Racer Nation Orientation
The college experience at ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State begins with Racer Nation Orientation, our summer orientation ÑÇÖÞɫͼ. It’s filled with fun and important activities, ÑÇÖÞɫͼs and opportunities to prepare
you for a fantastic experience at ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State!
Get ready for college
Your college journey begins with Racer Nation Orientation. This ÑÇÖÞɫͼ has been designed
to help you transition to the collegiate environment at ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State and enhance your
success while you're here. Plus, completing orientation will be your earliest chance
to register for fall classes. Remember, orientation is mandatory for all incoming
new freshmen and new transfer students, you must attend one of the sessions.
2025 Orientation Sessions (Registration Opens Jan. 14, 2025)
- April 18 - Honors Orientation*
- April 19
- June 5
- June 7
- June 18
- June 20
- July 9
- August 5
* You must apply and be admitted into the Honors College to attend this session.
Learn more about the Honors College.
Register with myGate
Opens January 14, 2025
Register with Google
Opens January 14, 2025
Racer Nation Orientation Fee
$150.00 nonrefundable fee to attend Racer Nation Orientation. This fee must be paid
before attending your RNO session. This fee covers all costs for the student and any
parent(s) or guest(s).
Need help?
If you have a scheduling conflict you can change the date of your orientation session.
Please note that you can only change your date to one that is still available. No
orientation fee is required at this time. The $150 orientation fee will be added to
your Fall 2025 bill.
For other questions contact the Office of Recruitment at 270.809.2896 or msu.newstudentÑÇÖÞɫͼs@murraystate.edu.
Why register for Racer Nation Orientation?
- Schedule classes — get a head start on lining up your first semester of classes with the help of
academic advisers.
- Order your Racer Book Bundle (opens Jan. 2025) — when you arrive for the fall semester.
- Learn more about ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State — Learn more about the Racer community, student organizations, and different ways
to get involved on campus.
- Meet new people — Orientation is a great chance to meet future classmates and make connections that
last through college and beyond!
Orientation schedule
Student schedule
7:00 a.m.
Placement Testing (*if needed)
8:15 to 9:15 a.m.
Check-In and Browsing Session
9:30 a.m.
Opening Session
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Money Matters
Your Racer Home
Racer Resources
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Orientation Leader Session
1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Academic Scheduling
3:30 to 4:00 p.m.
We Are Racer Ready
4:00 p.m.
Reconnect with Guests
4:15 p.m.
Optional Campus Tours
Family and Guest schedule
7:15 a.m.
Placement Testing (*if needed)
8:15 to 9:15 a.m.
Check-In and Browsing Session
9:30 a.m.
Opening Session
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Money Matters
Your Racer Home
Racer Resources
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Lunch
12:45 to 1:30 p.m.
ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State Student and Alumni Panel
1:45 to 2:30 p.m.
Breakout Sessions I
2:45 to 3:30 p.m.
Breakout Sessions II
4:00 p.m.
Reconnect with Students
4:15 p.m.
Optional Campus Tours