Resources for Parents & Families

Help your student succeed in college

Many parents and families need information on a variety of topics. The topics below are linked to resources on our website. If you have any questions, please contact us at msu.family@murraystate.edu

Academics

I want to...

• Know about Study Abroad options for my student
• Know how my student registers for classes
• Know where to find the course catalog/Academic Bulletin
• Know where to purchase books
• Know about graduation
• Know about the University Libraries
• Know where my student can find a tutor
• Know about admissions
• Know how my child can transfer to Murray State University
• Know what my student can major in

Athletics

I want to...

• Purchase tickets to a Murray State University Football game, Basketball game or other athletic event

Career Services and Internships

I want to...

• Know about available internships
• Know about career planning for my student
• Know about student employment on campus
• Know about career fairs through the University

Dining Services

I want to...

• Purchase a Dining Plan for my student
• Know where my student can eat and when
• Know how my student can change, upgrade, or cancel their meal plan

Disability Services

I want to...

• Find out about Disability Services for my student

Finances

I want to...

• Know how to complete Consent to Release 
• View my student’s balance
• Add money to my student’s account
• Learn about Financial Aid options

Health Services and Insurance

I want to...

• Know about health care offered on campus
• Know about recreation/work-out facilities on campus
• Know how my student can see a psychologist or counselor for personal issues 
• Learn about on and off campus Mental Health Resources

General

I want to...

• Learn more about Murray State University
• Read the University student newspaper, The Murray State News, online
• Have a map of the campus

Important Dates

I want to...

• See the University holidays
• Know when final exams are
• Know when classes start and end
• Know when classes can be added and dropped
• Know when residence hall move in and move out is
• Know when Family Weekend is
• Know when Homecoming is

Incoming Students

I want to...

• Know about admissions
• Know more about New Student Orientation
• Sign Up for the Parent and Family newsletter and join the Facebook group

Mail Services

I want to...

• Know how my student can get a mailbox on campus
• Know how my student changes their address

Parking

I want to...

• Know about parking on campus
• Know how my student gets priority parking

Police Services

I want to...

• Learn more about campus safety
• Know who to contact in an emergency crisis
• Sign up for the LiveSafe app
• Sign up for RacerAlert Text Messages

Residence Life and Housing

I want to...

• Find out about on-campus housing

Student Involvement on Campus

I want to...

• Know how my student could join a fraternity or sorority
• Know what student organizations are on campus

Help them get settled

Your new Murray State student is about to embark on a whole new milestone and explore a whole new sense of independence. For some, that may come easy, while others may need help adjusting to college life.

We want to make the transition to college life as easy as possible for your student. That’s why we provide all sorts of ways for them to become ingrained in college life here at Murray State.

• Care packages – Want your student to know you’re thinking about them? Racer Dining offers a variety of special care packages, from goody bags to birthday boxes, available for you to order online. We’ll call your student when their care package is ready, and they can pick it up at Market ’22.  Note: Please order 48 hours in advance.
• Residential halls – Living on campus helps students make friends and feel like they’re truly a part of the campus community.
• Residential colleges – Every student is placed in a residential college, which provides them with social activities and academic guidance.
• Student organizations – No matter what your student loves, we have 170+ student organizations to help them find their niche.
• Student employment – Various departments throughout campus are always looking for motivated student workers. It’s a great way for your student to learn new skills, earn money and make friends.

Be sure to sign up for our e-newsletter to stay up-to-date on all things Murray State University. 

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