Missouri State University

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.

Readmission Procedures

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

Graduate Application

Online Application

  • We highly encourage you to apply for admission online. By applying online, you will help speed up the processing of your application.
  • The online application is also to be used to change or add a graduate program. 
  • Complete the "Readmit Graduate" application if you are a graduate student who has not taken graduate classes for more than one year.
  • IMPORTANT!  Please check with program director of your graduate program to make sure all additionally required materials (e.g. departmental applications, recommendation letters) have been received.

Paper Application

Applying to an Accelerated Masters Program

  • Special instructions for accelerated program applicants

Check Admission Status

Admission Status Online

How to Contact Graduate Admissions 

Mailing Address:

Missouri State University
Graduate Admissions
901 S. National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65897

Email: GraduateAdmissions@missouristate.edu

Phone: (417) 836-5331

Fax: (417) 836-6200

Office Location: Carrington Hall 308

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (M-F)