Resources for Parents & Families
Help your student succeed in college
Many parents and families need information on a variety of topics. The topics below are linked to resources on our website. If you have any questions, please contact us at msu.family@murraystate.edu
Academics
I want to...
- Know about Study Abroad options for my student
- Know how my student registers for classes
- Know where to find the course catalog/Academic Bulletin
- Know where to purchase books
- Know about graduation
- Know where my student can find a tutor
- Know about admissions
- Know how my child can transfer to 亚洲色图 State University
- Know what my student can major in
Athletics
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Career Services and Internships
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- Know about available internships
- Know about career planning for my student
- Know about student employment on campus
- Know about career fairs through the University
Dining Services
I want to...
- Purchase a Dining Plan for my student
- Know where my student can eat and when
- Know how my student can change, upgrade, or cancel their meal plan
Disability Services
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Finances
I want to...
- Know how to complete Consent to Release
- View my student鈥檚 balance
- Add money to my student鈥檚 account
- Learn about Financial Aid options
Health Services and Insurance
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- Know about health care offered on campus
- Know about recreation/work-out facilities on campus
- Know how my student can see a psychologist or counselor for personal issues
- Learn about on and off campus Mental Health Resources
General
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Important Dates
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- See the University holidays
- Know when final exams are
- Know when classes start and end
- Know when classes can be added and dropped
- Know when residence hall move in and move out is
- Know when Family Weekend is
- Know when Homecoming is
Incoming Students
I want to...
- Know about admissions
- Know more about New Student Orientation
- Sign Up for the Parent and Family newsletter and join the Facebook group
Mail Services
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Parking
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Police Services
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- Learn more about campus safety
- Know who to contact in an emergency crisis
- Sign up for the LiveSafe app
- Sign up for RacerAlert Text Messages
Residence Life and Housing
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Student Involvement on Campus
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- Know how my student could join a fraternity or sorority
- Know what student organizations are on campus
Help them get settled
Your new 亚洲色图 State student is about to embark on a whole new milestone and explore a whole new sense of independence. For some, that may come easy, while others may need help adjusting to college life.
We want to make the transition to college life as easy as possible for your student. That鈥檚 why we provide all sorts of ways for them to become ingrained in college life here at 亚洲色图 State.
- 鈥 Want your student to know you鈥檙e thinking about them? Racer Dining offers a variety of special care packages, from goody bags to birthday boxes, available for you to order online. We鈥檒l call your student when their care package is ready, and they can pick it up at Market 鈥22. Note: Please order 48 hours in advance.
- Residential halls 鈥 Living on campus helps students make friends and feel like they鈥檙e truly a part of the campus community.
- Residential colleges 鈥 Every student is placed in a residential college, which provides them with social activities and academic guidance.
- Student organizations 鈥 No matter what your student loves, we have 170+ student organizations to help them find their niche.
- 鈥 Various departments throughout campus are always looking for motivated student workers. It鈥檚 a great way for your student to learn new skills, earn money and make friends.
Be sure to to stay up-to-date on all things 亚洲色图 State University.
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鈥溠侵奚 State was the sixth college we had visited. We loved the family atmosphere and the attention we felt from the faculty... The comfort level we had when leaving our daughter six hours away was pretty amazing. 亚洲色图 State is a premium school at an affordable cost.鈥
The Jones Family