STEPS TO BECOMING A BEAR
Apply for summer and fall as early as one year before you wish to transfer. Apply for spring in late July.
Calculate your estimated costs. Discover financial aid and scholarships for transfer students.
Once admitted, you will receive your transfer evaluation and be assigned an advisor.
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Build a support network. Find students with similar interests. Build lifelong friendships.
Make a seamless transfer
Transfer 2 + 2 plans are created to provide peace of mind. Access this guide early in your college career to make the most efficient progress toward earning your Missouri State bachelor’s degree.
Transferring from a community college? Check out these plans by institution.
Other Missouri Community Colleges
You may transfer and participate in Missouri State programs at the following satellite locations:
Crowder College
Ozarks Technical Community College
Missouri State - West Plains (MSU Outreach)
Mark your calendar
Fall semester
Transferring for Fall semester (starts in August) – admission application available as early as the previous August.
Spring semester
Transferring for Spring semester (starts in January) – admission application available in late July.
Summer semester
Transferring for Summer session (starts in June) – admission application available as early as the previous August.
Let us help you transfer
Questions about the admission process, including application, transcripts and timeline? Contact Bart Tibbs:
Questions about getting connected to an academic advisor and next steps after being admitted? Contact Campbell Keele:
Transferring to Missouri State from any of our OTC campus locations? Contact Donna Rebmann:
Are you a nontraditional, adult student? Have questions regarding Transfer 2+2 Plans and Adult Student Services? Contact Jaime Ross: