Academic Life at Murray State University Dr. Renae Duncan, Interim Provost Associate Provost for Undergraduate Studies rduncan@murraystate.edu

What is University Studies? A broad-based liberal arts and sciences education that provides a foundation for your academic specialty.  http://www.murraystate.edu/academics/UniversityStudies/ Or search “University Studies” on the MSU Website

University Studies Thematic Areas Oral and Written Communication Scientific Inquiry, Methodologies, and Quantitative Skills World's Historical, Literary, and Philosophical Traditions Global Awareness, Cultural Diversity, and the World's Artistic Traditions Social and Self-Awareness and Responsible Citizenship

Academic Life at Murray State University Dr. Barbara Cobb, Coordinator of Academic Advising Coordinator of the Liberal Arts (Multidisciplinary) Major bcobb@murraystate.edu msu.advising@murraystate.edu

Bachelor Degrees B.A. Bachelor of Arts B.S. Bachelor of Science B.A.B. Bachelor of Arts in Business B.S.B. Bachelor of Science in Business B.F.A. Bachelor of Fine Arts B.M. Bachelor of Music Every degree has its own set of University Studies requirements; your advisor will know which courses you need. msu.advising@murraystate.edu www.murraystate.edu/advising

msu.advising@murraystate.edu www.murraystate.edu/advising Area Major/Minor University Studies Courses Required for the Area Core Courses Required Courses Tracks Co-Requirements Limited Electives Unrestricted Electives University Studies Courses required for the Major Core Courses Required Courses Tracks Co-Requirements Courses required for the Minor Limited Electives Unrestricted Electives msu.advising@murraystate.edu www.murraystate.edu/advising

All New Students: ENG 105 COM 161 Lab Science Mathematics Other University Studies Courses ENG 105 may NOT be a first-semester course in your program. Some programs prefer students to take this course in the spring. Your ADVISOR will know which courses are right for you and your program.

Foreign Language On the Summer O website, click the Testing tab Placement Tests available for Chinese French German Japanese Spanish IF you have two years of college-level study in a language other than these five, contact the Admissions Office or Transfer Center for more information.

Honors College Inform your Academic Advisor that you are in the Honors College as soon as you arrive for advising. ENG 150 (fall only) or Honors Seminars University Studies Science with Lab University Studies Mathematics Modern Language All Honors College students MUST take at least one Honors Seminar per semester until the Honors Sequence is completed.

Test Scores and Placement Placement scores are with you and on record with your Advisor. You will be advised based on the scores that are available today. Your Advisor will direct you to the courses you need to succeed/progress Challenge Testing available see Summer O website, Testing link

RACR Racer Academic Completion Report Find your RACR on myGate Academics Tab 100T

Tracks Your Academic Progress RACR Tracks Your Academic Progress 100T

Registering for Classes Go to myGate Academics Click Add or Drop Classes Complete verification information (if needed) If you are given CRN#s, enter them in the boxes OR click Class Search and find open sections Use RACR to identify classes you need RACR What-If allows you to view different area/major/minor. For tutorial see www.murraystate.edu/advising

Register for an average of 15 credit hours per semester http://15tofinishky.org Register for an average of 15 credit hours per semester Most students may register for up to 19 hours MINIMUM is 12 hours/semester for full-time status (12 hours/semester will not get you to graduation in 4 years) Your advisor will have a PLAN.

Academic Advising Website www.murraystate.edu/advising Virtual Center for Advising Information Who to Contact Your Advisor Your Responsibilities Important Dates Forms Bulletins How to Read a RACR Registration 101 Tutoring Counseling How to Get Help Education Abroad Quick Links

Everyone is here to help Advising: who can help? Academic Advisor myGate Academics tab Department Chair or Program Coordinator www.murraystate.edu ⌕ search by department or program Dean www.murraystate.edu ⌕ search by college/school Provost’s Office www.murraystate.edu ⌕ search Provost Be sure to get contact information from your Academic Advisor today Everyone is here to help

Dunker’s Academic Life Top 5 List: 1) Make sure scores, placements, course credit, transcripts, are submitted and on RACR 2) Follow your Academic Advisor’s advice 3) Make sure that you have advising contact information and use it to get help and answer questions 4) Use your Murray State email 5) Use your RACR

This Summer O Academic Life presentation is available at www This Summer O Academic Life presentation is available at www.murraystate.edu/advising Dr. Renae Duncan, Interim Provost rduncan@murraystate.edu Dr. Barbara Cobb, Coordinator of Academic Advising msu.advising@murraystate.edu www.murraystate.edu/advising