- RSVP for Graduate Student Orientation
Graduate Student Orientation is an invaluable resource, and all new graduate students are encouraged to attend. The orientation takes place the Monday before fall semester classes begin, and there is another orientation scheduled each year prior to the spring semester. For more information, visit http://graduate.missouristate.edu/Orientations.htm.
- Contact Academic Advisor
Contact information for your advisor can be found on the Admission Recommendation form you received with your acceptance letter. Your advisor will be able to answer any questions that you have regarding the program, as well as any conditions that may have been placed on your admission. Your advisor will be able to provide you with information on registration and will need to release you to register for classes.
- Become familiar with the information in the Graduate Catalog
The Graduate Catalog is essentially the "Graduate Student Manual". All graduate students are expected to become familiar with the University and Graduate College policies and procedures, as well as the University's academic regulations. These policies and procedures describe the rights and responsibilities of graduate students at Missouri State University. Also be aware that specific departments and graduate programs may have additional policies, procedures, and requirements.
- Memorize your “M-Number”
Included in your admission letter is a 9-digit student number, also known as your “M-Number.” This number is needed for class registration, financial aid needs and any other business conducted with the University; therefore it is important that you continue to remember this number. You will also need your “M-Number” to create your user ID and password that can be used to access your information on our “My Missouri State” system.
- Create Your User ID and Password
Using your M-Number, go to https://my.missouristate.edu and follow the link to create your user ID and password.
- Register for Classes Online
• Contact your advisor, who will release you to register
• Log in to http://my.missouristate.edu
• Click on “Academics” tab, then click “Registration”
• Sign enrollment agreement
• Choose semester of enrollment
• Follow online instructions from this point
You may also register in person at the Office of the Registrar, Carrington Hall 320. To register in person, you must have a Course Enrollment Form completed and signed by your advisor.
- Submit Final Transcript
If you have not provided the Graduate College with a final official transcript which indicates your completed bachelor’s degree, please do so as soon as possible. Your admission will be considered pending, and possible encumbrances may hinder you from registering for classes, until this is done.
* Former Missouri State students are exempt from this requirement.
- Obtain a BearPass Card
Obtaining a BearPass Card will be important to any student in gaining access to numerous entities of the University, such as the library, bookstore, athletic events, dining centers and vending machines. You will have an opportunity to obtain a BearPass Card at the Graduate Student Orientation, or you may stop by the BearPass Card Office located in the Plaster Student Union, Room 128. For more information, visit http://missouristate.edu/bearpasscard or call 417-836-8409.
- Purchase a Parking Permit
Parking permits are important if you are going to be using University parking facilities and lots. You will have an opportunity to purchase a permit at the Graduate Student Orientation or through the Office of Parking Administration, 417-836-4825.