The procedure for readmission of a graduate student who has not maintained continuous enrollment (summer excluded) is based on the period of absence.

• Applied and accepted, but never attended or completed a class as a graduate student. If the time period has been less than one year, students may call the Graduate College and update their semester application (program exceptions are: Communication Sciences and Disorders, Counseling, Nurse Anesthesia, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Psychology, and Social Work). If the time period has been more than one year, students will need to reapply and repay the application fee.
• Return after 1 to 3 years. Students remaining in the same degree program and returning after a 1 to 3 year absence may "quick admit" through any of the registration centers and register for classes for the semester they wish to return. Assuming there are no encumbrances on the student's record, the registration official will update information and register the student. However, a few programs have a limited enrollment and students will not be able to return by the "quick admit" process. Programs that do not allow students to "quick admit" include: Communication Sciences and Disorders; Counseling; Nurse Anesthesia; Physical Therapy; Physician Assistant Studies; Psychology; and Social Work. For these programs, students need to reapply and be readmitted by the department.
• Return after 3 years. Students will need to reapply and be readmitted into the program. If at least one class was completed as a graduate student in the prior enrollment, no additional application fee will be required.
• Return after more than 8 years. Students will need to complete and submit a new application form and any supporting materials which are needed by the Graduate College or the department. If at least one class was completed as a graduate student in the prior enrollment, no additional application fee will be required.
• Former Missouri State University master's degree recipients. Students returning to take additional classes and who are not seeking an additional degree may "quick admit" through any of the registration centers and register for classes for the semester they wish to return. These students will be classified as Post Master's students. Students wishing to pursue an additional degree will need to complete and submit a new application form and any supporting materials which are needed by the department. No additional application fee will be required.

Any graduate student who wishes to pursue a second undergraduate degree at Missouri State University should contact the Admissions Office (417-836-5517) for procedures.