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Choosing where to spend your college years is no small decision, we know. We are genuinely honored to have you consider the University of Missouri–St. Louis as your academic home. Here are just a few of the many reasons why we think UMSL is both your best choice and a place where – from start to finish – you’ll never feel alone on your journey.

Connections and community matter. UMSL graduates can be found in all fifty states and countries around the globe, but especially right here in St. Louis where we’re proud to have – at 75,000 strong – the largest alumni network of any higher education institution in the St. Louis region. Just being in St. Louis, you can't help but notice how many “I CHOSE UMSL” parking stickers are present along the roadways and in any given parking lot in the area. Take a look next time you’re out and about. We’re willing to bet you’ll lose count.

Quality and affordability go hand in hand. We firmly believe that you don't need to go into excessive debt in order to invest in a future that provides for you and your family, enriches your community or even exceeds your wildest dreams. We believe education is for anyone willing and able to seek it out, so we go the extra mile in everything we do to offer financial supports to bolster your chance for success.

That’s why more than 75% of our students receive some sort of financial aid, and we offer endless academic and personal support services to help you succeed.

A student-centered culture makes all the difference. In short, our mission goes beyond delivering exceptional educational experiences and outcomes. At UMSL, we transform lives. This means we’re just as invested in you as you are in us. Not convinced yet? That’s ok. Explore the following pages, know they’re just a sampling of what we offer and reach out to us with any questions you may have.

Then get excited and get ready, because we know from personal experience what a great decision it is to

Choose UMSL

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One of the

Most Culturally & Ethnically Diverse campuses in Missouri The

Largest Alumni Network in St. Louis

Top 100

Universities for Social Mobility US News and World Report

One of

America’s Best Colleges Forbes Magazine

#1

in Missouri

for Affordability Business Insider

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Top 2%

of Business Schools Internationally thanks to a prestigious dual AACSB accreditation in business and accounting

An Online Nursing Program ranked nationally among the

Top 50

Value Colleges and Top RN to BSN

Experience hands-on learning on your campus, in your city and anywhere else you can imagine.

As a student at UMSL, you’ll be immersed in

Classrooms without walls.

Opportunities without end

learning and training environments and be able to unlock research opportunities led by world-class professors, connect with real-world internships at the region’s top business, non-profits and governmental organizations, earn for-credit service projects and engage in study abroad experiences around the globe.

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NINE SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES Arts and Sciences Business Administration Education Engineering Graduate Honors Nursing Optometry Social Work

The premier Tier 1 National Public Research University in the state’s most populous and economically important region US News and World Report

TOP-RATED Teacher Preparation Programs Missouri Department of Education’s Annual Performance Report

International Business programs have ranked in the

Top 25

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nationally for 18 consecutive years US News and World Report

Focused on FLEXIBILITY

with 50+ degrees

offered in 100% online or evening formats 3

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1,300 +

annual campus events to inspire, educate, connect and entertain

120+

Student Organizations Greek life, multicultural, environmental, academic, social, political, faith-based and more

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Accelerate Fosters innovation and entrepreneurship with real world experiences in and out of the classroom

Multiple UMSL-sponsored service opportunities every year

A campus community welcoming

all students

As one of the most diverse campuses in Missouri, UMSL students

don’t easily fit into any one category. We couldn’t be prouder of that

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fact. Whether you’re fresh out of high school, transferring from another institution or returning to school after a long time away, all kinds of students choose UMSL, and everyone is welcome.

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A student life for

every student

From concerts to comedy, Triton Athletics to intramural sports, homecoming traditions to the annual Mirth Day carnival and music festival, you’ll find that UMSL offers countless opportunities to get involved, take in a show or just have fun.

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Triton Traditions Homecoming, Mirth Week, MLK Day of Service, Serendipity Sendoff, Trunk or Treat and UMSL Night at the Ballpark to name a few

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MEN'S SPORTS Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Swimming Tennis Track & Field

NCAA Division II Sports Teams

WOMEN'S SPORTS Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track & Field Volleyball 7

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Need help with math homework? An academic coach instead of an athletic one? Need someone to talk to or some help with groceries this month? UMSL offers all students a variety of services – from traditional to innovative – to ensure our students have the best chance of success. Choosing UMSL means

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you’re never alone and someone always has your back.

Academic Advising Career Services Health, Counseling and Disability Access Services Financial Aid Math Lab and Writing Center

2,000 +

job & internship programs each year plus on-campus career fairs

Multicultural Student Services New Student Programs Student Advocacy and Care Student Enrichment and Achievement Student Involvement University Tutoring Center Veterans Center

Military Times has named UMSL to its

Best for Vets

list for the past seven consecutive years

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Join our Honors College community

14:1

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

Rigorous preparation.

Real-world outcomes.

Close-knit community.

All majors welcome.

Unique social events exclusive to Honors College students

Exclusive, renewable, merit-based scholarships

The UMSL Honors College offers an enhanced student experience that is open to every undergraduate major and welcomes all freshmen, transfer and returning or adult students to apply. Choose UMSL Honors to engage in an even smaller, tighter-knit community with expanded research and internship opportunities, writing and discussion-intensive courses, post-graduation preparation and

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one-on-one mentoring from professors who know your name and your story.

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UMSL offers multiple, affordable on-campus living options for a variety of students, all conveniently located, safe environments with amenities on site including live-in staff to assist you in feeling right at home.

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Residence halls, learning communities and apartments — all open to first-time college, transfer and graduate students.

Campus Safety

Two campus MetroLink stations connect North and South Campus to the city

When it comes to safety, UMSL ranks No. 1 among all four-year institutions in St. Louis. We operate our own university police department, which is accredited by the nation’s top accrediting body.

No matter where or when you are on the UMSL campus, we pride ourselves in knowing that you will feel safe, respected and secure so you can focus on what matters most – your future.

One of the safest universities in all of Missouri

Getting Around Campus The University of Missouri–St. Louis is a pedestrian friendly campus situated on 450 rolling acres, all of which is within about a 15-minute walk or an even shorter bike or shuttle ride. Finding parking should be the last thing on your mind, so we have ample parking available throughout campus so that our students have easy and direct access to classrooms, labs and academic services.

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Home of the St. Louis Blues

11-time World Series Champions

2019 Stanley Cup Champions

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Urban diversity.

Midwestern friendliness.

Boundless culture.

Natural beauty.

Endless opportunities.

A city just like our school

diverse, bursting with energy,

offering something for everyone.

Whatever your interests, St. Louis has your neighborhood, your community, your favorite

Forest Park

park, restaurant, sports team or concert venue.

The largest city park in the nation

The city that’s part of our name is the perfect place to work, play, learn and explore.

1,300 acres to explore

City Museum TOP 10 BEST CHILDREN’S MUSEUMS USA Today

Saint Louis Zoo 10 BEST ZOOS IN NORTH AMERICA USA Today

Mardi Gras Parade The second largest celebration in the U.S. second only to New Orleans

Delmar Loop 10 GREAT STREETS IN AMERICA American Planning Association

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We don't just educate St. Louis;

It’s okay to say it: a good job is an essential part of building a great life, and that’s what we want for you. Choose to combine

we areSt Louis

the experiences you’ll have here with the connections you’ll make, and we know you’ll have a pretty great start. Just ask our alumni – 94% of recent UMSL graduates are successfully employed or enrolled in graduate school.

Brandon Gilliam / RN to BS in Nursing, 2021 Working through the pandemic, he used the leadership skills developed through his career to advance in the cardiac/stepdown telemetry unit at St. Luke's Hospital.

Rachel Thompson / BA in French and Communications, 2021 Accepted a position with the Teaching Assistant Program in France to teach English.

Tori Foster / BA in Media Studies, 2021 Tori Foster graduated with her degree in media studies and currently has a co-op/internship with Emerson.

David McFarland / BS in Medical Engineering, 2021 Offered a full-time position following his internship as a project manager at Icon Mechanical.

Christian Brown / BA in Accounting, 2021 Secured a job as a staff auditor working at KEB, an accounting firm in downtown St. Louis.

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s r o j Ma s e e r g e D d n a Choose your major.

Discover your passion.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Actuarial Science (BS) Applied Psychology of Child Advocacy Studies (BA) Biochemistry and Biotechnology (BS) Biology (BA, BS) Chemistry (BA) Biochemistry Chemistry (BS) Communication (BA) Applied Visual Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Mass Communication, Strategic Communication Computer Science (BS) Computing Technology (BS) Criminology and Criminal Justice (BS) Cybersecurity (BS) Computer Science Data Science and Analysis (BS) Biology, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Social Science, Supply Chain Analytics Economics (BA, BS) English (BA) History (BA) Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) International Relations (BA) Liberal Studies (BLS) Mathematics (BA, BS) Data Science, Fiscal Mathematics Modern Language (BA) French, Japanese, Spanish, Dual Language Professional Track Music (BA) Music (BM) Composition, Elective Studies in Business, Jazz Studies, Music Education, Performance, Theory

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Organizational Leadership (BA) Business Management, Community Studies, Corporate Communication, Health Communication, Individualized Emphasis, Social Justice, Supply Chain Management Philosophy (BA) Physics (BA) Physics (BS) Astrophysics, Engineering, General, Biophysics Political Science (BA) Psychology (BA, BS) Public Policy and Administration (BSPPA) Public Administration, Public Policy Sociology (BA, BS) Studio Art (BFA) Art Education, Graphic Design, Studio Practice Exploratory Pathways (formerly Undeclared) umsl.edu/go/exploratory-pathways Business and Geopolitics Creativity and Design Education and Social Change The Human Experience The Interconnected World Mathematics and Scientific Research Technology and Innovation

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

UMSL/WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY JOINT UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING PROGRAM

Accounting (BS) Business Administration (BSBA) Entrepreneurship, Finance, Information Systems and Technology, International Business, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Management Cybersecurity (BS) Information Systems Information Systems and Technology (BS)

Early Childhood Education (BSEd) Special Education Educational Studies (BES) Early Childhood, Exercise Science and Wellness, Park and Museum Program, Social Entrepreneurship, Youth and Adult Development Elementary Education (BSEd) Middle School Education, Special Education, TESOL, Special Education and TESOL Physical Education PK-12 (BSEd) Secondary Education (BSEd) Biology, Chemistry, English, Foreign Language (French, Spanish), Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies Sport Management (BS)

COLLEGE OF NURSING Nursing (BSN) Traditional, Accelerated, RN to BSN

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK Social Work (BSW)

Civil Engineering (BSCIE) Electrical Engineering (BSEE) Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

FIRST-TIME COLLEGE STUDENTS Send official high school transcripts and test scores directly to the Office of Admissions.

HOW DO I APPLY? Complete an application online at

umsl.edu/apply

TRANSFER STUDENTS Send official college transcripts directly to the Office of Admissions.

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS

351 Millennium Student Center 1 University Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63121

GRADUATE PROGRAMS PRE-PROFESSIONAL

MASTERS

DOCTORAL AND PROFESSIONAL

A pre-professional program is a plan that consists of integrating professional school requirements and your undergraduate major coursework in order to earn a bachelor’s degree at UMSL and be prepared to go to a professional school program. Pre-professional programs require an emphasis area of study.

Accounting (MAcc) Adult and Higher Education (MEd) Applied Behavior Analysis (MS) Biochemistry and Biotechnology (MS) Biology (MS) Business Administration (MBA) Chemistry (MS) Communication (MA) Computer Science (MS) Counseling (MEd) Creative Writing (MFA) Criminology and Criminal Justice (MA) Cybersecurity (MS) Economics (MA) Educational Administration (EdS, MEd) Educational Psychology (MEd) Elementary Education (MEd) English (MA) History (MA) Information Systems and Technology (MS) Mathematics (MA) Philosophy (MA) Political Science (MA) Psychology (MA) Public Policy Administration (MPPA) Secondary Education (MEd) Social Work (MSW) Special Education (MEd) Supply Chain and Analytics (MS)

Biology (PhD) Business Administration (DBA) Chemistry (PhD) Criminology and Criminal Justice (PhD) Educational Practice (EdD) Education (PhD) Mathematical and Computational Sciences (PhD) Nursing (DNP) Nursing (PhD) Optometry (OD) Psychology (PhD)

Pre-Audiology Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Dentistry Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Speech Pathology Pre-Veterinary Medicine

PARTNERSHIPS/ FAST-TRACK PROGRAMS UMSL/Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences 3+4 UMSL/Kent State College of Podiatric Medicine 3+4 UMSL/Logan University College of Chiropractic 3+3 UMSL College of Optometry 3+4 UMSL/University of Missouri–Columbia College of Veterinary Medicine 3+4 UMSL/Washington University Program in Occupational Therapy 3+2

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d i A l a i c n Fina All UMSL undergraduate students are encouraged to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is available on October 1 preceding the start of the academic year. Be sure to file your FAFSA as early as possible for priority consideration for all scholarships and grants.

Once the Office of Financial Aid receives your FAFSA, they will communicate with you via your UMSL email account. Be sure to activate it as soon as possible.

FAFSA Priority Date: February 1 UMSL School Code: 002519 Visit fafsa.ed.gov to file.

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