MSSU Transfer Guide

MOSO FAST FACTS

FIRST THING’S FIRST!

MOSO CHECK LIST:

1. Apply online at mssu.edu/admissions Must have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA and be in good standing with previously attended college/university

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2. Submit $25 one-time application fee ($50 for international students) 3. Submit official transcripts from each attended college or university by fax: 417-659-4429, or by mail: MSSU Admissions 3950 E. Newman Road, Joplin, MO, 64801 4. Apply for scholarships at: mssu.edu/scholarships *Transfer scholarships require application 5. Acceptance: Be on the lookout for your emailed and mailed letter!

6. Complete and submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Priority dates: Applying for Fall: February 1st Applying for Spring: November 1st www.fafsa.ed.gov | MSSU School Code: 002488 7. Enrollment Orientation: Register for a Southern Welcome day to enroll in classes at mssu.edu/ southern-welcome or call First Year Experience at 417-625-9731

MORE THAN

Students from

80

42/50 states

6,231

Enrolled Students (2016-2017)

85%

of MOSO first-time, full-time students receive financial assistance

Student organizations

58%

Average class size of

42%

students

20

Students from

40

countries

JOMO FAST FACTS Population of

50,150 4th

largest metropolitan area in the state of Missouri

26,125 24,025 Services

400,000 people daily

TABLE OF CONTENTS Lion Pride Tuition 3 Am I Admissible?

4 Course Transfer List 5 Athletics 6 Scholarships 7 Cost and FAFSA 8 Benefits of MSSU 9 Come Visit Us 10 Contact Us 11

LION PRIDE TUITION Missouri Southern State University strives to give you an excellent education at an excellent value. This is why we established Lion Pride Tuition.

If you live in the green and gold then you will receive our in-state tuition! Our Lion Pride Tuition assists students who live in KANSAS, OKLAHOMA, ARKANSAS, TENNESSEE, KENTUCKY, ILLINOIS, IOWA, NEBRASKA or TEXAS by giving them our in-state tuition rate!

“I chose Missouri Southern because it is affordable and I could see the opportunities that I could accomplish here compared to other colleges.

The instructors are helpful, friendly, and their open office hours make it convenient to ask for help on homework or advice.

I’ve made more friends and colleagues here than I thought I would. Missouri Southern was the best ‘next step’ for my education.”

IOWA

NEBRASKA

MICHAEL FLATER, Senior, Marketing Major Transferred from Fort Scott Community College, Kansas

ILLINOIS KANSAS

MISSOURI KENTUCKY TENNESSEE

OKLAHOMA

ARKANSAS

WANT MORE WAYS TO SAVE CASH? TEXAS

Midwest Student Exchange

Eligibility: Admitted students from Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio or Wisconsin

Award Value: Students only pay 150% of in-state tuition instead of out-of-state costs!

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AM I ADMISSIBLE? • Do you have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA? • Are you in good standing with all previous institutions?

If you answered yes to both questions, then YES - You will be admitted!

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HOW TO APPLY • Apply online at mssu.edu/admissions as a transfer student • Pay a one-time $25 application fee ($50 for international students) • Submit official transcripts from each attended college or university

WHAT COURSES WILL TRANSFER TO MISSOURI SOUTHERN? How to find out: • Go to mssu.edu/registrar/transfer-guide • Look up your school and courses *Not all schools and courses are listed, but will be transcribed upon completed application If you have received an Associates of Arts degree from an accredited college, your general education requirements will be met at MSSU.

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ATHLETICS

This is an athletic department with tradition and promise.

The MSSU Lions compete in 12 different men’s and women’s sports in the highly competitive NCAA Division II. MEN’S: Football, Basketball, Baseball, Golf, Cross Country, Indoor/Outdoor Track WOMEN’S: Basketball, Softball, Soccer, Cross Country, Indoor/Outdoor Track, Volleyball If you’re interested in competing on one of our NCAA Division II athletic teams, please visit mssu.edu/prospectiveathletes and complete the recruitment form.

To visit the official NCAA student athlete page, visit web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/

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COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS HONORS PROGRAM | Apply online: mssu.edu/honors

Qualifications Necessary: • Must be a part of the Honors program at current school *DEADLINES - Fall: February 15th | Spring: November 15th

FOUNDATION | Apply online: mssu.edu/scholarships Eligibility: Individual criteria per scholarship Award Value: Varying amounts per athletic or academic area, $400 - $5,050 *DEADLINE: March 1st

PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIPS | Application: Check online with each individual area Eligibility: Students involved in Accounting, Art, Athletics, Communications, Foreign Language,

Music and Theatre Award Value: Varying amounts per athletic or academic area

TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS Apply online at: mssu.edu/scholarships

PHI THETA KAPPA (PTK) SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: PTK Member, 3.75 GPA and 42 transfer credit hours Award Value: $1,000 per year *If qualified for PTK scholarship you will also receive the Board of Governors Scholarship

BOARD OF GOVERNORS SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: 3.5 GPA and 42 transfer credit hours Award Value: $1,500

UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP Eligibility: 3.25 GPA and 24 transfer credit hours Award Value: $1,000

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COST OF ONE YEAR AT MOSO TUITION

Tuition (In-State Resident) ........ ................ $183.37 *per credit hour Tuition (Out-of-State Resident) ................ $366.74 *per credit hour FULL-TIME FEES Technology Fee .................................. $120 Student Activity Fee ........................... $50 Student Recreation Center Fee ......... $300 Parking Fee ......................................... $36 Student Health Center Fee ................ $60 TOTAL FULL TIME FEES PER YEAR ........... $566 PART-TIME & SUMMER FEES Technology Fee .................................. $60 Student Activity Fee ........................... $30 Student Recreation Center Fee... ...... $300 Parking Fee ......................................... $36 Student Health Center Fee ................ $60 TOTAL PART-TIME FEES PER YEAR........... $486 TOTAL SUMMER FEES...................... $153 TEXTBOOK RENTAL FEES Textbook Rental................................... $14 *per credit hour ESTIMATED COST AT MSSU (2017-2018) *30 credit hours/fees/traditional room option A meal

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In-State: .................................................... $6,067 In-State On-Campus:................................ $12,381 Out-of-State:............................................. $11,568 Out-of-State On-Campus:....................... $17,882

FACTS ABOUT FAFSA WHAT? FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the first step to getting financial assistance for your education at Missouri Southern.

WHEN? Filing begins October 1st and the priority deadline is February 1st. Use prior year’s taxes and utilize the IRS Data retrieval tool for quick and easy filing.

WHERE? fafsa.ed.gov | MSSU Code: 002488

CONTACT US

to learn how you can start your financial aid process: FinAid@mssu.edu 417-625-9325

WITH ANY BILL AT MISSOURI SOUTHERN, WE HAVE EASY PAYMENT PLANS TO FIT YOUR BUDGET!

(Per Semester)

RESIDENCE-LIFE OPTIONS

Option A

TRADITIONAL ROOMS APARTMENT UNITS SUITES PRIVATE ROOMS QUADS

Option B

Option C

Option D

(23 meal + $50)

(15 meal + $125)

(10 meal + $200)

(5 meal + $250)

$3,157 $3,412 $3,657 $3,412 $3,958

$3,062 $3,317 $3,562 $3,317 $3,863

$2,974 $3,229 $3,474 $3,229 $3,775

$2,893 $3,148 $3,393 $3,148 $3,694

MSSU BENEFITS • • • • •

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Approximately 1/3 of all Missouri Southern graduates come to us as transfer students Small average class size of 20 students More than 140 quality academic programs with terrific outcomes for our graduates Our business majors rank in the top 20% in the nation on their major field test exams High placement rates with those who completed these programs including: • 100% in Nursing, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy and more • 92% in Teacher Education Best overall college newspaper in Missouri (2017) Environmental Health Science is 1 of only 31 accredited programs in the nation MSSU has the only Health Science-Paramedic Bachelor’s degree option in Missouri Ranked in the Top 10 universities in the nation for most affordable out-of-state tuition MSSU is ranked as one of the best in-state, online colleges Partnerships with 11 Universities around the world for various study abroad opportunities Access to a 71,000-square-foot recreation center at the heart of campus Attend all MSSU athletic home regular season games for FREE with your Lion ID 9

COME VISIT MISSOURI SOUTHERN Register for a day that works for you at MSSU to tour campus, meet with Admissions and talk with an advisor at: mssu.edu/campus-tours WEEKDAY TOURS: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30 am Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 1:30 pm 2017 - 2018 SATURDAY AND EVENING TOURS: Saturday and evening tours are available.

Check online for availability and to register.

Contact our Campus Tour Coordinator at Tours@mssu.edu or 417-625-9364.

Don’t forget about our Discovery Days!

Come discover if MSSU is the right fit for you by touring campus, meeting with an adviser and admissions, and gain some hands-on learning in your field of interest. Plus, lunch is on us!

2017 - 2018 DISCOVERY DAYS: Criminal Justice Sept. 29th Teacher Education Oct. 6th Honors Oct. 13th Health Professions Nov. 3rd Fine Arts Feb. 2nd Future Lions Feb. 9th Engineering Technology Apr. 6th Junior Apr. 27th

10:00 am - 3:00 pm 10:00 am - 3:00 pm 10:00 am - 3:00 pm 10:00 am - 3:00 pm 10:00 am - 3:00 pm 10:00 am - 3:00 pm 10:00 am - 3:00 pm 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Register for one of our Discovery Days at mssu.edu/discoverydays.

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CONTACT US! ADMISSIONS OFFICE: Web: mssu.edu/admissions Phone: 417-625-9378 Email: Admissions@mssu.edu FINANCIAL AID OFFICE: Web: mssu.edu/financial-aid Phone: 417-625-9325 Email: FinAid@mssu.edu REGISTRAR’S OFFICE: Web: mssu.edu/registrar Phone: 417-625-9389 or 417-625-9336 Email: Registrar@mssu.edu BURSAR’S OFFICE: Web: mssu.edu/bursar Phone: 417-625-9381 Check out our convenient payment plans online!

TRANSFER TIMELINE SEPTEMBER: • Apply early for admission and scholarships • Schedule a campus visit OCTOBER: • Start filing for FAFSA Go to fafsa.ed.gov and use the IRS data retrieval tool for a quick and seamless process MSSU School code: 002488 JANUARY: • Spring Semester begins!

• Keep applying for scholarships!

FEBRUARY: • Priority deadline for FAFSA, February 1st MARCH: • March 1st priority deadline for Foundation Scholarships • Fill out residence hall housing contract and pay deposit if living on campus APRIL: • Attend a Southern Welcome Orientation day to enroll in classes AUGUST: • Fall Semester begins!

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Y O U R PA S S I O N . O U R P R O G R A M S . Y O U R C A R E E R .

SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

ROBERT W. PLASTER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS:

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS:

BACHELOR’S PROGRAMS:

Environmental Health and Safety: Environmental Biology Emphasis Environmental Health and Safety: General Emphasis Environmental Health and Safety: Health Protection Emphasis Environmental Health and Safety: Safety and Hazard Prevention Emphasis Medical Interpretation (Spanish/English) Missouri Peace Officer Certification Chinese French Japanese Spanish

ASSOCIATE’S PROGRAMS: Law Enforcement

BACHELOR’S PROGRAMS:

Art-Graphic (BFA) Art-Visual (BA) Art-Studio (BFA) Biochemistry Biochemistry-Forensic Science Biology-Biotech., Micro, Gen. Biology-Ecol., Mar, Cons Biology-General Biology Biology-Pre-Dentistry Biology-Pre-Medicine Biology-Pre-Occupational Therapy Biology-Pre-Optometry Biology-Pre-Pharmacy Biology-Pre-Physical Therapy Biology-Pre-Physician Assistant Biology-Pre-Veterinary Chemistry Communication-Mass Communication-Public Relations Criminal Justice Administration Criminal Justice- Computer Forensics/CIS English-Literary Studies English-Professional/Technical Writing Environmental Health French General Studies Geography History International Studies Mathematics Math-Computational Math/CIS Music Music Industry Physics Physics- Pre-Engineering Political Science Social Work Sociology Spanish Theatre

Continuous Process Improvement CNC Operator Quality Accounting Entrepreneurial Finance Entrepreneurial Management Entrepreneurial Marketing Entrepreneurial Planning Professional Credential in Entrepreneurship Management Specialist Six Sigma Black Belt Six Sigma Green Belt

ASSOCIATE’S PROGRAMS:

CIS-Information Systems Manufacturing Engineering Technology

BACHELOR’S PROGRAMS:

Accounting CIS-Computational Math CIS-Computer Forensics/CJAD CIS-Information Systems-General Business CIS-Information Technology CIS-Information Technology- Process Improvement Economics Finance General Business Human Resource Management Industrial Engineering Technology International Business Logistics Management Marketing

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS: Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic

ASSOCIATE’S PROGRAMS: Dental Hygiene Radiologic Technology Respiratory Therapy

BACHELOR’S PROGRAMS:

Health Science-Dental Hygiene Health Science-Paramedic Health Science-Radiologic Technology Health Science-Respiratory Therapy Health Science-Business/Life-Health Science Medical Laboratory Science Nursing

Health Promotion and Wellness Psychology

Bachelor’s of Science in Education: Elementary Education 1-6:

Elementary Education-Early Childhood Elementary Education-Special Education Elementary Education-TESOL

Middle School Education:

Middle School-Business Add-on Middle School-English Language Arts Middle School-Math Middle School-Science Middle School-Social Studies Middle School-Theatre Add-on

K-12 Education:

K-12 Education-Art K-12 Education-French K-12 Education-Spanish K-12 Education-Music (Instrumental and/or Vocal) K-12 Education-Physical Education

Secondary Education:

Secondary Education-Biology Secondary Education-Business Secondary Education-Chemistry Secondary Education-English Secondary Education-Math Secondary Education-Physics Secondary Education-Social Sciences (History, Political Science, or Sociology) Secondary Education-Speech/Theatre