Academic Life

Dr. Renae Duncan, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Educationrduncan@murraystate.edu

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 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

Bachelor DegreesB.A. Bachelor of Arts

B.S. Bachelor of ScienceB.A.B. Bachelor of Arts in Business

B.S.B. Bachelor of Science in BusinessB.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

Dr. Renae Duncan, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education

Dr. Barbara Cobb, Coordinator of Academic Advisingbcobb@murraystate.edu

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

Foreign Language Placement • On the MSU website, search Modern Language Placement• Placement Tests available for

ChineseFrenchGermanJapaneseSpanish

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.

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

RACR: myGate Academics Tab

RACR Racer Academic Completion Report

www.murraystate.edu/advising

Registration 101Your Advisor Your Responsibilities

How to Read a RACRHow to Get Help

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.

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.

This slideshow is posted on the

website www.murraystate.edu/advising

Dr. Barbara Cobb, Coordinator of Academic Advisingbcobb@murraystate.edu

Academic Life

Dr. Renae Duncan, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Educationrduncan@murraystate.edu

Dr. Barbara Cobb, Coordinator of Academic Advisingbcobb@murraystate.edu