{"id":2,"date":"2024-04-01T18:22:27","date_gmt":"2024-04-01T18:22:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/getstarted\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2025-03-13T21:08:38","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T21:08:38","slug":"index","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/getstarted\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Started at MTSU!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mtsu.edu\/about\/index.php\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-4 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mtsu.edu\/about\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"13\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/getstarted\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/05\/0436ddfd-3619-4b6e-9d07-8895068ce511-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/getstarted\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/05\/0436ddfd-3619-4b6e-9d07-8895068ce511-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/getstarted\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/05\/0436ddfd-3619-4b6e-9d07-8895068ce511-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/getstarted\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/05\/0436ddfd-3619-4b6e-9d07-8895068ce511-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/getstarted\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/05\/0436ddfd-3619-4b6e-9d07-8895068ce511-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/getstarted\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/05\/0436ddfd-3619-4b6e-9d07-8895068ce511.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br><strong>Prospective Students<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mtsu.edu\/applynow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"15\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/getstarted\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/05\/cc7faf0c-599a-4b8a-918a-453400fa0827-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/getstarted\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/05\/cc7faf0c-599a-4b8a-918a-453400fa0827-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/getstarted\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/05\/cc7faf0c-599a-4b8a-918a-453400fa0827-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/getstarted\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/05\/cc7faf0c-599a-4b8a-918a-453400fa0827-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/getstarted\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/05\/cc7faf0c-599a-4b8a-918a-453400fa0827-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/getstarted\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/05\/cc7faf0c-599a-4b8a-918a-453400fa0827-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Apply Now<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/getstarted#admitted\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"14\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/getstarted\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/05\/72a4ccf9-97c4-4d98-b338-ee53025d61b9-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/getstarted\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/05\/72a4ccf9-97c4-4d98-b338-ee53025d61b9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/getstarted\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/05\/72a4ccf9-97c4-4d98-b338-ee53025d61b9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/getstarted\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/05\/72a4ccf9-97c4-4d98-b338-ee53025d61b9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/getstarted\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/05\/72a4ccf9-97c4-4d98-b338-ee53025d61b9-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/getstarted\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/05\/72a4ccf9-97c4-4d98-b338-ee53025d61b9.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Admitted Students<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mtsu.edu\/one-stop\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/getstarted\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/05\/729954b8-4b68-4bf0-b8b5-1848cfeff984-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/getstarted\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/05\/729954b8-4b68-4bf0-b8b5-1848cfeff984-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/getstarted\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/05\/729954b8-4b68-4bf0-b8b5-1848cfeff984-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/getstarted\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/05\/729954b8-4b68-4bf0-b8b5-1848cfeff984-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/getstarted\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/05\/729954b8-4b68-4bf0-b8b5-1848cfeff984-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/getstarted\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/05\/729954b8-4b68-4bf0-b8b5-1848cfeff984-2048x1363.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>MT One Stop (Billing, Financial Aid &amp; Residency)<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mtsu.edu\/applynow\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/w1.mtsu.edu\/getstarted\/#admitted\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mtsu.edu\/one-stop\/index.php\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"admitted\">Admitted Students<a><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Congratulations on your admission to MTSU and welcome to the True Blue Family!<\/strong>&nbsp;Below are a few important steps we encourage you to take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-block accordion expandable-group expandable-group-lightblock\" id=\"newExpandable\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingstep-1-set-up-your-pipelinemt-and-mtmail-accounts\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablestep-1-set-up-your-pipelinemt-and-mtmail-accounts\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablestep-1-set-up-your-pipelinemt-and-mtmail-accounts\">Step 1: Set Up Your PipelineMT and MTMail Accounts<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablestep-1-set-up-your-pipelinemt-and-mtmail-accounts\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingstep-1-set-up-your-pipelinemt-and-mtmail-accounts\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p>PipelineMT is the student portal that you&#8217;ll use to register for classes, view financial aid, pay your bill, and so much more. Your MTSU email account is the required method of communication on campus. You are expected to use this for all school related matters and will need to get in the habit of checking this email account on a daily basis beginning today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For you to retrieve and setup your MTSU username and password, which is used for both PipelineMT and MTMail account logins, you will need to follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Go to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mtsu.edu\/changepw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/mtsu.edu\/changepw<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the prompts to create a password and take note of your username listed in the body of that email surrounded by parentheses\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is usually your initials followed by a number and a letter (abc1a)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your MTMail address and account login will be&nbsp;<strong>username@mtmail.mtsu.edu<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If&nbsp;you have any trouble setting up or accessing your accounts, please contact the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mtsu.edu\/help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ITD Help Desk&nbsp;<\/a>at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:help@mtsu.edu\">help@mtsu.edu<\/a>&nbsp;or 615-898-5345.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/w1.mtsu.edu\/email\/mtmail-faq.php\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/w1.mtsu.edu\/email\/mtmail-faq.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MTMail FAQ<\/a>&nbsp;page for common questions, instructions on how to set up a mobile device, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingstep-2-complete-missing-requirements\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablestep-2-complete-missing-requirements\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablestep-2-complete-missing-requirements\">Step 2: Complete Missing Requirements\u00a0<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablestep-2-complete-missing-requirements\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingstep-2-complete-missing-requirements\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p><strong>Send in missing Admissions items<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may still be missing some items we need in Admissions, like a final high school transcript&nbsp;or a college transcript if you attended dual enrollment somewhere.&nbsp; Students also have to show proof of citizenship, which you can do at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/how-to-apply\/evea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mtsu.edu\/evea<\/a>. You&#8217;ll receive letters and emails about missing Admissions requirements if applicable. Get those items to us at the earliest possible time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transcripts issued to the student or sent via email cannot be accepted. High school and college officials&nbsp;can use <a href=\"http:\/\/Slate.org\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"Slate.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Slate.org<\/a> to send transcripts or we accept any electronic transcript services.&nbsp;Official Transcripts can also be mailed to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MTSU Undergraduate Admissions<br>SSAC 120<br>1301 E. Main St.<br>Murfreesboro, TN&nbsp; 37132&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to submit new official test scores, please contact the testing agency directly to have the scores sent directly to MTSU.&nbsp; ACT scores can be ordered at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.act.org\/\">www.act.org<\/a>&nbsp;while SAT Scores can be ordered at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.collegeboard.org\/\">www.collegeboard.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Provide Immunization Documents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tennessee state law requires that all students have the following vaccinations to be a full-time college student: Varicella (Chicken Pox) \u2013 2 doses or proof of disease and Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) \u2013 2 doses. Furthermore, all students under age 22 who will be living in on-campus housing must show proof of adequate immunization (after your 16th birthday) against meningitis prior to moving into on-campus housing. For more information, visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mtsu.edu\/healthservices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mtsu.edu\/healthservices<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Submit Residency Paperwork If Applicable (Out-of-State Students)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are classified as an out-of-state student upon admission and would like to seek options for becoming an in-state student, participating in the Academic Common Market Program, or enrolling in our Part-Time\/Full-Time program, please visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mtsu.edu\/residency\">https:\/\/mtsu.edu\/residency<\/a>. Applications for these programs should be submitted as early as possible to account for processing times (especially Academic Common Market).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingstep-3-apply-for-everything\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablestep-3-apply-for-everything\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablestep-3-apply-for-everything\">Step 3: Apply for Everything!<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablestep-3-apply-for-everything\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingstep-3-apply-for-everything\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p><strong>Apply for Financial Aid by Completing the FAFSA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll want to do this&nbsp;as early as possible to be eligible for the greatest amount of funds, and you can start the FAFSA for the next school year on October 1. Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.ed.gov\/sa\/fafsa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/fafsa.gov<\/a>&nbsp;to get started and make sure you list MTSU as your number one school with our school code&nbsp;<strong>003510<\/strong>. The priority deadline to complete the FAFSA for federal aid is&nbsp;February&nbsp;1st each year. Visit the&nbsp;Financial Aid website at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/financial-aid\/fafsa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/financial-aid\/fafsa\/<\/a>&nbsp;for more information about completing the FAFSA and verification.&nbsp;&nbsp;Once you have done your FAFSA you can complete missing requirements and view financial aid awards on PipelineMT under the Financial Aid menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any problems, issues, or questions with Financial Aid, visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/one-stop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MT One Stop<\/a>&nbsp;on the 2nd floor of the Student Services and Admissions Center or email us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:MTOneStop@mtsu.edu\">MTOneStop@mtsu.edu&nbsp;<\/a>anytime!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Apply for Scholarships<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scholarships are a great way to help defray the cost of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/tuition\/\">tuition<\/a>, and there are many scholarship opportunities available. You can find more information about scholarships at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/financial-aid\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/financial-aid\/scholarships\/<\/a>.&nbsp;Scholarship deadlines vary so be sure to check the specific dates for each individual scholarship. If you have questions about scholarships contact the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/one-stop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MT One Stop<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Apply for Housing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to live on campus, which is always suggested for first-year students, make sure you apply for Housing early to get your preferred residence hall. There is a $350 pre-payment required with the application, which will be split and applied to your fall and spring bills. Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/living-on-campus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mtsu.edu\/housing<\/a>&nbsp;for more information and to apply today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Apply for a Meal Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MTSU has a variety of meal plans available to all students. You can see more about our dining options, menus, and plans at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mtsu.campusdish.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/mtsu.campusdish.com\/<\/a>.&nbsp; Please note that first-time freshmen living on campus are automatically charged for a freshman meal plan along with Housing, so they do not need to purchase a meal plan separately.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mtsu-blocks-expandable-item accordion-item expandable-heading expandable-heading-lightblock\"><h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"headingstep-4-what-happens-next\"><button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapsenewExpandablestep-4-what-happens-next\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsenewExpandablestep-4-what-happens-next\">Step 4: What Happens Next?\u00a0<\/button><\/h2><div id=\"collapsenewExpandablestep-4-what-happens-next\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse expandable-content expandable-content-lightblock\" aria-labelledby=\"headingstep-4-what-happens-next\" data-bs-parent=\"#newExpandable\"><div class=\"accordion-body\">\n<p><strong>Attend New to Blue Orientation, our New Student Orientation Program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next BIG step in your college career is to register for classes. This occurs at our new student orientation sessions called New to Blue Orientation. Information about orientation will be sent out in March for incoming fall students, while sessions start in late May and run through July. For students starting in the spring you&#8217;ll receive information starting in October. At orientation, you meet with your academic advisor, register for classes, and learn a TON about life as a Blue Raider. Visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/orientation\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/orientation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.mtsu.edu\/orientation\/<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Join the Partner in Education (PIE) Program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Partners In Education (PIE) program is designed to strengthen the three-way partnership&nbsp;among the student, the family, and the University so as to maximize support of the academic success of the student. By signing up for the PIE program, students may allow designated persons access to specific academic&nbsp;information otherwise protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act&nbsp;(FERPA). These designated persons will have access to grades and progress reports&nbsp;of their student members, letters concerning certain types of disciplinary dispensations,&nbsp;and may email the&nbsp;MT One Stop for other information&nbsp;related to their students. The program is optional, and students may withdraw permission to release information&nbsp;at any time. More information regarding the PIE program, including how to add PIE partners on&nbsp;PipelineMT, may be found&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mtsu.edu\/pie\">https:\/\/mtsu.edu\/pie<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Follow MTSU Campus Life on Social Media!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links aligncenter has-huge-icon-size is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/mtsucampuslife\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-instagram  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/mtsucampuslife\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12,4.622c2.403,0,2.688,0.009,3.637,0.052c0.877,0.04,1.354,0.187,1.671,0.31c0.42,0.163,0.72,0.358,1.035,0.673 c0.315,0.315,0.51,0.615,0.673,1.035c0.123,0.317,0.27,0.794,0.31,1.671c0.043,0.949,0.052,1.234,0.052,3.637 s-0.009,2.688-0.052,3.637c-0.04,0.877-0.187,1.354-0.31,1.671c-0.163,0.42-0.358,0.72-0.673,1.035 c-0.315,0.315-0.615,0.51-1.035,0.673c-0.317,0.123-0.794,0.27-1.671,0.31c-0.949,0.043-1.233,0.052-3.637,0.052 s-2.688-0.009-3.637-0.052c-0.877-0.04-1.354-0.187-1.671-0.31c-0.42-0.163-0.72-0.358-1.035-0.673 c-0.315-0.315-0.51-0.615-0.673-1.035c-0.123-0.317-0.27-0.794-0.31-1.671C4.631,14.688,4.622,14.403,4.622,12 s0.009-2.688,0.052-3.637c0.04-0.877,0.187-1.354,0.31-1.671c0.163-0.42,0.358-0.72,0.673-1.035 c0.315-0.315,0.615-0.51,1.035-0.673c0.317-0.123,0.794-0.27,1.671-0.31C9.312,4.631,9.597,4.622,12,4.622 M12,3 C9.556,3,9.249,3.01,8.289,3.054C7.331,3.098,6.677,3.25,6.105,3.472C5.513,3.702,5.011,4.01,4.511,4.511 c-0.5,0.5-0.808,1.002-1.038,1.594C3.25,6.677,3.098,7.331,3.054,8.289C3.01,9.249,3,9.556,3,12c0,2.444,0.01,2.751,0.054,3.711 c0.044,0.958,0.196,1.612,0.418,2.185c0.23,0.592,0.538,1.094,1.038,1.594c0.5,0.5,1.002,0.808,1.594,1.038 c0.572,0.222,1.227,0.375,2.185,0.418C9.249,20.99,9.556,21,12,21s2.751-0.01,3.711-0.054c0.958-0.044,1.612-0.196,2.185-0.418 c0.592-0.23,1.094-0.538,1.594-1.038c0.5-0.5,0.808-1.002,1.038-1.594c0.222-0.572,0.375-1.227,0.418-2.185 C20.99,14.751,21,14.444,21,12s-0.01-2.751-0.054-3.711c-0.044-0.958-0.196-1.612-0.418-2.185c-0.23-0.592-0.538-1.094-1.038-1.594 c-0.5-0.5-1.002-0.808-1.594-1.038c-0.572-0.222-1.227-0.375-2.185-0.418C14.751,3.01,14.444,3,12,3L12,3z M12,7.378 c-2.552,0-4.622,2.069-4.622,4.622S9.448,16.622,12,16.622s4.622-2.069,4.622-4.622S14.552,7.378,12,7.378z M12,15 c-1.657,0-3-1.343-3-3s1.343-3,3-3s3,1.343,3,3S13.657,15,12,15z M16.804,6.116c-0.596,0-1.08,0.484-1.08,1.08 s0.484,1.08,1.08,1.08c0.596,0,1.08-0.484,1.08-1.08S17.401,6.116,16.804,6.116z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-lightgray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-lightgray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What does it mean to be &#8220;True Blue&#8221;?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ratio ratio-16x9\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"MTSU True Blue Pledge - 2021\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Byajj7oAnrY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>MTSU is a community committed to&nbsp;<strong>learning, growth, and service<\/strong>. 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