Admissions

Transfer students are students that have earned credit after high school from any college, university, trade, technical, cosmetology, and/or online schools.

 

Admission Requirements:

  • Must have a cumulative 2.00 GPA or higher

  • Must be in good standing at previous institution

Admission Process:

  1. Complete the application for admission.

  2. Pay the $15.00 non-refundable admission fee.

  3. Students must request that all official transcripts from previously attended institutions after high school be mailed directly to MSSU Admissions, 3950 E Newman Rd, Joplin, MO  64801.

  4. Students that earned college credit in high school (dual credit) have to provide an official transcript from that institution.

  5. ACT or MSSU placement tests must be taken if no math or English class has been completed prior to enrolling in those classes.

  6. Selected majors may require ACT scores on file before consideration into the formal programs.

  7. Students with a bachelor's degree need to provide the transcript from the institution that awarded the degree.

  8. If seeking scholarships or financial aid, a FAFSA must be completed.  Our school code is 002488.  In addition to federal aid, click here for information on transfer scholarship opportunities.

Click on Transfer Guide for our online course equivalent charts between MSSU and many area colleges.

 

NEWLY ACCEPTED TRANSFER STUDENTS:  Missouri Southern offers a Southern Welcome for Transfer Students orientation and pre-enrollment program each semester.  This is a program for students that have been accepted/admitted to the University.  If you would like to make a reservation to pre-enroll with an academic advisor, click here.

 

Or you may ask Virtual Advisor.

Virtual Advisor

Ask real questions like: "Can I apply for admission online?"

 

For more personal attention, Susan Miller, MSSU Transfer Admission Counselor,  will be happy to provide information about MSSU.

 

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