Transfer Guide

WE ARE

LIONS ENROLLMENT 6,006

DIVISION II, NCAA TEAMS 15

CLASS SIZE UNDER 30 78%

NEW MATHEMATICS BUILDING $8.1 Million

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS 70+ OUT OF STATE ENROLLMENT 22%

STUDENT BODY 62% Female 48% Male STUDENTS FROM X Countries X States

Joplin is the

4th

largest metropolitan area in MO.

WELCOME TO

JOPLIN POPULATION 50,000

SERVICE AREA 400,000

OFFERINGS Concerts, Sporting events, Shopping, Dining, Recreation, Nightlife, Art & Culture

PARK LAND AND TRAILS 933 acres

TRANSPORTATION Joplin Airport, Sunshine Lamp Trolley, Uber, Taxi Services, Greyhound Bus Lines

CHOOSE WHAT TO STUDY from our

140 MAJORS

LIONS. DREAMERS. ACHIEVERS.

SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES ASSOCIATE'S PROGRAM Law Enforcement BACHELOR'S PROGRAMS Art, Graphic Design Art, Studio Art Art, Visual Art Biology, General Biology, Biotech Biology, Pre-Dentistry Biology, Pre-Medicine Biology, Pre-Pharmacy Biology, Pre-Physical Therapy Biology, Pre-Veterinary Chemistry Biochemistry

Biochemistry, Forensic Science Communication, Mass Communication, Public Relations Criminal Justice Administration Criminal Justice, Computer Forensics English, Literary Studies English, Professional/Technical Writing Environmental Health and Safety French Geography History Mathematics Mathematics, Computational/CIS Music, Industry Music, Instrumental Music, Keyboard

Music, Vocal Physics Physics, Pre-Engineering Social Work Sociology Spanish Theatre CERTIFICATES Campaigns & Elections Chinese Language Competence Corrections Crime Scene Investigations Criminal Investigation Criminal Law Electronics

Environmental Health & Safety Environmental Protection Environmental Public Health French Language Competence Homeland Security International Politics & Diplomacy Japanese Language Competence Jazz Studies Juvenile Justice Legal Studies Medical Interpretation Occupational Health & Safety Policing Public Administration Spanish Language Competence Teaching English as a Foreign Language

ROBERT W. PLASTER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ASSOCIATE’S PROGRAMS CIS, Information Systems Manufacturing Engineering Technology BACHELOR’S PROGRAMS Accounting CIS, Computational Mathematics CIS, Computer Forensics, CJAD CIS, Information Technology CIS, Information Technology – Process Improvement

Economics Finance General Business Human Resources Industrial Engineering Technology International Business Logistics & Transportation Management Marketing

CERTIFICATES Automation CNC Operator Continuous Process Improvement Entrepreneurial Accounting Entrepreneurial Finance Entrepreneurial Management Entrepreneurial Marketing Entrepreneurial Planning Entrepreneurial Professional Management Specialist

Quality Technician Six Sigma Black Belt Six Sigma Green Belt GRADUATE PROGRAMS Master of Science in Accountancy Master of Science in Management • Human Resources • Management

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION BACHELOR’S PROGRAMS Health Promotion and Wellness Psychology Teacher Education • K-12, Art • K-12, French • K-12, Music Instrumental and/or Vocal • K-12, Physical Education • K-12, Spanish

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Elem, Early Childhood Elem, Special Education Elem, TESOL Middle Sch, English Middle Sch, Mathematics Middle Sch, Science Middle Sch, Social Studies Secondary, Biology Secondary, Business Secondary, Chemistry

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Secondary, English Secondary, Mathematics Secondary, Physics Secondary, Social Sciences (History, Political Science, or Sociology) Secondary, Speech/Theatre

CERTIFICATES Coaching Population Health

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES ASSOCIATE’S PROGRAMS Dental Hygiene Radiologic Technology Respiratory Therapy

BACHELOR’S PROGRAMS Health Science, Business/Life Health Science, Dental Hygiene Health Science, Paramedic Health Science, Radiologic Technology Health Science, Respiratory Therapy Medical Laboratory Science Nursing

GRADUATE PROGRAMS Master of Science in Education • Administration • Curriculum and Instruction • English Language Learner K-12

CERTIFICATES Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic

Top majors: Business, Health Care, Criminal Justice, Education, Biology

MOST VISITED COUNTRIES

Germany United Kingdom Sweden Belize South Korea

STUDY ABROAD

3,400 MSSU students have studied abroad

LIVE ON

CAMPUS

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Receive free admission to all MSSU home games

The Quads

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Access to a 71,000 sq. ft. recreation center Free events schedule throughout the year on-campus

PARTNER SCHOOLS 11 partner schools around the world

Traditional, Apartments, Suites, and Quads available

SHORT-TERM TRIPS Two weeks during the summer $1,000 grant available

Join 1,000 fellow students in intramurals annually Utilize student success center with free tutoring and Career Services with access to MSSU’s job board

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LONG-TERM TRIPS Semester abroad $1,250 grant available

LION PRIDE TERRITORY

EARN SCHOLARSHIPS,

SAVE ON TUITION

Residents from any green state shown here automatically qualify for In-State Tuition!

TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS $1,000 per year (Renewable for 6 semesters if eligible) Phi Theta Kappa

3.75 GPA and a current member of PTK *Stackable with Board of Governor’s Transfer scholarship

Board of Governors Transfer Scholarship University Academic Transfer Scholarship

$1,500 per year (Renewable for 6 semesters if eligible) 3.5 GPA and 42 Transfer hours

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$1,000 per year (Renewable for 6 semesters if eligible)

ESTIMATED COST FOR

ONE YEAR AT MSSU

IN-STATE/LION PRIDE

3.25 GPA and 24 Transfer hours

TUITION

COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS $3,500 per year Honors Scholarship

Foundation Scholarships Performance Scholarships

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To learn more about the Honors program and how to apply, visit mssu.edu/honors

Apply with individual departments and athletic teams

$232.26

$464.50

30 CREDIT HOURS

$6,968

$13,935

ROOM AND BOARD $6,410

$6,410

FEES $0 $0 $420 $420

ANNUAL COST OF ATTENDANCE

Apply online at mssu.edu/scholarships (Deadline: Dec. 15th) Varying amounts per academic and athletic area

PER CREDIT HOUR

BOOK RENTAL

Varying amounts per academic area, $400 - $7,000

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OUT-OF-STATE

$13,798

$20,765

*Estimated cost based on 2019-2020 rates; a student being enrolled full-time, 30 credit hours a year; and living in a traditional double room with 23 meals per week.

CHECKLIST TRANSFER

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM

YOU!

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.

Submit a $25 one-time application fee Submit official transcripts from each attended college or university

MSSU ACCEPTS unlimited transfer hours!

MILITARY FRIENDLY college list recipient since 2009! mssu.edu/veterans

1/3 OF OUR GRADS start as transfer students!

OPTIONS TRANSFER

SEE HOW YOUR COURSES TRANSFER

mssu.edu/registrar/transfer-guide

REVERSE TRANSFER OPTIONS AVAILABLE

mssu.edu search: reverse transfer

FAX: 417-659-4429 MAIL: Attention: MSSU Admissions, 3950 E. Newman Road, Joplin, MO 64801 Apply for scholarships at mssu.edu/scholarships *Transfer scholarships require application Complete and submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

ADMISSIONS OFFICE 417-625-9378 MSSU.edu/admissions admissions@mssu.edu

FINANCIAL AID OFFICE 417-625-9325 MSSU.edu/financial-aid FinAid@mssu.edu

PRIORITY DATES: Applying for Fall | Feb 1st Applying for Spring | Nov 1st Fafsa.ed.gov | MSSU School Code: 002488 Enrollment Orientation: Register for a Southern Welcome day to enroll in classes ONLINE: mssu.edu/southern-welcome CALL: First Year Experience | 417-625-9731

3950 E Newman Rd. Joplin, MO 64801

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*Tour dates subject to change; Based on availability and weather

REGISTER FOR YOUR TOUR! mssu.edu/campus-tours | tours@mssu.edu | 417-625-9364

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