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Welcome To Morgan State University. Morgan State University. History and Background Morgan State University was formerly known as Centenary Biblical Institute, and was founded in 1867. In 1890 became Morgan College, and in 1939, Morgan College officially
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Welcome To Morgan State University
Morgan State University History and Background • Morgan State University was formerly known as Centenary Biblical Institute, and was founded in 1867. In 1890 became Morgan College, and in 1939, Morgan College officially became a state institution and was named Morgan State College. In 1975, Morgan was granted University status by the Maryland State Legislature. • MSU is an historically Black institution with the unique designation as Maryland’s public urban university. As such, Morgan serves an ethnically diverse student body, among which are some of Maryland’s best and brightest students, as well as representative numbers of high school students from urban communities who would not otherwise pursue a baccalaureate degree.
Morgan State University • Under the guidance of the University’s President, Dr. Earl Richardson, Morgan is the fastest growing institution in Maryland. • During the past ten years, undergraduate enrollment has grown by 57 percent. In 1995, Morgan doubled it’s enrollment from the mid 1980’s. • Currently, Morgan has an overall enrollment of nearly 7,000 students, representing all fifty states and numerous foreign countries.
Morgan State University The Academic Schools • College of Liberal Arts • School of Architecture & Planning • The School of Business and Management • The School of Education and Urban Studies • The School of Engineering • The School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences • School of Community Health & Policy • School of Graduate Studies
MSU College of Liberal Arts • Programs Offered: • Economics, English & Language Arts, Fine Arts, History, Philosophy & Religious Studies, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology • Professional Affiliations: • Pre-Law Club, Morgan State University Choir, Art Club, Psychology Club, Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma Band Organization • Co-Op/Research/Internship Opportunities: • Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Black Entertainment Television, WEAA (Morgan State Radio), WBFF Fox 45 and Baltimore Sun
MSU Institute of Architecture & Planning • Programs Offered: • Architecture, Landscape Architecture, City & Regional Planning • Professional Affiliation: • CELA (Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture), Sigma Lambda Alpha, CLARB (Council of Landscape Architecture Registration Board) • Co-Op/Research/Internship Opportunities: • Department of Transportation, City of Baltimore, State of Maryland Highway Administration, HUD and National Transportation Center
MSU School of Business • Programs Offered: • Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Hospitality Management, Information Sciences & Systems, Management and Marketing • Professional Affiliation: • Finance Club, Society of Human Resource Management, Marketing Society, Entrepreneur, Accounting Club and Beta Alpha Psi, National Association of Black Accountants • Co-Op/Research/Internship Opportunities: • Homel Foods, McCormick, Walt Disney, New York Stock Exchange, Baltimore Office of Promotion, Black Enterprise Magazine and the Department of Treasury
MSU School of Education & Urban Studies • Programs Offered: • Family & Consumer Sciences, Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Social Work, Teaching Education and Administration • Professional Affiliation: • Project R.A.I.S.E., Social Work Club, Project 2000, Future Teachers of America, SUPPORT (School-University Partnership to Prepare Outstanding and Responsive Teachers) • Co-Op/Research/Internship Opportunities: • National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Education, Baltimore City Public Schools, Department of Social Work, National Institute of Mental Health
MSU School of Engineering • Programs Offered: • Civil Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Transportation • Professional Affiliation: • P.A.C.E. Program, Society of Black Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers, SWE (Society of Women Engineers), Tau Beta Pi • Co-Op/Research/Internship Opportunities: • EPA, BG&E, Black & Decker, NASA, AT&T, Federal Aviation Administration, Hewlett-Packard, IBM and Boeing Information Systems
MSU School of Computer, Mathematical & Natural Science • Programs Offered: • Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematical, Physics & Engineering Physics, Actuarial Science • Professional Affiliation: • Chemistry Club, Biology Club, Mathematics Association of America, MUCH Program (Morgan University Chemistry Help), MARC (Minority Access to Research Careers), University of Maryland Medical School, Johns Hopkins, Department of Agriculture, FBI • Co-Op/Research/Internship Opportunities: • Lucent Technology, Smithsonian, Department of Energy, Microsoft, National Institute of Health
Morgan State University • Is THE #1 Public Institution in Maryland Graduating African-Americans With Bachelor Degrees.
Morgan State University • Ranks Among the Top Four Institutions of Higher Education, Nationally in the Number of Graduates Who Subsequently Receive Ph.D. Degrees.
Morgan State University • Affordable Tuition & Fees Full-Time Undergraduate • Resident-$6,548 per year • Non-Resident-$15,418 per year Room & Board-$8,116 per year (Based on 14 Meal Plan)
Morgan State University Admission Requirements • Freshmen Requirements for Admission • G.P.A of 2.0 with • An SAT score of 850 OR ACT score of 17
Morgan State University Admission Requirements • Transfer Requirements for Admission • 0-11 transferable credits with a 2.0 G.P.A. from the college or university, and meet freshmen admission standards • 12-23 transferable credits with a 2.0 G.P.A from the college or university, as well as a 2.0 G.P.A from high school • 24+ transferable credits with a 2.0 G.P.A from the college or university • Developmental classes are not transferable
Morgan State University Honors Requirements for Freshmen Gateway Scholarship Nomination = up to $5,000 towards Tuition and Fees, Room & Board • In-State G.P.A of 3.0 with a SAT score of 1000 or ACT score of 22 • Out-of-State G.P.A of 3.0 with SAT score of 1100 or ACT score of 24
Morgan State University Honors Requirements for Freshmen Chair Scholarship Nomination = up to $10,000 towards Tuition and Fees, Room & Board ($500 book allowance included) • In-State G.P.A of 3.2 with a SAT score of 1100 or ACT score of 24 • Out-of-State G.P.A of 3.2 with SAT score of 1200 or ACT score of 27
Morgan State University Honors Requirements for Freshmen Dean Scholarship Nomination = up to $15,000 towards Tuition, Fees, Room, and Board ($1,000 book allowance) • In-State G.P.A of 3.4 with a SAT score of 1200 or ACT score of 27 • Out-of-State G.P.A of 3.4 with a SAT score of 1300 or ACT score of 29
Morgan State University Honors Requirements for Freshmen Regent Scholarship Nomination= Tuition, Fees, Room, Board $2,000.00 Book allowance, and a Lap-Top computer • G.P.A of 3.6 with an SAT score of 1300 MD/1400 non-MD or ACT score of 29 MD/32 non-MD
Morgan State University Honors Requirements for Transfers from Maryland Community College Bridge Grant Nomination = up to $2,000.00(MD), $4,000(non-MD) - per year • 24+ credits with a 2.5 G.P.A (MD), 3.0 G.P.A. (non-MD)
Morgan State University Honors Requirements for Transfers Tuition Scholarship Nomination = Tuition and Fees • A.A or A.S Degree or 56 credits with a G.P.A. of 3.0 - 3.49
Morgan State University Honors Requirements for Transfers Honors Program Scholarship Nomination = Tuition, Fees, Room, and Board ($1,500 book allowance) • A.A or A.S Degree or 56 credits with a 3.5+ G.P.A
Morgan State University Student Activities Morgan State University is dedicated to providing quality activities and programs in a learning environment which promotes academic Excellence in our students. Fraternities, Sororities, Student Government, NAACP, YMCA, YWCA and Honor Societies are just a few of the many great student organizations in which you can be involved.
Morgan State University Intercollegiate Athletics Morgan provides an extensive NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletic program in the Mid Eastern Athletic Conference. The sports offered at the university include: • Football • Men’s and Women’s Basketball • Track and Field • Women’s Volleyball • Tennis • Softball • Cross Country • Bowling
Morgan State University Student Services At Morgan, we are proud to provide you with quality services to enable you to adjust and understand college life, as well as to prepare you for challenging professional careers. Student services are available through the following programs: • Counseling Center • Commuter Services • Community Services • Career Development Center • Tutorial Services • Student Retention
Morgan State University Who’s Who among Morgan Graduates Although we are proud of all our graduates, we would like to call your attention to a few who are especially well known: • Kweisi Mfume- Executive Director of The NAACP • Earl Graves- Founder and Publisher of Black Enterprise magazine • Terry Edmonds- First African-American Presidential Speech Writer • Kevin Frazier- ESPN News Anchor • Messa Leake- Recording Artist • Joe Clare- BET host • David E. Talbert-Playwright/Director • Robert Bell- Heads Maryland’s highest court
Morgan State University Morgan: What’s New at MSU * Murphy Fine Arts Building- This building includes a 2,300 seat state-of-the-art theatre complex, classrooms, laboratories, offices, and Studios (Morgan State Choir, Band & Art Museum) • Hughes Stadium- Our new football field and stadium consist of a state-of-art scoreboard & video playback screen, NCAA standard track and field and a seating capacity of 7,500 along with many other new luxuries. * Richard H. Dixon Academic Research Center- This building includes a state-of-the-art lab for Biology, Chemistry & Physics. (Greenhouse) - New Developments: Library 2004/Pentridge Residence Complex 2004/Communication Center 2005/Student Center & Multilevel Parking Garage 2006
Morgan State University To Shape Your Future: Office of Admissions & Recruitment Montebello Complex, D-109 Morgan State University 1700 East Coldspring Lane Baltimore, MD 21251 Office: 443-885-8500 Fax: 443-885-8260 www.morgan.edu