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4.01.2.5 Admission of Students

Individuals who are residents of the state of Missouri and who hold a high school diploma or a G.E.D. (General Educational Development) certificate shall be eligible to apply for admission to all classes and departments at the University. Residency status is determined in accordance with Missouri state law and with the policy set forth by the Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education and is detailed in the current undergraduate and graduate bulletins. Additional information is found in the Missouri Register, 6 CSR 10-3.010, "Residency Determination Procedure."

Any non-resident graduating from high school with a GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale ("C" average) or having a G.E.D. certificate, or any international student applicant deemed qualified to undertake academic work at the University, is eligible to apply for admission. A non-resident is any person not meeting the determined qualifications for Missouri residency. An international student must possess at least resident alien status as determined by relevant federal statutes before being considered for residency as defined above.

1. Admission as a First-Time College Student

Required application materials and application deadlines are published in the current undergraduate bulletin. Prospective students must furnish all materials and meet the established deadlines to be considered for admission.

Any first-time student with a GPA of below a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale must apply for admission no later than June 15th. Students earning less than a GPA of 2.5, and meeting any other admission requirements, will be conditionally admitted pending their successful completion of the University's summer bridge program during the month of July. Successful completion shall mean the students complete at least four (4) credit hours in the University's summer bridge program with a GPA of no less than 2.0. All students successfully completing the University's summer bridge program will be fully admitted for the Fall term. Any first-time students that do not successfully complete the summer bridge program or any first-time students that have below a 2.5 GPA on their high school transcript applying after June 15th will be encouraged to participate in a community college to 色虎视频 partnership or participate in a future summer bridge program.

2. Admission as a Transfer Student

Required application materials and application deadlines are published in the current undergraduate bulletin. Students transferring to the University must furnish all materials and meet the established deadlines to be considered for admission. Courses to be considered for transfer credit to be applied to the general education program and/or the major/minor program(s) must be from an accredited college or university and must be similar in content to courses taught at the University. The applicant may be asked to provide a copy of the bulletin or catalog of the institution from which the credit is being transferred. Other regulations regarding transferred courses are found in the current bulletin.

A student who has been suspended from a previous institution may be considered for "special status" admission to the University under conditions spelled out in the current bulletin.

3. Admission as a Home-Schooled Student

For purposes of admission, home-schooled students shall be required to submit a transcript with the parent's notarized signature. The transcript should demonstrate the student's completion of the Missouri Minimum Core Curriculum or its equivalency, as determined by the University. The student's official ACT or SAT score will also be required, and scholarship eligibility will be determined on an individual basis.

4. Admission as an International Student

In addition to the regular admission requirements, an international applicant must also demonstrate English proficiency by means published in the current undergraduate bulletin and must also demonstrate means of financial support as detailed in the bulletin. Other requirements for international students will be published in the current bulletin.

5. Admission as a Visiting Student

A student who is currently attending another accredited college/university may be admitted to the University as a visiting student in accordance with guidelines published in the current undergraduate bulletin.

6. Admission as a High School Student

A high school student of junior or senior standing may be admitted on "special student" status in accordance with guidelines published in the current undergraduate bulletin.

7. Readmission to the University

Any student who has not enrolled at the University for at least one semester (excluding summer) must apply for readmission to the University. Any previously admitted student is eligible for readmission unless he/she departed under suspension for any reason, in which case the student must satisfy the conditions for readmission as published in the current undergraduate and graduate bulletins. Applicants for readmission must submit materials as required and as outlined in the bulletin.

Effective Date

Approved by Board of Curators: January 15, 2026