Transfer Students

BECOME A GRIFFON
Transfer students are admitted based on their academic records from all regionally accredited institutions they have previously attended. Any student with less than a 2.0 cumulative GPA for coursework at all previous colleges/universities will be evaluated according to the Table of Academic Standards in the University Catalog to see if they are admissible.

STUDENTS WITH 24 HOURS OF CREDIT OR MORE

Step 1: Apply for admission

Step 2: Submit official college transcript from all previous institutions you attended

Transcript must be sent from college/university that credit was granted through

STUDENTS WITH DEGREES

Students who have completed an Associate of Arts degree (AA), a bachelor’s degree, or the Missouri 42-hour general education block (must be noted on the transcript or other official document) from a regionally-accredited institution, are considered to have satisfactorily completed Missouri Western’s general studies requirements. Completion of general studies requirements does not waive departmental major pre-requisites.

STUDENTS WITH LESS THAN 24 HOURS OF CREDIT

Step 1: Apply for admission

Step 2: Send final high school transcript (or HiSET/GED results)

Send final high school transcript to the Office of Admissions
High school equivalent or GED students must request an official copy of results from the Department of Education – Secondary Education (DESE)

Step 3: Send official ACT or SAT results (ACT code: 2344)

Students age 20 or older are not required to submit ACT scores; however, placement tests may be required for some subjects

Step 4: Send official college transcripts from all previous institutions attended

Transcripts must be sent from college/university that credit is granted through

Transfer Checklist

Important Deadlines

I’m Admitted. What’s Next?

Immediately	Take a selfie with your acceptance folder – Post it to Instagram @MWSUadmissions with #GoGriffs
Immediately	Visit campus if you haven’t already
Immediately	Activate your Goldlink student portal – Begin checking student email at least once a week
Immediately	Get ready to complete the FAFSA by setting up your FSA ID – One of your parents (if applicable) must also create an ID
Dec. – Feb. 1	Complete the FAFSA – Missouri Western school code: 002490
Oct. – Feb. 1	Complete the competitive scholarship application
Beginning Nov. 1	Submit your housing application and $100 deposit (if living on campus)
Beginning Nov. 1	Complete the state-mandated electronic tuberculosis screening questionnaire
Beginning Nov. 1	Submit your health and immunization paperwork (if living on campus) – Submit prior to moving into residence halls
Beginning mid-Dec.	Check the status of your financial aid application – Take action on any outstanding requirements
Beginning mid-Dec.	Review and accept your financial aid awards
Spring Registration	Schedule an appointment now - Begin enrolling on Nov. 6 (7 a.m.).
Fall Registration	Beginning February 1 - Register for Transfer Student Orientation – Attend this orientation to connect with other Griffons, talk in person with an Advisor about classes, and ensure you are all set for the upcoming semester. Register in your Missouri Western Applicant Portal. – Can't attend orientation? Access our Transfer Student Guide online through Canvas or the Canvas Student mobile application.
Immediately	Request copies of your final transcripts to be sent to: Missouri Western State University Office of Admissions 4525 Downs Drive St. Joseph, MO 64507

Transfer and Returning Students

Transfer Students