Morehead State University Viewbook 2018-19

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Major in you.

When you become an Eagle at Morehead State University, you’ll find something you won’t find at other universities.

The authentic MSU experience is the reason we are consistently ranked by U.S.News and World Report as one of the top public regional universities in the South.

You’ll find faculty who are invested in your progress – who celebrate your success and support you through challenges in and out of the classroom.

You’ll have access to services, specific programs and attentive staff that guide you from the moment you set foot on campus to the day you graduate.

You’ll find a campus and a community where you will feel safe and comfortable to explore your interests, make lifelong connections and grow as an individual.

This is what you’ll find at MSU – a commitment to your success that starts when you enroll and continues throughout your life.

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Preparing You for Success MSU graduates are admitted to professional schools at rates above both state and national averages.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE A college education is important, but where you earn your degree plays a huge factor in your future success. As an Eagle, you will learn at an institution with a long-standing reputation for academic quality.

With 144 undergraduate degree options and 23 pre-professional programs, you can truly major in you while distinguishing yourself from other students.

Outstanding Resources You will learn with outstanding faculty who are experts in their field and utilize incredible facilities that expand the possibilities of your learning.

At MSU, you can …

• Explore the universe in the Space Science Center, home to one of only five space science programs in the country, where you can design and build nanosatellites and other aerospace technologies in cooperation with NASA.

Professors as mentors When you become a student at MSU, you don’t just learn in the classroom. You learn by doing – by examining problems and applying the skills required for your field of study. Our Undergraduate Research Fellowships allow you to work side-by-side with faculty on creative projects or in-depth research as early as your first year on campus.

• Gain hands-on experience at the Derrickson Agricultural Complex, our 325-acre University farm. You can explore everything from agribusiness to equine science through our greenhouses, labs, livestock herds and fields of crops. You can even live at the farm for an authentic working farm experience.

• Study nursing and gain experience for real-life situations in the Simulation Through Advanced Technology (STAT) labs.

• Experience the latest technology for the careers of the future at the 21st Century Center for Manufacturing Systems, the first center of its kind in the region.

• Our Lucille Little Theatre is a black box theatre laboratory that offers students opportunities to explore theatre, dance, set design and more.

• The historic Camden-Carroll Library gives you access to online research tools, a Learning Technology Lab, Tutoring and Learning Center, Instructional Technology Center, and the Research and Help Desk.

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VALUE

Admission Requirements

The authentic MSU experience isn’t only about student success, personalized attention or excellent academic programs, it’s also about making that experience affordable.

Affording College At MSU, more than 90 percent of our undergraduate students receive some type of financial aid.

The first step is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have your results sent to MSU. Use the MSU FAFSA code 001976. These results will help us determine if you qualify for need-based financial aid, which includes grants, loans and federal student employment/work study. You should complete the FAFSA as soon as possible beginning Oct. 1 of your senior year of high school.

We have helpful financial aid counselors available to avoid any confusion and make this process as stress-free as possible.

Make an appointment to talk with an MSU financial aid counselor by emailing finaid@moreheadstate.edu or visiting www.moreheadstate.edu/affording-college.

Scholarships Your application for admission is all we need for you to apply for institutional scholarships, as well as to research and award you additional financial support.

• Our merit-based scholarships program encourages some of the best and brightest students to become Eagles.

• Last year, we awarded students 596 scholarships, valued at nearly $800,000 annually through the MSU Foundation Inc. MSU also has an expanded scholarship program and we will help you explore additional opportunities throughout your time at MSU. Visit www.moreheadstate.edu/scholarships for more information.

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Complete the Undergraduate Admission & Scholarship Application and submit your $30 non-refundable application processing fee.

Submit your official ACT or SAT scores (minimum ACT of 18 or SAT of 860 required for unconditional admission).

Submit a copy of your OFFICIAL high school transcripts (must be signed and sealed from your school) to the Office of Enrollment Services. GED recipients, submit your GED scores and certificate to the Office of Enrollment Services.

Have an admission index of 500 and minimum ACT of 18 or SAT of 860 to be admitted unconditionally.

Calculate your admission index using the formula below. ( _____ High School GPA x 100 ) + ( _____ ACT x 10) = _____ Admission Index We also admit students provisionally with an index of 475-499 or conditionally with an index of 450-474. Provisionally or conditionally admitted students will be required to participate in specific student success programming.

Don’t forget to send the results of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to MSU (FAFSA Code: 001976).

Primary institutional Scholarships Honors Scholarship

Dean’s Scholar Award

The MSU Honors Scholarship offers full tuition, on-campus housing allowance (up to a four-person suite), $5,000 and $1,500 one-time study abroad allowance. Selection is based on academic achievement, including GPA, test scores, challenging coursework, leadership and service experiences, awards and recognitions, essay, sample of work and interview. To apply, submit a completed Honors application packet, admission application form, transcripts and test scores by Dec. 1.

Total value: $72,000 over four years

The Dean’s Scholar Award offers $2,500 per year to new incoming freshman who are Kentucky residents. Applicants must have at least a 3.25 unweighted high school GPA and a composite ACT score of 22 or higher. To apply, submit a completed admissions application packet – including admission application form, transcripts and test scores – by March 15.

Total value: $10,000 over four years

Commonwealth Scholarship

This scholarship offers full tuition to new incoming freshmen who are Kentucky residents and have an ethnic background of one of the following: Hispanic/Latino, African-American, American Indian or Alaskan native, Asian, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Applicants must have a composite ACT score of 18 or higher and an admission index of 500. To apply, submit a completed admissions application packet – including admission application form, transcripts and test scores, along with a completed Diversity Scholarship application packet – by Dec. 1, 2018.

Total value: $32,000 over four years

Diversity Opportunity Scholarship

The Commonwealth Scholarship offers $8,000 per year to new incoming freshman who are Kentucky residents. Applicants must have at least a 3.75 unweighted high school GPA and a composite ACT score of 28 or higher. To apply, submit a completed admission application packet – including admission application form, transcripts and test scores – by March 15.

Total value: $8,000 per year; $32,000 total

Governor’s Scholar Award/Governor’s School of the Arts/Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs Award

Black Achiever Scholarship This scholarship offers full tuition to new incoming freshman who have completed the Black Achievers Program in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Applicants must have a composite ACT score of 18 or higher and an admission index of 500. To apply, submit a completed admission application packet – including admission application form, transcripts and test scores and a completed Diversity Scholar application packet with recommendation from the Program’s Senior Cluster Leader, and copy of your Black Achievers Senior Scholarship packet or portfolio – by Dec. 1, 2018.

Total value: $32,000 over four years

These awards offer $8,000 per year to new incoming freshman who are alumni of the Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP), the Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) or the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs (GSE). Applicants must have at least a 3.50 unweighted high school GPA and a composite ACT score of 25 or higher. To apply, submit a completed admissions application packet – including admission application form, transcripts and test scores – by March 15.

Total value: $8,000 per year; $32,000 total

Alumni Scholarship

Kentucky Scholars Award

This scholarship offers $1,000 per year to any new incoming freshman who is a child, grandchild or spouse of an active MSU alumnus. Applicants must have a composite ACT score of 18 or higher and an admission index of 500. To apply, submit a completed admission application packet – including admission application form, transcripts and test scores – by March 15.

Total value: $4,000 over four years

The Kentucky Scholars Award offers $5,000 per year to new incoming freshman who are Kentucky residents. Applicants must have at least a 3.5 unweighted high school GPA and a composite ACT score of 25 or higher. To apply, submit a completed admissions application packet – including admission application form, transcripts and test scores – by March 15.

Total value: $20,000 over four years

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Non-Resident Merit Scholarship - Tier 1

Reciprocity* Merit Scholarship - Tier 1

This scholarship offers $10,000 per year to non-Kentucky resident, new incoming freshman. Applicants must have at least a 3.75 unweighted high school GPA and a composite ACT score of 28 or higher. To apply, submit a completed admission application packet – including admission application form, transcripts and test scores – by March 15.

Total value: $40,000 over four years

This scholarship offers $7,000 per year to non-Kentucky resident, new incoming freshman from a reciprocity county. Applicants must have at least a 3.75 unweighted high school GPA and a composite ACT score of 28 or higher. To apply, submit a completed admission application packet – including admission application form, transcripts and test scores – by March 15.

Total value: $28,000 over four years

Non-Resident Merit Scholarship - Tier 2

Reciprocity* Merit Scholarship - Tier 2

This scholarship offers $7,000 per year to non-Kentucky resident, new incoming freshman. Applicants must have at least a 3.5 unweighted high school GPA and a composite ACT score of 24 or higher. To apply, submit a completed admission application packet – including admission application form, transcripts and test scores – by March 15.

Total value: $28,000 over four years.

This scholarship offers $4,000 per year to non-Kentucky resident, new incoming freshman from a reciprocity county.

Applicants must have at least a 3.5 unweighted high school GPA and a composite ACT score of 24 or higher. To apply, submit a completed admission application packet – including admission application form, transcripts and test scores – by March 15.

Total value: $16,000 over four years

Non-Resident Merit Scholarship - Tier 3

Reciprocity* Merit Scholarship - Tier 3

This scholarship offers $4,500 per year to non-Kentucky resident, new incoming freshman. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 unweighted high school GPA and a composite ACT score of 21 or higher. To apply, submit a completed admission application packet – including admission application form, transcripts and test scores – by March 15.

Total value: $18,000 over four years

This scholarship offers $1,500 per year to non-Kentucky resident, new incoming freshman from a reciprocity county.

Applicants must have at least a 3.0 unweighted high school GPA and a composite ACT score of 21 or higher. To apply, submit a completed admission application packet – including admission application form, transcripts and test scores – by March 15.

Total value: $6,000 over four years.

*Students residing in reciprocity counties automatically qualify for in-state tuition.

Reciprocity counties in Ohio include: Adams, Athens, Brown, Gallia, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Pike, Scioto and Vinton.

NOTE: College credit hours completed prior to high school graduation, including Eagle Scholars courses, do not affect scholarship eligibility.

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Undergraduate Majors and Minors CAUDILL COLLEGE OF ARTS, HUMANITIES, & SOCIAL SCIENCES Art & Design Art, Area B.F.A. Art, Major B.A.

History Major, B.A. History Minor Interdisciplinary International Studies Major, B.A.

Arts Entrepreneurship Minor

Interdisciplinary International Studies Minor

Art History Minor

Legal Studies Area, B.A.

Art Area Teaching, B.F.A.

Legal Studies Major, B.A.

Art Area Teaching, B.A.

Legal Studies Minor

Studio Art Minor

Military Science Minor

Visual Communication Minor

Philosophy Area - Philosophy Track, B.A.

English, Communication, Media & Languages

Philosophy Major - Philosophy Track, B.A.

Convergent Media Area, B.A.

Philosophy Area - Religious Studies Track, B.A.

Creative Writing Major, B.F.A. Creative Writing Minor English Major, B.A. English Minor English Area with Teacher Certification (Secondary), B.A. French Minor Linguistics Minor Literature Minor Photography Minor Public Relations & Event Planning Minor Social Media Minor Spanish Major with Teacher Certification (P-12), B.A. Spanish Major, B.A. Spanish Minor Strategic Communication and Leadership Minor Strategic Communication Area, B.A. History, Philosophy, Politics, International Studies & Legal Studies Appalachian Studies Minor Canadian Studies Minor Chemical Dependency Counseling Minor Criminology and Criminal Justice Area, B.A. Criminology Minor Film Studies Minor Gender Studies Minor Geography Minor

Music Education - Keyboard Track - Instrumental Sub-track, B.M. Education

Government Minor

Middle Grades (5-9) and MSD Area, B.A.

Music Education - Orchestral Strings Track, B.M. Education

Middle Grades Education Area (5-9), B.A.

Music Education - Percussion Track, B.M. Education

Social Studies Area with Teacher Certification (Secondary), B.A.

Music Education - Woodwind & Brasswind Track, B.M. Education Music Teachers National Association Credential Music Minor

Philosophy Major - Religious Studies Track, B.A.

Theatre with Teacher Certification (P-12), B.A.

Philosophy Minor

Theatre Major, B.A.

Political Science Major, B.A.

Theatre Minor

Political Science Major (Public Policy Track), B.A.

Traditional Music Studies, B.A.

Public History Minor Regional Analysis & Public Policy Minor

Sociology Major, B.A. Sociology Minor

Agricultural Sciences Agricultural Sciences Area Agribusiness Track, B.S. Agricultural Sciences Area Agriculture Education Track, B.S. Agricultural Sciences Area Agronomy Track, B.S.

University Studies

Agricultural Sciences Area Equine Science Track, B.S.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Social Work Minor

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE

Agricultural Sciences Area Animal Science Track, B.S.

University Studies, A.A.

Social Work Area, Bachelor of Social Work

Secondary Education Certification

Traditional Music Studies Minor

University Studies, B.U.S.

Religious Studies Minor

Middle Grades (5-9) and LBD Area, B.A.

Music Education - Keyboard Track - Vocal Sub-track, B.M. Education

Music Education - Voice Track, B.M. Education

Public History Area, B.A.

Middle Grades & Secondary Education

Agricultural Sciences Area General Agriculture Track, B.S.

Early Childhood, Elementary & Special Education

Agricultural Sciences Area Golf Course Management Track, B.S.

Child Development Associate Program, Credential

Agricultural Sciences Area Horticulture Track, B.S.

Child Development Area, B.A. Music, Theatre & Dance

Agriculture Major, B.S.

Child Development Minor

Dance Minor

Agriculture Minor

Community Support Services Major, B.A.

Horsemanship Minor

Community Support Services Minor

Veterinary Technology, Associate of Applied Science

Music - Collaborative Piano Track, B.M. Music Commercial Music Track, B.A.

Early Elementary (P-5) and LBD Area, B.A.

Music - General Music Track, B.A.

Early Elementary (P-5) and MSD Area, B.A.

Music - Jazz Studies Track, B.M.

Early Elementary (P-5) Area, B.A.

Music - Keyboard Track, B.M.

Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (IECE) Area, B.A.

Music - Orchestral Strings Track, B.M. Music - Percussion Track, B.M. Music - Voice Track, B.M. Music - Woodwind, Brasswind Track, B.M.

Veterinary Science Area, B.S.

Veterinary Technology Area, B.S. Biology & Chemistry Biological Sciences Area Biology Track, B.S. Biological Sciences Area MSUTeach Track, B.S. Biological Sciences Area (4+1 Track), B.S. Biology Minor Biomedical Sciences Area, B.S.

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Biomedical Sciences Area (4+1 Track), B.S. Chemistry Area - Biomedical Track, B.S. Chemistry Major - Environmental Chemistry Track, B.S. Chemistry Major - General Chemistry Track, B.S. Chemistry Area - MSUTeach Track, B.S. Chemistry Area - Professional Chemist Track, B.S. Chemistry Major - Chemistry with Teacher Certification (Secondary) Track, B.S.

Mathematics Major Actuarial Track, B.S.

Mathematics Major General Track, B.S.

Geology Minor Integrated Science Minor Physics Area - Astrophysics Track, B.S. Space Science Area, B.S. Kinesiology, Health, & Imaging Sciences Exercise Science Area, B.S. Health Promotion Area, B.A. Health Promotion Major, B.A. Health Minor Imaging Science Area Computed Tomography/ Magnetic Resonance Track, B.S. Imaging Science Area Diagnostic Medical Sonography Track, B.S.

Business Administration Finance Track, B.B.A.

Mathematics Area MSUTeach Track, B.S.

Business Administration General Business Track, B.B.A.

Mathematics Major - MSUTeach Track, B.S. Physics Major Applied Physics Track, B.S.

Earth System Science Area MSUTeach Track, B.S.

Business Administration Business & Information Technology Education Track, B.B.A.

Mathematics Area General Track, B.S.

Earth & Space Sciences

Earth System Science Area Geospatial Science and Technology Track, B.S.

Business Administration Accounting Track, B.B.A.

Mathematics Major Computational Track, B.S.

Mathematics Minor

Earth System Science Area Geology Track, B.S.

School of Business Administration

Mathematics Major Applied Statistics Track, B.S.

Chemistry Minor

Astrophysics Minor

ELMER R. SMITH COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

Mathematics & Physics

Business Administration Management Track International Management Sub-track, B.B.A. Business Administration Management Track - Health Care Management Track Subtrack, B.B.A

Physics Area - Astrophysics Track (also listed in Space Science), B.S. Physics Area - Computational Physics Track, B.S.

Business Administration Management Track Management Sub-track, B.B.A.

Physics Area - Engineering Physics (Electrical) Track, B.S.

Business Administration Marketing Track, B.B.A.

Physics Area - Engineering Physics (Mechanical) Track, B.S.

Business Administration - Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Track, B.B.A

Physics Area - MSUTeach Track, B.S.

Business Studies Area, A.A.B.

Physics Major - Professional Physics Track, B.S.

Economics Minor

Physics Minor

General Business (Non-Business Majors Only) Minor

Statistics Calculus Track Minor

Marketing Minor

Statistics Non-Calculus Track Minor

Sport Management Area, B.A.

Nursing

School of Engineering & Information Systems

Nursing - BSN Post-licensure, B.S. in Nursing

Business Administration Information Systems Track, B.B.A.

Nursing - BSN Pre-licensure, B.S. in Nursing

Computer Gaming Minor

Nursing ADNP, Associate of Applied Science

Imaging Science Area Leadership in Medical Imaging Track, B.S.

Psychology

Radiologic Science, Associate of Applied Science

Psychology Major, B.S.

Respiratory Care, Associate of Applied Science

Psychology Minor

Computer Information Systems Minor Computer Science - Computer Science Area Computer and Networking Security Track, B.S.

Neuroscience Area, B.S. Psychology Area, B.S.

Computer Science - Computer Science Area Gaming Track, B.S.

Psychology Major, B.A.

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Computer Science - Computer Science Area General Track, B.S. Computer Science Major, B.S. Computer Science Minor Engineering Management Area, B.S. Engineering Technology Construction Management and Civil Engineering Technology Track, A.A.S. Engineering Technology Area Construction Management and Civil Engineering Technology Track, B.S. Engineering Technology Design and Manufacturing Engineering Technology Track, A.A.S. Engineering Technology Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology Track, A.A.S. Engineering Technology Area Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Track, B.S. Engineering Technology Area - Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology Track, B.S. Engineering Technology Occupation-based Career and Technical Training Track, A.A.S. Engineering Technology Minor Industrial Education Area Engineering and Technology Track, B.S. Industrial Education Area Occupation-based Career and Technical Education Track, B.S. Technology Management Area Information Systems Track, B.S. Technology Management Area Technology Systems Track, B.S.

STUDENT SUCCESS Your success is our #1 priority. From the faculty and staff you meet to the programs we offer for guidance, support and student engagement, we will help you achieve your dreams.

We know college can be challenging and that’s why at MSU, we have resources organized to help you achieve your full potential.

Services and Resources From the first time you set foot on campus to the moment you walk the stage to accept your college degree – and every step in-between – MSU is invested in your success as a student.

Personalized Attention Professors at MSU will know you on a personal level. Thanks to our 18:1 student-faculty ratio and an average class size of 18, instructors are focused and engaged, helping you create your future.

MSU provides a variety of services and resources to guide and support you through your college experience: • Academic Services www.moreheadstate.edu/advising Whether you are continuing your education right after high school or returning to college after years away from the classroom, professional advisors will be there for you through your entire college experience. You will be assigned a full-time advisor to answer any questions about your classes, University procedures or your future career. You also will receive more specialized attention through advisors in your academic area.

• Office of Career Services www.moreheadstate.edu/career Current students preparing to enter the job market and Eagle alumni seeking advancement have a lifetime resource through MSU’s Office of Career Services. Learn vital skills before you enter the job market like building your resume, dressing professionally, networking and how to nail your job interview.

Career Services also assists you in gaining valuable experience through internships and co-ops, or alerts for job postings that fit your skill set.

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“I like the fact that the class size is great with your professors. You have a lot of time with your teachers one-on-one and they will give you their phone number, so they are willing to work with you any time of the day.”

Marissa Wood initially came to Morehead State for its renowned education program (she is majoring in elementary education) but fell in love with the small campus, access to the outdoors and tight-knit community that was very different from where she grew up near Cincinnati, Ohio. She plans on one day doing mission work, using her degree and love for children to teach in impoverished parts of the world.

• Office of First Year Programs www.moreheadstate.edu/firstyear MSU wants your first year of college to be an amazing one. Student Orientation Advising and Registration (SOAR) lets you explore educational opportunities, register for classes early and be prepared for when you arrive in the fall. New Student Days delivers fun and informative activities to get you ready for your first day of classes. Plus, First Year Seminar is a course designed to get you ready for the expectations of academic life.

• Eagle Diversity Education Center www.moreheadstate.edu/edec The Eagle Diversity Education Center aims to create a welcoming and inclusive academic environment embracing minority culture while providing a sense of community. Services and programming enhance academic and social connections while fostering positive collaboration across campus.

• Tutoring & Learning Center www.moreheadstate.edu/tutoring MSU offers cost-free assistance with your academic challenges through the University’s Tutoring & Learning Center. You can meet with MSU student tutors face-to-face or receive online tutoring 24/7 through Blackboard, whether you are struggling with a specific assignment, a difficult course or need tips on effective studying or test preparation.

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What is “ADUC”?

The Adron Doran University Center (we call it ADUC) is the hub of student life. It’s currently under renovation and will reopen in October 2018. New features include: • An additional 71,000 square feet to the existing 126,000 square feet.

• A 100-seat theater for special events.

• Expanded space for students to gather and relax or collaborate.

• Additional meeting rooms for student activities.

• New dining options.

• A new ballroom that seats 600 people.

• Tiered walks and new landscaping for areas to gather outside.

• Picnic tables and benches in the area near Lappin Hall.

• A campus pub and lounge.

Life at MSU We know there’s more to the college experience than what happens in the classroom. The campus community promotes a welcoming, comfortable and safe environment – one where you can find your best friends, make incredible memories and learn a lot about yourself.

Life at MSU is like having a second home with opportunities to explore new ideas and activities. Not many universities can claim to have their own lake on campus just a short walk away from a nationally ranked Recreation and Wellness Center. Combine that with the charming appeal of the city of Morehead and you’ll be glad you chose to become an Eagle.

Our beautiful campus is located in the picturesque city of Morehead, a place big on small town charm that has local restaurants, boutiques, bookstores, coffee shops and other local businesses within walking distance. Take a short drive away from campus and you’ll find various shopping centers, large grocery stores and popular chain restaurants – in other words, pretty much everything you need.

Living on Campus You can be connected to the MSU community while building a sense of independence by living on campus. Whether it’s your classmates, your roommates, your fellow Eagles in your residence hall or your residential advisors (RAs), there’s always the potential for a friendly interaction or a shared experience.

We offer a variety of housing styles, from our traditional residence halls and apartments to spacious, suite-style rooms located in our newest residence hall (Andrews Hall). Many of our residence halls are newly renovated and all are alcohol- and tobacco-free with the following features: • Wi-Fi internet access • Vending machines • Cable TV • Cooking areas

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• Free laundry facilities

Dining We strive to offer great dining options that will satisfy every appetite. Our goal every day is nutritious, exciting and delicious food served in a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. You’ve got enough on your plate with class, work and your social life, so leave what goes on your ACTUAL plate to us.

You can use your meal plan to eat at the new Rocky Adkins Dining Commons, featuring all-you-care-to-eat options and exhibition cooking. You can also take a break from studying and grab a bite to eat at the CamdenCarroll Cafe located inside our historic library. If you decide to venture off campus, BeakerBucks are accepted at selected area restaurants.

Then, there’s the newly renovated Adron Doran University Center (re-opening Fall 2018), which offers the following popular restaurant chains: • Chick-fil-A • Starbucks • Which Wich Superior Sandwiches • Moe’s Southwest Grill • Steak ‘n Shake

SAFETY MSU fosters an environment dedicated to the safety of our students and is consistently ranked among the safest campuses in the Commonwealth and the nation. The MSU Police Department is available 24 hours a day and offers additional security through the LiveSafe app and Eagle Alerts – safety and weather notifications by text message and email.

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Getting Involved One of the easiest ways to enhance your social experience at MSU is to become engaged with the campus community – and you’ll be pleasantly surprised with everything being an Eagle has to offer.

We have more than 100 student clubs and organizations. Our Campus Activities Board and other student organizations plan annual events like Family Weekend and our Homecoming celebration, along with performances, guest speakers and community service opportunities held throughout the year.

Learn more about how you can be involved at MSU by visiting www.moreheadstate.edu/activities.

“Morehead State has so many specific student organizations. I think that’s awesome. It was nice to go to those organizations that you are interested and you can relate to. Making friends and networking and getting to know other people is so much easier.”

Asiah Handley wanted to get away from her hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, and quickly felt comfortable thanks to MSU’s small campus size and welcoming atmosphere. She also made social connections through her involvement in student organizations like Black Gospel Ensemble and Women’s Virtue. Handley is majoring in business management and while she is contemplating a career in human resources, she one day hopes to be her own boss.

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Staying Healthy You can stay active and fit at our award-winning Recreation and Wellness Center (also known as The Rec). The Rec is recognized as one of the top 50 in the U.S. – the only one in Kentucky included in the list by College Consensus.

In addition to serving as the epicenter for MSU’s intramural leagues, The Rec features: • Three basketball courts.

• Cardio machines and • Rogue barbells and running track. kettelbells.

• Two racquetball courts.

• Swimming pool with whirlpool.

• Free weights and Hammer Strength machines.

• Free group fitness classes for students.

MSU’s Counseling and Health Services is the place to go when medical issues arise. It provides both medical and dental care, as well as services for your mental well-being. For more information, call 606-783-2123 or visit www.moreheadstate.edu/chs.

Outdoor Recreation MSU’s campus and location is an outdoor lover’s dream. If you want to walk, hike, bike, kayak, fish or take in the scenery, Eagle Lake is within walking distance and Cave Run Lake is just a short drive away. You can also sign up for outdoor trips, survival skills workshops, rent camping and hiking equipment, or kayaks and paddleboards through Outdoor Adventures (located in The Rec).

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So ... just who or what is Beaker?

You might find him at any number of MSU functions … and he’s a real hit with the students. That would be none other than our very enthusiastic mascot, Beaker.

Beaker was born into the Eagle family in 1993 and he soon became an integral part of the atmosphere at MSU home sporting events. During games, you can find Beaker chatting with the fans, doing the chicken dance with his buddies or even waiting in line for some delicious hand-dipped ice cream.

Away from the court, Beaker is proud to make community appearances at school and civic events.

“I feel like you get to connect with other students more. You get to meet more people.

I’ve met people from different countries, people from different religious backgrounds here but the campus is small enough to where you have those connections.”

DONOVAN CYRUS’ mother and sister are both MSU alumni and he wanted to go to a school that was both far enough away for a new experience but close enough to his hometown of Ashland, Kentucky. He became a resident advisor (RA) and got involved in Greek life by pledging Sigma Phi Epsilon, which helped him further engage in the campus community and change his career goals. Cyrus is currently a mathematics major with plans for a post-graduate degree in adult and higher education. His goal is to use his degree to work with students at a university full-time.

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Eagle Athletics (NCAA Division I) At MSU, we have a proud, championship tradition in athletics.

We play to win ... on and off the field. MSU student-athletes compete for the best academic success and athletic accomplishments.

Eagle student-athletes have won the prestigious OVC Institutional Academic Excellence Award 12 times and our teams finish among leaders in their conference and nationwide. MSU provides our student-athletes with exceptional academic resources like our Eagle Athletics Guided Learning & Enhancement (EAGLE) Center.

This 7,000 square-foot facility features Wi-Fi internet access, computer stations and areas for both private and group study. As a student, you get to see any of our student-athletes from all of our athletic programs play for free with your EagleCard.

Men’s sports Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Track and Field

Cheerleading

Women’s sports

Our Morehead State cheerleaders are frequently declared the best cheerleading squad in the nation. They compete at the Universal Cheerleading Association college cheerleading championships in Orlando, Florida, and have walked away with 43 national titles.

If you want to be part of a winning tradition and join our allwomen’s or coed squads, tryouts are held in the spring. You can also audition for our dance team, which performs at several of our home athletic events.

Basketball Beach Volleyball Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball Track and Field Volleyball

Learn more about all of MSU’s athletic programs, student-athletes and a schedule of upcoming events at www.msueagles.com.

Co-Ed sports Rifle

Spirit Squads Cheerleading Dance Team

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Visit Now that you have a glimpse of how incredible it is to be an Eagle, we would love for you to get a real sense of the authentic MSU experience by visiting campus and seeing for yourself. Whether you come alone or bring along family and friends, a visit to MSU lets you: • Meet with caring staff who guide you through admissions and financial aid meetings.

• Take a tour of campus with an Eagle Guide.

• Speak with engaging, experienced professors in your program of interest.

• Talk with a current student to get a sense of college life at MSU. MSU offers campus tours throughout the year, Monday through Friday. Please schedule at least two weeks in advance so we can personalize your visit. Schedule your visit at www.moreheadstate.edu/visit or call 800-585-6781.

We also offer Saturday open house programs. For more information, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/openhouse.

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Here’s how to apply ...

Review MSU’s admission requirements at www.moreheadstate.edu/requirements.

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Morehead State University is committed to providing equal educational opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, and armed forces service medal veterans, or disability in its educational programs, services, activities, employment policies, and admission of students to any program of study. In this regard the University conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. This includes: Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, Equal Pay Act of 1963, Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Kentucky Revised Statutes 207.130 to 207.240; Chapter 344 and other applicable statutes. Vocational educational programs at Morehead State University supported by federal funds include industrial education, vocational agriculture, business education, and the associate degree program in nursing. Any inquiries should be addressed to: Affirmative Action Officer, Morehead State University, 301 Howell-McDowell Administration Building, Morehead, KY 40351, 606-783-2097.

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