Prepare for SOAR

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 SOAR. 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 SOAR 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 SOAR session.

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 SOAR 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.

English Placement

Your ACT/SAT scores determine your placement in English courses. If you have not taken the ACT/SAT, take the online Directed Self Placement at least one week before your SOAR session. 

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.

Complete MSU 101 - Available May 2024

This online pre-orientation program is designed to prepare you for your SOAR session and transition successfully to college life.
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 SOAR session

MSU 101 can be accessed using Blackboard, a course management system used by Missouri State faculty.

Follow these steps to access MSU 101:

• Login to your Blackboard account using your BearPass Login and Password.
• Select the Online Orientation link in the My Courses area.

 

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

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.

Request an accommodation for a disability