1. Academic Life at Murray State University
Dr. Renae Duncan, Interim Provost
Associate Provost for Undergraduate Studies

2. What is University Studies?
A broad-based liberal arts and sciences education that provides a foundation for your academic specialty. 
Or search “University Studies” on the MSU Website

3. Academic Life at Murray State University
Dr. Barbara Cobb, Coordinator of Academic Advising
Coordinator of the Liberal Arts (Multidisciplinary) Major

4. 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.

5. msu.advising@murraystate.edu www.murraystate.edu/advising
Area or 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
Courses required for the Minor
Limited Electives
Unrestricted Electives

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

7. 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.

8. that you are in the Honors College as soon as you arrive for advising!
Inform your 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.

9. Test Scores and Placement
Placement scores are with you and (usually) on record with your Advisor.
You will be advised based on the scores that are available today.
Your Advisor knows what courses you need to succeed!
Challenge Testing available
see Summer O website, Testing link

10. Find it on myGate Academics Tab
RACR:
Find it on myGate Academics Tab
100T

11. RACR:
Progress Report
100T

12. 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

13. Register for an average of 15 credit hours per semester
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/semester will not get you to graduation in 4 years!)
Your advisor will have a PLAN.

14. Academic Advising Website
Virtual Center for Advising Information Action Dates Forms Bulletins How to Read a RACR Registration 101 Tutoring Counseling How to Get Help

15. Everyone is here to help!
Advising: who can help?
Academic Advisor
Department Chair or Program Coordinator
Dean
Provost’s Office
Be sure to get contact information from your Academic Advisor today.
Everyone is here to help!

16. Dunker’s Top 5 List for Today:
1) Have all of your scores, placements, transcripts, etc., on your person; 2) Follow your Academic Advisor’s advice; 3) Make sure that you have contact information; 4) Check your Murray State ; 5) Use your RACR.

17. Academic Life at Murray State University
Dr. Renae Duncan, Interim Provost
Dr. Barbara Cobb, Coordinator of Academic Advising