Southeast Missouri State University

Southeast Missouri State University Admissions

Meeting the December 15 admissions application deadline for Southeast Missouri State does not only mean applicants will be in a better position to compete with others seeking admission, but also that they will get a leg up on other students competing for scholarship and other financial aid opportunities, since SMSU uses the same application form for admission and merit aid. Most freshman applicants are evaluated on a combination of test scores, high school grade point average, core curriculum, and accomplishments in high school. New freshman applicants must have completed a college preparatory curriculum including four units of English, three units each of mathematics, social studies, science, and additional studies, and one unit of visual and performing arts. Students must submit their application with a $20 fee, SAT or ACT scores, and an official high school transcript with proof of graduation. The University provides an online chat module so that potential applicants can contact an admissions counselor at their convenience. All admitted students are required to attend the First STEP orientation program, which introduces students to the university experience, advisors, faculty, other students, and prepares them for university life.

Southeast Missouri State University has an undergraduate admissions deadline of August 1 for fall, but applications are strongly encourage to be submitted by December 15 of the prior year. The application fee is $20. Applications can be submitted on-line. Students who are enrolled in high school at the time of application will need to have their official final high school transcripts sent after graduation to the Admissions Office.

p. As part of their application, students should submit high school transcripts and ACT or SAT test scores. Students should have completed high school courses as follows: 4 units of English, 3 units of mathematics, 3 units of history and social studies, 3 units of science, 1 unit of visual and performing arts, and 3 units of electives. Students are evaluated on a combination of high school GPA, courses taken, and test scores.

p. Transfer students and international students will have varying requirements depending upon their prior educational background.

p. Students applying to the graduate programs at Southeast Missouri State University should consult the individual department and/or school to which they are applying for specific requirements and deadlines. Applications can be submitted on-line, and the application fee is $20. General requirements include the GRE or other appropriate test scores (such as the GMAT) and a bachelor’s degree with a grade point average of 2.5 (some programs may require higher).

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