Bachelor of Science in Business
Online Program 

Admission Checklist

Please contact the Business Online Advisor during any phase of the enrollment process. Your advisor will be glad to assist you with these administrative tasks, and will be happy to work with you at each step of your academic career.

Individual administrative offices may have additional requirements not included in this checklist.

 

Getting Admitted
If you are already admitted to Murray State University, please disregard this section.
 
 I have contacted the Business Online Advisor by email (bpaadvising@murraystate.edu) or by phone (270-762-3585) to let them know that I will be sending my application for admission to Murray State.
 
 I have completed the Murray State Admission Application form and have mailed it along with a check for $25.00 to:
Admission's Services
Murray State University
PO Box 9
Murray KY 42071
 
 If I am enrolling as a transfer student in the BS-Business Administration program, I have requested official transcripts to be sent from all of the institutions that I have ever attended to the Murray State University Admission's Services office, as indicated on the admission's application. I have written "BUSINESS ONLINE PROGRAM" at the top of the application form to let the admission's staff know that I am interested in pursuing the BS-Business degree program.
 
 If I am attending another university and will not pursue the BS-Business degree at Murray State the first semester I enroll, I have applied as a visiting student. I have requested that a Letter of Good Standing be sent from my current institution directly to the Murray State University Admission's Services office, as indicated on the admission's application. I understand that the Business Online advisor can explain how to change my admission status to full-time degree seeking student at a subsequent semester.
 
 I am prepared to provide documentation to prove my residency information, which may be necessary to complete my admission to Murray State. Examples of such would be a copy of your driver's license, a copy of your car registration, a copy of your lease/deed, or a copy of your federal tax return. Each applicant is notified by the Admission's office if documents are necessary.
 
 If I haven't received a letter from the Admission's office confirming my status in a reasonable time period, I have notified the Business Online Advisor (bpaadvising@murraystate.edu) or I have called the Admission's office at 888-272-4678, ext 2, to determine the reason for the delay.
 
 I have received a letter from the Murray State Admission's office stating that I have been officially admitted to the university.
I am now admitted to Murray State University!

 

Applying for Financial Aid
It is not necessary to be officially admitted to Murray State before applying for Student Financial Aid. If you are not applying for Student Financial Aid, disregard this section.
 
 I have read the "Financial Aid Guide" for the appropriate academic year on Murray State's Student Financial Aid web site.
 
 I have contacted the Student Financial Aid office at 800-272-4MSU, extension 3, or 270-762-2546, for help with any questions I have regarding financial aid processing.
 
 I have completed both the Murray State Financial Aid application form and the FAFSA form located at http://www.murraystate.edu/secsv/financial/applications.htm, and have submitted them as directed.
 
 I have completed the Murray State Payment Plan form and have mailed it to the address indicated on the form. I understand that my financial aid award will not be posted to my account until the Bursar's office has received this form.
 
 I understand that the MSU Payment Plan form is kept on file in the Office of the Bursar and is not needed every semester, as long as I am continuously enrolled at Murray State. I understand that I may elect to change my payment option at any time by notifying the Office of the Bursar in writing.
 
 If I am enrolled in classes at other institutions, I have contacted the Student Financial Aid office at 800-272-4MSU, extension 3, or 270-762-2546, to inquire about Concurrent Enrollment Forms necessary to process my financial aid awards at all institutions combined.
 
 If I am applying for a Student Loan, I have completed the Entrance Counseling Form, which can be found online at http://ww2.kheaa.com/entintro.html. I have contacted Amy Hardin, Student Loan Specialist, Murray State University, 270-762-2691, with any questions regarding my student loan.
 
 I have reviewed the information regarding Billing and Payment information on the Bursar's web site.

 

Preparing for Fee Payment, Scholarships, and Tuition Waivers
 
 I will be paying my fees myself in full on or before the required due date, therefore no forms will be necessary to submit. I have reviewed the information regarding Billing and Payment information on the Bursar's web site.
 
 I will be paying my fees myself in monthly installments. I have completed the Murray State Payment Plan form and have mailed it to the address indicated on the form.
 
 I have reviewed Scholarship information at Murray State's Scholarship web site and have contacted them if I have questions.
 
 If I am a veteran, I have contacted the Office of Veteran's Affair's for information regarding education benefits available to me.
 
 If I am receiving a scholarship, or a veteran's benefit award, I have completed the Murray State Payment Plan form and have mailed it to the address indicated on the form. I understand that my financial award will not be posted to my account until the Bursar's office has received this form.
 
 If I am employed at a non-MSU Kentucky post-secondary institution, and desire to apply tuition waivers to my account, I have obtained the Kentucky State Tuition Waiver form and have returned it to MSU Human Resources office or to the Business Online Advisor by fax or mail.
 
 If I am using a tuition waiver, and do not wish to pay any remaining balance on my account in full, I have completed the Murray State Payment Plan form and have mailed it to the address indicated on the form.
 
 I understand that the MSU Payment Plan form is kept on file in the Office of the Bursar and is not needed every semester, as long as I am continuously enrolled at Murray State. I understand that I may elect to change my payment option at any time by notifying the Office of the Bursar in writing.

 

Getting Scheduled in Your Classes
 
 I have contacted the Business online advisor (bpaadvising@murraystate.edu) and have made a decision about which courses to schedule in. I understand that the Business Online Advisor can reserve a seat in the class for me before I am officially admitted.
 
 I have verified that the classes I requested are on my offical student record by logging into the Student PIN system.
 
 I have reviewed my account information on the Student PIN system.
 
 I have sent an email message to each of my instructors to let them know I will be joining their class this semester.
 
 I have become familiar with "RacerNet", the Campus Community's web site, where I will find the "E-Study" blackboard icon, access to the PIN system, and other online resources. I understand that I will access all of my course materials and communicate with my instructor and fellow classmates on the "E-Study" web site.
 
 I have become familiar with the Murray State home page, where I will find general information about Murray State, and access to all administrative web resources.

 

Completing Official Enrollment
You are officially enrolled in your courses when your current account balance is zero. This is the amount shown as the "payment due" on your account balance of your PIN record.
 
 I have reviewed the information about billing, fees, fee payment, and refunds, on the MSU Bursar's web site. To contact the Bursar's office, call 270-762-4226.
 
 I understand that I may not receive a billing statement in the mail. I will refer to my current account information on my PIN record when I have received confirmation that my classes are officially scheduled.
 
 I have made my minimum payment due, or paid my fees in full, by one of the following methods:
  • Mail a check or money order payment which includes your name and your University Account Number (your social security number) on it to:
    Murray State University
    P.O. Box 4339, Wilkes-Barre
    PA 18773-4339
  • Make credit or debit card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express) payment by using the web-based RacerPay system. E-checks from your bank account may also be made through RacerPay.
  • Make credit or debit card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express) payment by calling RacerTouch at 270-762-3500 during regular business hours.

You must be officially enrolled to receive credit for your class, and to ensure access to course materials and resources without interruption.

 

For more information, please contact: Jane Hall, Undergraduate Business Program Coordinator
Phone: (270) 762-3585
Email: bpaadvising@murraystate.edu
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