Spring Orientation
Spring 2024 Orientation on Friday, November 3, 2023
The college experience at Murray State begins with Racer Nation Orientation. It’s filled with fun and important activities, programs and opportunities to prepare you for a fantastic experience at Murray State!
Spring Orientation is a program for all new degree-seeking students entering Murray State University during the spring semester. Whether you are a first time freshman, a transfer student, parent or guest; you'll find things to interest and excite you about Murray State University.
The program is a combination of both educational and transitional sessions to prepare students for life at Murray State. You will make connections with faculty, staff, and fellow Racers. We hope that through this orientation, you will obtain the information to begin the process and to feel like you are a part of the Racer Family! Remember, orientation is mandatory for all incoming new freshmen and new transfer students.
Register for Orientation
$75 orientation fee payment* (deferred to Spring 2024 billing)
Why register for Racer Nation Orientation?
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Schedule classes — get a head start on lining up your first semester of classes with the help of academic advisors.
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Order your Racer Book Bundle — sign up to have your textbooks ready for you when you arrive for the spring semester.
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Learn more about Murray State — Learn more about the Racer community, student organizations, and different ways to get involved on campus.
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Meet new people — Orientation is a great chance to meet future classmates and make connections that last through college and beyond!
Racer Nation Orientation - 3-Part Series
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Day of Orientation — On the date of your orientation session, you will participate in sessions to help you learn more about financial aid and scholarships, student organizations, and important resources available at Murray State University. You will also get to meet your academic areas and orientation leaders who will lead you through the day.
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Advising and Course Registration — Our advisors are excited to help you during your orientation day to assist you through the class registration process! You will attend an advising session with your academic college where you’ll be walked through the registration process in preparation for class scheduling between October 31 - November 3, 2023. View the class scheduling calendar.
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Racer Life — Come and reconnect with your orientation leaders and other new Racers in January. With a chance to win prizes, have fun, and receive important information as you start your new Racer life!
View the schedule
9:30 - 10 a.m., Curris Center
Registration/Check-in
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Student ID Photos (3rd floor)
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Student Financial Aid Appointments (1st floor)
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University Bookstore (2nd floor)
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myGate Help Desk (2nd floor)
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Success Station (2nd floor)
10:30 - 11 a.m., Theater, 3rd floor
Opening Session
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New Student Programs - Beth Acreman
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V.P. Student Affairs - Dr. Robertson
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President, SGA - Ian Puckett
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Transfer Center Coordinator - Alex Routen
11 - 11:30 a.m., Theater, 3rd floor
Money Matters
Presentation by Student Financial Services
11:15 - Noon, Theater, 3rd floor
Racer Resources
Hear from representatives from around campus that will help you have a smooth transition to Murray State University
12:15 - 1 p.m., Winslow Dining
Lunch
Come dine with us and experience our largest on-campus dining facility
1 - 1:30 p.m., Theater, 3rd floor
Your Racer Home
The best college memories are made on campus at Murray State. Learn more about housing/residence life, dining, and other services available to assist your student to make Murray State their new home away from home.
1:30 - 2:30 p.m., Various locations on campus
Academic Advising
Students will be walked to their academic locations by Racer Nation Orientation staff and meet with academic advisors to learn about scheduling for Spring 2022 classes (All students should return to Waterfield Library)
2:30 p.m., Waterfield Library
Check Out
Students will check out with Orientation staff and meet family/guests at Curris Center bookstore.
2:45 p.m., University Bookstore
Campus Tour 1
(Optional) Departs from outside Bookstore
3 p.m., University Bookstore
Campus Tour 2
(Optional) Departs from outside Bookstore
9:30 - 10 a.m., Curris Center
Registration/Check-in
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Student ID Photos (3rd floor)
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Student Financial Aid Appointments (1st floor)
-
University Bookstore (2nd floor)
-
myGate Help Desk (2nd floor)
-
Success Station (2nd floor)
10:30 - 11 a.m., Theater, 3rd floor
Opening Session
-
New Student Programs - Beth Acreman
-
V.P. Student Affairs - Dr. Robertson
-
President, SGA - Ian Puckett
-
Transfer Center Coordinator - Alex Routen
11 - 11:30 a.m., Theater, 3rd floor
Money Matters
Presentation by Student Financial Services
11:15 - Noon, Theater, 3rd floor
Racer Resources
Hear from representatives from around campus that will help you have a smooth transition to Murray State University
12:15 - 1 p.m., Winslow Dining
Lunch
Come dine with us and experience our largest on-campus dining facility
1 - 1:30 p.m., Theater, 3rd floor
Your Racer Home
The best college memories are made on campus at Murray State. Learn more about housing/residence life, dining, and other services available to assist your student to make Murray State their new home away from home.
1:30 - 2:30 p.m., Theater, 3rd floor
What Your Students Wish You Knew
Current students will tell you what you need to hear! Information about what students wish their parents/guests had known during an interactive panel discussion.
2:30 p.m., Waterfield Library
Check Out
Students will check out with Orientation staff and meet family/guests at Curris Center bookstore.
2:45 p.m., University Bookstore
Campus Tour 1
(Optional) Departs from outside Bookstore
3 p.m., University Bookstore
Campus Tour 2
(Optional) Departs from outside Bookstore
Change of plans?
To request a refund, send an email before Oct. 23 to msu.newstudentprograms@murraystate.edu. Include the student's name, address and Student ID (M#) or birthdate along with a brief description of why you will not be attending Orientation.
Have questions? Let us know.
Beth Acreman
Associate Director of New Student Programs
Office of Recruitment
Alex Routen
Transfer Center Coordinator
Office of Recruitment