FAQ's

What dorm will I stay in?

It depends on which dorms are open for summer terms. That is determined each
spring for the following summer. Housing website is www.housing.msstate.edu/

What is Accuplacer?

Accuplacer is a placement tool consisting of three tests, reading, math and English.  For more information go to www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/accuplacer/index.html

How do I know how I did on the Accuplacer?

The Accuplacer test is graded automatically and you will be given your results to meet with the admission committee for your interview and screening.

What is Fafsa?
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

Can my parents come to the orientation with me?

We encourage parents to come to the orientation, however, it is not necessary.

Do I have to buy books for my courses?

You will need to purchase a book for each class as well as an internet code for both math and English.  Without these, it is virtually impossible to pass the courses.
http://msstate.bncollege.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TBListView

Do the summer courses count toward graduation or my GPA?  

The summer classes do not count toward graduation nor do they count in your GPA.  They are, however, used for institutional credit and satisfy full- time status for financial aid purposes.

What is Moneymate?

MoneyMate is a prepaid spending account which provides a safe and convenient method of payment for food, books, supplies, and many other goods and services both on and off campus. Unlike a checking account or credit card, there are no extra service charges and your account cannot be overdrawn. Your University ID Card, issued by the Campus Card Office located at 108 Allen Hall, serves as your official identification AND as the "key" to your MoneyMate funds.
For more information, please go to:
http://www.moneymate.msstate.edu/

Where can I or my parents stay when we come to campus for my interview?
On Campus:
http://www.housing.msstate.edu/guest/

Off Campus:
http://www.yellowpages.com/Starkville-MS/Hotels?search_mode=all&search_terms=hotels&sort=distance

Do I have to attend the SDP at MSU or can I go somewhere else?

If you attend the Summer Developmental Program at any of the eight senior colleges and pass the program, you are then eligible for admission to any Mississippi senior college in the fall semester.

How do I pay for the SDP program?

You can apply for federal financial aid at:
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

You can apply for MS IHL grant at:
http://www.ihl.state.ms.us/financialaid/Sdpg.html

You can apply for MSU financial aid at:
http://www.sfa.msstate.edu/howto/ugrad/summer.php

How long are the classes?

The math, reading and English classes are in the morning and last 60 minutes each. The academic support labs are in the afternoons and last 150 minutes each.

When and how do I register?

To register for the SDP, go back to our homepage and on the top of the page click on the tab for application. Fill it out and send it to the address provided.  Upon receipt of confirmation into the program, you will attend an orientation program where you will register for classes.