s Honor List:
• Most courses are worth 3 semester hours of credit. (upon request).
A course typically meets Monday, Wednesday, • Full time student and complete 12 hours of
• Math ACT 0-14 (Math SAT 0-359) will place standard graded (A-F) credit hours
and Friday (M-W-F) for 50 minutes each day or
into MA050
Tuesday and Thursday (T-R) for 75 minutes each • Achieve a semester GPA of 3.75 or higher
day every week of the 16-week semester. • Math ACT 15-21 (Math SAT 360-519) will place
• Achieve no grade less than a ‘B'
into General Education-Level Math (based
/ General Education on major) and an associated required lab • Receive no failing grades in credit/no credit
• The General Education program provides component OR MA115. or pass/fail courses
knowledge, skills, and experiences that enable • Math ACT 22+ (Math SAT 520+) General Only courses in which grade points are
students to lead full and productive lives. Education-Level Math (based on major) applied to the cumulative GPA are used to
• The program consists of a total of 42 hours. determine eligibility. At the end of each fall
• Math ACT 24+ (Math SAT 560+) MA139
or spring semester, a student who meets the
• For more details, see p. 3. (if required by major)
requirements for the Dean’s List will be able
• Math ACT 26+ (Math SAT 600+) MA140 to download the dean’s list certificate from
/ Major (if required by major) the student portal. Select the current term
• A specialized area of study in which a degree and locate the certificate. The certificate can
Department of Mathematics
is earned. either be printed or saved to the desktop.
651-2164 | semo.edu/math
• Hours required in a major can range from 30 to 60. The student will be notified via the Southeast
• Majors with 30-40 hours generally require a minor. email account that the certificate is available
to download.
/ Minor Jane Stephens
• An area of study that compliments your major and/ Honors Program
or gives you a broader base of knowledge. Honors House, 603 North Henderson Avenue
• Minors can be completed whether required or not. 651-2513 | semo.edu/honors Enrollment at your
• Minors generally require between 15 and 21 hours. honors@semo.edu
First STEP Orientation
/ Minimum 2.0 GPA overall The Jane Stephens Honors Program offers
educational opportunities tailored to the needs, How many classes should I take?
• A minimum 2.0 GPA in your major (transfer
students must also have a 2.0 GPA in major courses aspirations, and motivations of students with Five classes (15 credit hours) are
at Southeast) and a minimum 2.0 GPA in course superior intellectual and creative abilities. Students considered a normal course load. You must
work taken at Southeast. can earn honors credit in specially-designated enroll in 12 credit hours to be a full-time
honors sections of courses or by contracting for student. It is important not to overload
• Some degrees and majors have higher GPA yourself since the first semester will be a
credit in non-honors sections taught by honors
requirements. Always check your Degree Works time of transition for you.
faculty. Honors courses emphasize creative and
audit for specific GPA requirements.
active learning with attention to student initiative.
/ Other requirements for graduation In addition, the Jane Stephens Honors Program How should I choose a schedule?
offers co-curricular and social activities through Your academic advisor assists you with
• WP003 – Writing proficiency assessment taken
which honors students can meet other members of course planning. A typical first-year student
after 75 hours completed
the honors community and enjoy a more rewarding schedule looks like this:
/ Elective Credits and enriching University experience.
• Used as additional classes to complete the 120 / UI100
To be admitted, students with less than 15 First-Year Seminar Course is required of
hours required for graduation.
semester hours of college credit must have a all beginning first-year students.
• Any course in which a student has an interest. cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0
• Students must meet all prerequisites required. scale (or its equivalent) and an ACT composite / English and Math Course
score of at least 27 (or SAT composite of 1280). Based on your placement; your advisor
• Taking a course in which you have an interest may
help you decide on a major. will assist in selecting the appropriate
Students who do not meet this criteria (including
courses.
transfer students) may be admitted to the Jane
Stephens Honors Program once they have / General Education / Major Course
Course Placement completed 15 semester hours of college credit Subsequent pages outline course options
(including dual credit classes) with a cumulative for 100-200 level General Education
/ English Placement Options college GPA of at least 3.5. courses. Some majors have required
Placement is determined by the Writing Placement General Education courses. Your advisor
Exam, English ACT score, SAT ERW score or previous Completion of the Jane Stephens Honors Program helps you select the appropriate General
college credit. requires 24 hours of honors credit including 6 Education courses.
hours at the upper-division level, a senior honors
• EN099 - Writing Skills Workshop (non-degree
project, and maintaining at least 3.5 cumulative
credit) taken concurrently with EN100, if required.
GPA.
• EN100 - English Composition (General
Education requirement)
Need a transcript? Transferring credit to Southeast? Already planning for graduation? The
• EN140 - Rhetoric & Critical Thinking (General Registrar’s Office supports all students at Southeast related to their academic record. Visit
Education requirement) semo.edu/registrar to view the bulletin, policies and procedures, and find useful forms and
See p. 13 for more details. information about course registration.
Center for Writing Excellence
651-2460 | semo.edu/writing Academic Hall 057
651-2250
registrar@semo.edu
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General Education
GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
Office of General Education General Education Courses
Academic Hall 132A
986-6777 I generaleducation@semo.edu
SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES / 9 Credit Hours Total
At Southeast, we are very proud of our General Education program Social & Behavioral Sciences—6 credit hours
as it provides learning experiences for all undergraduate students
and offers a range of courses across these areas: AG201 World Food & Society .......................................................................................... 3
• Social/Behavioral Sciences (students take 3-4 courses) AN100 Foundations of Human Behavior .................................................................. 3
• Communication (students take 3-4 courses) AN101 Observing Other Cultures ............................................................................ 3
• Natural and Mathematical Sciences (students take 3-4 courses) AN181 Cultural Anthropology .................................................................................... 3
• Humanities and Fine Arts (students take 3-4 courses) AN182 Introduction to Archaeology............................................................................. 3
• Freshman Seminar “Connecting with Southeast” course—UI100 CD110 Language & the Culture of the Deaf ........................................................... 3
(required for most students) CF102 Relationships in the 21st Century.................................................................. 3
/ Meeting the General Education Requirements EC101 Economic Problems & Policies .................................................................. 3
To complete the requirements for our General Education program, EC215 Principles of Microeconomics .................................................................... 3
students must earn at least 42 credits in the appropriate categories. FA104 Beyond Project Runway ..................................................................................... 3
At Southeast, we provide extensive advising support and other FE200 Family Resource Management ....................................................................... 3
resources to help students take the right number of courses in the
right categories. It is our goal to ensure students explore topics that GG140 Physical Geography ........................................................................................ 3
interest them without taking more credits than are required. GG150 People & Places of the World ..................................................................... 3
GG180 Cultural Geography ............................................................................................... 3
/ Compliance with CORE 42 Requirements
for Transfer Students HL120 Health Perspectives ............................................................................................. 3
The General Education program at Southeast provides abundant
MC101 Mass Communication & Society ................................................................... 3
courses for transfer students that align with the CORE 42 MN220 Engineering Economic Analysis .................................................................... 3
curriculum for the state of Missouri. These courses are guaranteed OS200 Survey of Social Science .................................................................................... 3
to transfer to any two-year or four-year public institution for higher
education in Missouri. PE201 Sport & Society ....................................................................................................... 3
PL245 Social Philosophy ................................................................................................... 3
PS104 Comparative Political Systems ................................................................. 3
PY101 Psychological Perspectives on Human Behavior ........................... 3
PY120/CF120 The Child: Development, Conception to Adolescence ....... 3
PY220 Psychological Development Across the Lifespan .......................... 3
Why UI100? PY222 Development of the Adolescent ...................................................................
RC100 Leisure in a Diverse Culture .............................................................................
3
3
At Southeast, your education begins SO102 Society, Culture, & Social Behavior ......................................................... 3
with UI100: First-Year Seminar SO120 Cities & Society........................................................................................................ 3
For students who start at Southeast with fewer than 24
credit hours, UI100 is required and will count as 3 of the
SW207 Understanding Cultural & Social Diversity............................................... 3
5 Additional Requirement credit hours in the General
Education Program. Constitution Requirement—3 credit hours
We know your firstsemester in college can be challenging, PS103 United States Political Systems ................................................................ 3
so we have designed a course to assist you in your transition
to Southeast. This course focuses on building your skills and
US105 American History I ............................................................................................ 3
knowledge as it relates to critical thinking, writing, speaking, US107 American History II ........................................................................................... 3
career planning, and developing cultural competence. You Civics Exam................................................................................................................. 0
will also be introduced to services and resources available to
you during your time at Southeast. COMMUNICATIONS / 9 Credit Hours Total
One resource we believe you will find useful is the textbook Written Communication—6 credit hours
for the course called First-Year Seminar: Connecting to
Southeast. This custom textbook, now in its 3rd edition, is EN100 English Composition ........................................................................................ 3
written by faculty, staff, and students at Southeast and will EN140 Rhetoric & Critical Thinking ........................................................................ 3
help you during your first year and beyond. Pick yours up
from the Southeast Bookstore before classes begin this fall!
EN190 Writing & the Environment ............................................................................... 3
PL115 Philosophical Writing ........................................................................................... 3
General Education Program Key Oral Communication—3 credit hours
Indicates a CORE 42 course, guaranteed to transfer to any
public institution of higher education in Missouri
SC105 Fundamentals of Oral Communication ................................................. 3
Includes lab SC107 Online Oral Presentations ................................................................................. 3
Students can only use one of these courses toward their SC155 Interpersonal Communication ................................................................... 3
general education requirements. SW121 Helping Skills for the Human Services ...................................................... 3
UI100 Freshman Seminar is required for all students unless
they transfer with more than 24 credit hours from another
institution. This does not include credit hours from dual
enrollment, dual credit, military credit, or early college credit.
2020 Orientation Handbook / 3
GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM NATURAL AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
/ 10 Credit Hours Total
GN220 German Literature ........................................................................................... 3
LI205 The Art of Film .............................................................................................. 3
Natural Sciences—7 credit hours from two disciplines1 LI220 Fiction & the Human Experience ....................................................... 3
One course must have a lab
LI221 Poetry & the Human Experience ........................................................ 3
AO120/AO125 Plant Science .............................................................................. 4 LI222 Mythic Dimensions of Literature.............................................................. 3
AY101 Animal Science .................................................................................................. 3 LI243 Children’s Literature ....................................................................................... 3
BI163 Evolution & Ecology .............................................................................. 4 LI256 The Variety of Literature ......................................................................... 3
BS103 Human Biology .............................................................................................. 3 LI260 English Literature I ..................................................................................... 3
BS105 Environmental Biology .............................................................................. 3 LI261 English Literature II .................................................................................... 3
BS107 Investigations in Biology ......................................................................... 3 LI270 American Literature I ................................................................................ 3
BS108 Biology for Living ......................................................................................... 3 LI271 American Literature II ............................................................................... 3
BS151 Biological Reasoning ................................................................................. 3 MH252 Evolution of Music Style........................................................................... 3
BS218/BS118 Biological Science: A Process Approach ...................... 4 MM101 Theories of Music in Culture ..................................................................... 3
CH180 Chemistry in Our World ............................................................................ 3 MU182 Music: An Artistic Expression .............................................................. 3
CH181/CH081/CH001 Basic Principles of Chemistry ....................... 5 MU190 Jazz Appreciation ....................................................................................... 3
CH185/CH085/CH005 General Chemistry ............................................... 5 PG284 Photography Fundamentals ...................................................................... 3
FN235 Nutrition for Health .................................................................................... 3 PL110 Readings in Philosophy ............................................................................ 3
GG140 Physical Geography ................................................................................... 3 PL120 Symbolic Logic I ........................................................................................... 3
GO150/GO050 Earth Science: Environmental Hazards ................... 4 PL203 Aesthetics & the Arts .................................................................................... 3
PH106/PH006 Physical Concepts ................................................................ 3 PL204 Ethical Theory ............................................................................................... 3
PH109/PH009 Exploring the Universe ...................................................... 3 RS101 World Religions ............................................................................................. 3
PH120/PH020 Introductory Physics I ........................................................ 5 RS201 New Testament Literature .......................................................................... 3
PH218 Physical Science: A Process Approach .......................................... 3 RS202 Old Testament Literature ............................................................................ 3
PH230 General Physics I ..................................................................................... 5 SN100 Spanish Language & Culture I ............................................................. 3
Mathematics—3 credit hours SN120 Spanish Language & Culture II ............................................................ 3
SN200 Spanish Language & Culture III ............................................................... 3
MA115/116 Precalculus A ...................................................................................... 5/3
SN215 Spanish for Healthcare Professions III ................................................ 3
MA117 Precalculus B .................................................................................................. 3
SN220 Hispanic Literature ..................................................................................... 3
MA123 Mathematical Reasoning & Modeling .............................................. 3
TH100 Theatre Appreciation ................................................................................ 3
MA128 Numbers & Operations for Educators ................................................. 4
TH101 Acting for Non-Majors .............................................................................. 3
MA137 Precalculus ...................................................................................................... 5
TH223 Movement for Actor I ........................................................................... 3
MA155 Statistical Reasoning ................................................................................. 3
TH275 Stage Management ............................................................................... 3
HUMANITIES & FINE ARTS / 9 Credit Hours Total WH100 African Civilization .......................................................................................... 3
Choose 9 credit hours from at least 2 disciplines2 WH110 Chinese Civilization ........................................................................................ 3
AH110 Art History Survey I .................................................................................... 3 WH125 Islamic Civilization ........................................................................................... 3
AH210 Art History Survey II .................................................................................. 3 WH130 Latin American Civilization .................................................................... 3
AR100 Drawing I ...................................................................................................... 3
Ensemble Courses
AR104 2D Design .............................................................................................................. 3 Students who accumulate three credit hours of ensemble courses will
AR108 Drawing in Society ........................................................................................... 3 be able to apply these credits toward the Humanities and Fine Arts
AR111 Ceramics: A Metaphor for Understanding .................................... 3 requirement. Students who wish to do this will need to seek guidance
AR112 Perspectives in Art ..................................................................................... 3 from the Music Department.
CF233 Creative Thought & Expression in Children ..................................... 3 MU275 Percussion Ensemble MU391 Concert Band
CN100 Chinese Language & Culture I ............................................................. 3 MU384 Guitar Ensemble MU392 Orchestra
DA100 Dance Appreciation ........................................................................................ 3 MU386 Marching Band MU394 University Choir
DA282 Movement Improvisation ........................................................................ 3 MU387 Jazz Band MU397 Chamber Choir
DS104 Exploring Interior Design ............................................................................. 3 MU389 Choral Union MU398 Opera Theatre
EH101 Early European Civilization .................................................................... 3 MU390 Wind Symphony
EH103 Modern European Civilization .............................................................. 3
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS / 5-6 Credit Hours Total
EH115 Ancient Greece & Rome ............................................................................... 3
EL274/SE275 Diversity in America’s Schools .................................................. 3 For Transfer Students: Any Core 42 course ................................................ 2/3
FR100 French Language & Culture I ................................................................ 3 For Non-Transfer Students: Any course credit .............................................. 2/3
FR120 French Language & Culture II .............................................................. 3 For Non-Transfer Students: UI100 Freshman Seminar ............................. 3
FR200 French Language & Culture III .................................................................. 3
1
A discipline is denoted by a course code prefix. Exceptions: AO and AI are the same
discipline; BS and BI are the same discipline
FR220 French Literature .............................................................................................. 3 2
A discipline is denoted by a course code prefix. Exceptions: CN, FR, GN, SN are the
GN100 German Language & Culture I ............................................................. 3 same discipline; EH and WH are the same discipline; MH, MM, and MU are the same
GN120 German Language & Culture II ............................................................ 3 discipline.
GN200 German Language & Culture III ............................................................... 3
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Office of Residence Life
RESIDENCE LIFE
/ ResNet/Computer Access
Towers Complex 102
All residence halls are equipped with WiFi/or have
easy access to a University computer lab. For
Residence Hall Rates
651-2274 | semo.edu/residencelife (per semester)
access to the Internet and University network
Based on 2019-2020 rates
Residence Life at Southeast is a vibrant, growing in student rooms, plug into ResNet. ResNet
program that provides excellent living and learning provides reliable 24-hour access to the Internet Hall Standard Room*
accommodations for all types of students in a via WiFi or LAN connection.
Dobbins RCC $3,416
variety of residence halls. Students living in the
residence halls have an incredible opportunity / Custodial Service LaFerla $3,416
to make friends, interact with faculty members, Our custodial staff takes great pride in keeping Merick $3,416
participate in a variety of programs, learn about the public areas clean. The public areas for Vandiver $3,332
others, and succeed academically. Each residence which our custodial staff are responsible include: Myers $3,332
hall is staffed by a hall director who works with hallways, lounges, lobbies, and community Towers North & West $3,332
the student staff members to assist residents in bathrooms. Towers East & South (Single) $3,305
addressing problems, present programs, and assist Group Housing $2,797
in a student’s success at Southeast. The Office of / Maintenance and Repair Service Towers East & South (Double) $2,542
Residence Life provides full services for students Occasionally, repairs may be necessary in student
who have questions about their meal plans, rooms or on a student’s floor. When these
rooms, or any other concern about their living situations arise, students should complete a Residence Hall Fees
arrangements. maintenance request online at facilities.semo.edu. Per Semester
In an effort to maximize students’ college
(included in the rates above)
/ Cable Television
experiences, Southeast requires all full-time Expanded basic cable television is available in Residence Hall Association $15
students to live on-campus during their first two all student rooms. All residence halls have cable Technology $30
years of school. television in the hall and floor lounges. Students
Cable TV $30
Exceptions to this policy exist for: need to bring their own TVs (equipped with a
QAM digital tuner) and coax cable cord.
/ Students commuting from a parent/guardian(s) *Private rooms are an additional cost. See
home (within 50 miles of campus) semo.edu/pdf/reslife.academic-rates.pdf
/ Laundry Facilities
/ Veterans for details.
Washers and dryers are located in each residence
/ Married students hall. All costs for laundry are included in the
room rate, so there is nothing for students to pay
/ Students with dependents
/ Students over the age of 21
each time they do laundry. Laundry facilities are
located on the ground floor in LaFerla, Merick,
Meal Plans
/ Students with at least 57 degree credit hours Myers, Towers East, and Towers South. In Southeast offers a variety of meal plan options to fit
(minimum 42 hours post-high school) Dobbins Center, Group/Greek Housing, Towers every student’s taste! Whether a student is on campus
North, and Towers West, the laundry facilities are all day or off campus at an internship, Southeast’s
How do I register for on-campus located on each floor. dining service provider, Chartwells Educational
housing? Dining Services, offers delicious and nutritious food,
/ Parking attractively presented, and available up to 17 hours
Once a student has been admitted to Southeast, All residence hall students must register per day!
they will receive information on completing a their vehicles with the Department of Public
contract for University Housing via an online Safety, Parking Services division. Students may All residential students are required to select one of
process. Once a student has completed their online obtain parking decals for designated lots from our meal plans. The amount of Flex Dollars listed with
contract they must submit a $150 housing deposit Parking Services. A shuttle bus runs regularly each meal plan is for a semester.
before they are considered for assignment to one from residence halls, academic buildings, and
of our residence halls. Hall, room, and roommate The 2019–2020 meal plan options are available in
parking areas. For more details, see p. 17 or Classic or Premium:
assignments are generally distributed during the visit semo.edu/parking.
first part of July for students beginning classes
in the fall and during the first week of January for Number Semester Semester Semester
/ Air Conditioning of meals Flex Cost Cost
students beginning classes in the spring. Air conditioning is available in all residence hall per week Dollars (Classic) (Premium)
rooms.
Required Vaccination 19 $58 $1,599 $1,686
All students living in on-campus housing are
required to be vaccinated against bacterial
Residence Hall Association 15 $70 $1,476 $1,558
meningitis or have an exemption for medical or Towers Complex 112
religious reasons on file. Vaccination records and semo.edu/residencelife/RHA 10 $80 $1,306 $1,369
exemption forms must be on file with the Office RHA is the governing body for all on-campus 5 $135 $1,127 $1,179
of Residence Life by the first Friday of classes, as residents. RHA membership is open to all residents
required by Missouri state law. Failure to provide Towers
and includes formal representation from each 90 Block $925
them by that date may result in the cancellation Café Only
hall. RHA meets every week and residents are
of the student’s housing contract, with applicable encouraged to attend.
charges, thereby impacting the student’s ability to Classic or Premium, what’s the
live on campus and remain in classes. Recent achievements of RHA include working with difference?
the Office of Residence Life to increase security
Classic meal plans allow students to use only one
Residence Life Services measures on campus, helping to address student
concerns in the residence halls and food service
meal during a specific meal time (breakfast, lunch, and
/ Customer Service Desk dinner) up to their total number of meals per week.
areas, and assisting students in attending regional
Each residence hall has access to a service desk Once a meal plan is used during a specific meal time,
and national leadership conferences.
which provides students with services such as the student will only be able to use Flex Dollars, cash,
mail delivery, change, stamps, phone numbers, credit/debit, or Redbucks for additional meal or snack
help with lockouts, and general information about purchases during that meal time.
the campus.
2020 Orientation Handbook / 5
Commuter Students
RESIDENCE LIFE Premium meal plans give students the flexibility
to utilize more than one meal from their weekly
allotment during each of the meal times Services are available to assist students
who do not live on campus in maintaining
(breakfast, lunch, and dinner). The advantage of
this is a student can use more than one meal at a sense of inclusion in the life of the
one meal time if they want to eat an additional campus; addressing concerns relevant
meal, or to buy a snack or a meal to take back to parking, dining, studying, facilities;
to their room for later. Premium meal plans also and advocating for students’ concerns.
come with guest meals. The same number of Students who commute to campus
guest meals per semester as the number of meals are encouraged to use recreation and
per week are included. campus life facilities, computer labs and
University shuttle services, to participate
Any meal not used during the week for either in intramural sports and student
Classic or Premium plan is lost and does not organizations, and to dine on campus.
carry over to the next week. Students are
encouraged to consider their eating habits and Information about campus resources can
select the meal plan they believe will match the be found at semo.edu/cs/.
number of meals each week they will eat. Meal
plan changes will be accepted through the eighth Parking
week of each semester.
All students wishing to park on campus
need to obtain a parking permit. There are
Flex Dollars specific lots designated for commuters.
Flex Dollars are held in a “declining balance The permit lottery process starts in
account” that work on the same principle as July. For details, see p. 17. View a map of
a debit card. You can use your Flex Dollars to parking available and more information at
purchase beverages, snacks or even a full meal at semo.edu/parking.
all campus dining locations. Each time you make
a purchase, the purchase amount is subtracted
from your Flex Dollars balance. Flex Dollars carry Off-Campus Housing
over from fall to spring semester only, so budget While the University provides housing for
them wisely. as many students as possible, a majority
of upper division, graduate, and non-
Value Exchange traditional students make arrangements
Value Exchange allows students to utilize their for their own housing in the surrounding
meal plan to eat in any retail location, up to an Cape Girardeau community. Southeast
established dollar amount. This gives students encourages all new students to verify
flexibility to use their meal plans anywhere on with the Office of Residence Life that they
campus between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. are eligible for a Housing Release prior
to signing a lease. To see if you qualify,
visit semo.edu/residencelife or review
90 Meals/Semester requirements on p. 5.
2019* Value Exchange Rates
The 90 block plan offers students the opportunity to eat If you are not required to live on campus
Breakfast $4.98
a maximum of 90 meals over the semester at Tower’s and need assistance in finding off-campus
Brunch $7.60
Café only. Students may use only one meal swipe at a housing, visit capechamber.com/
Dinner $7.60
time, like our classic meal plans. This plan does not have rental-guide.
*Value exchange amounts may be adjusted. flex dollars associated with it, and any unused meals will
not roll over from semester-to-semester.
Campus Dining Locations
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Subway X X X X X X X
Tower's Café X X X X X X X
Rowdy's X X X X X X X
View hours and additional information online at dineoncampus.com/semo.
6 / 2020 Orientation HandbookStudent Financial Services
STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES
Academic Hall 019
651-2253 I semo.edu/sfs
sfs@semo.edu
Applications Selected for
Admission, Scholarships, Financial Aid verification?
Student Financial Services (Cashier, Student (FAFSA)
Accounts, and Financial Aid) operates as a See p. 8.
single service center for all of your financial
needs. The staff provides comprehensive and
professional service to assist students in financing
their education. Review Offers
For a calendar of important financial dates Financial Aid Offer Letter, Scholarship
and deadlines for billing and financial aid,
please visit the student financial calendar at
semo.edu/sfs/calendar.
FAFSA (Applying for Aid)
If needed, accept & complete
Priority Deadline: February 1 requirements
The ‘Free Application for Federal Student Aid’ Accept loans online and complete requirements
(FAFSA) should be completed at fafsa.gov.
Parent & Student must have/create an FSA ID
(counseling, loan agreements)
Tips:
/ Apply by mid-January so FAFSA is processed
by February 1
/ Use completed tax information from 2018 Attend Orientation
/ May apply later, but some need-based aid may
not be available & Enroll in Classes
/ State Priority Deadline: February 1
FAFSA is required to receive:
/ Federal/State Grants (free money)
/ Student Loans (borrowed money)
Receive & Review Bill
/ Parent Loans (borrowed money) Is all aid showing?
A student must use parental information on the
FAFSA unless they can answer ‘yes’ to one of the
questions on the FAFSA in the Student’s Status
section. You cannot use grandparents’, aunts’/ yes no
uncles’, or any other persons’ information on the
form. If you have special circumstances, you will
need to contact our office to discuss your situation.
If biological or adoptive parents are divorced:
/ Use custodial parent information Contact Student
/ If parents have joint custody, use information Financial Services
of the parent you live with the most.
/ If parent is remarried, marital status should
be ‘married’ and step-parent information must
be reported. Pay Bill
/ If biological parents are not married, but live Enroll in Installment Payment Plan or Pay in Full
together, you must list both parents' information (by financial aid or payment)
on the FAFSA.
Special Circumstances
Special Circumstance is when a family experiences
a significant change that would impact the Start Classes! Have a great
information reported on the FAFSA. To be
considered you must meet the following:
Financial Aid will disburse semester!
/ Divorce/separation
/ Loss of income of a parent
/ Death of a parent/spouse
/ Paid medical expenses not covered by insurance Tips: COST OF ATTENDANCE
/ K-12 private tuition expense / Review the SAR at fafsa.gov Financial need for financial aid purposes is
Forms are available in early spring. The form, / Check for errors, correct them if found, sign and determined as follows:
along with a letter of explanation and appropriate resubmit FAFSA Cost of Attendance (COA)
documentation will be required before a review will The SAR will contain the Expected Family – EFC (Expected Family Contribution on SAR)
be completed. Contribution (EFC) that is used to determine a = Financial Need
student’s eligibility for financial aid programs.
The “Cost of Attendance” is an average total cost
SAR (Student Aid Report) This number is not the amount that you will be
the typical student may experience during the
The Department of Education will send an email required to contribute towards the education, but
year, including both direct and indirect costs.
once the FAFSA has been processed. The SAR is a is used to calculate need/eligibility.
This is not the amount you will be billed by
summary of information provided on the FAFSA. the university, as only direct costs are billed by
Southeast.
2020 Orientation Handbook / 7COA INCLUDES: Offer Notification
STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES / Tuition and fees based on 30 hours of enrollment*
Begin Notifications: December
Special Rules regarding the Federal Pell Grant:
/ Calculated based on “frozen hours” – enrollment
/ Room and board* at the end of the first Friday of the semester
Students are offered financial aid and are sent
/ Books* and supplies / Due to federal regulation, additional funds will not
an offer notification that allows them to view and
/ Personal expenses be received for added course work after hours
accept the aid ‘package’ online.
/ Transportation are “frozen” (end of first week)
*Direct costs billed by Southeast, if applicable. Remember: / Only available for the equivalent of 12 full-time
/ Processed FAFSA must be on file semesters – includes fall, spring, and summer
In most cases, the student's combined aid (all / Student must have cleared verification, if selected / Eligibility ends if degree is not earned within
scholarships, grants, loans, etc.) cannot exceed / Notification of offer sent to student’s SE email equivalent of 12 full-time semesters
the COA. / Paper notification mailed (Freshmen only) / Grant is pro-rated for part-time semesters
Endowed & Sponsored Scholarships / Loans must be accepted/declined through the
Southeast portal (instructions included in email SCHOLARSHIPS (FREE MONEY)
Southeast does not require an additional and found at semo.edu/sfs/forms) Notification of endowed and sponsored awards are
application to be reviewed for our Endowed and / Aid is accepted for the year (fall/spring), but sent to student’s SE email. Scholarships will also be
Sponsored Scholarships. All admitted students charges are billed each semester reflected in your Financial Aid Offer.
are in the pool for review of scholarships. There
are some scholarships which require additional Financial Aid and Costs:
STUDENT LOANS (BORROWED MONEY)
information. If you meet the minimum requirements Don’t assume that financial aid alone will
Before accepting, consider the costs of your
for those scholarships, you will receive an email to cover your bill. Financial aid is financial assistance
semester/year. Loans must be repaid and might
your Southeast email address which will explain and often will not cover all expenses. Be prepared
not be needed if other aid is available or you can
how you can complete what is needed to be to make payments on your account for any
make payments on any remaining balances. Loans
reviewed for those awards. uncovered expenses.
can be accepted early or after you receive the bill
FAFSA Verification Types of Aid and know exact cost information.
GRANTS (FREE MONEY) Federal Direct Subsidized Loans:
We are required by the Department of Education
If awarded any federal or state grants (i.e. Pell, / Need-based as determined by FAFSA
to verify selected student FAFSA records. During
Access Missouri, etc.), they will be automatically / Interest does not generally accrue while student
the review, we will request parent and student
accepted, but verify they are credited to your bill is in full-time or half-time status
documentation to support the information
reported on the FAFSA. Notifications are sent to before payment is made.
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans:
student’s Southeast email / Not need-based
Steps to View Your Financial Aid: / Interest begins accrual when loan disburses
Tips:
/ Complete early to ensure full aid eligibility 1. Login to the Southeast Portal Loan Limits:
/ Monitor status online to determine if additional (portal.semo.edu) Dependent freshmen:
documents become ‘requested’ or if you have 2. Select the Student SS tab / $5,500 /academic year (max $3,500 subsidized)
cleared the review process Independent freshmen:
3. Click “Financial Aid Offer" in the Student
/ Watch email for communication about process / $9,500 /academic year (max $3,500 subsidized)
Financial Services section
/ Do not assume you are finished once you submit Accepting Student Loans:
4. Select appropriate aid year
documents – make sure they clear the review / Accept through Online Award Letter in Portal
/ You will receive an email when verification / Complete Entrance Counseling and Loan
is complete. Reviewing and Accepting Your
Financial Aid: Agreement at studentaid.gov
Read and review each of the following tabs Do not consider private loans over Federal loans
Steps to View Requests & Monitor Status: (in order): until you have compared the cost, terms, and
benefits of each.
1. Login to the Southeast Portal 1. “General Information”
(portal.semo.edu) 2. “Award Overview” PARENT LOANS (BORROWED MONEY)
2. Select the Student SS tab 3. Read the “Terms and Conditions” The parent of a dependent student may be eligible
3. Locate the “Financial Aid Requirements” section 4. “Accept Loan Offers” (If Applicable) to borrow a Federal Parent PLUS loan. The parent
4. Click the word “Message” in the lower-left applying must be a biological, adoptive, or
/ Accept full or partial amounts
corner of requirements box step-parent.
/ You may select a lesser loan amount
5. Select the appropriate year which can be increased later (up to How to Apply:
6. Complete all items that show “requested” in maximum), if needed. 1. Login to studentaid.gov under the Parent tab,
the status column and choose “Apply for a PLUS Loan”
NOTE: 2. Allow the Department of Education to run a
credit check for credit worthiness
/ Endowed scholarships do not need to be
If chosen for verification, students and parents who 3. If approved, complete a Loan Agreement
accepted; however, if applicable, a thank
filed a 2018 federal income tax return are required (Master Promissory Note) at studentaid.gov
you note must be submitted to the
to submit federal income tax documents. The Data Southeast Missouri University 4. If denied, the parent can choose ONE of
Retrieval Tool (DRT) is the easiest method for Foundation. three options:
transferring your income information directly from a. Appeal the credit decision with the
the IRS. Follow the instructions on FAFSA for more Dept. of Ed.
information. If you did not file a tax return for 2018, b. Have third-party endorse the PLUS loan with
you will be required to submit a statement from the applicant
the IRS that you did not file. Information on this c. Allow the student to borrow an additional
process will be included in your verification request $4,000 in Direct Unsubsidized Loan funds
packet.
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