Minnesota State University Moorhead

Minnesota State University Moorhead is a CARING COMMUNITY promising all students the opportunity to discover their passions, the rigor to develop intellectually and the versatility to SHAPE A CHANGING WORLD.

MSU Moorhead’s community outreach efforts are collaborative partnerships that bring people together to make a difference in the lives of others. Every day, we reach thousands of K-12 students through programs originating from nearly every college and department on our campus.

Our purpose, in its simplest and most idealistic form, is to transform the world by transforming lives. Minnesota State University Moorhead is a caring community promising all students the opportunity to discover their passions, the rigor to develop intellectually and the versatility to shape a changing world. 88.6% of MSU Moorhead graduates are employed in their field after graduation.

MSUM’s active campus and homey atmosphere create a welcoming and friendly community of learners that makes it easy to ask tough, probing questions. Small classes promote camaraderie and fellowship, leading to animated and meaningful discussions. You’ll learn and grow with one another. MSUM presents selected non-traditional options for obtaining your degree that may help you achieve your career or life goals quicker.

MSUM offers an assortment of support services for you to access any additional help you might need or want outside of the classroom. Our colleges, schools and academic departments connect you to peers, staff and faculty who are dedicated to your success and transformation.

Minnesota State University Moorhead provides gainful employment program information that prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.

MSU Moorhead offers students a variety of meaningful research opportunities across all academic programs. MSUM is a perfect place for you to collaborate with classmates, faculty, alumni and regional, national and global organizations. You will work to identify and create solutions to real-world problems and to contribute significant research in your area of interest.

At the beginning of each semester, our office hosts many new student orientation activities that are designed to help introduce you to the services and people available to help you as you experience life at MSUM. Please take advantage of our International Student Orientation as it will help you adjust more quickly. International Student Services also hosts many events throughout the academic year. Through these events, you will have an opportunity to meet many friends and enjoy intriguing conversation. Please join us and bring your friends.

International Student Services offers many programs throughout the year for students and members of the Fargo-Moorhead area community to participate. The student organization, International Student Organization (ISO), creates a supportive environment for MSUM students and promotes diversity on campus.

There is never a shortage of things to do in Fargo-Moorhead. An incredibly rich arts community offers a variety of activities and events throughout the year. And with four diverse seasons, there are a variety of activities to do year-round.

If you want to get involved and make a difference, Minnesota State University Moorhead is the place to do it. MSUM offers a complete educational, cultural and social experience. Join a student organization, help plan homecoming, participate in an intramural sport or serve on the student senate. Wherever your interests lie, you’ll find a group, organization, activity or program that fits YOU.

Our goal at MSUM is to bring together students from different backgrounds creating safe, transformative learning environments and opportunities for students to engage. Living on your own for the first time is difficult. We are here to help make the transition easy and fun! MSUM’s wide variety of on-campus dining options are nutritious and delicious.

Learning communities provide an outstanding way to increase your academic success. MSUM provides personalized student support to assist you with everything from academic planning and career development to a free MAT bus ride anywhere in Moorhead and Fargo. MSUM offers an environment that enhances your overall well-being and encourages physical and emotional care.

Your safety and security are one of our highest priorities. MSUM provides a variety of resources designed to increase safety on our campus and grow your ability to make responsible decisions that enrich your well-being and leverage positive relationships.

Enrich your life! Take advantage of a robust and varied schedule of activities from arts to lectures and readings. Whether your interests are social or recreational there is a place for you at MSUM. Whether it’s scholarships, grants or connecting students to federal aid, MSUM has numerous resources to assist you and your family. The Office of Scholarship & Financial Aid is your number one resource for finding out how to apply, what you need to do to qualify, and what types of financial aid are available.

Start the financial aid process by first completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is used to determine eligibility for federal, state and institutional financial aid funds.

The financial aid estimator will help you estimate your eligibility for a Federal Pell Grant, Minnesota State Grant and federal education tax benefits. The estimator is based on the federal calculation of your Estimated Family Contribution and the tuition and fees for the Minnesota institution you select.