Admissions

 

Complete this application and select the "SUBMIT" button at the bottom of the page to e-mail your application to the Admission Office OR you may print the form and return it to:

Admission Office
Missouri Southern State University 
 3950 E. Newman Road
 Joplin, MO 64801

 

(NOTE: you may experience problems submitting this form using a browser other than Internet Explorer 6.0 or above)

 

Missouri Southern State University has a $15.00 non-refundable application fee.
You may remit application fees by:

  • Pay using a credit card - after successful submission of your application, a 'THANK YOU' screen will pop up.  This screen will contain the option for paying application fees online.
  • Fax credit card info to 417.659.4429 (Print the fax form)
  • Check or money order - include student's social security number on check (Please mail to the address below)

SSN                            (required)

A correct SSN is extremely important for an accurate student file.  Please MAKE SURE YOUR SSN HAS BEEN ENTERED CORRECTLY.

First Name (required) Middle Initial

 Last Name                            (required)      Preferred

 Maiden Name

Sex Male Female

Are you a veteran? Yes   No

Are you eligible for Veterans Educational Benefits? Yes   No

Date of Birth: Month / Day / Year

Email Address                             (required)

Permanent Address: (required)                   
 

City                            (required)
State                              (required)
Zip Code                            (required)

County        (required)

How long at this address?                           (required)

If less than 1 year, indicate address for past year:

Home Phone                             (required)
Work Phone    Cell phone

 What is your racial background (OPTIONAL)

African American Asian Caucasian Hispanic Native American or Alaskan Native Other

I am applying as : First-Time Freshman  Transfer     Post Graduate Student Former MSSU Student  

College term in which you expect to enroll: (required)
Fall 20     Spring 20             Summer 20

 

Are you a US Citizen?    Yes No   If no, country of birth

If no, what visa do you hold?
Visit the International Student pages

Is English your native language? Yes  No

 

Do you plan to live in the residence halls? Yes   No

High School Name    
Year Graduated OR Year GED was earned (required)

What field of study are you considering?

Have you ever attended MSSU? Yes  No 
If so, what year?

 

List all schools previously attended: ( high school, college or university)

School Name City State From/To Degree earned

        

Are you eligible to return to last college attended? Yes   No 
If no, which college and why:
Semester and year of suspension:

Have you been convicted of, or pled guilty to a felony:     YES NO (required)
If yes, please submit signed letter of explanation.

Have you been immunized against:  MEASLES (2 doses) RUBELLA

Parental/Guardian Information:

Father's/Guardian's Name:

Father's/Guardian's Employer:

Father's/Guardian's Home Phone:
Father's/Guardian's Work Phone:
Father's Level of Education

Mother's Name

Mother's Employer

Mother's Home Phone
Mother's Work Phone
Mother's Level of Education

List siblings and their ages

List relatives who are MSSU students or alumni

Emergency Contact

Name   Phone

Relationship of Emergency Contact 

Address

City    State     Zip

Why did you choose to apply to Missouri Southern State University?

Minimum Core Curriculum Section

(Transfer and students over 21 do not need to complete Core Section)

View the Core Requirements
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Please complete the chart below using your high school transcript or senior class schedule.  List the title of the course in the appropriate box.

Make a notation by any course that was taken as dual credit/college credit, honors(H), or advanced placement (AP). Transfer students do not need to complete this section.

Subject

9th Grade

10th Grade

English 4 units (total)
Math 3 units (total)
Social Studies 3 units (total)
Science 2 units 1 must be lab
Visual/Performing Arts 1 unit
Core Electives / Foreign Language 3 units

Subject

11th Grade

12th Grade

English 4 units (total)
Math 3 units (total)
Social Studies 3 units (total)
Science 2 units 1 must be lab
Visual/Performing Arts 1 unit
Core Electives/ Foreign Language 3 units

You have completed Missouri Southern's online application.  Be sure to read the following statements.

THANK YOU!

Missouri Southern State University - Joplin does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, national origin, disability, or age in its educational programs or activities. For further information concerning disability accessibility, contact Melissa Locher at 417.625.9516.
Please check this box after you have read the above statement:

 

I certify that the information provided is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge, and that I have read the admission and transcript requirements. (PLEASE ENTER EITHER YES OR NO)   (required)

(Date submitted)                           (required)

 

 

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