Prepare for New Student Orientation
Congratulations, you've registered to attend New Student Orientation! Complete the following important steps to prepare for your session.
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Apply for housing (or obtain an exception to live off-campus)
All single students under 21 years of age who have completed fewer than 27 hours of transferable credit after high school graduation are required to complete a housing contract before registering for classes.
Applications are complete when:
- You have submitted the online housing application
- Your $100 housing deposit has been paid
- Your meningitis vaccination records are on file at Magers Health and Wellness Center
- You have a parent signature on file (if needed)
Complete a housing contract online: My Missouri State ► Campus Life tab ► Housing channel ► Complete Your Application link
Exceptions to the housing policy must be approved by Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services BEFORE attending orientation. See Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services' exception page for details.
Request final high school and college transcripts
Request that your high school and previous colleges send official final transcripts directly to Missouri State's Office of Admissions at least two weeks before your orientation session date.
You can bring unofficial copies of your transcripts to show your academic advisor if you believe your transcripts will not arrive prior to your orientation session.
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Placement exams determine your level of skill in an area of study and your potential to succeed in a specific course. Your performance in a placement exam determines what courses you are eligible to enroll in.
The placement exams below are offered online and MUST be completed prior to your orientation session.
Math Placement
Your ACT/SAT scores or previous college credits determine your placement in mathematics courses. To gain entry into a higher-level than your scores or credit allow, take the math placement exam.
Visit the link above for more details.
Foreign language placement
We highly recommend taking the foreign language placement exam if you are planning to enroll in Spanish, French, or German language courses.
Visit the link above for more details.
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Complete MO State Pre-Orientation (Only for students attending a Two-Day Session of SOAR)
This online pre-orientation program is designed to prepare you for your orientation session and transition successfully to college life. Complete this BEFORE attending New Student Orientation.
This program covers:
The academic advising process
Missouri State's general education program
Online tools you can use to plan your path to graduation
How to best prepare for class registration
How to prepare for your orientation session
Getting involved at Missouri State
Financial AidYou will receive an email when the pre-orientation program is available to you to complete. -
Your My.MissouriState.edu Login Information
You will need your login information to enroll in classes. If you do not remember your my.missouristate.edu login or password, please contact the Computer Services Help Desk for assistance.
Documents
A folder containing the following:
- A copy of unofficial college transcripts, if not yet received by the Office of Admissions
- Questions for your advisor and other campus offices
- Ideas you have about possible majors or careers
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Orientation & Transition Programs is committed to providing students and families full access to our programs.
Please request accommodations from the Disability Resource Center with as much advance notice as possible so we can best prepare for your arrival. Requests made within 10 days before your session may not be guaranteed.