Jan 19, 2016
Academic Life
Dr. Renae Duncan, Associate Provost for Undergraduate [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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, [email protected]
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 [email protected]
Academic Life
Dr. Renae Duncan, Associate Provost for Undergraduate [email protected]
Dr. Barbara Cobb, Coordinator of Academic [email protected]