General Questions
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Why should my son/daughter attend Southeast Missouri State University?
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How large are the classes at Southeast?
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Who teaches classes at Southeast?
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Does Southeast have an Honors Program?
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How safe is the Southeast campus?
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What emergency procedures should parents recommend their student have in place?
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Has Southeast implemented an emergency text messaging program like many other colleges and universities have?
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What if a student is undecided on a major? Will this create a problem?
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Can my student get the classes he/she needs in order to graduate? Is it possible for him/her to graduate in four years?
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Does Southeast give college credit to freshmen for high school advanced placement courses?
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What types of study abroad experiences does Southeast offer?
Academic Questions
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Where can my son/daughter get an undergraduate catalog?
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How can my student get answers to questions about his/her class schedule and how to read it, how to interpret it, etc.?
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How does my student contact his/her advisor?
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How can my student enroll or drop a course or change his/her major?
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My son/daughter is outstanding in a specific area of study. Can he/she “test out” of a course or get credit for the course for knowledge he/she has?
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If my student is having difficulty in a class, where can he/she go to get a tutor and how much does it cost?
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My student is having a problem with one of his/her professors. Would it be okay for me to call the professor to straighten it out?
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My student commutes from Dexter. What are the University’s procedures when it snows or the road is icy?
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What kind of library support is available for students?
Financial Issues
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Does my son/daughter need a local bank account?
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What are the costs of attending Southeast Missouri State University for one year?
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How do I get information about my son/daughter’s bills?
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It's about time to do our taxes. How do I get a copy of a 1098T tax form that shows the dollar amount of tuition paid out of pocket?
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Is financial aid available?
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Do you offer any freshmen scholarships not based on family income?
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What forms do we need to file to be considered for all government and Southeast financial aid?
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Are there part-time job opportunities available at Southeast?
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I pay all my son’s fees, but when I call the Registrar asking for his grades, they won’t let me see them. How can I get copies?
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Where do I get proof of my student’s enrollment for my insurance company?
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I know my son/daughter made the Dean’s List/Commencement List/Scholarship List, but his/her name didn’t show up in the local newspaper. Why and who do I contact to make sure he/she gets the publicity he/she deserves?
Living On and Off Campus
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What types of items should my student pack to live in a residence hall room?
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What Is My Student's Mailing Address? Can I Send Packages to Their Residence Hall?
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Do a lot of Southeast students join sororities and fraternities?
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Can students bring personal computers?
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Should my son/daughter bring a car to campus?
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Are freshmen required to live on campus? Why?
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What is the best residence hall to choose?
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When can my son/daughter move into the residence hall and what can we expect on move-in day?
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Where can my student rent a refrigerator for use in his/her residence hall?
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How does my student change his/her meal plan?
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What kind of insurance does my student need to protect her computer, stereo and other personal possessions?
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What if my child doesn’t get along with his/her roommate?
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Does Southeast provide health insurance for its students?
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My daughter called me and is feeling sick. Where can she go to get assistance?
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My child needs assistance due to a disability. Where does he/she go to get assistance?
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My son is having a problem with his computer. Who can he call on campus to get assistance?
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My daughter has a laptop computer with wireless access. Where can she find access on campus and in the community?