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PROJECT PASS
Program for Achieving Student Success
This program provides a more comprehensive level of support for incoming freshmen or new transfer students. In addition to necessary accommodations; PROJECT PASS includes the following areas of support:
- Extra Help during Summer Orientation – (No additional fee). Student Disability Services staff members are available to help with the selection of courses.
- Smooth Move Into College – (Fee is approximately $150.00). Incoming SDS freshmen will be allowed to move into their MSU residential college three full days before the rest of the incoming freshmen. This extra time allows for a more leisurely move in and then provides two days of study skills workshops to ensure a more successful transition to college. (Vocational Rehabilitation may pay this fee).
- Specialized Classes – (No additional fee).
- English 105 – Critical Reading, Writing and Inquiry (fall semester-freshman year). Two sections of this four-credit class are reserved for SDS students. The SDS study skills teacher collaborates with the English professor to maximize success for qualified students. (Minimum English ACT score of 18).
- FYE 098 – New Student Orientation (fall semester-freshman year). This one-credit course is designed to assist SDS students with the development of necessary skills for a successful first semester in college. Career guidance activities will also be included in this class.
- REA 120 – College Study Skills (spring semester-freshman year). This one-credit course is designed to assist SDS students with instruction in improving their study skills. Emphasis is placed on transferring learned information to a specific course.
- REA 121 – Advanced Reading and Study Skills Improvement (fall semester-sophomore year). This one-credit course is a continuation of REA 120. It is designed to be taken in conjunction with CIV 201.
- Project Mentor –
- Students receive individualized assistance with learning effective strategies for organizing and studying course-related assignments. This work may include any of the following: content tutoring, organization/time management skills, writing skills and test-taking strategies.
- A minimum of two hours per week is recommended for the first three semesters at Murray State University.
| Hours per Week | In-State Semester Fee | Out of State Semester Fee |
| Two | $450 | $900 |
| Three | $675 | $1,350 |
| Four | $900 | $1,800 |
| Five | $1,125 | $2,200 |
| Six | $1,350 | $2,700 |
(Kentucky Vocational Rehabilitation will pay this fee for eligible students.)
- Students who voluntarily access the PROJECT PASS program must use all available support services for the required three semesters.