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General Questions
Why should my son/daughter attend Southeast Missouri State University?
How large are the classes at Southeast?
Who teaches freshman classes at Southeast?
Does Southeast have an Honors Program?
How safe is the Southeast campus?
What emergency procedures should parents recommend their student have in place?
Why has Southeast not implemented an emergency text messaging program the way many other colleges and universities have?
What if a student is undecided on a major? Will this create a problem?
Can my student get the classes he/she needs in order to graduate? Is it possible for him/her to graduate in four years?
Does Southeast give college credit to freshmen for high school advanced placement courses?
What types of study abroad experiences does Southeast offer?
Academic Questions
Where can my son/daughter get an undergraduate catalog?
How can my student get answers to questions about his/her class schedule and how to read it, how to interpret it, etc.?
How does my student contact his/her advisor?
How can my student enroll or drop a course or change his/her major?
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?
If my student is having difficulty in a class, where can he/she go to get a tutor and how much does it cost?
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?
My student commutes from Dexter. What are the University’s procedures when it snows or the road is icy?
What kind of library support is available for students?
Financial Issues
Does my son/daughter need a local bank account?
What are the costs of attending Southeast Missouri State University for one year?
How do I get information about my son/daughter’s bills?
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?
Is financial aid available?
Do you offer any freshmen scholarships not based on family income?
What forms do we need to file to be considered for all government and Southeast financial aid?
Are there part-time job opportunities available at Southeast?
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?
Where do I get proof of my student’s enrollment for my insurance company?
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
What types of items should my student pack to live in a residence hall room?
What is my son/daughter’s mailing address and can I send packages to their residence hall room?
Do a lot of Southeast students join sororities and fraternities?
Can students bring personal computers?
Should my son/daughter bring a car to campus?
Are freshmen required to live on campus? Why?
What is the best residence hall to choose?
When can my son/daughter move into the residence hall and what can we expect on move-in day?
Where can my student rent a refrigerator for use in his/her residence hall?
How does my student change his/her meal plan?
What kind of insurance does my student need to protect her computer, stereo and other personal possessions?
What if my child doesn’t get along with his/her roommate?
My daughter called me and is feeling sick. Where can she go to get assistance?
My child needs assistance due to a disability. Where does he/she go to get assistance?
My son is having a problem with his computer. Who can he call on campus to get assistance?
My daughter has a laptop computer with wireless access. Where can she find access on campus and in the community?
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