Southwest Minnesota State University Services

The Basics

Basic services offered: women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance
Remedial services: reading, math, writing, study skills
Counseling availability: minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, birth control

Career Potential

Career advising services: on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
Percent of graduates employed after 6 months: N/A
Percent of graduates employed after 1 year: 87%
Percent of graduates employed after 2 years: $N/A
Main employers of graduates: The Schwan Food Company; US Bancorp; Marshall Public Schools; Southwest Minnesota State University

Campus Resources

Library on campus/close promixity?: Yes
Library collaboration present?: Yes
Number of books available: 202,363
Number of subscriptions: 946
Number of microforms: 227,623
Number of audiovisuals: 11,314
Number of E-books: 8,166
Description of library facilities: Z L Begin Collection, Foundation Center Collection, Selective Federal Documents Collection. 9.2 million dollar library building renovation including two computer lab classrooms, wireless technology, new fixtures/furnishings, archive room, art gallery, and updated entrance area.
Museums in proximity: Anthropology Museum, Natural History Museum, Planetarium, William Whipple Art Galleries, Academic Commons, Fitness Center, Nature Center, Greenhouse, Wildlife Area, GIS Center, Southwest Marketing Advisory Center, Southwest Minnesota Regional Research Center (History Center), Center for Rural and Regional Studies, Women's Center

Technological Availability

Wireless internet on campus?: Yes
Public computers available: 310
Computer courses offered?: No
Email accounts granted?: Yes
Campuswide internet access?: Yes
Usable computer locations: computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
Library connection ports (avg.): 300
Classroom connection ports (avg.): 20
Total wireless capacity: 600 students/faculty
Recommended OS: Microsoft
Wireless coverage: in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas

Safety

Campus safety details: 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Students granted university webspace?: No
Able to register online?: Yes

If you are in need of more detailed information, check out the Southwest Minnesota State University website!