A handbook of information for foreign students, visiting scholars, and visiting faculty members is presented by Murray State University (Kentucky). The following topics are covered: academic life, automobiles, the Center for International Programs, child care, credential (transcript) evaluation, emergencies, employment, English language, finances, health, housing, the Immigration and Naturalization Service, laundry and dry cleaning, legal concerns, U.S. life and customs, libraries and research, mail, religious life, elementary and secondary schools, shopping and restaurants, telephone and telegrams, testing, tourism and leisure activities, transportation, travel outside the United States, tutoring, weather, and campus resources. Maps of the university and of the city of Murray are provided, along with a glossary, and sample budget planning sheets for on-campus and off-campus students. (SW)