UMSL Viewbook - 2022

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IT’S TIME TO BEGIN YOUR EXTRAORDINARY ACADEMIC ADVENTURE – AT UMSL! Congratulations on taking your first steps toward an exciting college adventure – one we hope you’ll take right here at the University of Missouri–St. Louis!

At times your academic journey will inspire you, challenge you, delight you and motivate you to discover more of who and what you can become. That sense of “more” is what moves us forward every day. And we hope – as you learn about all of what UMSL and the Greater St. Louis community have to offer – that finding your very own sense of “more” is what will move you toward your goals and your future, too!

As a new undergraduate student at UMSL, we also want you to know that UMSL is committed to your success, no matter your background. It makes us very proud to say we have one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse campuses in the entire state of Missouri, and that we’ve built a community where all are welcome, and all are supported and encouraged to do their very best.

Just as St. Louis is the Gateway to the West, UMSL is your very own gateway to success and to endless opportunities. Just ask any of our 80,000+ graduates who live and work in the St. Louis region. In fact, that’s the largest alumni network of any university in the region. And, we boast a growing network of more than 30,000 alumni across the nation and world.

If you’d like to learn more about UMSL, just explore the following pages. Here you’ll find a sampling of all we have to offer, with links to further information and how to reach out to us with any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you – and to joining you on your journey of becoming who and what you were meant to be.

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IS WHAT MOVES US

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One of

America’s Best Colleges Forbes Magazine

The

Largest Alumni Network in St. Louis

19:1

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

#1

in Missouri

for Affordability Business Insider

One of the

Most Culturally & Ethnically Diverse campuses in Missouri

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CHOOSE FROM

NINE SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES

Arts and Sciences Business Administration Education Engineering Graduate Honors Nursing Optometry Social Work

MORE KNOW-HOW

Top 2%

Focused on

FLEXIBILITY

of Business Schools Internationally

with 100+ degrees

Top 25

Top 100

offered in online, in-person and evening formats

thanks to a prestigious dual AACSB accreditation in business and accounting

International Business Programs

Performers for Social Mobility

national ranking for 18 consecutive years

in graduating students with extreme financial need

US News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report

DISCOVER A PLACE WHERE LEARNING HAS NO BOUNDARIES. As a student at UMSL, you’ll experience hands-on learning on campus, in our surrounding community, and anywhere else you can imagine!

You’ll be immersed in learning and training environments, and will be able to unlock research opportunities led by world-class professors.

Connect with real-world internships at the region’s top businesses, non-profits and governmental organizations, earn for-credit service projects, or engage in study abroad experiences around the globe.

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MORE COMMUNITY

100+

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

1,300+

annual campus events to inspire, educate, connect and entertain

UMSL Accelerate

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

ENJOY A CLOSE-KNIT CAMPUS COMMUNITY THAT WELCOMES ALL STUDENTS. As one of the most diverse campuses in Missouri, UMSL students come from a variety of unique backgrounds, but we all come together as one community! Whether you’re fresh out of high school, transferring from another institution or returning to school after a long time away, you’ll find that all kinds of students choose UMSL and everyone is very welcoming.

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MORE FUN

FIND YOUR FUN ON A CAMPUS FULL OF LIFE! 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, make new friends, take in a show AND just have fun.

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Triton Traditions • Homecoming • Mirth Week • MLK Day of Service • Serendipity Sendoff • Trunk or Treat • UMSL Alumni 5K • UMSL Night at the Ballpark • And more!

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NCAA Division II Sports Teams to inspire, educate, connect and entertain

MEN'S SPORTS

WOMEN'S SPORTS

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Swimming Tennis Indoor Track & Field Outdoor Track & Field

Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Indoor Track & Field Outdoor Track & Field Volleyball 7

MORE SUPPORT

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES THAT ALWAYS HAVE YOUR BACK. Need help with math homework? Need someone to talk with, or even some help with groceries this month? UMSL offers all students a wide variety of services – created from a holistic approach – that ensure our students always have the support they need to achieve their best chance of success.

Choosing UMSL means you’re never alone, and that someone is always there for you.

Academic Advising Career Services Health, Counseling and Disability Access Services Financial Aid Math Lab and Writing Center Multicultural Student Services New Student Programs Student Advocacy and Care Student Enrichment and Achievement Student Financial Services Student Involvement

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Best for Vets MILITARY TIMES annual ranking

2,000 +

job & internship programs each year

plus on-campus career fairs

University Tutoring Center Veterans Center

76%

of UMSL students receive financial aid and benefit from financial literacy programs 9

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PIERRE LACLEDE HONORS COLLEGE – A COMMUNITY WITHIN A COMMUNITY. UMSL’s Pierre Laclede 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. Choosing UMSL Honors College offers you a closer level of involvement in an even smaller, tighter-knit community where you’ll have expanded research and internship opportunities, writing and discussion-intensive courses, post-graduation preparation and one-on-one mentoring from professors who know your name and your story.

Rigorous preparation.

Real-world outcomes.

Close-knit community.

All majors welcome.

14:1

Unique social events exclusive to Honors College students

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Exclusive, renewable, merit-based scholarships

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MORE CONVENIENCES

ON-CAMPUS RESIDENCE HALLS, LEARNING COMMUNITIES, APARTMENTS – PLUS A WORLD-CLASS RECREATION CENTER. UMSL offers multiple, conveniently located and safe on-campus living options for a variety of students. All living options include amenities such as on-site staff to assist you in feeling right at home.

What’s more, all students receive a free membership at UMSL’s state-of-the-art Recreation and Wellness Center.

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

Free membership at our recreation and wellness center

Two convenient, on-campus MetroLink stations connect you with the entire region

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MORE ST. LOUIS

UMSL REFLECTS THE SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS – DIVERSE, ENERGETIC, WITH SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. No matter your interests, St. Louis is home to unique neighborhoods, parks, restaurants, sports teams, concert venues and more that you'll grow to love and where you'll make memories for a lifetime.

FOREST PARK

The largest city park in the nation 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

ST. LOUIS SCIENCE CENTER 10 BEST SCIENCE CENTERS USA Today

DELMAR LOOP

10 GREAT STREETS IN AMERICA American Planning Association

Home of the

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS

11-time World Series Champions Home of the

ST. LOUIS BLUES

2019 Stanley Cup Champions Home of the

ST. LOUIS CITY SC

Our new MLS Expansion Team

Urban diversity.

Midwestern friendliness.

Boundless culture.

Natural beauty.

Endless opportunities.

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MORE SUCCESS

UMSL ALUMNI REACH FOR SUCCESS – AND HELP OTHERS ACHIEVE THEIR OWN. At UMSL, your experiences will set you up for a great start in life. Just ask our alumni – 94% of recent UMSL graduates are successfully employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of earning their degrees.

AMAN CHISHTI

BSPPA in Public Policy Administration, 2022 Transferred to UMSL after starting college at UMKC, graduated summa cum laude and has been accepted to the University of Missouri School of Medicine.

KAM MOSS

PAIGE MOULTRIE

BRANDYN CHAMBERS

Chosen to participate in the selective Japan Exchange and Teaching Program.

During his yearlong assignment, Moss will assist a Japanese teacher in foreign-language classes and serve as a cultural ambassador.

Graduated magna cum laude while working full-time as a stylist. During her time in the English program, she served as an editor for Bellerive and Litmag and earned three writing certificates.

Took his family’s home renovation and remodeling business to a new level by creating popular Facebook and Instagram accounts, ultimately leading to an appearance on HGTV’s “Battle on the Beach,” a home renovation show.

BA in Psychology, 2022

BA in English, 2022

MA in Communication, 2022

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MAJORS AND DEGREES CHOOSE YOUR MAJOR. DISCOVER MORE OF WHAT MOVES YOU.

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 Art Education, Graphic Design, Studio Practice Exploratory Pathways (formerly Undeclared) umsl.edu/go/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 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Accounting (BSAcc) Business Administration (BSBA) Cybersecurity (BS) Information Systems Entrepreneurship (BSBA) Finance (BSBA) Information Systems and Technology (BA, BSBA) International Business (BSBA) Management (BSBA) Marketing (BSBA) Supply Chain Management (BSBA)

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION 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)

UMSL/WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY JOINT UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING PROGRAM Civil Engineering (BSCIE) Electrical Engineering (BSEE) Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

HOW DO I APPLY? Complete an application online at

apply.umsl.edu

FIRST-TIME COLLEGE STUDENTS

Send official high school transcripts and test scores directly to the Office of Admissions.

TRANSFER STUDENTS

Send official college transcripts directly to the Office of Admissions.

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS

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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) Financial Technology (MS) 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) Clinical Psychology (PhD) Computer Science (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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FINANCIAL AID 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 Student Financial Services 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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