MNSU welcomes incoming students

MNSU MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - School season is officially here as Minnesota State Mankato welcomed students back on Thursday - and the college says the incoming class of freshmen is one of the largest they’ve ever had.

Roughly 2300 freshman will be making their move to MNSU this weekend -One of the top 10 biggest classes the university has had.

Students and faculty are looking forward to the year, and president Edward Inch explains the excitement the new year brings.

“It’s palpable, right? All the energy around and all the excitement about what the new year promises to bring for each of these students, is figuring out what their educational path is going to be,” Inch said.

Although some students are brand new to the school, their family may not be. The Nelsons enjoyed moving-in their youngest child as she is the fourth member of the family to attend the college.

“We went here, obviously, very excited about it. And then we have our oldest daughter just finishing up -she’s got here senior year here so we’re a family of MSU,” Nelson said.

“It’s really exciting. A lot of mixed emotions. I’m just looking forward to meeting new people and just like branching out of my comfort zone,” Youngest Nelson child.

She said she’s going to make the best of her own experience.

It may be a busy time getting settled into a new home as students start their college career, but MNSU says they want to help make it a smooth and easy transition.

“Everyone has been very helpful. I haven’t had to lift a thing yet. Everyone’s been helping me out and right now, just helping everyone else move in -Perfect,” said incoming freshman.

Not only are students and the president thrilled for the 2024-25 school year, but the dorm RA’s are excited to meet their new residents.

“I’m looking forward to just meeting all my residents and having so much fun with them because that’s why we all do this job. No one does this for any other reason -that’s why we all love it so much,” McElroy resident assistant said.

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