RACER-TOUCH (270)809-3500 registration and drop/add are available  2:00 a.m. - 4:50 p.m. CST/CDT, Monday-Friday, and 2:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday-Sunday unless otherwise indicated. The Registration Office, 1st Floor, Sparks Hall, is open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday unless otherwise posted. All registration and drop/add processing must be done through RACER-TOUCH, (270) 809-3500, unless a Permission Form is required. Students choose their classes from the Schedule of Classes or Murray State Bulletins found at various locations on campus.

For information on specific deadline dates for drop/add/audit refer to the University Calendar.

Please view the Frequently Asked Questions below.

To AUDIT, a student must have a Permission Form approved with full signatures of the student’s advisor and the instructor of the course. This form must be brought to the Registration Office, 1st Floor, Sparks Hall, for processing before the deadline to audit. Instructors have the authority to drop or fail a student from an audited course if he or she does not do the required work, or fails to attend the class.

To ADD a closed class, a student must have a Permission Form approved with full signatures of the student’s advisor and the chairman of the department of the course. This form must be brought to the Registration Office, 1st Floor, Sparks Hall, for processing before the deadline to add.

Frequently Asked Questions on Drop/Add/Audit

1. How do I drop one or more of my classes?

2. How do I drop ALL my classes?

3. How do I take an overload of classes?

4. How do I add an upper level course if I am classified as a freshman or sophomore?

5. What is an AUDIT?

6. How do I audit a course?

7. How do I repeat a course? What effect does a repeat have on my permanent record?

8. How do I get a copy of my schedule?

9. Will I receive a refund?

1. How do I drop one or more of my classes?

• Students must call RACER-TOUCH at (270)809-3500 2:00 a.m. - 4:50 p.m. CST/CDT, Monday-Friday, and 2:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday-Sunday unless otherwise indicated. You can get the entry number(s) for the class(es) from the between 5:00 a.m. - 4:50 p.m. CST/CDT, Monday - Friday. You can get the entry number(s) for the class(es) from the Schedule of Classes, Murray State Bulletin, or by listening to your schedule on RACER-TOUCH.

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2. How do I drop ALL my classes?

• Students must complete a Withdrawal Form to withdraw from the semester. Any further questions, contact Kristina Jackson.

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3. How do I take an overload of classes?

• Students must contact Kristi Jackson. Refer to the Undergraduate Bulletin or Graduate Bulletin.

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4. How do I add an upper level course if I am classified as a freshman or sophomore?

• Students must contact Kristi Jackson. Refer to the Undergraduate Bulletin.

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5. What is an AUDIT?

• To audit means to attend and participate in class without earning a regular letter grade. Audited classes are listed on a student’s permanent record with a grade of AU and no credit hours. Instructors have the authority to drop or fail a student from an audited course if he or she does not do the required work, or fails to attend the class.

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6. How do I audit a course?

• To AUDIT, a student must have a Permission Form approved with full signatures of the student’s advisor and the instructor of the course. This form must be brought to the Registration Office, 1st Floor, Sparks Hall, for processing before the deadline to audit. Instructors have the authority to drop or fail a student from an audited course if he or she does not do the required work, or fails to attend the class.

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7. How do I repeat a course? What effect does a repeat have on my permanent record?

• When pre-scheduling on RACER-TOUCH indicate all the courses that are repeats. If you fail to do so, contact the Registration Office at (270) 809-2394. 

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8. How do I get a copy of my schedule?

• A copy of your schedule is sent with your first billing statement of the semester. You may also get a revised copy of your schedule at the Registration Office, 1st Floor, Sparks Hall. You must provide a valid MSU ID or Driver’s License.

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9. Will I receive a refund?

• Refund dates are listed in the Schedule of Fees. There is an appeals process to request a refund if there are extenuating circumstances, and it is past the deadline for a specific refund. To appeal for a refund, contact Jennifer Thorn.

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