MTSU unveils Admitted Student Day Feb. 22 for prospective Blue Raiders

Middle Tennessee State University will unveil its new Admitted Student Day on Saturday, Feb. 22, starting in the Student Union, 1768 MTSU Blvd., on the campus in Murfreesboro, Tenn., and venturing out to the various colleges on campus. The university hosted hundreds of prospective students, some of them shown here, Saturday, Feb. 8, in the first of two True Blue Preview day events, with the second one Saturday, March 22. (MTSU photo by Cat Curtis Murphy)

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University is unveiling a new Admitted Student Day to provide an early welcome to new prospective Blue Raiders and family members.

Admitted Student Day will be held starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, with a number of opportunities —plus some perks — for students starting their MTSU careers in August once they complete their enrollment.

Along with family members, more than 1,200 new Middle Tennessee State University admitted student are planning to attend the new Admitted Student Day at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, starting in the Student Union, 1768 MTSU Blvd., on the MTSU campus in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Hundreds of prospective students and family members, several of them shown here, attended the True Blue Preview Day Saturday, Feb. 8., learning about academic programs, housing, the Honors College and more. (MTSU photo by Cat Curtis Murphy)

The day provides a chance for admitted students to learn about resources and academic opportunities, and to meet with representatives from campus offices. Newly admitted Blue Raiders should check their email for the link to RSVP coming to Admitted Student Day. Along with family members, more than 1,200 admitted students plan to attend.

Participants will check in and be welcomed in the Student Union, 1768 MTSU Blvd., the home base for the event, but eventually head to their academic colleges.

Gina Poff, MTSU New Student and Family Programs director — Gina Poff

“New students who have been accepted into MTSU can participate in the first MTSU Admitted Student Day to prepare for their journey at MTSU,” said Gina Poff, MTSU New Student and Family Programs director. “The day provides a glimpse into what life as a Blue Raider will hold in store in a few short months. What an exciting way to celebrate being a new Blue Raider.”

Poff said the event “is also a way to prepare for the newly renamed New to Blue Orientation, formerly called CUSTOMS, by meeting early with many key campus resource staff, including their academic advising center staff in their college, MT Dining and MTSU Housing. Students will also be able to take care of special items such as connecting with the Honors College, MT One Stop, Daniels Veterans Center, Student Success and Disability and Access Center.”

Among the admitted student perks are access to early registration for the New to Blue Orientation, ability to pick up their Blue ID, obtain vouchers to dine in one of the campus eateries and receive up to three complimentary tickets for the Blue Raiders’ men’s basketball game against visiting Sam Houston at 2 p.m. in Murphy Center.

The University Honors College will welcome its newest class of Buchanan Fellows for a breakfast as part of the day’s events. The Buchanan is the university’s top academic scholarship.

Middle Tennessee State University will unveil its new Admitted Student Day at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, starting in the Student Union, 1768 MTSU Blvd., on the campus in Murfreesboro, Tenn., and venturing out to the various colleges on campus. The university hosted hundreds of prospective students, some of them shown here, Saturday, Feb. 8, in the first of two True Blue Preview day events, with the second one Saturday, March 22. (MTSU photo by Cat Curtis Murphy)

A spring preview day

MTSU will hold its final True Blue Preview event Saturday, March 22, for prospective students to enjoy the full campus experience, with top campus officials welcoming hundreds of potential Blue Raiders to campus. To learn more, visit https://www.mtsu.edu/schedule-a-visit/special-events/.

Visitors can participate in academic and departmental presentations, receive information on financial aid and scholarships and choose from many different special interest sessions. A tentative schedule is available.

Daily campus tours

MTSU offers daily campus tours at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. For more information, call 615-898-5670 or email tours@mtsu.edu.

— Randy Weiler (Randy.Weiler@mtsu.edu)