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Graduate College 

Graduate Student Admissions

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Admission Information

Admission Checklist

Information on completing the admission process. Includes application deadlines and required materials.

Admission Requirements

The minimum standards for admission to graduate study  as set by the Missouri State University Graduate Council.

International Student Admission

Application information for prospective international students.

Graduate Classifications

Students enrolling in graduate courses may be classified as either degree seeking, non-degree seeking, post master's, or post-baccalaureate students.

Re-Admission Procedures

Procedures for readmission of graduate students who have not maintained continuous enrollment.

Admission Forms

Online Application

Submit your graduate application electronically.

Application Form and Application Instructions

Application form and Instructions are in PDF format. Type and Print. Requires Adobe Reader.

Request a Change or Addition of Academic Area

For students wanting to change from from one academic program to a different area of study, or change from non-degree seeking to degree seeking status. Form in PDF format.  Type and Print.  Requires Adobe Reader.

IMPORTANT!  Please check with the new department to make sure all additional required materials (e.g. departmental applications, recommendation letters) have been revceived.

Check Admisson Status

Admission Status Online

Admissions Staff

Eric Eckert

Coordinator Admissions/Recruitment
Phone: (417) 836-5331

Crystal Wilson

Administrative Specialist-Graduate Admissions
Phone: (417) 836-5330

Tamara Bellings

Graduate Assistant (Admissions)
Phone: (417) 836-6079

Lauren Roller

Graduate Assistant (Recruitment)
Phone: (417) 836-8829

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