Academic Life at Murray State University Dr. Renae Duncan, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education

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

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

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

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

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:

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

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

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,

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.

Foreign Language On the Summer O website, click the Testing tab Placement Tests available for Chinese French German Japanese Spanish

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

Honors Seminars or ENG 150 – 1-2 University Studies Science with Lab University Studies Mathematics Modern Language All Honors students MUST take at least one Honors seminar per semester until the Honors Sequence is completed. Honors Program: Inform your Advisor that you are in the Honors Program as soon as you arrive for advising!

Test Scores and Placement Placement scores are in your Summer O Booklet and on record with your Advisor. Pending scores will be delivered after this session. You will be advised based on the scores that are available today. Your Advisor knows what courses you need to succeed!

RACR: Racer Academic Completion Report If you were given a RACR today, take it to your Advising Session – RACR is on myGate Academics tab

Register for 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.

Academic Advising Website 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

Center for Academic Success Website CAS provides advising and services for Undeclared and Conditionally Admitted students. Undeclared students will need to determine an AREA or MAJOR by 45 credit hours. Specially Trained Academic Advisors help Undeclared students chart their course.

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!

Academic Life at Murray State University Dr. Renae Duncan, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education Dr. Barbara Cobb, Coordinator of Academic Advising