How does Murray State College's response to COVID-19 affect me?
MSC has compiled the information below in order to give everyone the best contact information, communication methods and resources for specific campus departments.
MSC offices are set up to continue answering phone calls remotely. To find the contact information for a specific office, refer to the MSC Area Directory.
WiFi/Internet Resources for Students and Faculty
Need to find a local business with WiFi access? Not sure what to do about insufficient or nonexistent internet access at home. We have compiled a list of area locations with WiFi as well as a list of resources to aid Oklahoma residents and businesses in locating broadband and internet resources. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Admissions and Registrar's Office
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m..
Best and fastest way to communicate with this office is by email: registrar@mscok.edu
If you need to speak to someone call (580) 387-7210 or (580) 387-7233 (if no answer, please leave a message)
Services will continue to be provided as usual except the following:
- Admission applications will be processed but instead of receiving an acceptance letter by mail, it will be sent by email.
- Transcripts can only be sent through the National Student Clearinghouse at https://tsorder.studentclearinghouse.org/school/ficecode/00315800
Advisement and Testing Center Guidelines
All Advisement and Testing Center contact information remains the same. The advisement staff has been working diligently to ensure we can provide the same level of service to our student body remotely as we have in person.
To assist with general questions and inquires outside of scheduled advisement appointments, the MSC Advisement staff have set up a Zoom virtual lobby which is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The lobby can be accessed by clicking the chat now button on the online.mscok.edu/book-online website.
Tishomingo Academic Advisement
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
(580) 387- 7201 or (580)387-7202
Ardmore Academic Advisement
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
(580) 319-0370
BlackBoard Updates
Attention MSC Students: MSC has implemented several BlackBoard upgrades. For more information vist http://ow.ly/Qbtk30qIF8N
Business Office
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m..
The best and fastest way to communicate with this office is by email: businessoffice@mscok.edu . If you need to speak to someone call (580) 387-7210 or (580) 387-7212 (if no answer, please leave a message)
Services will continue to be provided as usual except the following:
- Students can pay their bills online by logging in MyMurray and accessing their account in CampusConnect.
For Detailed Instructions on how to Pay Online- Click Here
Enrollment
Attached below are the distance enrollment guides for new and returning students. To ensure the safety of our students and staff, the MSC Advisement Office is accepting enrollment appointments via zoom or phone for all students. The guides also contain a link for scheduling your enrollment appointment. It is up to you to make sure your balances are paid to $400 or less and any business office, Registrar, or financial aid holds are removed prior to scheduling an appointment. Instructions for hold removals can be found within the guides.
Placement:
Due to Accuplacer restrictions, we are unable to administer the Accuplacer placement exam. Advisors will be using a "multiple measure" placement process during enrollment sessions.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Advisement Office. Tishomingo- (580) 387- 7201 or (580)387-7202; Ardmore -(580) 319-0370.
Current Student Enrollment Guide New Student Enrollment Guide Concurrent Student Enrollment Guide
Emergency Internet Resources for Education
During the current global health crisis, it is critical that all Oklahomans have access to adequate and affordable internet services. Schools throughout the state will transition to online course work to complete the academic year. Oklahoma State Broadband Coordinator, Sonja Wall, is working directly with Oklahoma Broadband and Internet Service Providers to address needs throughout the state. In the document below, resources to aid Oklahoma residents and businesses are compiled and will be updated as more details become available. Emergency Internet Resources for Oklahomans
FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit Program: On February 25th, the FCC unanimously adopted a Report and Order that established the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, a $3.2 billion federal initiative to help lower the cost of high-speed internet for eligible households during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program was created by Congress in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. Click HERE for more details and a link to services!
Financial Aid
The best and fastest way to reach the Financial Aid office is by email: financialaid@mscok.edu
If you need to speak to someone, you may call the main office number 580-387-7220, or individuals in the office by calling 580-387-7224 (Raegin Holman), 580-387-7225 (Jaime Thompson), or 580-387-7221 (Aaron Elmer). If no answer, please leave a message.
Important COVID-19 Related Information for Student Loan Borrowers
Faculty Resources
For information and resources to assist with transitioning your classes online, please visit the Murray State Faculty Resources for COVID-19 Instruction page.
Human Resources
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Paid Leave Rights
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Poster
Dining/Food Service Schedule *Revised Hours*
Monday-Friday
Breakfast: 7 a.m. -9:15 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m.
Brunch Saturday: 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
Sunday Brunch Buffet: 12 p.m.-1 p.m.
Sat/Sun Dinner: 5 p.m.-6 p.m.
On Non-Class Days and Snow Days
The Dining Hall will be open for Brunch 10 a.m.-11 a.m. and Dinner 5 p.m.-6 p.m.
Feel free to send any menu suggestions to: foodservices@mscok.edu We'd LOVE to hear them!
IT Support
Click the button below to go to the IT portal. Please include as much detail as possible when submitting a ticket to help us resolve your issue as quickly as possible.
For more information, visit the IT webpage. or call (580) 387-7160
MSC Library
The Murray State College library staff are still here to help students in any way we can with their research and information literacy needs. For reference questions or research help, please contact Stephen Craig Finlay, Library Director, at sfinlay@mscok.edu. Mr. Finlay will also be available for Zoom-based instruction sessions.
Chat with a librarian! The Murray State College library has instituted a live chat service for patrons. If you need help locating resources, scheduling research help or have any other questions, this is the quickest way to do so!
The Library Staff has compiled a list of online resources to help students interact with the library remotely and conduct research utilizing online resources. For additional library contacts and online information please visit the MSC Library web page
Student Success Center
The Student Success Center remains open with tutors and all other personnel! The Student success center will continue to offer the following services:
We will continue to provide all information possible in our bi-weekly news letter. The director will be available regular business hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri. at 580-387-7470 or 580-371-5360 and at gwebb@mscok.edu
Tutors:
Tutors will be providing both in-person and Zoom tutoring. Each tutor will undergo training in how to properly navigate and use Zoom. The new Zoom Tutor schedules will be posted on Murray's site with directions on how to access the requested tutor.
OWL:
The Online Writing Lab will continue to work as it usually does.
Thinkingstorm:
Thinkingstorm is available to students through their Blackboard. This is a free tutoring service for students, and will be available through the remainder of the campus closure. Directions on how to access Thinkingstorm are posted on Murray’s website.
If you have any problems accessing it, please contact Lindsay Brantley at lbrantley@mscok.edu or by phone at (371) 387-7307
Raven Tabbytosavit will remain available during all business hours. She may be reached at rtabbytosavit@mscok.edu or by phone at (214) 440-6167 She will continue to host Native Club Meetings via Zoom and can help walk anyone through the PathwayU program. That link and other information can be found on our page on the MSC website! Please feel free to contact any of us if you have a need or any assistance from the SSC
Visit the SSC web page for more information
Retention
Retention Coordinator Te'a Elliott-Fox will be assisting students with MSC's transition online and providing tools to help with online courses. She is also available to get students in contact with the best resource for them. She is available weekdays, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and can be contacted at telliottfox@mscok.edu or 580-387-7302.
Retention Student-Questionnaire
Athletics
Fall 2020 sports competitions were postponed until the Spring following recommendations by the NJCAA.
January 20, 2021- Murray State College Basketball announces protocols for 2021 season
On Campus Community Events
Community groups that have scheduled events on the Murray State College campus should contact the employee with whom they made reservations to confirm. Any events previously scheduled may be postponed, canceled or rescheduled to protect the health of all.