Read and acknowledge that you will pay all university tuition and fees when due. Per University policy, students who do not sign the Registration Agreement are not allowed to enroll in classes. If you are under 17 years of age, you should complete this agreement with a parent/guardian present.

This questionnaire confirms your selected major (which may be different from when you first applied to Truman), your incoming college credits, and other information that is important for academic advisors to know prior to creating your course recommendations.

Note, if your major(s), minor(s), or pre-professional interests have changed since you applied to Truman, you will have the option to complete a Major Update Form that is linked within the Questionnaire.

Your Math Placement Exam results help ensure you are placed into the correct level of math. All students at Truman are required to complete the equivalent of Algebra-level math, although some majors require higher-level math.

Answers to common questions:

• There is no need to study for the placement exam.
• If you have college-level math transfer credits (including dual credit, AP, IB, etc.), those credits will supersede your math placement score if your placement is lower than the math course you have college credit for.
• If you have incoming college credit for a college-level Calculus I course or higher, you are not required to complete the Math Placement Exam. To waive this requirement, you must contact academic advising at advise@truman.edu.

All students at Truman are required to have at least an elementary proficiency in a foreign language. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) need intermediate proficiency in a foreign language. Your Foreign Language Placement Exam results help ensure you are placed into the correct level of foreign language.

Answers to common questions:

• You only need to complete the placement test for the language(s) you are interested in taking courses for while at Truman. There is no need to study for the placement exam.
• If you have incoming college credit for foreign language, we still recommend you complete the placement exam to ensure that you are placed at the correct course level. A faculty member from the Department of Modern Languages reviews all students’ placement exam results and transcripts to provide an accurate placement level.
• Even if you do not plan to complete a foreign language course in your first semester, these placement exam results are used by the Department of Modern Languages to ensure you are placed in the correct course level when you do enroll in a foreign language course in the future.
• If you have a Missouri Seal of Biliteracy, learn more about transferability here.

You Are a Partner in the Registration Process

Your schedule is not created for you — it is created with you, in partnership with advisors and faculty. During the registration portion of the day, you will:

• talk through your academic interests, goals, and questions
• learn how degree requirements work
• explore course options that fit your academic path
• work alongside academic advisors, faculty, and Orientation Leaders to build a balanced schedule

This is one of your first steps in taking ownership of your college experience, and we want you to feel confident and supported as you do it.

Why Students Register Without Parents or Guests

During the registration portion of Orientation, students meet independently with the academic advising team. While parents and guests participate in separate Orientation programming, students will be working directly with campus professionals.

This approach allows you to:

• build confidence in making academic decisions;
• ask questions openly;
• begin developing independence as a college student.

Please know that you will not be navigating this process alone.

You’ll Have a Full Team to Help

When it’s time to build your schedule, you’ll have a full team available to help, including:

• Faculty from your major — to provide insight into major requirements and coursework;
• Academic advisors from the Center for Academic Excellence — to guide you through your recommended course schedule and how it was developed;
• Orientation Leaders — to help you navigate the registration portal and choose course days/times.

Our goal is for you to leave Orientation with a schedule that aligns with what is needed to stay on track in your major(s) and with a clear understanding of how and why it was built.

You will either register during the morning or afternoon portion of the day. Registration for classes occurs at Pickler Memorial Library. Academic Advisors, faculty, and your Orientation Leader will guide you through every step.

To make registration run smoothly, have your TruView login and password available. If you do not remember your username and password, contact the IT help desk at (660) 785-4544.

Step 1 — Meet with Faculty (5-10 minutes)

• We want all students to have the opportunity to connect with a faculty member from their major to discuss what it’s like to be a student in their program.
• This faculty member will also be available at the computer station while you register in courses.

Step 2 — Meet with an Academic Advisor (10-15 minutes)

• An academic advisor from the Center for Academic Excellence will meet with you one-on-one to review your suggested courses for enrollment that was developed using your pre-enrollment materials (i.e., registration questionnaire, placement exams, etc.)
• This is a great time to talk about your academic goals and to see yourself as a partner in the schedule development process.
• Suggested topics to cover with an academic advisor:
  • Confirm that all your transfer credits are accounted for
  • Confirm your intended major, minor, pre-professional interest, etc.
  • Ask for clarification on anything that doesn’t make sense

Step 3 — Register for Classes (30+ minutes)

• Your faculty, academic advisors, and Orientation Leader will be near to assist as you navigate the registration portal to officially register in classes.
• Do not hesitate to raise a hand and ask questions at any point in the process. Please do not feel rushed, we are all here to help you.
• You will complete a brief checkout process with your Orientation Leader to confirm your understanding and completion of course selections.
• Have last minute questions before you leave? At 4:00pm, Academic Advisors will be available to answer questions from both students and families at Pickler Memorial Library. This is the same place you will be registering for classes.

Now that you’re enrolled in classes, you have access to your student email via TruView!

Truman’s official form of communication is email, so checking your email frequently will become second nature once you begin classes. We recommend setting up your student email and DUO app now so you can begin getting in the habit of checking your email over the summer.

Issues with accessing your email? Contact our IT Services Desk at (660) 785-4544.

Set Up Your Student Email

If you have earned college credit prior to starting at Truman—such as AP, IB, dual credit, or Missouri Seal of Biliteracy—official documentation must be sent to Truman.

You should request an official transcript be sent directly from every college or university where you have earned credit. Truman’s Registrar’s Office must receive the original transcript from each institution to ensure your credits are properly applied to your academic record. For example, if you took a dual credit course through a local community college while in high school, you must request that your official transcript be sent directly from that community college to Truman. Even if the course appears on your high school transcript, Truman must receive the official transcript from the college that awarded the credit. Nearly all schools have a digital platform on their Registrar’s website where you can request transcripts.

If you requested your most recent AP or IB score(s) be sent to Truman, those will be arriving to us in mid-July. At that time, our academic advisors will review your score(s) and contact you about making course adjustments (if necessary).

Important: All college coursework attempted must be disclosed. Failing to report prior college credit is considered academic dishonesty.

Note: Truman’s scholarship renewal is only based on credits earned at Truman, not transfer credits.

Being prepared with your textbooks by the end of the first week of classes helps set you up for academic success! Use this before classes begin to review your textbooks and consider whether you want to opt out of our First Day Complete program through Truman’s Bookstore.

First Day Complete

As an enrolled college student, you are now under FERPA, which means Truman can no longer share your educational information with others unless you expressly give us permission to. If you would like to add a parent or guardian as an “authorized user,” allowing them to view your bill, you can learn more at the link below.

Set Up an Authorized User

All new students will be assigned their official first-year academic advisor in early August. Until then, connect with the academic advising team at the Center for Academic Excellence at advise@truman.edu or (660) 785-7403. Please note, if you are requesting minor schedule changes, we ask that you wait until July once all Summer Orientation sessions are complete.