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Bears Are Bowl Bound!

For the first time in program history, your Missouri State Bears are officially bowl bound!

The Bears take on Arkansas State in the Xbox Bowl on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. on ESPN2.
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Igniting opportunity

The future is full of opportunity. At Missouri State, it's something we ignite and create together.
Academics

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An education at Missouri State prepares you for lifetime success. Whether you need a major, graduate degree or certificate, our programs are built to meet your needs.
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You can explore campus from anywhere. Set a time to visit in person, explore campus yourself on a virtual tour or join others on a Zoom info session. Discover the places where you’ll live, learn and hang out.
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Ready to take your place in a bigger world, and be a part of a bigger conversation? With a degree from Missouri State, you will.

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Undergraduate

95+

Undergraduate majors with over 175 options.
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Minors plus 110+ undergraduate certificates.
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CAREER OUTCOMES

92%

Graduates reporting employment or continuing education after graduation
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Your access to Missouri State is better than ever. Apply for free. Get free dual credit. Take online classes. Find out how easy it is to become a Bear.
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Undergraduates can apply for free on our website or the Common App.
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Earn dual credit

Qualified students can earn free college credit while in high school.
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Discover Bear POWER

Check out the program that makes college possible for all.
  • Meet a Citizen Bear

    Her story continues

    Alana Rowan’s childhood was filled with the magic of stories. Now, she's ready for her next chapter in literature.

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    Alana Rowan, a graduate student in the English department, poses next to a bookcase inSiceluff Hall
  • Meet a Citizen Bear

    Solving the numbers game

    Math is like a puzzle, says Joseeduardo Granados Rodriguez. You just have to recognize the patterns to make the connection.

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    Joseeduardo Granados Rodriguez teaches a math class at a local high school.
  • Meet a Citizen Bear

    On the rise

    Carly Hendrickson is building her career in a male-dominated field. As a project engineer, she's used her experiences at Missouri State to set a strong foundation for herself.

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    Carly Hendrickson professional profile.

What’s new at Missouri State

Discover the latest stories, upcoming events and other things going on in our community. From alumni across the world to students right here in Springfield, stay in the know about everything Missouri State.

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Expanding research for greater impact

Three faculty in the McQueary College of Health and Human Services (MCHHS) have received a professorship distinction that will support their research and make real-world impacts in science and their communities.
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Advisement tips every student should know
Dr. Philippa Koch, an associate professor of religion at Missouri State, is seated on a blanket on the floor to pose for a picture.

Her research uncovers the impacts of faith on early American mothers
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Need financial planning advice? Get started now!
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Streamline your path to a PharmD degree

Mark your calendar

Find out what's coming up and how you can get involved.

December

8

President's Finals Breakfast
Get a pancake from the President
December

12

Fall Commencement
Celebrate #BearGrads
December

22

Winter Break through Jan. 2
(No Classes/Offices Closed)
Review the winter intersession calendar