Frequently Asked Questions

I am a new freshman, what steps should I take to be prepared for the upcoming semester?
New freshman need to complete the admission process first. Please contact MTSU admissions office (615- 898-2111) for questions concerning applications. After you are accepted, register for CUSTOMS (new student orientation) at www.mtsu.edu/customs.

I am transfer student, what steps should I take to get registered for the upcoming semester?
New transfer students need to complete the admission process first. Please contact MTSU admissions office (615- 898-2111) for questions concerning applications. After you are accepted, complete the transfer online orientation at www.mtsu.edu/transferonline

I am a readmitted student, what steps do I need to take to attend MTSU again?
Readmitted students need to complete the admission process first. Please contact MTSU admissions office (615- 898-2111) for questions concerning applications. After you are readmitted, please contact a faculty or college advisor for assistance with your selection of courses.

How do I get a faculty/major advisor?
Faculty advisors are assigned by departments. You may find your assigned advisor by logging into PipelineMT, click on the RaiderNet Tab, then Student Tab, select Registration, and click Assigned Advisor(s).

How do I get a minor advisor?
Contact the department of your minor and ask to be assigned a minor advisor.

There are faculty advisors, college advisors, and the University College Advising Center (UCAC) offers advising. Who am I supposed to see?
Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, and second degree students should meet with their Faculty or College advisors.
Students that have learning support (prescribed) courses should meet with their UCAC advisor.

The college advisor will assist all students, but requires students on probation to be advised prior to scheduling classes for the next semester.

How do I change my major?
It is highly recommended you meet with an advisor before changing your major. You may change your major online by logging into PipelineMT, click RaiderNet Tab, then Student Tab, select Registration, and click Change of Major/Program. You may also submit a change of major request through the following link: http://www.mtsu.edu/records/change_major.php

Am I eligible to take honor courses?
Any new freshman with a 25 ACT or higher score and 3.5 high school GPA or higher may take honor courses.
Any transfer or student with 12 hours or more of college credit with a 3.25 GPA may take honors courses.
For more information on the University Honors College visit http://www.mtsu.edu/honors/

How do I correct my high school deficiencies?
Review the following link:

http://catalog.mtsu.edu/content.php?catoid=5&navoid=164#How_to_Correct_High_School_Deficiencies

How do I review my registration holds?
Log into PipelineMT, click on the RaiderNet Tab, then Student Tab, select Registration, and click View Holds.


I have a Behavioral and Health Science hold on my account. What does that mean and how do I have the hold removed?
Behavioral and Health Sciences holds are placed on students who have high school deficiencies. New freshman students must remove deficiencies within the first 64 hours of enrollment and transfer students within the first 30 hours of enrollment. Schedule an appointment with the college advisor to have the hold removed.

What can I do with this major/degree?
Review the career services page to find out possible career opportunities with your major:

http://www.mtsu.edu/career/Majors/default.php


Where can I find more frequently asked questions specific to my major or other departments?

Department of Criminal Justice
http://www.mtsu.edu/criminaljustice/ContactUs_Criminal Justice.php

Department of Health and Human Performance
http://www.mtsu.edu/healthhumanperf/contact_hhp.php

Department of Human Sciences
http://www.mtsu.edu/humansciences/contact.php

Department of Psychology
http://www.mtsu.edu/psychology/faq.php

Department of Social Work
http://www.mtsu.edu/socialwork/contact.php

Admissions Office
http://www.mtsu.edu/admissn/

Financial Aid Office
http://www.mtsu.edu/financialaid/index.php

Records and Scheduling Office
http://www.mtsu.edu/records/faqs.php