Murray State University to host Admitted Student Kickoff event on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024

Individuals interested in joining the Racer family for the 2024-25 academic year can learn more and apply for admission now at admissions.murraystate.edu

 

MURRAY, Ky. — Murray State University will host the Admitted Student Kickoff event on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. The free event allows admitted Racers and their families to learn more about life at Murray State through a variety of programs and activities. 

Admitted students are encouraged to register today at murraystate.edu/admitted.

Admitted Student Kickoff includes:

• • Priority registration for Racer Nation Orientation, the new student program for incoming freshmen and transfer students that assists with the transition to college while offering the first opportunity to register for fall classes

  • Academic Open House sessions. Murray State offers 148 high-quality academic programs ranging from agriculture, business and music to engineering, healthcare, education and much more

  • Opportunities to meet current Racers who serve on the 2024 Orientation Leadership team 

  • Personal appointments and meetings with Student Financial Services to learn more about scholarships, financial aid and more

  • Student involvement sessions. The University has more than 170 student organizations ranging from Racer Band to Greek organizations, along with many other clubs

  • Racer Dining by Sodexo, Housing and Residence Life informational sessions

  • Event T-shirt and other prizes and giveaways

  • Campus and Athletic Facilities tours, plus fun, engaging information sessions

 

Those with questions on the Admitted Student Kickoff event can contact Murray State’s Office of Recruitment at msu.newstudentprograms@murraystate.edu or by phone at 270-809-2896 or 800-272-4678 ext. 2.

Recognized nationally as one of America’s best college values, Murray State has been named by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top schools in the country for 33 consecutive years. Murray State was also highlighted

within the past year as a best value for students seeking a college degree by Washington Monthly in its “Best Bang for the Buck” rankings, as well as by Forbes, Money Magazine and the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education.

Murray State has expanded its regional tuition rate to now include a total of 15 states across the country. These states include Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.

This fall’s freshman class is the largest in Murray State history, while this fall’s overall enrollment is the largest since 2017. 

Prospective students who are interested in joining the Racer family can learn more, schedule an on-campus or virtual visit, and apply for admission at admissions.murraystate.edu.