Admitted Student Checklist

The  $150 enrollment deposit acts as your official acceptance of MSU’s offer of admission, confirms your intent to enroll, and reserves your spot at SOAR (Student Orientation, Advisement and Registration).

1. Pay the enrollment deposit via your personalized site. If you can’t find your site address, visit futurebear.MissouriState.edu/deposit.
   • Enter the email address used to activate the personalized site. This is not your live.missouristate.edu email address.
   • If the email address you enter does not redirect you to your personalized site, do not submit the form. Contact admissions at info@missouristate.edu or 417-836-5517 to reset your access.
   • Electronic payments are processed via PayPal. MasterCard, Discover, Visa, American Express, electronic check and PayPal are accepted.

Find out who is not required to pay the enrollment deposit

You will need your BearPass Number and activation code, which are listed in your admission letter.

1. With your BearPass Number and activation code, visit My Missouri State and choose the “Activate Your Account” option to create a BearPass Login. This process will also create your university email account, which will serve as your official email address for conducting university business.

1. Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) beginning Oct. 1. The earlier you fill it out, the more you increase your chances for the maximum amount of financial aid. MSU’s priority deadline for you to complete the FAFSA is Feb. 1. Our FAFSA code is 002503.
2. Our total costs are lower than many other universities. With our Net Price Calculator, you can determine the amount of aid you may expect.

Explore scholarships and financial aid

1. Sign in to your My Missouri State student portal to begin the housing application.
2. Click the Campus Life tab. In the Housing section, click the Complete Application link.
3. Pay the $100 housing deposit.
4. Provide parent signature form (if applicable).
5. Your meningitis vaccination records must be filed with Magers Health and Wellness Center.

SOAR (Student Orientation, Advisement and Registration) Registration opens on February 1. Learn more about SOAR.

1. If you earned college credit prior to high school graduation, send all official college transcripts to the office of admissions.

Learn more about transferring credit to MSU