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Undergraduate Admissions
Phone - 270-809-3741
Toll-free - 800-272-4678 ext. 1
Email - msu.admissions@murraystate.edu
Fax - 270-809-3780
Transfer Center
New transfer/Readmits/Post-baccalaureate
302 Lowry Center
Murray, KY 42071
Toll free - 1-855-668-8886
Office phone - 270-809-3350
Fax - 270-809-3411
Graduate Admissions
B2 Sparks Hall
Murray KY 42071
Toll free - 1-800-272-4678 Ext 1
Office phone - 270-809-3756
Fax - 270-809-6125
Admission definitions
New Freshmen
High school graduate, never attended college.
Graduate applicants
Anyone holding a bachelor's degree who wants to take graduate-level courses.
New transfer
New transfer students are those undergraduates who have attended other institutions and are wanting to work toward an undergraduate degree at Murray State.
Readmissions (former MSU students)
Undergraduate students who previously attended Murray State University but have been away for two full years (unless in suspension) must apply for readmission. Students who attended another university while away from Murray State must have that school mail an official transcript. Actual readmission will depend on academic performance.
Post-baccalaureate
Students who have successfully completed the requirements for a baccalaureate or higher degree and wish to take additional undergraduate courses.
Visiting/transient
Undergraduate students currently enrolled at other colleges, in good standing, who want to enroll in courses at Murray State University for the purpose of transferring that credit back to their home colleges.
Non-degree
An applicant who only wishes to take courses for his or her own enjoyment, or to upgrade personal and professional skills, may enroll for non-degree credit.
Special high school students
Students who are currently enrolled in high school and want to request permission to enroll for courses prior to graduation. Inquiries should be directed to the student's high school counselor and then to Undergraduate Admissions.
International Students
Undergraduate students who will enter the U.S. with, or currently hold, an F-1 or J-1 nonimmigrant visa. Anyone who holds a resident alien card should refer to the other admission categories.
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