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Graduate College 

Graduate Student Admission

Admission Information

Admission Procedures

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

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

Application to Request a Change 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.

Additional Resources

Check Your Admission Status

Check the status of your application.

For Admission/Application information, contact:

Tobin Bushman,
Coordinator of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment

Phone: (417) 836-5335
Toll Free: (866) 767-4723

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