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20-21 Look Book mscok.edu Join Us The perfect mixture of old and new come together on campus. We have newer buildings and younger students, along with historic locations and seasoned students returning to college or attending for the first time. It’s a great combination where all are welcome.

Health Science (right) is also home to the MSC Fitness Center.

Above left is the historic Hall which will soon be renovated. A PLACE TO BELONG

CAN YOU PICTURE IT?

WE CAN! Can you picture it? STUDENT LIFE

Bailey McCollum Director of Student Life [email protected]/580-387-7139 Have fun and get familiar with campus by joining Aggie Ambassador and Student Government (SGA)Advisor one of over 25 student organizations. You’ll also have a chance to cheer on athletic teams, participate in intramural sports and enjoy a wide range of student-life activities such as lawn games, color runs, movie nights, Homecoming and more!

Can you picture it? UNIQUE HISTORY/DIVERSE STUDENT BODY

Location Tishomingo, Founded 1908 Granted college status 1922 First associate degrees awarded 1924 Student/Teacher Ratio today 1:15 Degree programs offered 60+ Accreditations HLC Online SARA Average student age 22 Female/Male ratio 70/30 Number of first-time freshman 400+ fall semesters Online students at 100 percent Over 600 including concurrent

Murray was founded in 1908 as Murray State School of Agriculture, a secondary school created to provide agricultural training for students in rural southeastern Oklahoma. Today’s Murray State College provides higher education and associate degrees for students from throughout Oklahoma, along with those from across the U.S. and abroad.

Picture yourself Here! Can you picture it? FINANCIAL AID Murray State College FAFSA Code: 003158

The Murray State College Financial Aid Office helps connect students to a variety of financial aid opportunities including grants, loans, work-study funds, and scholarships. Information submitted to MSC Financial Aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will help determine the amount of need-based aid for which a student is eligible to receive. Federal student aid is available to students who have maintained satisfactory academic progress (SAP) by maintaining a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) and completing at least 70% of their for-credit courses.

We can answer your questions about the FAFSA and financial aid. SCHOLARSHIPS ! We’re here to help! Murray State has a scholarship portal for students. It’s called AcademicWorks and Dr. Aaron Elmer, Executive Director of Financial Aid it is accessible from mscok.edu. The portal Office: 580-387-7221 opens in mid October. Students will apply Email: [email protected] for scholarships that will be awarded in fall of the following year. Applications that are Paula Michael Newey, Director of Financial Aid received by the closing deadline in February Office: 580-387-7222 receive priority, but all scholarship applications Email: [email protected] will be reviewed and considered, regardless of Dena Stewart application date. Financial Aid Assistant for MSC Office: 580-387-7220 After the closing date, AcademicWorks will Email: [email protected] remain open and scholarships will still be available. Rhonda Glenn Academic & Financial Aid Advisor for MSC For scholarship questions or assistance with the Office: 580-319-0329 application, please contact one of the financial Email: [email protected] aid staff members listed to the left or email [email protected]. Raegin Holman Financial Aid Advisor for MSC Office: 580-387-7224 Email: [email protected]

Jaime Thompson Financial Aid Advisor for MSC Office: 580-387-7225 Email: [email protected] Do Something Major If you’re interested in veterinary nursing - we have it. What about a career in business?...we have that, too! If theatre is your passion, our department chair spent time on Broadway. We also have a manufacturing technology degree program with embedded certificates that will put you in the job market sooner. We’ve got nursing, English, science, child development and everything in between.

If you’ve decided on a major - that great news! If not, we can help. You can start here and go on to finish a four-year degree. Lots of our students do that because they like being close to home, like saving money, and like starting small.

Just as many begin with us as concurrent high school students to start earning college credits early. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education pay tuition for concurrent students, so the cost for students (books/fees) is a good investment that’s easy to afford.

Other students come to us as aspiring athletes who want more time on the playing field. Many students are needed on the family farm and can’t move too far away. Some are starting over to begin a new career. Some are older and enrolling in college for the first time.

The majority of students end up appreciating their time at Murray and most often they’re not ready to leave when graduation rolls around. Whatever your reason and whatever your dream, you’ll find what you’re looking for at MSC. Can you picture it? Associate of Science (A.S.) Agriculture Agriculture Communications Agriculture Education Animal Science (Pre-Med/Pre-Vet) Biochemistry/Molecular Biology (Pre-Med/Pre-Vet) Environmental Science Leadership Plant Science Agriculture Arts & Sciences*** Emphasis in English or History Behavioral Science*** Psychology or Sociology Business*** Hospitality Management Computer Science*** Emphasis in Mathematics Criminal Justice Elementary Education Enterprise Development*** Business Administration or General Studies Health-Wellness-Human Performance Athletic Training Health Science International Studies Agriculture Business Pre-professional options across degrees: Conservation Interdisciplinary Pre-Med Science Pre-Vet ***Indicates the program/degree is available 100 percent online Pre-Nursing Can you picture it? Associate of Arts (A.A.) Child Development*** Communication and Performance Studies Art Communication Musical Theatre Theatre Enterprise Development Business Administration General Studies Can you picture it? Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Business Management Administrative Accounting Medical Office Assistant Retail Management Child Development Computer Information Systems Custom Gunmaking Technology Gunsmithing Technology Health Science Manufacturing Technology Nursing Occupational Therapy Assistant Physical Therapist Assistant Veterinary Nursing Can you picture it? SPORTS

NJCAA Division I Nationally-ranked

Baseball

Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball

Men’s Golf Women’s Golf

Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer

eSports

Shooting Sports

Softball

Can you picture it? SERVICES and Security Family Health Center of Southern Oklahoma (FHCSO) Murray partners with the Family Health Center to provide low-cost medical, dental, psychological and other services. The center is located close to the main campus and always ready to assist with student health issues. Student Success Center (SSC) Located in Library Science Building on our Tishomingo campus, the Student Success Center offers a number of services designed to ensure the success of Murray State students. While our facility is primarily used to house professional and Student Support Services’ tutors and peer tutors, we also offer services such as academic coaching, study skills and strategies, career development resources, and content-specific workshops. There are four conference rooms designed for group study sessions or meetings as well as a large lobby area in the Library with computers, books, study tables and printing services. Student Support Services (SSS) federally funded program To meet the eligibility requirements, a student must be enrolled at MSC and have a need for academic support. In addition, a student must belong to one of the following groups. First-generation college student (neither parent has a four-year college degree, financially disadvantaged as determined by federal guidelines, or have a documented disability. You’ll enjoy the security of Chickasaw Student Services living on a small campus in a MSC partners with the to offer Chickasaw students assistance with funding, tutoring, social small town. Tishomingo has activities and other services. These offices are located in the Administration Building on the third floor. fewer than 5,000 residents, and there is a real feeling of security in the tight-knit community both on and off campus. Murray State even has its own police department on campus. Our police officers are certified and ready to protect students and employees in all ways possible.

There is a large storm shelter in the basement of our Health Science building and other buildings on campus have shelters as well.

We partner with Johnston County to use the HyperReach alert system for notification regarding weather or other safety-related issues on campus. The system sends text, email and phone messages.

Can you picture it? CAMPUS VISIT We hope you’ve heard good things about Murray State. We hope you’ve heard about our welcoming staff and experienced faculty. Heard about our small class sizes and associate degrees that easily transfer to four-year colleges and universities. There are many great things at Murray State, but only you can determine whether or not we’re a good fit for you. We invite you and your family to experience Murray State by taking a campus tour. A tour will allow you to see our campus, visit with students and professors and get a feel for the atmosphere. We pride ourselves of being welcoming, friendly, and ready to help. To schedule an in-person or a virtual tour, visit mscok.edu and search for campus tour request.

OFFICE OF OUTREACH AND RECRUITMENT 580-387-7137 . [email protected] . 580-282-0338 (text)

Paula Henley [email protected]

Katie Carroll [email protected]

Campus tours are designed to provide a true feel for campus and are individualized based on what most interests you. Tours begin at the MSC Caroline Nenninger Welcome Center in the North Annex Building (look for the balloons) [email protected] and your visit will include a general tour of main campus led by a student ambassador. You can also choose to connect with faculty members and/or staff from areas such as financial aid, admissions, advisement, etc. If you have specific departments with which you want to connect, please let us know when scheduling and share specific questions. Can you picture it? CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT Concurrent students begin earning college credits while still in high school. To qualify as a concurrent student at Murray State while in high school, applicants must participate in the National American College Testing (ACT), Pre-ACT program, or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Minimum scores are required for acceptance to this program.

Tuition for concurrent credits may be paid by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and Murray State College, with students paying for books and fees. Detailed information on the requirements and costs may be found in our online Concurrent Enrollment Handbook on the Murray State College website at mscok.edu.

Reach out to the Murray State College Academic Advisement Team (pictured below) at [email protected] for help enrolling.

According to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, more than 13,000 Oklahoma high school students take advantage of concurrent enrollment last year. That translates to more than 133,000 tuition-free college credit hours taken by high school students in one academic year. Are You a Rising Star? Students who attend Murray State College concurrently while in high school, then graduate from high school and enroll as full-time students at Murray, can qualify to share in more than $400,000 in tuition waivers during most years.

The college waives tuition at the rate of $250 for each A and B earned by concurrent high-school students when they enroll at Murray State full time after high school graduation.

Qualifying students who continue to enroll in at least 12 hours per semester and earn at least a 2.0 GPA, can renew waivers for a second year.

Win-win! Agriculture (A.S.) Options Agriculture Communications DEGREES OF OPPORTUNITY Agriculture Education Animal Science (Pre-Med/Pre-Vet) Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Pre-Med/Pre-Vet) Environmental Science Leadership Plant Science Arts & Sciences (A.S.) Emphasis English and/or History Behavioral Science (A.S.) Options Psychology and/ or Sociology Business (A.S.) Options Hospitality Management Business Management (A.A.S.) Options Administrative Accounting, Medical Office Assistant, Retail Management Child Development (A.A.) Child Development (A.A.S) MSC ONLINE DEGREES Communication and Performance Studies (A.A) For more details visit online.msc.edu Options Art, Communication, Musical Theatre., Theatre Computer Information Systems (A.A.S) Computer Science (A.S.) Emphasis Mathematics Arts and Sciences-AS Criminal Justice (A.S.) Custom Gunmaking Technology (A.A.S.) Behavioral Sciences-Psychology or Sociology-AS Elementary Education (A.S.) Enterprise Development (A.A. or A.S) Business-AS Options Business Administration and/or General Studies Gunsmithing Technology (A.A.S) Child Development-AS and AAS Health Science (A.A.S) Options Health Science (Pre-Health Science Careers) Health Wellness and Human Performance (A.S.) Computer Science-AS Options Athletic Training and/or Health Science International Studies (A.S.) Enterprise Development-AA or AS Options Agriculture History-AA Business Conservation Interdisciplinary Manufacturing Technology (A.A.S) Students in completely online programs must reside Nursing (A.A.S) in a SARA state. SARA is an agreement among Occupational Therapy Assistant (A.A.S) member states, districts and territories that establishes Physical Therapist Assistant (A.A.S) Science (A.S.) comparable national standards for interstate offering Emphasis Conservation of postsecondary distance education. Science (Pre-Med/Pre-Vet) Veterinary Nursing (A.A.S.) LEARN MORE AT nc-sara.org Can you picture it? CAMPUS COSTS 15 to Finish and What it costs?

By completing 15 hours in the fall and spring semesters over two years, you can earn an associate degree. The sample cost for attendance per semester for a student (from Oklahoma or out of state) is below.

$2,550 - Tuition for 15 credit hours and mandatory fees per semester x four semesters = $10,200 for an associate degree $3,300 - Room and Board (15 meals per week) x four semesters = $13,200 (living expenses for two years)

$5,850 approximate total per semester (if living on campus) x four semesters = $23,400 This amount includes two years’ living expenses and 60 hours of college credit that may result in an associate degree or 60 hours for transfer to a four-year college or university.

Four-year colleges in this region estimate the cost of each semester at around $7,000 for a two-year total of $28,000 over two years (four semesters). Murray State College can offer a savings of almost $5,000 over two years. Don’t forget the benefit of financial aid and scholarships.

Approximate cost based on 20-21 prices for on-campus attendance in Tishomingo (online/off-campus prices not included in this example). Application fee, specialized course fees and books not included in calculations. For more information, visit mscok.edu. Costs may vary and change (+/-) on an annual basis. From here, Go Anywhere! Less is never more when it comes to Earn More $$$ lifetime income. But what about debt?

The information at right is reprinted from a 2019 report from the Lifetime earnings for college graduates with bachelor’s degrees far exceed College Board titled Education Pays 2019, the benefits of higher those with just high school diplomas. The estimated median lifetime earnings education for individuals and society. (in 2017 dollars) for a bachelor’s degree recipient at age 64 was more than $1.2 million. High school graduates earned far less — just over $800,000, according The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) figures to the College Board’s research. The data assumes adults are working full-time from 2017 show median weekly wages progressively after college and accounts for money borrowed to cover tuition, fees and supplies. increasing with educational attainment: College graduates who only have bachelor’s degrees and work full-time took home a median of $24,900 more than high school graduates did in 2018, the Professional degree: $1,836 research shows. Those age 25 or older with a four-year degree earned a median Doctoral degree: $1,743 $65,400 in 2018. That year, individuals with just a high school diploma earned a Master's degree: $1,401 median $40,500. Bachelor's degree: $1,173 Associate's degree: $836 “A higher education is an investment that pays significant dividends over the Some college, no degree: $774 course of a lifetime — even for students who accumulate some debt to obtain High school diploma, no college: $712 a degree,” Jennifer Ma, senior policy research scientist at College Board and a Less than a high school diploma: $520 co-author of the report, said in a statement. Can you picture it? STUDY ABROAD Murray State College launched a global education program in 2014 that has allowed students to explore new and exciting places around the world. Since creation of the study abroad program, participants have traveled to Ireland, England, Sri Lanka, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Peru, Belize and other exotic locations. Upcoming trips include Amsterdam/Paris/London and Italy/ Greece, Belize, and Germany. Travel opportunities offer college credit for students, and community members can engage in study abroad adventures as well. Murray also participates in a special study abroad for high-school students the summer after graduation. The senior summer seminar may be compatible with offerings for concurrent students in which tuition is paid through the state’s concurrent enrollment program. Murray State College offers an associate of science degree in international studies that can lead to a bachelor’s degree at several four-year institutions in Oklahoma. Study abroad courses may also be used for humanities credits or elective courses in many degree programs. Highlights and additional details about study abroad may be found on the Murray State webpage at mscok.edu or directly at:

https://www.mscok.edu/academics/departments/international-studies/study-abroad

OPEN ADMISSION - What it Means Murray State College is an open-admission community college. For regular enrollment, no specific ACT/SAT scores or high-school GPAs are required. All students must complete the MSC online admission application at www.mscok.edu. Students transferring from another college to MSC who are in good standing are eligible for admission to Murray State College. Students who have been placed on probation or suspension at the previous college will be admitted on probation and must maintain a 2.0 retention GPA each semester while enrolled at MSC or raise their retention GPA to the required academic standard. Transfer students should submit the following documents to the MSC Registrar & Admissions Office:

Completed online MSC Admission Application (www.mscok.edu) Official transcripts (school and military) from all colleges previously attended Transcripts from other institutions obtained directly from the institution Documentation of vaccinations against Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps/Rubella (MMR) National ACT or SAT scores or the results of the Accuplacer test administered by the MSC Testing Center Remediation

Transfer students requiring remediation must enroll in the appropriate transitional courses during the first 12 hours enrolled at Murray State College. Academic support services are available to assist transfer students in achieving academic success. Can you picture it? What’s YOUR WHY

Murray State Aggies have many reasons to enroll with us on campus in Tishomingo or Ardmore or online. They may choose to stay close to home, want to gain academic momentum in preparation for transfer to four-year schools, want to take advantage of major scholarship opportunities, or prefer a small campus that offers personal attention to all. Here are many of the whys our students list for choosing Murray State. Look at the list to find your WHY or add your own. At Murray State College, you’ll find great things - including, but not limited to:

GREAT STUDENTS

GREAT QUALITY

GREAT SMALL CLASSES

GREAT LOCATION

GREAT TRANSFERABLE CREDIT

GREAT VALUE

GREAT FLEXIBILITY

GREAT FACULTY

GREAT SUPPORTIVE STAFF AND ACADEMIC ADVISORS

GREAT STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER

GREAT SKILLS FOR SUCCESS

GREAT WAY TO EARN ACADEMIC MOMENTUM

GREAT SCHOLARSHIPS Can you picture it? Living on CAMPUS Traditional-age first-year students are required to live on campus, and all students are invited and encouraged to explore the variety of accommodations at Murray. We offer the Aggie Flats, an off-campus facility geared toward students in gunsmithing and non- traditional students who prefer to live alone. There are the Aggie Suites that can house up to five female students in one shared space with individual bedrooms and two shared bathrooms, along with traditional dormitories, including McKee Hall and Patton Hall, that are geared toward athletes and male students who prefer communal housing. Please see photos below and reach out to our housing office for more information. During a campus tour, you may request a tour of our housing options. All housing students are required to purchase a meal option with the choice of 15 or 18 meals per week. The cost of housing with a 15-meal plan is $3,300 per semester and $3,500 per semester with 18 meals. The total ranges from $6,600-7,000 per academic year for room and board, with Great Western Dining providing students with breakfast, lunch and dinner. Room and board is only available in Tishomingo.

Aggie Suites

Aggie Flats Can you picture it? HOME TOWN Small town values and BIG-time fun! Downtown Tishomingo is home to Blake Shelton’s Ole Red restaurant, the Indie Theater, Chickasaw Nation Welcome Center, Murray on Main, a variety of clothing stores and eating establishments. A river almost runs through it, with the Blue River close by!

Tishomingo is located in southeastern Oklahoma close to Lake Texoma in Durant, Lake Murray in Ardmore and the Blue River. There are four major airports within 200 miles of campus. The mileage from Tishomingo to major shopping and recreation areas is:

Ardmore - 32 miles (MSC satellite campus at UCSO) Blue River - 7 miles Dallas, Texas- 127 miles (airports) Durant - 34 miles OKC - 116 miles (airport) Tulsa - 160 miles (airport)