Pathfinders

Welcome to Mississippi State University. MSU is committed to helping students make a productive transition to college life. Central to this commitment are various academic programs, resources and services. Assistance is available in many areas, including tutoring in various subjects, preparing for tests, developing effective study skills, writing assignments, choosing a career, changing your major and using the library. These programs, resources and services are free and available to all students, not just those having academic difficulties. The contact persons are friendly and eager to help. Appointments are available and walk-ins are welcome; please call, email, drop by or visit the websites for further information. MSU looks forward to you having a great year and hopes you enjoy your time at State.

Pathfinders Advising Center (first house behind Rice Hall)
http://www.msstate.edu/org/pathfinders/
Ty Abernathy ty@ra.msstate.edu 325-0595
Amanda Butts pathfinders@org.msstate.edu 325-9590
Provides information concerning various academic assistance programs, resources and services. The primary focus of Pathfinders is class attendance by freshmen. Regular class attendance is a major factor in determining the academic success of freshmen.

The Math Domain Allen Hall Room 111
Ms. Marjorie Crittenden    MCrittenden@math.msstate.edu     325-5805
Monday - Thursday              8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday                                  8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Faculty and graduate teaching assistants provide tutoring and help with online homework for Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra, Trigonometry, and Business Calculus.

The Learning Center (TLC) Allen Hall Room 267
http://www.tlc.msstate.edu/     email: tlc@colled.msstate.edu
Dr. Anna Dill               anna.dill@msstate.edu                  325-2957
Ms. Kathy Forrester    kforrester@colled.msstate.edu     325-2957
Main Office                      8:00 am - 5:00 pm     Monday - Friday
Tutoring                           2:00 pm - 7:00 pm     Monday - Thursday
Open Computer Lab        8:00 am - 9:00 pm     Monday - Thursday
                                        8:00 am - 5:00 pm     Friday
Provides tutoring in various subject areas and courses in study skills and reading; all courses have an LSK prefix; computer labs available.

The MSU Writing Center Lee Hall Room 315D
http://www.msstate.edu/dept/english/writingcenter.html 325-1045
Ms. Sarah Sneed sds9@ra.msstate.edu 325-2349
Monday - Thursday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and Friday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Writing Center is a free service to all MSU students! Graduate teaching assistants are available to assist all MSU students, including freshmen, with their writing assignments and projects. Please call or email for more information.

Holmes Cultural Diversity Center Suite 220 Colvard Student Union
http://www.hcdc.msstate.edu/ Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Ms. E. Maria White emw1@saffairs.msstate.edu 325-2033
The Holmes Cultural Diversity Center strives to enhance the college experience of culturally diverse students via various services and programs designed to help students achieve their academic and career aspirations.

Student Support Services Montgomery Hall basement floor
http://www.msstate.edu/dept/sss/ Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Ms. Julie Berry jberry@saffairs.msstate.edu 325-3335
Provides supportive services for students who have an academic need and are first generation, low income or disabled.

The Career Center Montgomery Hall Room 300
http://www.career.msstate.edu/ Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cassandra Latimer clatimer@career.msstate.edu 325-3344
Provides assistance to all students, including freshmen, about a variety of career issues. Also, provides information about the co-op office (located in McCain Hall Room 335 - 325-3823). See a career advisor and talk about choosing/changing your major; take career assessments to help narrow your choices; start a resume; find internships, co-op opportunities, and part-time jobs; attend career fairs and talk to employers.

University Academic Advising Center 150 Magruder Street (first house behind Rice Hall)
http://www.msstate.edu/dept/academic_advising/ 325-4052
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm email: advising@org.msstate.edu
Academic advisors Mr. Wes Ammon, Ms. Jan Odom, Mr. Andrew Sharp, Ms. Sandra Powe, or Mr. Tim Fancher can be contacted at the above telephone number or email address.
Specializes in student academic advising and program of study alternatives, primarily for undecided/undeclared students.

Undergraduate Research Center - Serves all undergraduate students who are unsure of a research topic and need information for term papers and speeches.
Research Consultation - An individual appointment is made with a reference librarian to locate in-depth materials on a given topic.
MSU Libraries Outreach Program - Specifically designed to assist students in utilizing the library easily and efficiently.
Instructional Media Center - Provides computers with web authoring and print software and trained staff available for assistance. Also has free DVD and video rentals and equipment check-out of laptops, cameras, camcorders, etc.
Ask-A-Librarian - You can click on the Ask-A-Librarian link at the top of the menu bar and ask any question you might have. You can also now access the Ask-A-Librarian link through any EBSCO Host research database.

*The numbers listed above can be used for further information regarding any of the library’s resources or hours of operation.

Student Counseling Services Lee Hall Room 101
Beatrice Tatem, Ph.D., Director, Counseling Psychologist 325-2091 Available after hours and on weekends. Call MSU Police 911 (on or off campus) and they will contact the on-call counselor. Confidential and free to students. Offers a variety of direct student services ranging from preventative psycho-educational programming, student mentoring, supportive counseling, group counseling, intensive psychotherapy, and 24 hour crisis intervention.

Registrars Office Garner Hall
http://www.msstate.edu/dept/registrar/ Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Main Telephone: 325-2022
Provides information about admission, registration, withdrawal, academic calendar, exam/class schedules, holds, transcripts, etc.