MorningStar University Campus FAQ's

First Year Daily Class Schedule:

Tuesdays through Fridays

8:05 – 9:15am      Teaching Session 1 with Q & A
9:15 –  9:45am     Breakfast Break
9:45 – 11:15am    Teaching Session 2 with Q & A
11:30 – 12:20pm  Chapel or Elective Time

In addition to class, each Work Ed student will have Work Education labs after class and the times during the week will vary depending on the location and department of the lab.

The Fulltime Enrollment Application is for people who would like to receive a 1 year certificate from MSU. Each Applicant will need to send in the following after completing the Application Online or in person at MSU:
• 1 Pastoral Reference from a pastor you have known for at least one year 
• A Photo ID (license, passport copy, state or government issued ID, or picture & name)
• $35 Non-refundable Application Fee

The Campus Course Audit Option is for people who would like to study a topic in-depth for a shorter period, rather than the full year. Each Course Applicant will need to send in the following for the Course Audit Option:
• $35 Non-refundable Application Fee; $20 per day of auditing due one week in advance
• An e-mail to MSUOffice@morningstarministries.org stating the dates you would like to come and audit at MSU.
• Please note: Guests who audit do not get course credit for their attendance, but may be eligible for a certificate of completion of a topic, depending on the dates/topic of choice. To find out what topics and dates are available for the part-time audit option, please e-mail the MSU Office in September or January.
• Auditing option does not include Housing. For Housing, e-mail dgill@morningstarministries.org or call (803) 802-5544, ext. 200
• Please note: You cannot audit MSU Boot Camp or the Amazing Faith Race.

Once you are accepted, please reserve your place with a $250 non-refundable deposit by August 19.

MSU EXPENSE 2014-15 School Year – Work Education: FIRST YEAR

MSU EXPENSE 2013-2014 School Year – Non-Work Education: SECOND YEAR

PAYMENT OPTIONS: 1) PAY IN FULL  OR  2) THE PAYMENT OPTION

1) If you pay in full the first day of Boot Camp, you will receive the 10% discount.

2) If you pay in three payments, they will be due at the beginning of each Trimester, unless you are a Winter Start student. Winter Start students will pay all three payments between January and May.

MEAL PLAN OPTION: We will not offer a meal plan through MSU, but you’re welcome to purchase breakfast and/or lunch at the Heritage International Ministries Missions Café at MSU.

HOUSING OPTION: If you live on-campus at MorningStar University, you will be placed with a roommate in a bunkhouse with a kitchen, living room/study area, and shared bathroom & bedroom, while space is available. *Your lodging can be paid in full or paid monthly, due on the first of each month at the HIM Front Desk. More info will be available for Housing after you apply and are accepted into MSU.

MorningStar University has developed into more than a School of Ministry with three major colleges under one umbrella including the School of Theology and Doctrine, the School of Holy Spirit and the School of Leadership and Missions. Under this umbrella, there are additional focuses such as our School of Worship, Creativity in Arts, Special Forces Missions, and more. 

WORK EDUCATION is required for all first year students, unless you meet one of the following options: 1) You’re over 29 years old, 2) you’re married, 3) you have children, OR 4) you have a job and already work a minimum of 15 hours per week. The Work Education Program is our onsite educational training lab at MorningStar. It’s required for all first year students, unless you meet one of the following options: 1) You’re 29 years old or older, 2) you’re married, 3) you have children, OR 4) you have a job and already work a minimum of 15 hours per week. The time involved averages to 16 hours per week, except during school breaks. Participating students are graded in several categories (as explained at MSU orientation day) and students also receive a tuition discount. Students who qualify to be exempt from the Work Education Program are welcome to be a part of this program as long as there are additional lab openings. 

The MSU 2nd & 3rd Year Programs cost less than the MSU 1st Year Program and include more leadership and hands-on ministry opportunities.  To qualify for the MSU 2nd Year Program, one must complete the 1st Year MSU Program.

Fall Trimester: August – December 
Winter Trimester: January – mid-March
Spring Trimester: mid-March – May

Boot Camp is a 1 week introductory intensive and will take place the first week of MSU Classes every Fall. MSU Boot Camp is only required of for first year students. If you begin in January, you will be given information to make-up Boot Camp later.

Time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm; Topic: Worship, Teaching, Equipping, Activation, and Ministry

Second Year Students have less class time and a year-long internship to complete alongside classes. The Second Year Class schedule is Tuesday - Friday mornings. The scheduling of the internship hours is to be determined by the instructor of the internship.

Third Year Students have a more indepth ministry experience and must apply after completion of first and second year. Students may not skip a year of MSU School of Ministry.