UMSL Viewbook - 2023

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 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.

110,000+ graduates and counting

proud.umsl.edu

94%+

of recent grads are employed or continuing their education

14:1

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

One of the

Most Culturally & Ethnically Diverse campuses in Missouri

2,000+

Job and Internship Programs Each Year

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

U.S. 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

75+

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 will be welcome every step of the way.

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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 • Orientation and Welcome Bash • New Student Convocation • Homecoming • Mirth Week • MLK Day of Service • STL Excursions • UMSL Alumni 5K • UMSL Night at the Ballpark

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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 some help finding a job? 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 Student Outreach and Support 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

MORE INVOLVEMENT

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.

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.

Honors program does not add classes or extend graduation time

Exclusive, renewable, merit-based scholarships

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Unique social events exclusive to Honors College students

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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 are open to most first-time college, transfer and graduate students

Membership at our recreation and wellness center includes intramural sport leagues, group fitness and wellness programming

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 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.

SYDNEY STARK

BS in Criminology and Criminal Justice, 2023 Graduated magna cum laude with degrees in criminology and criminal justice, as well as Spanish and a certificate from the Pierre Laclede Honors College. She plans to study law at the New England School of Law.

DONNY CONNER

LUCY GRIMSHAW

Embarks on a new career as a student support specialist with the UMSL Succeed Program. In addition to his new position, he will also begin working toward a master's in social work.

Earned a Fulbright scholarship to further her passion for social justice abroad. She plans to pursue a master's degree at the University of Manchester.

BSW in Social Work, 2022

BSPPA in Public Policy/ BSW in Social Work, 2022

ELIJAH BRASWELL BA in History, 2023

Serves as the youngest member of the Valley Park Board of Alderman in over 60 years. He aspires to continue his education in law school in the near future.

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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)* Public History and Museums in the Digital Age Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) International Relations (BA) Liberal Studies (BLS) Mathematics (BA) Mathematics (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) Community Studies, Computing and Information Security, Corporate Communication, Criminal Justice, Executive Leadership, Health Communication, Individualized Emphasis, Operational Excellence, Social Justice Philosophy (BA)* Physics (BA) Physics (BS) Astrophysics, Engineering, General, Biophysics Political Science (BA)* Psychology (BA) Collaborative Online Program Psychological Sciences (BA, BS) Public Policy Administration (BSPPA)* Nonprofit, Public Administration, Public Policy Sociology (BA, BS) Studio Art (BFA) 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)* Entrepreneurship, Finance, Information Systems and Technology, International Business, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Management Cybersecurity (BS)* Information Systems Information Systems and Technology (BS)*

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Early Childhood Education (BSEd)* Special Education Educational Studies (BES) Early Childhood, Exercise Science and Wellness, Park and Museum Studies, 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)

*These areas of study qualify a student to participate in an Accelerated Master’s program. These programs allow students to earn a combination of a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree with fewer total credit hours than would be required to complete each degree independently.

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

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

GRADUATE PROGRAMS PRE-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.

Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Dentistry Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Podiatric 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 4+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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MASTERS

Accounting (MAcc) Adult and Higher Education (MEd) Higher Education Applied Behavior Analysis (MS) Biochemistry and Biotechnology (MS) Professional Science Biology (MS) Cell and Molecular Biology; Ecology, Evolution and Systematics; Professional Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology Business Administration (MBA) International Business, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems and Technology, Management, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Business Analytics, Cybersecurity Chemistry (MS) Biochemistry, Inorganic, Organic, Physical Chemistry, Professional Science Communication (MA) Computer Science (MS) Counseling (MEd) Clinical and Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling Creative Writing (MFA) Criminology and Criminal Justice (MA) Cybersecurity (MS) Computer Science, Information Systems and Technology Economics (MA) Education (MEd) Curriculum and Instruction, Early Childhood Education, Interdisciplinary Studies, Reading, TESOL Educational Administration (MEd) School Administration Educational Psychology (MEd) English (MA) Financial Technology (MS) History (MA) Museum, Heritage and Public History Information Systems and Technology (MS) Mathematics (MA) Data Science

Philosophy (MA) Political Science (MA) Psychology (MA) Public Policy Administration (MPPA) Social Work (MSW) Special Education (MEd) Behavior Principles and Interventions, Inclusive Education, Transition Studies Supply Chain and Analytics (MS)

EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST

Education Administration (EDSP) Executive Superintendency, Initial Principal Certification, Special Education Program Director Certification School Psychology (EDSP)

DOCTORAL AND PROFESSIONAL

Biology (PhD) Cell and Molecular Biology; Ecology, Evolution and Behavior; Integrative Biology Business Administration (DBA) Business Administration (PhD) Logistics and Supply Chain Management Chemistry Criminology and Criminal Justice (PhD) Educational Practice (EdD) Education (PhD) Counseling, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Educational Psychology, Teach-Learn Processes Mathematical and Computational Sciences (PhD) Computer Science Nursing (DNP) Acute Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Nursing (PhD) Optometry (OD) Psychology (PhD) Behavioral Neuroscience, 19 Clinical-Community Psychology

FINANCIAL AID All UMSL undergraduate students are encouraged to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is available on December 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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