Delta State University is a public institution providing a comprehensive undergraduate and graduate curriculum to approximately 3,500 students representing all states and 50 different countries. Dozens of degree programs on the undergraduate level provide educational opportunities in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, and Education and the Robert E. Smith School of Nursing. Graduate programs on the master's, educational specialist, and doctoral levels provide advanced training in various disciplines.
Acknowledging its beginning as a teacher's college, the University sustains excellence in teacher education while expanding offerings in traditional and unique programs of study. From the core disciplines such as arts, humanities, and sciences, to unique programs such as Commercial Aviation, the Delta Music Institute, and the nationally-recognized Geospatial Information Technology program, the University is committed to meeting the evolving needs of the students it serves.
Students at Delta State University will learn and grow in an environment that fosters discovery and creativity. The institution intends to be the best regional University in America. It combines a heritage of academic strength with a robust commitment to serving people and communities, particularly in the Mississippi Delta.
As a regional Carnegie Master's I university, located in Cleveland, Mississippi, Delta State University serves as an educational and cultural center for the Mississippi Delta, emphasizing service to the Northern Delta counties and its campus centers in Clarksdale Greenville in traditional and distance education formats. The University offers undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs of study leading to baccalaureate and master's degrees in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, and the School of Nursing and the Educational Specialist degree Doctorates in Education and Nursing Practice. Emphasis is placed on excellence in instruction, followed by service and research, in creating a community of scholars. With special attention to small classes, a friendly environment, and a broad liberal arts foundation, the University encourages significant student-faculty interactions. Delta State provides programs and services that promote intellectual, cultural, ethical, physical, and social development. Students from different cultural, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds will develop the ability to respect and evaluate others' thoughts to develop, assess, and express their thoughts effectively and use the techniques of research and performance associated with their disciplines.
We are excited about student success in the Division of Student Affairs at Delta State University. The Office of Student Affairs seeks to enhance the Delta State University student's experience by offering programming and services that support its holistic wellness. Our student advocacy focuses on their academic, social, emotional, physical, cultural, moral, and mental well-being.
Driven by a purpose to inspire a vibrant campus life and engaged student body, we identify goals of inclusive excellence, student engagement, academic, civic, and social support systems, and building collaborations across campus. This enables the Student Affairs unit to serve the student optimally while preparing them for success in a global community.
Delta State University is more affordable than other regional institutions. Delta State offers financial assistance and student employment. Plus, there are $0 out-of-state fees. International students are welcomed in both undergraduate and graduate programs as full-time or exchange students. Delta State provides short-term study abroad experiences that allow students to understand the impact of culture on business better.
All Delta State University academic programs, academic policies, and academic units are under the Provost/Vice President's leadership for Academic Affairs. The Office of Academic Affairs is committed to providing the highest quality of education possible and supporting all students to progress and graduate.
The Continuing Education office at Delta State offers an extensive array of fun-filled and educational travel-based courses, credit courses, workshops, recreational courses, and personal enrichment classes throughout the year for people of all ages to enjoy.
Intersession courses are also offered during the end of the fall semester and the spring semester and the break between the spring semester and the summer semester. Additionally, teacher recertification classes (CEU) are offered for educators.
Whether you are interested in learning about art, computer programs, grant writing, dancing, exercise classes, or if you would like to send your child to one of our kids' colleges or athletic camps, we are sure to have something that your whole family can enjoy. Have an idea about a class? Contact us, and we will find a way to get it started.
We invite you to make the Student Success Center your college compass! We are here to help you successfully navigate your college experience at Delta State as you make your way from classroom to cap and gown. We proudly provide a wide range of student support services tailored to meet your individual needs as a student.
Take the time to look around our site to understand better how we can assist you as you navigate what we trust will be a fun and exciting journey! Your ship does not have to be sinking to take advantage of the services we offer – we are here for you regarding even the most basic academic support needs. Are we looking to turn a "B" into an "A" to boost that GPA? We have resources to help you with that also.
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