New Student Checklist
Congratulations on your admission to graduate school at Missouri State University.
Use this checklist as to guide to help ensure a seamless transition.
Verify your final, official transcript showing the conferral of your bachelor's degree
is on file with the Graduate College.
Attend our optional New Graduate Student Orientation before each fall and spring semester. If you are a new graduate teaching assistant,
attend our required New Teaching Assistant Training.
Familiarize yourself with policies and procedures as well as academic regulations. If needed, contact your academic unit and program
for additional requirements.
Create your BearPass login to access My Missouri State portal. Set this up using your BearPass number, the nine-digit
student number provided in your admission letter.
Find your advisor's contact info in the My Missouri State portal under My Student Records > Advising Notes. Your advisor will offer support and authorize
your registration for the upcoming semester.
Get your advisor's release, log into My Missouri State, and follow the instructions
under the registration card to get registered.
Get your BearPass card during Graduate Student Orientation or visit the BearPass Card office, Plaster Student Union 128. It's your card for accessing the library, bookstore,
athletics events, dining centers, vending machines, and more.
your learning management system
Learn Brightspace
Manage course work, submit assignments, take quizzes and exams, participate in discussions
with classmates and more.
Achieve Excellence
Access resources created to ensure future success.
Gain work experience in your field. Network with faculty and staff. Receive a stipend
and fee waiver. Graduate assistantships are offered in both administrative and academic
areas.
Prepare for your career. Apply skills in research, writing, time management, critical
thinking to your job.
Achieve your fullest potential with guidance and support throughout your educational
journey.
Beyond Graduate School, available at MSU, provides job search strategies. Learn how
to find and apply for jobs, network and use Linkedin to build your career.