Resources
A new program to support incoming first year students as they learn to be Bears. The
goal of the Bears Mentoring Bears program is to enhance the student experience by
linking students one-on-one with a peer mentor.
The Bias Response Team responds to concerns about perceived bias-related situations,
concerns, and/or complaints, and to coordinate an appropriate response. The BRT will
provide an organized and coordinated method of assessment of the severity of an incident
or situation affecting the University community.
Student Support & Opportunity Services is just one resource for Missouri State Students.
Here is a list of offices we closely work with.
Purpose First: Creating a Pathway from Major to Career. Be prepared for your first
year of classes. Explore the majors that can help you reach your goals. Utilize resources
to find career opportunities before you graduate.
Learn more about resources and services for students identifying as lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, or other gender and sexual minorities.
This is a list of current scholarships available to students. This includes internal
MSU and external community scholarships.
The larger Springfield Community has numerous resources students can take advantage
of. Here are several community organizations, resource centers, charities, and groups
students can seek. Many of these groups have partnered with Multicultural Services
to execute different events, programs, and initiatives.
Multicultural Services and LGBTQ+ Student Services are aiming towards creating an
inclusive campus for transgender students through the advocacy of positive policy
changes. Learn more about current policies in place here.