Dec 08, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Student Resources


Division of Student Affairs

The Division of Student Affairs provides essential programs and services which support the matriculation, academic achievement, personal development, and quality of life for all MTSU students. Educational partnerships and academic support programs promote student learning and help students integrate academic development and personal growth. Creation of meaningful campus traditions and an active, involving campus life encourages the development of student leadership, personal responsibility and accountability, and an inclusive and supportive learning community.

The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs

The chief role of the Vice President for Student Affairs is to monitor the experience of students on the MTSU campus and to implement services that involve students and that support their persistence and success. Contact the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs at (615) 898-2440 or visit www.mtsu.edu/stuaff/.

Student Resources

Campus Recreation and Spirit Programs

A variety of recreational activities that encourage healthy lifestyles is the focus of Campus Recreation. From intramural sports to swimming, outdoor activities to fitness classes, Campus Recreation offers programming for everyone. For more information about Campus Recreation and Spirit Programs, contact the Campus Recreation Office, (615) 898-2104, or visit www.mtsu.edu/camprec/.

Career Development Center

The Career Development Center (CDC) is a comprehensive center serving all departments and colleges of MTSU with career exploration, on-campus recruiting, and job searching. For more information, contact the Career Development Center, (615) 898-2500, or visit www.mtsu.edu/career/.

Counseling Services

Counseling Services offers crisis intervention, assessment, community referral, and limited personal counseling services, all designed to support students in their emotional, intellectual, and social growth. While we strive to be available to all students needing these services, we assume special responsibility for those in need of immediate assistance. Our goal is to understand students’ concerns and to develop and implement counseling and referral plans that respond to their needs as effectively and expediently as possible. For more information, contact Counseling Services, (615) 898-2670, or visit www.mtsu.edu/counseling.

Disability and Access Center

The Disability and Access Center offers a wide variety of services to students with disabilities, including testing accommodations, providing access to the latest in adaptive computer technologies, and acting as a liaison to University departments. For more information, contact Disability and Access Center, (615) 898-2783, or visit www.mtsu.edu/dac/.

Fraternity and Sorority Life

Fraternity and Sorority Life at Middle Tennessee State University advises 25 fraternities and sororities on campus governed by the Interfraternity Council (IFC),  the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), and the College Panhellenic Council (CPH). For more information, contact Fraternity and Sorority Life at (615) 898-5812 or visit www.mtsu.edu/fsl/.

Housing and Residential Life

Housing and Residential Life creates living/learning communities in on-campus residence halls and apartments that accommodate up to 3,000 students. The main office is located in the Keathley University Center, room 300 or visit www.mtsu.edu/living-on-campus/ for more information.

Intercultural and Diversity Affairs

Intercultural and Diversity Affairs promotes cultural awareness, understanding, and a sense of belonging for all students at MTSU. For more information, contact Intercultural and Diversity Affairs, (615) 898-5812, or visit www.mtsu.edu/idac/.

Student-Athlete Enhancement Center

The Student-Athlete Enhancement Center is committed to a comprehensive program of life skills that provides educational experience and services in order to assist the student-athlete in meeting the academic requirements established by Middle Tennessee State University and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA); to develop well-balanced lifestyles for student-athletes; to encourage growth in decision-making, planning, and fulfillment of career and life goals; and to enhance the quality of the student-athlete experience within the university setting. For more information, contact the Student Athlete Enhancement Center, (615) 904-8492, or visit www.mtsu.edu/saec/.

Student Conduct

Student Conduct strives to promote a learning environment that is safe, positive, and in which the rights of all members of the campus community are respected. Supporting the larger mission of both Middle Tennessee State University and the Division of Student Affairs, we seek to promote student learning, growth, and development by increasing awareness of the University’s expectations of behavior, holding students accountable for violations of these expectations, and developing educational sanctions designed to help students learn from their mistakes. We strive to help students at MTSU see both the immediate consequences and the long-term consequences of their behavior. For more information, contact Student Conduct, (615) 898-2750, or visit w1.mtsu.edu/student-conduct/.

Student Government Association

The Student Government Association (SGA) at Middle Tennessee State University represents the mechanism through which students are afforded the opportunity to participate in University governance by ensuring an exchange of ideas and opinions between the student body and the administration. For more information, contact the SGA Office, (615) 898-2464, or visit www.mtsu.edu/sga/.

Student Health Services

Student Health Services ensures the delivery of affordable, accessible, and high quality health care integrated with the promotion of lifelong wellness for MTSU students. A prepaid student health fee covers the cost of basic office visits, and an on-site Pharmacy provides access to over-the-counter and prescription medication. For more information about student health services, contact Student Health Services, (615) 898-2988, or visit www.mtsu.edu/healthservices/.

Student Organizations and Service

MTSU students with common interests are encouraged to join together and realize the social and professional benefits to be gained by the exchange of ideas and development of interpersonal relationships through participation in student organizations. MTSU promotes a comprehensive array of both classroom and cocurricular opportunities designed to enhance personal growth, leadership skills, and community involvement. For more information, contact Student Organizations and Service, (615) 898-5812, or visit www.mtsu.edu/leadandserve/.

Student Programming

Student Programming, also known as SPARE (Student Programming and Raider Entertainment), provides quality, low-cost entertainment for students. SPARE focuses on providing programming in four areas: concerts and variety, films, games, and athletic event promotion. Events are planned, promoted, and implemented by MTSU students for MTSU students with the goal of providing the best entertainment at the lowest cost. For more information, contact the Student Unions and Programming Office, (615) 898-2590 or visit www.mtsu.edu/events/.

Student Unions

The MTSU student union facilities provide convenient, high-quality facilities and efficient services to support University programs and community. The union facilities are designed to enhance campus life and advance the University’s educational mission. For more information about the facilities and the programs, contact the Student Unions and Programming Office, (615) 898-2590, or visit www.mtsu.edu/mtunions/.

Volunteer Opportunities

MTSU offers a variety of ways for students to volunteer on campus and in the Rutherford County community. Students may choose to join a community service-based student organization and participate in group or individual volunteer work as their schedules permit. For more information, contact Student Organizations and Service, (615) 898-5812, or visit www.mtsu.edu/sos/.

June Anderson Center for Women and Nontraditional Students

The June Anderson Center for Women and Nontraditional Students provides student support services conducive to learning and personal development for both women students and for adult students who generally work fulltime, are married, have children, and other adult responsibilities beyond their college experiences. The center provides information and referrals about all aspects of academic and social life. For more information, contact June Anderson Center for Women and Nontraditional Students, (615) 898-5812, or visit www.mtsu.edu/jac/.