What is CUSTOMS?

CUSTOMS is the Middle Tennessee State University new student orientation program. CUSTOMS helps new undergraduate students make the transition into the university; prepares new students for MTSU's educational opportunities; and initiates the integration of new students into the intellectual, cultural, and social climate of the institution. In a nutshell, CUSTOMS shows new students the ropes on being a student at MTSU.

Freshman Students Admitted for Fall 2022

How do I sign up for CUSTOMS?
 

The FRESHMAN CUSTOMS orientation sessions have concluded. Please follow these next steps to enroll in classes for Fall 2022.

You Must First Be Admitted to Begin this Process FRESHMEN Admitted for FALL 2022

 

1. Make an Appointment with your Advisor
   1. Select the College of your current major- If you are not sure of the college, find your major here. This will indicate the College your major falls in.
   2. Select the collegeof your current major:
      1. College of Basic & Applied Science
      2. College of Behavioral & Health Science
      3. College of Business
      4. College of Education
      5. College of Liberal Arts
      6. College of Media & Entertainment
      7. University College
2. Complete CUSTOMS Online.
   1. This online orientation will provide important information to help you with your transition into MTSU as well as provide information on using PipelineMT and payment deadlines.

What is My Group (Country) Name?

CUSTOMS is the theme of the orientation program. The theme goes along with the process as you leave and enter a new country and go through customs.The new students are grouped together by majors for advising purposes, and we use country names to identify these groups. When you sign up for CUSTOMS, you will be notified of the date you have been assigned and the name of the country in which you are grouped. 

CUSTOMS is designed a little differently for each type of new student. Please select your classification onCUSTOMS Orientation will give you vital information about the University and the many resources that you will use as a student.This orientation is required to be completed before you can be advised and register for your courses.

Admitted for Spring 2023

Registration for CUSTOMS will be available in late October 2022.

Students Seeking Additional Bachelor's Degree

If you have already earned a Bachelor's Degree and are seeking an additional Bachelor's degree with MTSU, select the college of your current major:

• College of Basic & Applied Sciences
• College of Behavioral & Health Sciences
• College of Business
• College of Education
• College of Liberal Arts
• College of Media and Entertainment