Campus resourcesMissouri State provides you with a safe and comfortable campus, giving you every opportunity to focus on your studies.

Financial aidTo begin the financial aid process, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (known as FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov/. Your completed FAFSA must be received by the processor before March 31. The FAFSA will be accepted after this date, but funds may be limited. Make sure to list Missouri State University (school code: 002503) on your FAFSA. If you have questions regarding financial aid, please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at 417-836-5262 or visit www.missouristate.edu/financialaid.

Graduate assistantshipsGraduate assistantships are available to assist students with expenses and to enhance learning while studying for advanced degrees at Missouri State. Assistantships are offered in both administrative and academic areas and involve administrative, research and/or teaching responsibilities. Whenever feasible, the assistantship assignment is closely related to the student’s program of study. For more information, contact the Graduate College at 417-836-5335 or visit http://graduate.missouristate.edu/assistantship.htm.

Graduate Student CouncilGraduate Student Council exists to enhance communication among graduate students, to be a liaison between students and the Graduate Faculty Council and to promote the general interests of graduate students. For more information on the Council, contact the Graduate College at 417-836-5335 or visit http://studentorganizations.missouristate.edu/gsc/.

Taylor Health and Wellness CenterAll students currently enrolled at Missouri State who have prepaid their student health fee are eligible for care at our on-campus health center (spouses and household members are also eligible). Students should have a completed medical history form on file at Taylor Health and Wellness Center. For more information or to learn about student health insurance, call 417-836-4000 or visit www.health.missouristate.edu/.

Missouri State University is an EO/AA institution. GRD 331 12

Below are a number of offices which may be able to assist you.

OFFICE PHONE (TOLL-FREE)

Adult Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417-836-6929 (877-678-2005)

BearPass Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417-836-8409

Career Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417-836-5636 (877-836-5627)

Counseling and Testing Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417-836-5116

Disability Resource Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417-836-4192

Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417-836-5262 (800-283-4243)

Graduate Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417-836-5331

Graduate College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417-836-5335

International Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417-836-6618

Missouri State Outreach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417-836-4126 (877-678-2005)

Multicultural Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417-836-3043

Parking Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417-836-4825

Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417-836-5520

Residence Life: Housing and Dinning Services . . 417-836-5536 (800-284-7535)

Student Employment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417-836-5627

Taylor Health and Wellness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . 417-836-4000

Veterans Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417-836-6199

Hearing impaired individuals from Missouri may reach offices by calling the Missouri Message-Relay Service at 800-735-2966.

Welcome to Missouri State!

As the newest member of our growing Graduate College community, you are capturing the opportunity to advance your education and career goals. We understand you may have many questions about what to do from here. Please use the following checklist to guide you in preparing for your Graduate College experience.

New Graduate Student Checklist

www.graduate.missouristate.edu

Graduate College Missouri State University 901 S. National Ave. Springfield, MO 65897

Email: GraduateCollege@MissouriState.edu

Telephone: 417-836-5335

Toll-free: 866-767-4723

Fax: 417-836-6200

Contact information

m 4. Create your University computer account Go to https://my.missouristate.edu and select “Get an

account” to create a University computer account. This will give you access to:

• Yourcampusportal(MyMissouriState),whereyou can register for classes, check your grades, access your email, visit Blackboard and much more

• Computerlabsoncampus

• WirelessInternetoncampus

If you have any difficulties creating your University computer account, please contact the Computer Services Help Desk at 417-836-5891.

m 5. Register for classes online• Contactyouradvisor,whowillreleaseyoutoregister

• LogintoyourUniversitycomputeraccountat https://my.missouristate.edu

• Under“RegistrationTools,”select“AddorDropClasses”

• Signtheenrollmentagreement

• Select“AddorDropClasses”fromthelistofoptions

• Selectthetermforwhichyouwereadmitted

• Followtheonlineinstructionsfromthispoint

You may also register in person at the office of the registrar, located in Carrington Hall room 320. To register in person, you must have a Registration/Change of Schedule Form completed and signed by your advisor. This form can be found online at www.missouristate.edu/registrar/forms.htm and is also available in the office of the registrar.

m 6. Submit your final transcript If you have not provided the Graduate College with a final

official transcript which shows you have been awarded a bachelor’s degree, please do so as soon as possible. Your admission will be considered pending, and holds may be placed on your account preventing you from registering for classes until the Graduate College receives your transcript.*

NOTE: Transcripts are not considered official unless received directly from the institution where the coursework was completed.

*Students who received their bachelor’s degree from Missouri State are exempt from this requirement.

m 7. Obtain a BearPass Card (student ID card) Your BearPass Card (student ID card) gives you access to

numerous entities of the University, such as the library, bookstore, athletic events, dining centers and vending machines. You will have an opportunity to obtain a BearPass Card at the graduate student orientation, or you may stop by the BearPass Card Office located in the Plaster Student Union room 128. For more information, visit www.missouristate.edu/bearpasscard or call 417-836-8409.

m 8. Purchase a parking permit If you will be using University parking facilities and

lots, you must obtain a parking permit. You will have an opportunity to purchase a permit at the graduate student orientation, or you may stop by the Parking Administration Office at 700 E. Elm St. For more information, visit www.missouristate.edu/safetran/ or call 417-836-4825.

Graduate College checklistm 1. RSVP for graduate student orientation Graduate student orientation will provide invaluable

information about being a graduate student at Missouri State. All new graduate students are encouraged to attend. Visit http://graduate.missouristate.edu/orientations.htm for more information.

m 2. Contact your academic advisor Your advisor will be able to answer any questions you have

regarding your program, registration or any conditions that may have been placed on your admission. Your advisor will also release you to register for classes.

Your advisor’s name and contact information can be found at the bottom of the Graduate Admission Recommendation form you received with your admission letter.

m 3. Memorize your BearPass number (student ID number) Included in your admission letter is a nine-digit student

number, also known as your BearPass number. This is your student ID number and you will need it to register for classes, for financial aid needs and any other business you conduct with the University; therefore, it is important you memorize this number. You will also need your BearPass number to create your University computer account.