Admitted Student Checklist

Welcome to the land of the Bears!

Here's how to get ready for your first semester at MO State (and make it as smooth as possible).

Pay or defer your enrollment deposit. This locks in your spot and lets you register for SOAR (freshman orientation). Learn more on our enrollment deposit webpage.

PAY THE ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT
To access the My Missouri State portal, email and other resources, activate your Missouri State Account using your M-Number and Activation Code. Visit BearIT for more information about your account and technology on campus.

activate your account
Submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to maximize scholarship and financial aid consideration.

ACCESS THE FAFSA
The 2026–27 housing application is open! Apply early to increase your options.
EXPLORE HOUSING
If you're planning to live on campus, you will need to file your meningitis vaccine info with Magers Health and Wellness Center.

COMPLETE meningitis survey
Taking classes at MO State this summer or fall? Registration for SOAR (freshman orientation) is open!

LEARN MORE ABOUT soar
Submit the Foundation Annual Scholarship Application to be eligible for nearly 1,000 MO State scholarships! The 2026–27 application closes March 1.

apply for donor funded scholarships
If you earned college credit before graduating from high school, ask your schools to send your transcripts to the admissions office.

REVIEW HOW TO SEND TRANSCRIPTS
Join ZeeMee to chat with other admitted students, find a roommate, and get a feel for life at MO State.

DOWNLOAD ZEEMEE