Campus Guide

Welcome to MSU

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We are excited to present this Guide to Morehead State University. We hope that you will find the information useful regarding MSU and the Morehead community.

Family support is important to college students. In this Guide, we have included a "Frequently Asked Questions" section which will provide valuable information you can use to assist your student throughout the year.


MSU At A Glance

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  • Founded: 1887 as Morehead Normal School
  • Enrollment: 9,000 from 100 Kentucky counties and 27 nations
  • Type of Institution: Public, co-ed
  • Average Class Size: 19
  • Student/Faculty Ratio 16 to 1
  • Two-thirds of the faculty hold doctoral degrees.
  • Nearly 80 degree programs are available on the two-year, four-year, and graduate levels.

Emergency Information

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The Emergency Resources Web Site, www.moreheadstate.edu/emergency, is designed to relay information about emergency preparedness, communication and operating plans, and other policies and procedures related to safety to MSU. Emergency resources on the website include:

  • Alerts
  • What to do if...
  • Methods of alert
  • e3campus Sign-up
  • U Campus Contacts
  • Classroom Contacts
  • Classroom Resources
  • Early Intervention System
  • Evacuation Plans

What is FERPA?

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What is directory information?
Under Public Law 93-380, Morehead State University (MSU) has established the following as directory information:

  • Name
  • Home/Local Address
  • Home/Local Telephone Listing
  • Electronic Mail Address
  • Major Field of Study
  • Enrollment Status (e.g. undergraduate or graduate; full-time or part-time)
  • Participation in Officially Recognized Activities and Sports
  • Weight/Height of Members of Athletic Teams
  • Dates of Attendance

Academic Calendar

Fall Semester 2008
Friday, August 15 Residence halls open, Last day for payment or deferment of tuition, New Student Days
August 16 and 17 New Student Days for new freshmen
Monday, August 18 All on-campus and off-campus classes begin, Late fee in effect
Friday, August 22

Helpful Phone Numbers

DEPARTMENT PHONE NUMBER
Academic & Career Services (606) 783-2233
Accounting & Budgetary Control (606) 783-2019
Admissions (606) 783-2000
Alumni Relations (606) 783-2080
Athletics (606) 783-2088
College of Business (606) 783-2174

Helpful Websites

WEB SITE ADDRESS
Academic & Career Services www.moreheadstate.edu/career
Accounting & Budgetary Control www.moreheadstate.edu/abc
Admissions www.moreheadstate.edu/admissions
Alumni Relations www.moreheadstate.edu/admissions
Athletics www.msueagles.com