Application process

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A step-by-step guide

How to apply for admission

The steps below are general in nature and may apply to all degree-seeking students. If you are a nondegree-seeking, readmitted, international or transfer student review additional admission information.

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Step 1

Select your graduate program

Need assistance finding a graduate degree program? Reach out to the graduate program director within your area of interest for advisement.

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Step 2

Review admission requirements

Verify you meet the university-wide admission requirements. Graduate admissions can answer questions about admission requirements, however, graduate admissions cannot determine eligibility prior to submitting your application.

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Step 3

Review program requirements

Refer to your academic program site for specific program requirements.

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Step 4

Know and meet your deadline

See your academic program pages or start the online application process to find the application deadline for your specific program.

Step 5

Organize required documents

Prepare to submit test scores, transcripts, letters of recommendation and other documentation as required.

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Step 6

Submit your application

Once submitted you will receive email confirmation the application has been received. Applications are normally received one business day after they are submitted. You may check your application status through the application portal.

Additional information for specific student types

Nondegree-seeking graduate student

Readmitted graduate student

International graduate student

More about applications

Applications can not be deferred. If you would like to be considered for a different semester, you will need to submit a new application.
If submitting a new application after applying previously, you may contact the department to inquire if your letters of recommendation and transcripts are still on file. Most departments, however, do not keep outdated application material.
Applications cannot typically be edited or changed once they are submitted through the Application Portal. To enquire about changes that can be made via a CAS application after submission, please refer to the GradCAS Help Center.
If you change your graduate program, you will need to submit a new application. Each graduate program is a standalone program with individual admission requirements.

Cost to apply

Application fees vary depending on the program or CAS. Please refer to the application for more details.
The application fee may be paid online via credit/debit card. The GradCAS application fee is non-refundable for domestic applicants and international applicants.
There are no late fees for a late application. However, graduate programs with posted deadlines will generally not consider your application after their deadline has passed.

Frequently asked questions

Absolutely. Feel free to email GraduateRecruitment@MissouriState.edu to express your interest in arranging to meet with the department or contact the department on your own. You can also call 417-836-8829 to arrange an appointment.
This varies from program to program. Before starting your application, it is very important to check on your academic program's page and contact the graduate program director. Some programs do require you to have a faculty advisor.
If you are in the process of completing your bachelor's degree, you can submit an application now. Your admission start term must be for a term after you graduate with your bachelor’s degree. You will need to provide an official transcript showing conferral of your bachelor's degree before registering for your second semester of classes.
This is something you should bring up with the graduate program director as each program is different. You can find the graduate program director by visiting the program's website.
Your proposed program can tell you if they are still accepting applications. Check your academic program's page for contact information.
Please send an email to GraduateAdmissions@MissouriState.edu indicating you are withdrawing your application. We also recommend that you contact the graduate program director to inform him or her.
Graduate admissions does not transfer in undergraduate coursework. While you may have graduate coursework transferred in--no more than 30% of a graduate program with the permission of the graduate program director--only the classes that are transferred will appear after you have received permission and submitted the Transfer Request form.
Yes. You will be required to submit a graduate application and pay an application fee for each graduate program you wish to pursue.

We are here to help

Need further assistance?

Each graduate degree program has a graduate program director who provides academic advisement and assists with program specific questions. For those types of questions, you are encouraged to reach out to the department. You may identify the graduate program director for your area of interest on the academic department's staff page.

For questions about university-wide admission requirements and policies, email Admissions@MissouriState.edu or INTGradAdmissions@MissouriState.edu for international students.

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