1. Academic Life Dr. Renae Duncan, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education rduncan@murraystate.edu

2. 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

3. University Studies Themes 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

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 University Bulletin: policies, procedures, definitions, degree requirements – linked from Academic Advising website www.murraystate.edu/advising Academic Advising website www.murraystate.edu/advising Dr. Renae Duncan, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education

5. Dr. Barbara Cobb, Coordinator of Academic Advising bcobb@murraystate.edu

6. 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 Dr. Barbara Cobb, bcobb@murraystate.edu

7. Foreign Language Placement On the MSU website, search Modern Language Placement 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. Test Scores and Placement Take all score reports, transcripts, etc., with you to Academic Advising RACR, Racer Academic Completion Report, should include all credits including AP, dual-credit, transfer credit Inform Academic Advisor of pending scores and coursework in progress If schedule may change, make a plan with your Academic Advisor

9. RACR: myGate Academics Tab

10. RACR Racer Academic Completion Report

11. www.murraystate.edu/advising

12. http://15tofinishky.org Register for 14-17 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 help you make a PLAN.

13. Advising: who can help? Academic Advisor Department Chair or Program Coordinator Transfer Center Everyone is here to help! Be sure to get contact information from your Academic Advisor today.

14. This slideshow is posted on the website www.murraystate.edu/advising www.murraystate.edu/advising Dr. Barbara Cobb, Coordinator of Academic Advising bcobb@murraystate.edu

15. Academic Life Dr. Renae Duncan, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education rduncan@murraystate.edu Dr. Barbara Cobb, Coordinator of Academic Advising bcobb@murraystate.edu