New Racer Academy Students

Want to take a dual credit course?

Hello, future racer!

Take this as your sign that you are in the right place! Let's get you signed up for Racer Academy, Murray State's dual credit program.

If you are even just 1% sure you want to take a dual credit course, we need you to complete your free online application. Also, ask your guidance counselor to e-mail us your transcript.

Explore the menus below for more details. Remember, no question is too small. E-mail msu.raceracademy@murraystate.edu or call us at 270.809.2159 for help!

New Students

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Think dual credit may be for you? Do this NOW:

Talk to your guidance counselor about your plans.
Create an online account and submit your free online application. (We need the Racer Academy application even if you are already admitted to Murray State.) If you are asked for an application fee, that means you are in the wrong application. Contact us for assistance!
Ask your guidance counselor to send your transcripts to msu.raceracademy@murraystate.edu.

If you change your mind about taking a dual credit course, just let us know.

Deadline for applications and transcripts

May 1st - for Fall / August start

December 1st - for Spring / January start

Course options will be posted at www.murraystate.edu/raceracademy . Submit the Guidance Counselor/Principal Approval form and we will register you for your class.

What are the requirements?

3.0 unweighted GPA or rank in the top half of your class.
Open to students attending a Kentucky high school.
Must be a junior or senior. (Sophomores may take Agriculture, AGR, courses.)

Cost

Courses are $93 a credit hour. Textbooks may also be required.

Want to start next Fall (August?)

May 1st - online application and transcripts are due for courseS starting in AUGUST.

Submit your online application and send us your transcripts before you leave for the summer. When you know the course you would like to take, submit the Guidance Counselor / Principal Approval form.

August - Classes start!

Your registration request (Guidance Counselor / Principal Approval form) must be submitted 2 weeks prior to the start of classes. (Online courses fill up quickly. If you submit the form in August, you may not get a spot in your first choice of classes!)
Look for an e-mail titled “Admission Decision” that will arrive soon after you are admitted. Follow the instructions for how to set up your Murray State systems.
Call the Service Desk at (270) 809-2346 if you need help logging in to Murray State’s systems.
Navigate to Canvas, myGate, and your MSU e-mail account. Check your MSU e-mail regularly or forward it to an account you do check. We will be e-mail you more information about getting started!
If you are not receiving a scholarship, bills are due after you are registered for your course. Access myGate and go to the Money tab to view your bill.
If you are receiving a scholarship, ignore the bill. Your scholarship will be applied to your account in April!
Know important dates: drop deadlines (Semester calendars and deadlines > click on the current semester) and tuition refunds.

September

Title IX Quiz due on Canvas. You must earn 100% on this quiz. This quiz must be taken once each academic year.

October

If you are receiving a scholarship from the state of Kentucky, it will be applied to your account at the end of October.

Want to start next Spring (January?)

December 1st - online application and transcripts are due for course starting in January.

Submit your online application and send us your transcripts before you leave for the holidays. When you know the course you would like to take, submit the Guidance Counselor / Principal Approval form.

January - Classes start!

Your registration request (Guidance Counselor / Principal Approval form) must be submitted 2 weeks prior to the start of classes. (Online courses fill up quickly. If you submit the form in January, you may not get a spot in your first choice of classes!)
Look for an e-mail titled “Admission Decision” that will arrive soon after you are admitted. Follow the instructions for how to set up your Murray State systems.
Call the Service Desk at (270) 809-2346 if you need help logging in to Murray State’s systems.
Navigate to Canvas, myGate, and your MSU e-mail account. Check your MSU e-mail regularly or forward it to an account you do check. We will be e-mail you more information about getting started!
If you are not receiving a scholarship, bills are due after you are registered for your course. Access myGate and go to the Money tab to view your bill.
If you are receiving a scholarship, ignore the bill. Your scholarship will be applied to your account in April!
Know important dates: drop deadlines (Semester calendars and deadlines > click on the current semester) and tuition refunds.

February

Title IX Quiz due on Canvas. You must earn 100% on this quiz. The quiz must be taken once each academic year.

April

If you are receiving a scholarship from the state of Kentucky, it will be applied to your account the end of April.

Need help submitting the application?

Go to www.murraystate.edu/raceracademy and click on Apply to Racer Academy Now and then Create Account. The application is always free so if you are asked to pay, you are in the wrong application.

After the Account is created, enter the correct semester for Anticipated Start Term. The rest of the fields should show the following:

Location: Murray State Main Campus

Admit Type: Racer Academy / Dual Credit

Academic Level: Undergraduate

Academic Program: Undeclared-non-degree Seeking

After clicking on Submit, the first question you should see is about Title IX Required Certification. Enter your Social Security Number and click on Submit Application (not Save!) when you are finished. Remember you can always e-mail us if you want to confirm that it went through!