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Transfer Orientation Checklist

This checklist will take you through all the essential steps for a smooth start at Minnesota State University, Mankato. From registering for orientation to getting your MavCARD and submitting final transcripts, we’ve got everything laid out for you.

Admitted Students

How To Register For Transfer Orientation

  1. Activate Your Star ID:

    Activate your Star ID.

  2. Enrollment Confirmation:

    MSU will email you instructions to confirm your enrollment. If you need help confirming enrollment, please email admissions@mnsu.edu.

  3. Orientation Invitation:

    You will receive an invitation email that will have a link where you can register for your orientation time.

 

After You Register for Transfer Orientation

  1. Register for Transfer Orientation:

    Register for your Virtual Transfer Student Orientation.

  2. Submit Photo and Government ID

    • The MavCARD Office will email you instructions to submit your photo online. 
    • Submit it before your orientation to ensure your MavCARD is ready for pickup.
    • You'll need it for move-in and dining access before classes start.

    MavCARDs are NOT mailed, so be sure to pick yours up at orientation or before classes begin in the fall.

    Questions? Contact the MavCARD office.

  3. Apply for Financial Aid:

    Apply for Financial Aid.

  4. Apply for On-Campus Housing:

    Apply for on-campus housing. Students planning to live off-campus should review the off-campus housing info.

  5. Choose A Meal Plan:

    Students living on-campus will need to sign up for a meal plan.

  6. Submit Your Immunization Records:

    If you graduated outside Minnesota or haven’t had a tetanus/diphtheria shot in the last 10 years, you’ll need to submit an immunization record.

  7. Submit Your Transcripts:

    Submit your final high school and/or college transcripts to the Office of Admissions.

 

After Orientation

  1. Check Your University Email:

    Before classes begin, you’ll need to check your university email. Any additional information, including your modules, will be sent to your email account.

  2. Check Financial Aid Status:

    Check your Financial Aid status and complete any remaining documents.

  3. Review Important Dates:

    Review important dates and deadlines.

Got Questions? Reach out to orientation@mnsu.edu