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Moving forward with plan in hand
STEPS TO BECOMING A BEAR
Missouri State strives to provide a hassle-free transfer experience.
![Three smiling Missouri State students on the MSU campus.](/Transfer/_Files/Transfer-Why-Plan-2.jpg)
![Missouri State student lying on the grass with her laptop.](/Transfer/_Files/Transfer-getting-registered.jpg)
![Two smiling Missouri State students sitting within the Meyer library at a laptop.](/Transfer/_Files/TransferWebToutsAdmission.jpg)
Step 3
Apply for summer and fall as early as one year before you wish to transfer. Apply
for spring in late July.
![A Missouri State student with her family on move in day.](/Transfer/_Files/TransferStepWebTouts.jpg)
![Three Missouri State students with a turtle in a biology lab.](/Transfer/_Files/Transfer-funding-ed.jpg)
Step 5
Calculate your estimated costs. Discover financial aid and scholarships for transfer
students.
![Missouri State advisor assisting a student.](/Transfer/_Files/TransferWebToutsAdvisement.jpg)
Step 6
Once admitted, you will receive your transfer evaluation and be assigned an advisor.
![Three Missouri State students playing with a pup in downtown Springfield, MO.](/Transfer/_Files/Transfer-discover-Springfield.jpg)
Step 7
Located in the heart of the Ozarks, explore all Springfield has to offer.
![Two Missouri State students who are members of the Sigma Kappa sorority.](/Transfer/_Files/Transfer-get-involved1.jpg)
Step 8
Build a support network. Find students with similar interests. Build lifelong friendships.
Other Missouri Community Colleges
![Missouri State students at the MSU-West Plains campus.](/Transfer/_Files/transfer_OC_satellite_locations.jpg)
You may transfer and participate in Missouri State programs at the following satellite locations:
Crowder College
Ozarks Technical Community College
Missouri State - West Plains (MSU Outreach)
Application deadlines
Mark your calendar
You may apply as early as a year in advance, but not for spring semester as the application
is not available until late July.
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Fall semester
Transferring for Fall semester (starts in August) – admission application available
as early as the previous August.
![Missouri State student carrying a plant in a box on campus.](/Transfer/_Files/Transfer-Spring-Semester.jpg)
Spring semester
Transferring for Spring semester (starts in January) – admission application available
in late July.
![Two Missouri State students sitting at Hammons fountain, in the summertime, playing with a small dog.](/Transfer/_Files/Transfer-summer-semester.jpg)
Summer semester
Transferring for Summer session (starts in June) – admission application available
as early as the previous August.
Let us help you transfer
Questions about the admission process, including application, transcripts and timeline? Contact Bart Tibbs:
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Questions about getting connected to an academic advisor and next steps after being admitted? Contact Campbell Keele:
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Transferring to Missouri State from any of our OTC campus locations? Contact Donna Rebmann:
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Are you a nontraditional, adult student? Have questions regarding Transfer 2+2 Plans and Adult Student Services? Contact Jaime Ross:
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