Graduate College Admissions Guidewww.graduate.missouristate.edu

Graduate College:Right place. Right time.

Right now.

Take a tourA visit will give you the chance to see classrooms, study resources, leisure areas and more. We can even set up visits with professors in your areas of interest.

To set up a tour:

Web: www.graduate.missouristate.edu/GradVisit.htm

Phone: 417-836-8829

Missouri State University is a member of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, the Council of Graduate Schools in the United States, the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools and the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education.

Students are our priority» We understand your goals and

dreams and are here to help you achieve these.

» We also understand your priorities are different than when you were an undergraduate student, so many of the graduate programs offer online, evening and blended courses to help you balance family, work and college.

More than 50 graduate programs and 20 graduate certificate programs from which to choose» We are proud to offer you an

exceptional education at a reasonable cost, as well as opportunities in scholarly research and hands-on experience.

» We employ more than 700 full-time faculty members. Nearly 90 percent have the highest degrees available in their fields, and many have been nationally and internationally recognized in their academic areas. You will learn from and work alongside these distinguished professors.

» We receive millions of dollars in grants each year to finance a wide variety of research projects.

» We are accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Additionally, specific graduate programs are accredited by one or more professional organizations.

Why Missouri State University is the right place for your graduate education:

Public affairs sets us apart» We believe in educating

students to imagine the future — your future — and we do so by incorporating three themes into the curriculum and activities across campus: ethical leadership, cultural competence and community engagement.

» We host a Public Affairs Conference every year on campus and bring in guest speakers from around the world to share their knowledge and experiences.

Exceptional resources and amenities» Meyer Library offers a huge

selection of books, journals, databases and other resource materials. The library also has wireless network access throughout the building, computers, media-viewing and listening stations, copy services and group study rooms.

» On-campus housing offers apartment-style residence halls. One- and two-bedroom apartments are available in Dogwood Apartments, Kentwood Apartments and Sunvilla Tower. All three facilities provide fully furnished bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens and bathrooms.

» Off-campus housing options include many apartment complexes, rental homes and loft apartments within walking distance of campus.

» Plaster Student Union is the place to find restaurants, a bank, a post office, a cup of coffee and more.

» The Missouri State Bookstore has everything from textbooks to computers. You will also find a nice selection of MSU clothing and accessories to wear on BearWear Fridays.

» Taylor Health and Wellness Center is our on-campus medical facility. Taylor has a full-time staff of physicians, nurses and pharmacists, and also offers lab and X-ray services. All students who have prepaid a health fee, as well as their spouses and household members, are eligible for care.

» Tired of walking and need a lift? Hop on our Bear Line shuttle and it will take you just about anywhere on campus!

Unbeatable value» Our cost is lower than state

and national averages.

» We offer approximately 500 graduate assistantships in offices and departments across campus. Graduate assistants work 20 hours per week for the University. In return, a fee waiver covers most, if not all, tuition and they receive additional money as a stipend.

» Many offices and departments offer scholarships specific to their fields of study. We also offer the following to qualified graduate students: Missouri Outreach Graduate Opportunity Scholarship, Basil and JoAnn Boritzki Endowment Scholarships, Aileen and Keith Ford Endowed Scholarships and the Midwest Student Exchange Scholarship.

» Federal financial aid is also available to qualified graduate students.

Cultural diversity» You will have the opportunity

to engage in one of the most culturally diverse learning communities in the state.

» Missouri State’s students come from more than 80 countries and all around the nation.

• OurInternationalStudentServices office offers a variety of services and resources to help international students adapt to their new home away from home.

• OurMulticulturalStudentServices office coordinates a wide range of social and scholarly campus activities to enhance and enrich your Graduate College experience.

This is the right time to pursue your dreams of a graduate degree.

» Occupations in which a master’s degree is typically needed for entry are expected to grow 21.7 percent by 2020, faster than the growth rate for any other category of typical education needed for entry (source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).

» With a graduate education under your belt, you will be more marketable and increase your earning power. On average, a person with a master’s earns $400,000 more during a lifetime (source: graduate program official with Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions).

» Our on-campus Career Center will assist you with everything related to the world of work, including resumes, letters, job searches and interviewing. This service does not stop after you graduate. The Career Center is committed to helping you even after you leave MSU.

» You will join the thousands of proud Missouri State alumni who are successfully using their degrees in fulfilling careers.

Right now, you could be making a real difference in your life.

Missouri State’s Graduate College will help you succeed.

Checklist for graduate admissionFollow these seven easy steps to get your graduate education started at Missouri State University!

¤ 1. Go to the Graduate College’s website: www.graduate.missouristate.edu

¤ 2. Choose your program.

¤ 3. Complete the Graduate College application online: www.missouristate.edu/futurestudents/applynow.aspx

¤ 4. Pay the nonrefundable application fee of $35 ($50 for international students, who must apply through International Student Services at www.international.missouristate.edu/services/).

¤ 5. Submit your undergraduate transcript(s) to the Graduate College. These must be official, sealed copies of transcripts sent from any institution(s) where you have done prior academic work. Missouri State University transcripts do not need to be sent.

¤ 6. Send your official test scores, such as those for the GRE, GMAT or MAT, to the Graduate College as required by your program.

¤ 7. Check with your chosen program to see if you need to send any additional materials. These materials must be sent directly to the specific program. All materials required by the Graduate College (application, fee, transcripts and test scores) that are not submitted online must be mailed to:

Graduate College Missouri State University 901 S. National Ave. Springfield, MO 65897

Application deadlines vary from program to program. Please check with your program for specific deadlines. Failure to adhere to a program’s application deadline could result in your application not being considered for admission.

TUITION AND FEESwww.missouristate.edu/registrar/costs.htm

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AIDwww.graduate.missouristate.edu/ financial_assistance.htm

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPSwww.graduate.missouristate.edu/ assistantship.htm

STUDENT HOUSINGwww.reslife.missouristate.edu

PUBLIC AFFAIRS MISSIONwww.publicaffairs.missouristate.edu

MEYER LIBRARYwww.library.missouristate.edu/meyer

PLASTER STUDENT UNIONwww.missouristate.edu/union

BOOKSTOREwww.missouristatebookstore.com

TAYLOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTERwww.health.missouristate.edu

BEAR LINE SHUTTLEwww.missouristate.edu/bearline

OFFICE FOR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIONwww.diversity.missouristate.edu

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICESwww.international.missouristate.edu/services

MULTICULTURAL STUDENT SERVICESwww.multicultural.missouristate.edu

CAREER CENTERwww.careercenter.missouristate.edu

ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONwww.alumni.missouristate.edu

INFORMATION ABOUT SPRINGFIELD, MO.

City of Springfield: www.springfieldmo.gov

Chamber of Commerce: www.springfieldchamber.com

Need more information? Try these resources:

Contact usWeb: www.graduate.missouristate.edu

Email: GraduateAdmissions@MissouriState.edu

Telephone: 417-836-5335

Toll-free telephone: 866-767-4723

TTY (assistive-technology service): 417-836-4770

Missouri State University adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or on any basis (including, but not limited to, political affiliation and sexual orientation) not related to the applicable educational requirements for students in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Prohibited sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence.

This guide is published for informational purposes only. Requirements, curricula, regulations, policies, fees, course and other matters described in this publication are subject to change. In compliance with the Student Right to Know/Campus Security Act, Missouri State provides information upon request to prospective students regarding campus security policies, crime statistics and graduation rates. To request this information, contact the Office of Admissions, 204 Carrington Hall, Springfield, MO 65897 or 417-836-5517. The annual security report prepared by the Office of Safety and Transportation is available on the Web at www.missouristate.edu/safetran/SafetyFolder/safety/annual-security.html.GRD 367 12

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