International Studies

Welcome to Missouri Southern's International First Time Freshman Page! The links included on this page are to aid you - an international student entering college for the first time!

Got a question about campus life or classes - Click here to Ask A STUDENT!!!

 

Admission Requirements for First-time Freshman are: 

Applicants who have an ACT composite score of 21 or higher (SAT 980) or an admission selection index of at least 75 (sum of ACT/SAT percentile and class rank percentile) will be admitted. If your high school does not rank students, a cumulative GPA will be used for evaluation purposes.  Missouri Southern will admit, on an individual basis, a limited number of students who do not meet the above requirements through an Admission Selection Committee review.

Admission Selection Index

To calculate your admission selection index you will need to know your rank in class and highest ACT/SAT composite score.  You can click here to go to the online admission index calculator (if you have your ACT scores) OR you can use the information below to calculate your index.

 

To calculate your class rank percentile:  Subtract your class rank from the number of students in your graduating class then divide that number by the number of students in your graduating class.  For example if you are ranked 57 out of 115 students your class rank percentile is .504 or 50 (i.e. 115-57=58; 58/115= .504 or 50).

 

To calculate your admission selection index:  Once you have calculated your class rank percentile and you know your highest ACT/SAT composite score, use the chart below to help you determine the ACT/SAT percentile.  Adding your ACT/SAT percentile and your class rank percentile will provide you an admission selection index.  If your index is 75 or greater, you will be admitted.  If your index is below 75, your credentials will be reviewed by our Admission Selection Committee to determine your admission status.  Remember, students with an ACT composite of 21 (SAT 980) or higher are automatically admitted regardless of class rank.

Here’s the formula that you’ll need to use:

  Your Scores

Example
Total number in class

_________

115
-Your Class Rank

- ________

-57

(Answer)

(                )

58
Divide your answer by total number in class _______\_______

58/115
This is your class percentile

_____________

.504 (50)
Class percentile

_________

50
+ACT percentile  (from chart below)

+ _________

+40
(Your admission index)

(        )

90

 

Congratulations, if your index is 75 or greater, you will be admitted!

ACT/SAT Percentile Chart

ACT Composite ACT/SAT Percentile SAT Composite

21-36

56-99

980-1600

20

48

940-970

19

40

900-930

18

32

860-890

17

25

810-850

16

18

760-800

15

12

710-750

14

7

660-700

13

4

590-650

12

2

580-520

11 and below

1

510 and below

 

TOEFL Score of 535 on written test or 200 on computer-based test or 75% on Michigan test.

Deadline for acceptance to Missouri Southern:

First-time college students:

  Fall Semester Spring Semester
Begins 4th week of August 2nd week of January
Enrollment Deadline Date April 1st  November 1st of the previous year

 

All credentials must be on file by these dates before I-20 form is issued.

International Application Checklist:

1. Submit application for Admission & $25.00 Application Fee  Click here for the international application

 

2. Submit High School Transcript and/or College Transcript All foreign transcripts must be sent to World Education Services (WES) for evaluation. The cost to the student is currently $125. Submit transcripts to:

World Education Services, Inc.
P O Box 745
Old Chelsea Station
New York, NY 10113-0745
Phone: 212.996.6311
Fax: 212.996.6395
Toll-free: 900.947.3895
Evaluations from WES must be received by Missouri Southern Admissions Office prior to the application deadline to be considered for admission.
(All US transcripts must be sent directly from each school that the student has attended to the Admissions Office. These may not be hand carried or mailed by the students.)

Click here to go to WES web page

 

3. Submit ACT or SAT Test Scores (Must score 18 or above on the ACT or a combined score of 840 or above on the SAT.) The College reserves the right to require the applicant to take any test if it is believed necessary for the best academic advisement of the student.

 

4. Submit TOEFL or Michigan Test Score Students must score 68 or higher on the Internet Based Test or 190 or higher on the Computer Based Test or 520 or higher on the Paper Based Test (Writing 4.0+). Students must score an 80% or higher on the Michigan Test. For more information on the Michigan Test please contact the MSSU Student Support Center at 417.625.9324. You should have your scores sent directly to the Admissions Office. TOEFL scores must be received by the College before the application deadline. Students that do not meet the TOEFL or Michigan test requirements will be required to enter the Intensive English Program (IEP) until the English competency requirement is met. 

Click here for more information on IEP

 

5. Complete and submit Certified Financial Statement. Students must indicate that they will be able to pay all of their college expenses in American dollars per academic year. Financial statement must be mailed and received before the deadline dates. 

Click here to go to the Combined Financial statement/Emergency form

 

6. Complete and submit Emergency Information Students must fill out the form at the bottom of the financial page giving the name of two persons we may contact in case of an emergency. You should list one person from your home country and how that person may be contacted, and list one person in the United States along with an address and phone number. Click here to go to the Combined Financial statement/Emergency Information form. 

 

7. Declaring a Major Students must declare their major course of study when applying for admission. This is required to complete the I-20 form for the Immigration Office.

 

8. Housing Requirements All freshman and sophomore men and women are required to live in the college residence halls to the extent that space is available. Different arrangements can be made if married, living with parents, a host family, or excused by the Coordinator of Student Housing. A written statement indicating your housing arrangements must be submitted with your application materials.  Click here to visit On Campus Housing Site

 

9. Insurance. Medical insurance is required of all international students.  Proof of insurance from the student's home country is required each semester while attending MSSC.  Or, after the student's arrival on campus, insurance may be purchased on an annual basis from Student Services.

 

10. Athletes. Students in athletics must meet NCAA requirements.  Missouri Southern has an online Student Athlete Amateurism/Eligibility Questionnaire available to help us determine a prospective students' eligibility.  The NCAA has a General Amateurism and Eligibility Form for International Student-Athletes which should be printed, completed and mailed to: 

Missouri Southern State University

3950 Newman Road

Joplin MO  64801

ATTN:  Athletic Department

If you have a question about Missouri Southern athletics, please contact MSSU Athletic Office at 417.625.9712.

 

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