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ABOUT YOU
MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY
Picture your future. Broaden the vision. Expand it. See it clearly. With Morehead State University, it really can be so much more. More compelling. More fulďŹ lling. More invigorating. More gratifying. More inspiring. You. Morehead State. Your future.
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Academics ................................... 2-3 Student Life ................................. 4-5 Athletics ...................................... 6-7 Financial Aid ............................... 8-9 Success .................................... 10-11 Admissions ....................................12
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Academics
“I considered attending another school, but Morehead State had a higher acceptance rate into veterinary school. We also have the Derrickson Agricultural Complex, which is over 300 acres, so we get a lot of hands-on experience. Our teachers motivate us to do our best. If we have a problem, they try to help us. They encourage us every day.”
You’re ambitious. But you know this about yourself: You thrive in an environment where the focus is on you and your success. You want an engaging, full college experience. One in which your professors actually know you—and are there for you when you need them. At Morehead State, we create an environment where interaction between you and your professors happens easily, effortlessly. Where you have opportunities to learn by doing. To work one-on-one with top faculty on research—and even get paid to do so. Where you discover even more when you’re helping others through servicelearning activities, such as an alternative spring break in places like Gulfport, Miss. and Louisville, Ky.
Much More Focus You benefit from a 17:1 student-faculty ratio and an average class size of 19. What’s that mean for you? You get the focused attention you deserve. Cliché yes, but true: You’re a name; not a number.
Megan Kingman Pre-Veterinary Grant County, Ky.
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Morehead State offers 76 undergraduate degree programs, including eight associate degrees and 12 pre-professional programs. See our full list on the back cover of this publication.
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Morehead State has been named one of the top public universities in the South for seven consecutive years.
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The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has recognized us as an Institution of Community Engagement, an award given to less than 100 schools nationally.
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Through our Computer Lease Program, you can lease a laptop with tablet technology— or a MacBook—and spread the cost over four years.
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Our computer labs have the state’s best computer-student ratio.
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We have regional campuses in Ashland, Jackson, Mount Sterling, Prestonsburg, and West Liberty, as well as several eastern Kentucky locations.
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MSU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS).
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Warm. Friendly. Down-to-earth. That’s how people describe Morehead State. You’ll feel it in your classrooms. You’ll feel it in the residence halls. You’ll feel it all throughout campus. It’s cultivated in our clubs and organizations and the activities we offer. And it spills out into the city of Morehead and Rowan County. If you’re from this area, you know what we mean. If you’re not, just come for a visit. You’ll understand once you step foot on campus. An added benefit: We’re located in the foothills of the Daniel Boone National Forest—a gorgeous place for you to backpack, camp, picnic, boat, hunt, fish, or relax.
Much More than a Room An ideal way to meet new people and get involved at Morehead State is to live in our residence halls. We offer a variety of housing styles, from our traditional residence halls to suites and apartments. Our halls are tobacco-and alcohol-free and include high-speed Internet access, cable TV, and cooking, vending, and laundry facilities.
Much More than Food Sure, you might miss home cooking, but you certainly won’t be hungry at Morehead State. You can use your meal plan to eat at Alumni Tower or at the Adron Doran University Center (we call it “ADUC”)—the heart of our community. On the second floor is the Market Place where you’ll find some of your favorite places to grab a quick bite—from Chick-fil-A to Taco Bell. You can grab Chinese food from Jump, a salad from Croutons, or some great deli sandwiches and wraps from Paos. Need a caffeine boost? Starbucks is right on campus. BeakerBucks are accepted at selected restaurants in the area.
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“I think Morehead State offers the perfect location for a college student because you’re not right in the city so you can’t get distracted as much. And still, there’s a lot to do in Morehead. We’re also just an hour from Lexington and Huntington.” Mackenzie Bentley Pre-Dentistry Pikeville, Ky.
Even More • Our campus is ranked among the safest in the nation
Much More to Do We have so many ways to get involved we even had to create a “Guide to Campus Involvement.” Plain and simple, boredom isn’t an option at Morehead State. We offer more than 100 student clubs and organizations—from departmental clubs to sports clubs, service and honor groups to religious and social organizations. You can contribute to our art and literary journal. Get involved with Morehead State Public Radio or MSU Television. Join ROTC or our Student Government Association. Write for our weekly student-led newspaper. Sing in the choir. Join the marching band. Thanks to organizations like our Student Programming Board, you’ll enjoy: • Block Party—held during Welcome Weekend, the first weekend before fall semester starts • Ice Cream Social—a long-standing tradition, held on Sunday during welcome weekend • Comedians—they’ll visit throughout the year to help relieve the stress of your studies with a good laugh • Homecoming—from concerts to cookouts, these events are usually held in October • Dance Marathon—to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network • Concerts—from Chamillionaire to Emerson Drive, Blessid Union of Souls to Dashboard Confessional
• Morehead State offers 24 intramural sports activities • 15 percent of our student body participates in Greek life • We own Eagle Trace, a par-72 golf course • Morehead State is committed to a culture of diversity and inclusiveness • Our new LEED-certified Recreation Center will house exercise facilities, a climbing wall, basketball courts, a competition-size swimming pool—with a vortex and zip line—a sun deck, and an outdoor sports field
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Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Rifle Tennis Track (outdoor)
Even More Your EagleCard allows you to attend all home MSU athletic events—FREE!
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Basketball Cross Country Golf Rifle Soccer Softball Tennis Track (outdoor) Volleyball
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Badminton Basketball Beach volleyball Bowling Corn toss Dodgeball Golf Racquetball Swimming Soccer (indoor) Softball Tennis Table tennis Tug-of-war Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball Wallyball Wiffleball
More Intramurals If you love to compete, but don’t want to do it at the varsity level, our intramural program offers you just that opportunity. You can grow in your leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills while having fun and making new friends. Beyond our individual and team sports, we also have a number of trip-related activities, like snow skiing and horseback riding.
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INVIGORATING At Morehead State, we don’t take competition lightly. Our Eagles are charter members of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC), which competes at the Division I level in all sports except football (I-AA level in the Pioneer Football League). Our men’s basketball team won the 2009 OVC tournament, propelling them into the NCAA tournament. In recent years, our women’s soccer team and an individual rifle athlete also made it to the NCAA tournament in their respective sports. Our baseball team has won seven OVC titles and our women’s volleyball team has five titles. We’re especially proud of this: When it comes to academic excellence, our teams finish among the leaders in the conference—and in the nation. We’ve won the prestigious OVC Institutional Academic Achievement Award 10 times.
More Facilities We believe in providing our student-athletes with exceptional facilities, from our AcademicAthletic Center to University Field to Sadler Courts. Our football and soccer teams play on Jacobs Field, which features state-of-the-art “Astroturf Game Day Grass.”
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“Morehead is just the right size. It fits me. I’ve made friends really easily here. I don’t have a lot of down time because of football, but when I do, I like to hang out with friends or play basketball in the gym. There’s always some place to work out. There’s a lot to do here.” JD Cecil Sports Management Columbus, Ohio
Our national champion cheerleaders are truly something to cheer about. They compete at the Universal Cheerleaders Association college cheerleading championships in Orlando, Fla., and have taken home 28 national titles! Think you have what it takes to be part of our all-women’s or coed squads? Tryouts are held in the spring. Interested in dance? Morehead has a dance team that performs at our home football and men’s basketball games.
Interested in becoming an Eagle student-athlete? Learn more at www.msueagles.com
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From an affordability standpoint, Morehead State offers you an ideal choice: A full college experience in an environment that feels more like a small school than a large university. We’re committed to providing a quality education—one that also happens to be affordable. In fact, more than 80 percent of our students receive some type of financial aid.
Getting Started Your best first step is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The results of the FAFSA, along with the cost of education, will help us determine whether you qualify for need-based financial aid, such as grants, loans, and federal student employment/ work study.
“Morehead is the only school I applied to. It’s where I wanted to go. Most of my tuition is covered, but I feel like, even if that wasn’t the case, this is still one of the best schools for the money.” Cameron Dunn Radiology Campton, Ky.
Applying for Scholarships If you have demonstrated scholastic excellence and leadership, you may qualify for our Academic Achievement scholarships. These are not based on your financial need and most are automatically given consideration based on your application, submitted transcript, and test scores. Learn more about the scholarships available to you by checking out our Scholarship Guide at www.moreheadstate.edu/scholarships.
Get Much More from KEES Thanks to our new Eagle Excellence Award, if you’re a first-year student from Kentucky, you have the opportunity to double your Kentucky Education Excellence Scholarship (KEES) monies.
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Our Eagle Access Scholarship ensures students with the greatest economic needs attend MSU at no cost
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Our MSU Foundation awards students approximately 375 scholarships, valued at nearly $520,000
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Our merit-based scholarship program attracts some of Kentucky’s best and brightest students
Even More Applying for financial aid can be confusing and overwhelming. Our financial aid office is here to make this process as smooth as possible. Questions? Contact us at finaid@moreheadstate.edu or (606) 783-2000 or (800) 585-6781.
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“Attending Morehead State University is one of the best decisions I have ever made. My professors, advisors, mentors, and work-study supervisors made such a huge impact on me. Being involved in various activities and organizations gave me hands-on experience and made me more marketable after graduation. If I had attended a bigger school, I wouldn’t have had those opportunities. Every day I use the knowledge, skills, and experiences I gained at MSU. My MSU experience is one I will treasure forever.” Allison Stanley Goble ’10 Communications Ashland, Ky.
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When you graduate from Morehead State University, you instantly join an impressive community of alumni. Since our beginning, we’ve awarded more than 55,000 degrees to men and women just like you who have gone out into the world, taking with them not just a piece of paper, but a dynamic education that prepared them to succeed on every level. They show their support in a lot of ways, including monetarily. Private donations to Morehead State through the MSU Foundation average $3 million annually—money that directly impacts our students!
More than Just a Degree Our graduates are accepted into professional schools—from medical to dental, veterinary to law—at rates well above state and national averages. They have attended: •
Auburn University
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University of Louisville
More than Just a Graduate Our former students include: • Medical experts—like Dr. John Gearhart, director of pediatric urology at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center and the inaugural recipient of The Robert D. Jeffs Professorship in Pediatric Urology •
Professional athletes—like Phil Simms, former Super Bowl MVP quarterback; Kelly Kulick, who, in 2010, became the first ever female winner of a regular PBA Tour event; and Brian Shimer, Olympic bobsledder and coach
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Politicians—like Regena Thomas, former Secretary of State of New Jersey and political consultant; Nelson Allen, former state senator; and Rocky Adkins, Kentucky House of Representatives majority leader
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Radio broadcasters—like Steve Inskeep, host of NPR Morning Edition
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Writers—like Chris Offutt, who was named one of the 20 “Best of Young American Novelists” in 1996 by the literary magazine Granta
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TV personalities—like Chuck Woolery, the original host of Wheel of Fortune
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If you’re looking for a full college educational experience—at a university that feels like a small private college, we invite you to apply to Morehead State University. To apply, please submit: • Undergraduate Admission and Scholarship Application • Official ACT or SAT score • Official high school transcript • $30 nonrefundable application fee
Much More to See Words and photos can tell you only so much about Morehead State. The best way to find out if MSU is for you is to visit. Feel free to visit on your own—or bring your family along. Tours are offered throughout the week, year-round. For more information, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/ visit.
Learn more at www.moreheadstate.edu/futurestudents or e-mail us at admissions@moreheadstate.edu
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More about Our Students Morehead State University is home to about 9,000 students. They represent: • 100 Kentucky counties • 45 states • 36 countries
More Facts Founded: 1887 as Morehead Normal School Type: Public, coeducational Located: Morehead, Kentucky, with regional campuses in Ashland, Jackson, Mount Sterling, Prestonsburg, and West Liberty Enrollment: About 9,000 students from 100 Kentucky counties, 45 states, and 36 nations Programs: Nearly 80 available in two-year, fouryear, and graduate levels Student/faculty ratio: 17:1 Average class size: 19 Faculty: Two-thirds hold doctoral degrees Activities: More than 100 student clubs and organizations Athletics: 17 intercollegiate men’s and women’s teams; charter member of Ohio Valley Conference, Division I; football competes in the Pioneer Football League Mascot: Eagle (a.k.a. Beaker) Colors: Blue and gold Alumni: More than 55,000
Undergraduate Programs of Study College of Business & Public Affairs Accounting Business & Information Technology Education Computer Information Systems Economics Finance General Business Government Management Marketing Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship Sport Management College of Education Child Development Community Support Services Elementary Education Elementary Education – Special Education Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Middle Grades – Special Education Caudill College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Art Art Education Communication – Advertising Communication – Communication Studies Communication – Leadership Studies Communication – Multimedia Journalism Communication – Multimedia Production Communication – Public Relations Creative Writing Criminology English English Education French French Education History Music Music Education Music Performance
Paralegal Studies Philosophy Religious Studies Social Studies Education Social Work Sociology Spanish Spanish Education Theatre College of Science & Technology Agricultural Science Agricultural Science – Agribusiness Agricultural Science – Agricultural Education Agricultural Science – Agronomy Agricultural Science – Animal Science Agricultural Science – Equine Science Agricultural Science – General Agriculture Agricultural Science – Golf Course Management Agricultural Science – Horticulture Agricultural Science – Veterinary Science Astrophysics Biology Biology – Environmental Science Biology – Environmental Science & Regional Analysis Biology - Teaching Career and Technical Education Chemistry Chemistry – Environmental Chemistry Chemistry – Pre-Medicine Chemistry – Pre-Optometry Chemistry – Pre-Pharmacy Chemistry – Teaching Computer Science Earth System Science – Earth and Space Science Teaching Earth System Science - Geology Engineering Technology – Construction Management & Civil Engineering Engineering Technology – Electronics &
Computer Engineering Engineering Technology – Design & Manufacturing Technology Exercise Science Geography Health Education Health Promotion Imaging Science – Computed Tomography/ Magnetic Resonance Imaging Science – Diagnostic Medical Sonography Imaging Science – Leadership in Medical Imaging Industrial Education Industrial Technology Mathematics Mathematics - Teaching Nursing – Paramedic to ADN Nursing – Pre-Licensure & Post-Licensure Physical Education Physics Physics - Computational Physics – Electrical Engineering Physics – Mechanical Engineering Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Dentistry Pre-Engineering Pre-Forestry Pre-Medical Technology Pre-Medicine Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Podiatry Psychology Radiologic Science Respiratory Care Space Science Technology Management Veterinary Technology
Morehead State University OFFICE OF ENROLLMENT SERVICES 100 Admissions Center Morehead, KY 40351 800-585-6781 | www.moreheadstate.edu MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity, educational institution.