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WELCOME TO MOREHEAD STATE! Your participation in today’s SOAR is your next important step to joining the #EagleNation. Today, you will learn about our quality academic programs and enjoy the facilities, the faculty, the staff and the students on campus that make MSU the ideal place for you to earn your college education. Go Eagles! 1 Complete After SOAR: Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), if you have not already done so. Complete the online Health History Form. See page 45 for Counseling and Health Services information. Complete online loan counseling. You will receive an email with instructions. If you receive private scholarship money, make sure your funds are submitted to MSU. If you qualify for federal student employment, or are interested in an institutional (non-need based) position, create an Eagle CareerNet account to view on-campus workstudy openings at www.moreheadstate.edu/careernet. Have your high school send your final transcript to MSU. To view your financial aid and scholarship information, log in to my.moreheadstate.edu. Select the “Self-Service” link and then select “Financial Aid.” See page 34 for financial aid information. View billing information, accept a Financial Responsibility Agreement, make a payment or sign up for a payment plan online at my.moreheadstate.edu. Select the “Self-Service” link and then select “Student Finance.” See page 37 for billing and payment information. Check your MSU email frequently throughout the summer. 2 WELCOME TO the EAGLE NATION! Welcome to the Morehead State University family. Today, you will receive important information that will assist you in becoming a successful student and valued member of our learning community. MSU aspires to be the best public regional university in the South by providing quality academic programs, support services, and dedicated faculty and staff who are focused on student success. During your educational career at MSU you will learn new things, make lifelong friendships and become an integral part of the Eagle Empire. We value your input and ideas, and look forward to seeing you walk across the stage at graduation. Come Soar With Us! Go Eagles, Dr. Jay Morgan President 3 WELCOME TO the EAGLE NATION! It is my honor and privilege to welcome you to Morehead State University. You are now part of our Eagle family and here at MSU you will find dedicated faculty and staff who genuinely care about your success! We are here to support and enhance your educational experience. I encourage you to join one or more of our student organizations. These organizations will provide you valuable leadership opportunities and connect you to the overall campus experience. Get to know your professors, ask questions and take advantage of the opportunities available to you both in and out of the classroom. We have great expectations for you to make a positive difference in our community. GO EAGLES! Russell F. Mast Vice President for Student Affairs 4 Contents Academics at MSU .............................................................................................................................................48 Academic Calendars .........................................................................................................................................72 Academic Support .............................................................................................................................................64 Accounting and Financial Services ................................................................................................................37 Billing and Payment .............................................................................................................................38 Refunds and Direct Deposit ...............................................................................................................39 Athletics ...............................................................................................................................................................60 Building Abbreviations ......................................................................................................................................69 Campus Map .......................................................................................................................................................74 Career Services ..................................................................................................................................................67 Dining ..................................................................................................................................................................18 EagleCard ..............................................................................................................................................................7 Financial Aid .......................................................................................................................................................34 First Year Seminar 101 .......................................................................................................................................68 General Education Courses ..............................................................................................................................51 Health ..................................................................................................................................................................45 Housing ................................................................................................................................................................10 Involvement .........................................................................................................................................................54 Mail and University Post Office .......................................................................................................................13 Nondiscrimination Statement ..........................................................................................................................80 Online Services ..................................................................................................................................................41 Parking .................................................................................................................................................................24 Peer Leader Advice ...........................................................................................................................................76 Phone Numbers/Quick Reference ..................................................................................................................70 Recreation and Wellness Center ....................................................................................................................47 Safety ..................................................................................................................................................................25 Social Media .......................................................................................................................................................41 Talking Like an Eagle ...........................................................................................................................................6 Test Scores (ACT & SAT) ..................................................................................................................................48 Title IX/Campus Sexual Violence Elimination (SaVE) Act ...........................................................................29 Transportation Services ....................................................................................................................................22 University Store ..................................................................................................................................................75 Vehicle Registration & Parking ........................................................................................................................24 What to Bring/Not Bring Checklist .................................................................................................................14 5 Talking like an eagle You might hear a few words, abbreviations or terms tossed around during your first few visits to Morehead State that might leave you curious or scratching your head. We figured since you are joining the Eagle Nation, we’d let you in on what some of these things actually mean… • AAC – Academic-Athletic Center. This is where MSU holds its graduation ceremonies and is also home to Johnson Arena, home court of the MSU basketball and volleyball teams. • ADUC – Adron Doran University Center, a student center named after Dr. Adron Doran, the seventh president of MSU. ADUC offers dining, meeting and study space and student services. • Beaker – MSU’s eagle mascot. • BeakerBUCKs – An optional all-in-one account accessed by your EagleCard and accepted at multiple locations both on and off campus. • Blackboard (Bb) – Online account for viewing coursework and assignments. • Button Auditorium – MSU’s auditorium will be the location for a variety of events throughout New Student Days and the school year. • EagleCard – MSU’s official photo ID that is used to access residence halls, meal plans, BeakerBucks plus a lot more. • MyMoreheadState