Missouri Western is committed to protecting the privacy of student education records. Once students are registered in classes at MWSU they control the release of their information. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) says that a student’s educational records are confidential and will only be shared with school officials who have a legitimate education interest, like academic advisors; in connection with the receipt of financial aid; to federal, state or local education authorities or accrediting agencies; and in health or safety emergencies. MWSU also has established “directory information” which will be released upon a public request.

Students can authorize MWSU to allow access to their academic and/or financial records for anyone they choose – parents, a spouse, family or friend. If a student wants to grant access to their academic records, they must sign Federal Buckley permission forms, which are located in their online orientation module.

The Griffon Alert system is designed to enhance and improve communication so that all members of the Missouri Western campus community can stay informed in the event of an emergency or campus closure due to weather. The system is designed for students, staff and faculty only, but each student may add additional emails and phone numbers for family members who wish to receive alerts.

The Family Newsletter is the best way to stay connected to what is happening at Missouri Western while your student is away. Subscribe to the newsletter to hear about upcoming events like Family Weekend and important campus updates.

Students can register up to four immediate family members to receive free admission to all home Griffon Games through the Max Experience.

Guidelines
1. Photo I.D. of family member will be required at gate upon issuance of ticket
2. One ticket per family member will be issued
3. Only immediate family are eligible for free admission to contests. Immediate family includes: parents, siblings 18 and under, children, and/or spouse
4. All tickets will be issued on game day only.
a. Football tickets will be issued at the Spratt Stadium ticket booth
b. Basketball tickets will be issued at the main ticket booth located on the west side of Looney Complex
c. Other home athletic events – tickets will be issued at the main ticket window

Sign up here

When your student officially moves into our residence halls, you can send a little taste of home through mail or care packages. To send something to your student, follow the format below.

Address:
Name (As listed on record with the University)
4801 East University Drive
Room# Name of Hall
St. Joseph, MO 64507

If you plan to come visit your student, pay close attention to visitor policies. Visitors of the University must be registered by the resident in advance of the visitor’s stay. Visitors are allowed to stay 2 nights in a row and 4 nights in a month, with roommate approval.