Frequently Asked Questions

• MSU's online courses take place via the Internet using the Blackboard learning management system.
• No physical attendance is required. However, students may be offered optional meetings and proctored exams. Some programs are offered in a hybrid format with limited in-person requirements.

Online classes at MSU are ideal for individuals who value flexibility and self-paced learning. They are perfect for working professionals looking to advance their careers, students with busy schedules, or anyone who prefers learning from the comfort of their own home.

If you are self-motivated, disciplined, and comfortable with technology, MSU's online classes can provide a convenient and effective way to achieve your educational goals.

• View undergraduate online and hybrid programs (associate and bachelor's degrees)
• View graduate and certificate online and hybrid programs (master's degrees, licensure)
• View full requirements and info in the Academic Catalogs.

• First, you need to apply and be sure to select "online" as your student type.
• Once your MSU account is set up, you can register for classes through MyMSU's Self-Service tool.
• View instructions on registering for classes. Fully-online classes will be listed with a 400-level section number (e.g., ACCT 281 - 401).

Taking online classes is affordable. We have one of the lowest tuition rates in Kentucky. Out-of-state students enrolled exclusively in online courses (courses delivered at least 50% online) pay Kentucky resident tuition and fees. 

View Tuition & Fees

In most cases, students can access their online courses on the first day of the semester. However, some professors may prefer to make their content available early.

To access your online course, log into MyMoreheadState and click the Blackboard icon under "MSU Student Services."

You may purchase your textbooks through the University Bookstore.

MSU has a new program for undergraduate students called Eagle Books, which allows you to pay a flat fee per credit hour for all your books. You'll get an email before the semester starts with all your books and how much Eagle Books will save you. You can opt out if you prefer to get your books independently.

Go to Eagle Books

As a student at Morehead State University, you can be awarded academic credit for college-level learning gained through life experiences. MSU understands that learning occurs in many different ways outside the classroom; adults learn in different ways and have accumulated knowledge along many different paths, such as:

• Employment
• Volunteer activities
• Travel
• Civic activities
• Military service
• Hobbies
• Private study
• In-service training

MSU's Camden-Carroll Library has a wide range of resources in-person and online. For online students, they offer access to number of journals and publications, as well as databases and research. 

View Library Resources for Online Students

• Students taking online courses are NOT required to attend any on-campus meetings. Professors may offer optional meetings, but students are NOT penalized for non-attendance.
• Proctored exams may be required, but students may schedule to take the exams at an approved, off-campus location.
• Hybrid programs may require limited on-campus meetings or seminars.

Online students can access online tutoring in various subjects through the Tutoring & Learning Center.

You can run a systems check through Blackboard's Browser Checker to ensure your computer and software can effectively use Blackboard.

MSU provides many technology services for students, including access to Office365, email, MyMSU (where you manage all your academic and financial accounts—and more!). The Technology Service Desk provides multiple services for distance learners, including Blackboard support. It is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You may stop by 111 Ginger Hall or contact them at 606-783-HELP (4357). 

View Technology Resources for Online Students

You can find your advisor's name and contact information on the Academic Advising website.

You will need to submit an official complaint through the student complaint form.

When a student has an academic dispute with a faculty member over a grade, procedures exist to resolve the complaint satisfactorily for both the student and faculty member. 

View the Grade Appeal Process

If you need to add/drop a class or withdraw from MSU, please review the instructions for add-drop/withdrawal. For questions, please contact the Office of the Registrar.

MSU's Academic Calendar provides each semester's schedule, including priority registration dates, the start and end of classes, holiday closings, final exams and more.