Morehead State University

What you'll study

Coursework centers on advanced mathematics and sciences with opportunities to take university‑level classes. Typical study areas include calculus and higher‑level mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, computer science fundamentals, and research methods. The programme also integrates lab work, independent research projects under faculty mentorship, and seminars that develop academic writing, presentation skills, and scientific thinking.

Entry requirements

Admission is competitive and intended for high‑school students at the end of their sophomore year (entering junior year equivalent). Applicants are expected to demonstrate strong academic records, teacher recommendations, and a commitment to STEM study; selection commonly includes review of transcript performance, personal statements or essays, and interviews or assessments of readiness for accelerated college coursework.

Career prospects

Graduates leave with substantial university credit, strengthened research experience, and a clearer sense of STEM pathways. The programme is designed to smooth transition into bachelor’s degrees in mathematics, science, engineering or related fields and to make students competitive for selective undergraduate programs, research internships, and STEM scholarships. Alumni commonly continue into college majors that lead to careers in research, engineering, technology, health professions, and STEM education.

Scholarships & funding angle

The programme is structured as an early‑college opportunity that reduces or eliminates the direct cost of college coursework for participants and is supported through institutional and program funding. Prospective students should review the programme’s official materials for precise details on housing, meal support, and the extent of tuition coverage, and consider additional external scholarships and financial planning for subsequent undergraduate study.