New and Current Students

Resources and skills for real world application

Find the support you need to be a successful MSU grad student. Participate in our student orientation, explore available graduate assistantships and utilize our post-graduate job search tools.

New Missouri State students

Take the next steps

Now that you have been admitted, sign up for orientation, connect with your advisor, create your BearPass account and more.

Explore Missouri State. Explore Springfield.

Discover all the university and Springfield, MO has to offer.

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Finance your education

Monitor Deadlines

Review eligibility and application requirements for financial aid and graduate assistantships. Ensure your applications are submitted before deadlines.

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participate in research

Foster community advancement

Access reference materials to assist with research, preparation and format of your thesis/dissertation.

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Start your job search

Need help making the most out of your investment in graduate education? Access Beyond Graduate School Career Training Platform and receive help with each stage of your job search.

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