1. NewStudent
Registration
Appointment

2. Appointment Agenda
• Academic Coordinator
• CampusConnect
• Student LaunchPad
• Student Expectations
• Student Resources
• Registration

3. Who is your Academic Coordinator?
Academic Coordinator: Becky Goodroad
Contact me for:
Academic Services (tutor requests, work
experience, test-outs, instructor questions,
grade questions, academic policies, SAP,
LaunchPad, e-book assistance, etc.)
Office Hours:
Monday 9:30am to 6pm CST
Tuesday 9:30am to 4:30pm CST
Wednesday 9:30am to 6pm
Thursday 8am to 6pm CST
Friday 8am to 4pm CST
rgoodroad@msbcollege.edu
612.455.4775

4. CampusConnect
Please bookmark or save this link to the student website for quick access to the CampusConnect
Home Page: http://connect.msbcollege.edu/
Login with the username and password that you setup during the enrollment process.

5. Academic Resources
You can find our Catalog and Student Handbook under
the student resources section in Campus Connect.
• In the catalog and student handbook, you can find:
o the calendar for the school year
o general student information
o program requirements
o class descriptions
o General Information section of the
catalog found in pages 5-57

6. Service Desk
• Service Desk Contact Information
& Hours
• Ask Service Desk/Submit Service
Desk tickets
• Change Password
• Security Questions
Service Desk
651-332-8100 or 1-877-862-0662.
ServiceDesk@msbcollege.edu

7. Student LaunchPad
Step 1: Click on Getting Started
Get to know your Leadership team and the LaunchPad expectations
Step 2: Click on My Degree Program
This is a great way for you to stay connected with your classmates, instructors, and program chair
Step 3: Proceed to the Support Services sections
You will spend time in each of the five department sections:
•Technology Services
•Financial Services
•Student Services
•Library Services
•Career Services
Each section will have important information for you to review and a short assignment or quiz to complete.
Step 4: Finish up with the Resources section
You will need to complete all reading and activities within the Online Learning section.
Please check out the Academic Resources section to take advantage of our math and writing boot camps. These will help you
up your skills prior to class.
If you are a military student, spend some time reviewing the Military Resources available to you

8. Student
Expectations

9. Attendance
Residential Attendance Policy
• Show up for class. If you’re going to be absent, contact your
Academic Coordinator & your Instructor
o One consecutive week with no attendance results in a
withdraw from the class
Online Attendance Policy
• Minimum login requirement – Once per week
• Must complete assignments to earn attendance.
o One consecutive week with no attendance results in a
withdraw from the class
Attendance
Attend Class
Discussion Board
Assignments
Quizzes
Exams

10. Important Dates to Remember
• CareerPath - 6 Week Courses/12 Week
Quarters
• Course Addendum
• Add/Drop Period (individual classes)
o First five business days of each 6 week period
*check your student email regularly for due
due date reminders, changes and
announcements

11. Time Management
• Plan for success!
o Schedule 8 to 12 hours of study time for per class each
week*
o That’s 16-24 hours with a full-time (16 credits) course
load and 6 week courses
o Plan to utilize your tablet or computer as a planning
resource
*This is just an estimate and could be more or less depending on
depending on your familiarity with the course and the course being
course being taken.

12. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy
Academic Progress
Grade Point Average
(GPA)
Percentage of Attempted
Credits Completed
Maximum Number of
Credits Allowed
SAP Notification
Academic Alert
Academic Warning
Expulsion

13. Student
Resources

14. Student Resources
• Tutors
• Online Resource Center
(Smarthinking)
• Campus Resource Center 
• Program Chair
• Instructor
• Library

15. Library
The Online Library Never Closes
Welcome to Library Connect. There are millions of
resources available to you! Here are just a few:
• Guides – The best way to start your research!
• Resources – Databases, Books, eBooks, Videos, and
more!
• Ask a Librarian – Lost in the library? We’re here to
help!
Carol Roos
Richfield Campus Librarian

16. E-Books
• Each of our classes are equipped with e-books
• The e-book will be accessible within the CampusConnect class
• Students can also sync their e-books with their tablet via the
VitalSource application

17. Tablet
• We recommend the Microsoft Surface 3
• Any tablet that is compatible with the
VitalSource app will also work
• Laptop or desktop computer is also a
good option
• Back up plan!
Image Source: https://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-us/devices/surface-3

18. Alternative Credit
• Test-outs
• Work Experience
• Prior Learning

19. ADA & VAWA
• Americans with Disabilities Act
• Disability Services –
• Contact Patrick Shay, Dean of Students at pshay@msbcollege.edu
• Violence Against Women Act
• GU/MSB is committed to providing an awareness of sexual violence
• Title IX Officers:
• MiriamWilliams,Campus Director
• Patrick Shay, Dean of Students pshay@msbcollege.edu

20. Registration
• 14+ Credits/Full-time
• Below Full-time
• Financial Aid
• Composition & Math Labs
(if applicable)
• Catalog Pages
• Transcripts (if applicable)

21. Final Questions?
• Academic Forms:
 AR-New Registration Checklist
 AR-Tech Standards Occ. Demands
• Review Student Handbook