Admission Timeline
July (summer before senior year)
- Review the admission requirements and deadlines.
- Apply for admission early to help increase your campus housing, financial aid and orientation options.
- Experience the land of the Bears by attending a Summer Visit Day, or schedule a campus tour.
September
- Register to take the October ACT or SAT. Our ACT school code is 2370, and our SAT school code is 6665.
October
- Confirm your intent to enroll by paying or deferring the $150 enrollment deposit. Have your plans changed? You can receive a full refund on your deposit if requested by October 1 (for Spring 2025 admits).
- Apply for housing. View our housing options to help determine which one is right for you.
- Attend Fall Showcase to explore all Missouri State has to offer, or schedule a campus tour.
November
- Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). MSU's code is 002503.
- Register for SOAR (Student Orientation, Advisement and Registration) starting November 1 if admitted for the spring semester.
- Register to take the December ACT or SAT.
December
- Apply for competitive scholarships by December 1. You must be admitted to Missouri State before applying for these scholarships.
January
- Check your mail and university email for financial aid updates.
February
- Register for SOAR (Student Orientation, Advisement and Registration) starting February 1 if admitted for the summer or fall semesters.
- Complete the FAFSA by MSU's priority deadline of February 1.
- Register to take the April ACT or SAT. The April test is the last from which we can accept scores to determine eligibility for automatic scholarships.
March
- Complete the MSU Annual Scholarship Application by March 1.
- Attend Spring Showcase to explore all Missouri State has to offer, or schedule a campus tour.
April
- Check your mail and university email for financial aid and housing assignment updates.
May
- Confirm your intent to enroll in the Summer or Fall 2025 semesters by paying or deferring the $150 enrollment deposit. Have your plans changed? You can receive a full refund on your deposit if requested by May 1.
June/July
- Attend a SOAR session.
- Ask your high school to send your final transcript with your graduation date directly to the admissions office.
- Submit your medical history to Magers Health and Wellness Center.
August
- Review move-in information so you're ready to #LiveLikeABear.
- Get to know your new campus home during Welcome Weekend.
Questions?
Reach out to us at Admissions@MissouriState.edu. We'd love to help you on your journey to becoming a Bear!
Secure your spot at MSU
Accept your admission offer by paying or deferring the $150 enrollment deposit. For more information about deferral eligibility, refer to our enrollment deposit webpage.
Paying or deferring the deposit reserves your spot in our incoming class. It also allows you to register for Student Orientation, Advisement and Registration (SOAR).