CUSTOMS for New Freshmen Students
If you have been admitted to MTSU for an upcoming semester and have not yet registered for our new student orientation program called CUSTOMS, DO THAT NOW! The information below will supplement the on-line CUSTOMS modules, the on-campus CUSTOMS experience, as well has help you navigate your course registration process. Once you get registered for a CUSTOMS date, you will be emailed a link directing you towards the on-line CUSTOMS modules. These will need to be completed no less than four days prior to your scheduled on-campus date. In order to be eligible for course registration, you MUST register for a CUSTOMS date AND complete the on-line CUSTOMS modules.
No less than two days prior to your CUSTOMS date, you will receive a VERY DETAILED e-packet from your advisor outlining what to expect, a homework assignment related to course registration, and MANY other things! This will arrive in your MTSU email account, so it's crucial that you have that set up!
It is imperative that you review the material your advisor sends you BEFORE your on-campus CUSTOMS date. Completing these tasks in advance will greatly enhance your CUSTOMS experience.
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Before CUSTOMS:
- Familiarze yourself with the Zoom platform if you chose a Virtual CUSTOMS.
- Create your Password by clicking on "Password Recovery Tool" and following instructions provided.
- Use your newly created password to access your PipelineMT and MTSU Email Account
- Complete placement testing (if applicable)
- Did you choose the right major that's best for you?
- Submit final transcript after graduation - this includes HS transcripts, DE transcripts, CLEP scores, AP scores, etc.
- Submit proof of citizenship or lawful presence in the US
- Submit proof of immunization to Health Services
- Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships
- Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Apply for Housing
During CUSTOMS:
- CBAS New Student Handbook
- Course Selection Worksheet - blank worksheet planner for plotting courses and their days and times
- DegreeWorks - degree audit tool that monitors your academic progress towards degree completion
- General Education Course Descriptions
- How to use PipelineMT’s Look Up Classes tool
- How to use the Schedule Planner tool
- Undergraduate Catalog
After CUSTOMS:
- Do you need to register with our Disability Access Center?
- Check your Coursework toward Program of Study (CPoS) link in Pipeline for accuracy
- Pay fees and confirm class schedule - fee payment deadline is January 4th
- Pick up your parking pass
- Get your Blue ID
- Submit final transcript after graduation - this includes HS transcripts, DE transcripts, CLEP scores, AP scores, etc.
- If you are a Veteran/Dependent using Veteran benefits, check here to make sure everything is ready to go!
- Quick guide to LOTS of student resources!
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