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Morehead State University (MSU) is a comprehensive public university with robust undergraduate and graduate programs, emerging doctoral programs, and regional engagement. MSU aspires to be the best public regional university in the South through prioritizing student success outcomes, academic excellence and rankings, reputation, and regional responsiveness. MSU is located in the foothills of the Daniel Boone National Forest in Rowan County, Kentucky. Founded in 1887 as Morehead Normal School, it was a private, church-supported institution known as "a light to the mountains." In 1926, it became part of the state-supported system and was renamed Morehead State Normal School and Teacher's College. An increase in enrollment and degree programs resulted in subsequent renaming as Morehead State College (1948) and its current designation as Morehead State University (1966). As a community of lifelong learners, we will: Educate students for success in a global environment. Engage in scholarship. Promote the diversity of people and ideas. Foster innovation, collaboration, and creative thinking. Serve our communities to improve the quality of life. Taking classes at Morehead State means you will earn your degree from an institution with a long-standing reputation for academic quality. Our programs are complemented by incredible facilities and unique learning opportunities for hands-on research and experience. As an Eagle, you will learn at an institution with a long-standing reputation for quality. You will find faculty dedicated to your goals and what it takes to achieve them. Faculty members celebrate your success and support you through challenges – in and outside of the classroom. You will have access to staff and services focused on helping you from the moment you arrive until the day you graduate. Taking classes at Morehead State means you will earn your degree from an institution with a long-standing reputation for academic quality. At MSU, you can take classes in incredible facilities that expand the possibilities of your learning. MSU offers you the flexibility to explore various degree programs through a mix of face-to-face and online classes or at a regional campus. What you do in the classroom is just the beginning. Our Undergraduate Research Fellowships allow you to work side-by-side with faculty on creative projects and in-depth research as early as your first year on campus. When you become an Eagle at Morehead State University, you will find something you will not find at other universities. The authentic MSU experience is why U.S.News and World Report consistently rank us as one of the top public regional universities in the South. You will find faculty who are invested in your progress – who celebrate your success and support you through challenges in and out of the classroom. You will have access to services, specific programs, and attentive staff that guide you from the moment you set foot on campus to the day you graduate. You will find a campus and a community where you will feel safe and comfortable to explore your interests, make lifelong connections, and grow as an individual. This is what you will find at MSU – a commitment to your success starts when you enroll and continue throughout your life. Morehead State offers an array of institutional scholarships for in-state, out-of-state, and transfer students. Our scholarships encourage diversity on campus and reward students who achieve academic excellence and possess leadership skills. More than 90 percent of our undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid, and our friendly, knowledgeable financial aid staff can help you learn how to manage your educational expenses responsibly. We offer 144 undergraduate and 23 pre-professional programs, so you're sure to find a way to major in your passion and prepare yourself for a career you'll love. You'll have the support you need to reach your full potential at a small town campus that feels like home. If you want the full college experience, living in a residence hall allows you to stay involved in campus activities and events while promoting academic success. We offer several housing options on campus, from 2-person rooms to apartment-style living. Student support begins from the first-day students arrive at MSU and continues throughout their college years and beyond graduation. Morehead State is committed to providing every student with proactive and systematic support. This kind of dedication is mostly seen in our faculty and staff's personalized involvement with students from diverse backgrounds and helping all students to succeed. MSU is committed to student success, and academic advising is a crucial part of helping students succeed. As a student, you are assigned an academic advisor to guide your significant career planning and placement. The Tutoring & Learning Center (TLC) offers you the help you need to become a successful MSU graduate. We vow to offer exceptional career programs and partner with students, faculty, staff, and employers to prepare MSU students for the global workforce. Students — our programs and services help you make informed decisions about your future, become a more robust job seeker, and connect with employers. With Eagle CareerNet, our online career management system, MSU students and alumni can connect with employers, view upcoming career-related events, and search for on-campus jobs, part-time jobs, full-time jobs, internships/co-ops, etc. View full university