1. Academic Life at Murray State University Dr. Renae Duncan, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education rduncan@murraystate.edu Dr. Barbara Cobb, Coordinator of Academic Advising bcobb@murraystate.edu

2. 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

3. Five areas of knowledge: 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. The goals of University Studies: develop students' communication skills, both oral and written encourage students to think creatively while gathering, analyzing, and evaluating information to reach logical decisions

5. The goals of University Studies: familiarize students with the roles and applications of science and mathematics toward resolving problems in an ever-changing world gain a critical understanding of the world's historical, literary, philosophical, and artistic traditions

6. understand the dynamics of cultural diversity, of competing economic and political systems, of social responsibility, and of complex moral and ethical issues The goals of University Studies:

7. 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. Dr. Barbara Cobb, Coordinator of Academic Advising

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. Area or Major/Minor Honors Sequence Courses Required for the Area: – Core Courses – Required Courses – “Tracks” – Co-Requirements – Limited Electives – Unrestricted Electives Honors Sequence Courses required for the Major Courses required for the Minor Limited Electives Unrestricted Electives Dr. Barbara Cobb, Coordinator of Academic Advising

12. Test Scores and Placement Your Advisor has placement scores (through the Summer O office and myGate. Share any additional placement information/transcripts with Advisor. You will be advised based on the scores that are available today. Your Advisor will help you to identify the courses you need to succeed!

13. RACR: Find it on myGate Academics Tab Right side, Student Links 100T

14. 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 have a PLAN.

15. Academic Advising Website www.murraystate.edu/advising Virtual Center for Advising Information Your Advisor tab What is an Academic Advisor? What are my responsibilities for Academic Advising? and more How to Read a RACR

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

17. This slideshow is posted on the Academic Advising website www.murraystate.edu/advising Dr. Renae Duncan, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education rduncan@murraystate.edu Dr. Barbara Cobb, Coordinator of Academic Advising bcobb@murraystate.edu