Below is a list of on and off-campus resources affiliated with Missouri State University. If you are no longer in the Springfield area and need support, our office is available to help you find resources in your area.
On-campus Resources
Title IX Office
The Title IX office oversees all Title IX issues and provides support to complainants and respondents.
Carrington 205
417-836-6810
Title IX Coordinator | Deputy Title IX Coordinator |
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Jill Patterson |
Ashley Reece |
Bearisters: Free Legal Advice
Missouri State University offers an opportunity for currently enrolled students seeking personal legal advice to meet with a local attorney free of charge.
Location | Hours | Contact Information |
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Dean of Students Office Plaster Student Union, Room 405 |
Wednesdays beginning at 8 a.m. Thursdays beginning at 4 p.m. |
417-836-5527 |
Note: Appointments should be made by 2 p.m. the day before by calling or stopping by the Dean of Students Office.
Counseling Center
The primary goal of the Counseling Center is to promote students' personal development and psychological well-being. Free and confidential counseling services are provided for students with a variety of personal, social and life-planning concerns.
Location | Hours | Contact Information |
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Magers Health and Wellness Center, Suite 304 |
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Note: The Counseling Center is currently open during the hours of 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday – Friday, however, they are primarily providing services to students remotely in order to minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19. For more information about any appointment needs please visit their website: Counseling Center
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
An EAP is a free, confidential service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to provide information, support and referral services to assist you and your immediate family with life concerns. Missouri State University offers two options to access services:
- New Directions Behavioral Health (Mercy), and
- Cigna
Gender Neutral Bathrooms
Administrative services provides a list of all single use restrooms on campus.
Gender Pronoun Guide
Some people don’t feel that traditional gender pronouns (she/her, he/him) fit their gender identities. Transgender, genderqueer and other gender-variant people may wish to use different pronouns. This gender pronoun guide is a starting point for using pronouns respectfully.
Immigration
International students, faculty, and staff must maintain their own immigration documentation in order to stay in status. International Services provides resources and information to help you understand the immigration process.
Location | Hours | Contact Information |
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Jim D. Morris Center |
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Magers Health and Wellness Center
Magers Health and Wellness Center is the medical home for Missouri State University. It offers confidential health and wellness services, follow-up care, sexually transmitted infection (STI) and disease screening and testing as well as a fully stocked pharmacy with over the counter medications.
Location | Hours | Contact Information |
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715 South Florence Avenue |
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. |
Pregnancy and Parenting Information
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prevents pregnancy discrimination in higher education with respect to admissions, hiring, leave policies, coursework accommodations and degree completion. Pregnant women must be treated the same as other students with temporary medical conditions that require treatment.
To request a pregnancy accommodation:
Deputy Compliance Officer | Hours | Online Request Form |
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Julia Holmes |
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Pregnancy Accommodation Request |
Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance
The Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance is charged with ensuring the University’s compliance with federal, state and institutional policy guidelines that promote a non-discriminatory and harassment-free environment. This includes investigating complaints of discrimination or harassment.
Location | Hours | Contact Information |
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Carrington Hall 205 |
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Office of Student Financial Aid
The Office of Student Financial Aid strives to maintain accuracy and integrity while supporting the fulfillment of the University’s enrollment management objectives and the goal of student success.
Location | Hours | Contact Information |
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Carrington Hall 101 |
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Suicide Prevention Programs
The university has identified certain national, state and local (on and off campus) suicide prevention resources for individuals exhibiting suicidal tendencies or behavior.