Office of Recruitment
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Our Office of Recruitment serves as your guide and support team as you navigate your way through the admissions process. Let us know how we can help you.
Admissions
Our admission counselors work in different geographic areas. Meet yours and find out what they like most about ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è.
Information about academics and majors, costs, admission criteria, financial aid, scholarships, or applying.
New Student Programs
Registration opens in late February.
The college experience at ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è begins with Racer Nation Orientation. All new incoming freshmen and transfer students are expected to attend one of the eight one-day sessions available. Orientation has been designed to assist you in developing an understanding about the transition you will make to your collegiate environment at ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è and to enhance your success at ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è. Attending orientation will be your earliest chance to register for fall classes.
Registration opens in December.
Usually scheduled for February.
Admitted Student Weekend is an opportunity for you and your family to interact with ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è faculty, staff and current students. You will be able to participate in special tours of campus, attend unique lectures, meet with Student Financial Services, visit academic areas and get a glimpse of what it is like to be a ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è student. You will also receive priority registration for Racer Nation Orientation.
Registration opens in the spring.
The 101 Programs are premier extended orientation programs for first-year students. These programs are designed to aid incoming students in their transition from high school to college by developing a diverse social network of classmates, upper division students, faculty and staff members and encouraging their bond to ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è through the introduction of campus culture and traditions.
Registration begins in the fall.
Spring Orientation is an orientation program for all new Spring degree seeking students (transfer and freshman) designed to prepare you for that start of classes in the spring. Whether you're a freshman, transfer student, or parent, you'll find things to interest and excite you.
Contact Us
Give us a call at 1.800.272.4678 ext. 2 or email us at msu.recruitment@murraystate.edu
Mission Statement
The ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è Office of Recruitment is committed to the promoting of higher education, by serving as the liaison to all prospective students, families and support systems through the creation of personal relationships and adapting to all individual needs. We take pride in strengthening the overall ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è experience through the fostering of open and honest communication.