Admitted Student Checklist – Transfer Students

Note: If you have fewer than 24 transferable hours earned after high school and you are not a non-traditional student, then you are required to pay the $150 enrollment deposit and attend a Student Orientation, Advisement and Registration (SOAR) session.

  • Activate BearPass account

    Visit MissouriState.edu/GetAccount and use your BearPass Number and activation code provided in your admission letter. This process will create your BearPass Login, which you will use to access your My Missouri State portal. It will also create your university email account, which will be used by the university for official communication.

    If you took dual credit courses through MSU, you already have an established BearPass Login, password and email account. Contact the Help Desk to reset your password if needed.

  • Complete transfer student orientation

    Our 45-minute online orientation will be available the semester before you enroll and is required in order to register for classes. To access the orientation:

    • Log in to My Missouri State.
    • Select the Student category.
    • Locate the Transfer To-Do List card.
    • Select the "Access transfer orientation" link.

  • Review transfer credit evaluation

    It is important that you understand your transfer credit evaluation before registering for classes. To access your evaluation:

    • Log in to My Missouri State.
    • Select the Student category.
    • Locate the Transfer To-Do List card.
    • Select the "Review transfer credit evaluation" link.

    If you feel that elective credit was awarded for a course that should be an equivalent course at MSU, you may request a reevaluation. Talk to your advisor and visit the Transfer Credit Reevaluation page for more information.

  • Meet with your advisor

    Before you register, you are required to meet with an academic advisor in person, via phone or through Zoom. Visit the Advisors for Transfer Students webpage and contact the academic advisor of your major to discuss appointment options.

  • Register for classes

    View when you will be able to register for classes and other helpful information at the Registration website. To register online:

    • Log in to My Missouri State.
    • Select the Student category.
    • Locate the Registration card.
    • Select the "Add, Drop or Search for Classes" link.

    Note that if you have not taken Math 103 or higher, you may need to take a placement exam. Need help with the registration process? Contact the registrar's office at Registrar@MissouriState.edu or 417-836-5520.

    Send final transcripts

    If you were admitted prior to completing all coursework at another college or university, please request a final, official transcript to be sent to Admissions.

  • Apply for financial aid

    Transfer scholarships have a December 1 deadline for spring admits and a June 1 deadline for summer and fall admits. To help maximize your aid options, be sure to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 1 or ASAP thereafter. Missouri State's FAFSA code is 002503.

  • Visit campus

    Visiting campus and taking a tour can be very helpful in your transition, and many of the items on this list can be done while on campus. To schedule a tour, head to the Visit Campus website or call Admissions at 417-836-6614. 

    Obtain BearPass card

    Pick up your BearPass Card (Missouri State student ID) in Plaster Student Union Room 128. You will need a driver's license or similar government-issued ID to obtain your BearPass Card at no charge. If the name in your admission letter is different than the one on your ID, you can update this by contacting the registrar's office at Registrar@MissouriState.edu or 417-836-5520.

    Purchase parking permit

    You may purchase a parking permit through the online parking portal or in-person through the parking office.

  • Review housing and dining information

    Housing: Single students under 21 with fewer than 27 hours of transferable credit (earned after high school graduation) are required to live in university housing. Visit the Residence Life website for housing options and to apply. 

    Commuter meal plan: To purchase an optional commuter meal plan, visit the campus dining website and click the "Commuter Students" link under the "Meal Plans" menu item. 

  • Purchase books

    You may purchase books online or at the University Bookstore. Books may be charged to your student account. For additional information and hours, visit the bookstore website or call 417-836-5403. 

  • Get involved at Missouri State

    Involved students are more likely to graduate, feel more connected to the university, and are more familiar with university resources. The Office of Student Engagement provides many ways to get involved at Missouri State. To view our 375+ student organizations, visit the BearLink webpage.

Questions? Reach out to us!

Bart Tibbs
Assistant Director of Admissions – Transfer Outreach and Recruitment
BartTibbs@MissouriState.edu
417-836-5517

Hanna Henroid
Admission Counselor
HannaHenroid@MissouriState.edu
417-836-5517