{"id":139,"date":"2017-06-22T15:16:28","date_gmt":"2017-06-22T15:16:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/about\/?page_id=139"},"modified":"2026-03-02T14:03:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T20:03:35","slug":"sci","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/about\/sci\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Consumer Information"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA) requires that postsecondary institutions participating in federal student aid programs make certain disclosures to students. The following information is disclosed to you as a student at Missouri Western State University (MWSU) in compliance with federal law.<\/p>\n

For additional information, including requesting a paper copy of any materials, please call the appropriate office or visit the indicated webpages.<\/p>\n

Academic Programs and Accreditation<\/h2>\n

Accreditation (institutional and program)<\/h3>\n

Office of the Provost
\nPhone: (816) 271-4364<\/a>
\nEmail: provost@missouriwestern.edu<\/a>
\nUndergraduate: catalog.missouriwestern.edu\/undergraduate\/accreditations-approvals<\/a>
\nGraduate: catalog.missouriwestern.edu\/graduate\/university-accreditations-approvals<\/a><\/p>\n

Course Descriptions<\/h3>\n

University Catalog
\nRegistrar’s Office
\nPhone: (816) 271-4211<\/a>
\nEmail: registrar@missouriwestern.edu<\/a>
\nUndergraduate: catalog.missouriwestern.edu\/undergraduate<\/a>
\nGraduate: catalog.missouriwestern.edu\/graduate<\/a><\/p>\n

Faculty Credentials<\/h3>\n

Office of the Provost
\nPhone: (816) 271-4364<\/a>
\nEmail: provost@missouriwestern.edu<\/a>
\nUndergraduate Faculty: catalog.missouriwestern.edu\/undergraduate\/faculty<\/a>
\nGraduate Faculty: catalog.missouriwestern.edu\/graduate\/faculty<\/a><\/p>\n

Program, Degree and Licensure Requirements<\/h3>\n

University Catalog
\nRegistrar’s Office
\nPhone: (816) 271-4211<\/a>
\nEmail: registrar@missouriwestern.edu<\/a>
\nUndergraduate: catalog.missouriwestern.edu\/undergraduate<\/a>
\nGraduate: catalog.missouriwestern.edu\/graduate<\/a><\/p>\n

Cooperative Programs<\/h3>\n

Partnership Program: missouriwestern.edu\/admissions\/pirates2griffons<\/a>
\nInternships: missouriwestern.edu\/appliedlearning<\/a><\/p>\n

Teach-Out Plans (discontinued majors)<\/h3>\n

Student Success and Academic Advising
\nPhone: (816) 271-5990<\/a>
\nEmail: advisor@missouriwestern.edu<\/a>
\nWebpage: intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/advising\/teach-out-plans<\/a><\/p>\n

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Accessibility Resources<\/h3>\n

Accessibility Resource Center
\nEmail: arc@missouriwestern.edu<\/a>
\nPhone: (816) 271-4337<\/a><\/p>\n

The Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) works with faculty and staff to create an inclusive and accessible learning environment for students with disabilities. Faculty are encouraged to utilize principles of universal design of instruction supplemented with appropriate accommodations when necessary. The ARC staff work with students to create a letter outlining strategies for their instructors that will make course information, course delivery and course assessments accessible and inclusive to the student. The ARC supports collaboration by providing the necessary resources for students and instructors. The ARC also includes the Griffon Testing Center where students who need accommodated testing may be referred.<\/p>\n

Webpage: missouriwestern.edu\/arc<\/a><\/p>\n

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Athletic Program Student Participation Rates and Financial Support Data<\/h3>\n

Equity in Athletics Act<\/h3>\n

Department of Athletics
\nNCAA Compliance Office
\nGriffon Indoor Sports Complex
\nPhone: (816) 271-4481<\/a><\/p>\n

The NCAA Gender Equity Survey includes the number of male and female student-athletes; listing of teams; the total number of participants. The report also includes operating expenses for each team; total amount of money spent for athletic aid for student-athletes; ratio of aid between male and female student-athletes; recruiting expenditures by sport; revenue generated by each sport; average salaries of head coaches and assistant coaches.
\nWebpage: https:\/\/ope.ed.gov\/athletics\/#\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Graduation Rates for Students Receiving Athletically-Related Aid<\/h3>\n

NCAA Webpage: ncaa.org\/sports\/2013\/11\/19\/graduation-rates.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n

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Banking Relationship Disclosures<\/h3>\n

Business Office
\nPhone: (816) 271-4324<\/a>
\nEmail: businessoffice@missouriwestern.edu<\/a>
\nWebpage: missouriwestern.edu\/businessoffice\/banking-relationship-disclosures<\/a><\/p>\n

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Complaint Resolution<\/h3>\n

Missouri Western State University is committed to delivering quality instruction and service. In doing so, the institution encourages members of the campus community, as well as all its many constituents, to report concerns and cases where university programs, policies and services need improvement.
\nWebpage: missouriwestern.edu\/feedback<\/a>
\nFeedback Form: missouriwestern.edu\/feedback\/form<\/a><\/p>\n

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Confidentiality of Student and Health Records<\/h3>\n

Office of the Registrar
\nPhone: (816) 271-4211<\/a>
\nEmail: registrar@missouriwestern.edu<\/a>
\nWebpage: catalog.missouriwestern.edu\/undergraduate\/university-information\/academic-standards-regulations\/rights-responsibilities<\/a><\/p>\n

Student Health Center
\nPhone: (816) 271-4495<\/a>
\nEmail: health@missouriwestern.edu<\/a>
\nWebpage: missouriwestern.edu\/student-services\/health-center<\/a><\/p>\n

\n

Constitution Day<\/h3>\n

Constitution Day will be celebrated on Wednesday, Sept. 17th, 2025 from 11:00am to 1:00pm in Blum Union Lobby. Activities will include Hamilton music, educational posters about the Freedom Documents, Founding Fathers and a poster replica of the Constitution; a Preamble contest (students who write out the preamble correctly will be entered into a drawing for $100 dining flex dollars), music, a town crier declaring it Constitution Day and, of course, “tea and crumpets” – a make your own iced tea bar and assorted crumpet like danishes.<\/p>\n

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Diversity of Student Population<\/h3>\n

Office of Institutional Research
\nPhone: (816) 271-4275<\/a>
\nEmail: ir@missouriwestern.edu<\/a>
\nWebpage: missouriwestern.edu\/ir\/institutional-data<\/a>
\nCollege Navigator: http:\/\/nces.ed.gov\/collegenavigator\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Drug and Alcohol Programs<\/h3>\n

Information about alcohol and other drug health risks, drug alcohol laws and penalties, and campus alcohol and other drug education and counseling resources may be found in the Annual Security and Fire Report. Information specifically addressing student conduct related to alcohol and other drugs can be found in the MWSU Student Handbook.<\/p>\n

Annual Security and Fire Report<\/h3>\n

Webpage: https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/policedepartment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2018\/11\/Annual-Security-and-Fire-Report.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

Alcohol and Other Drug Policy<\/h3>\n

Student Handbook: griff.vn\/handbook<\/a>
\nEmployee Policy: griff.vn\/drugpolicy<\/a><\/p>\n

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Facilities<\/h2>\n

Computer Labs and Other Technology Services<\/h3>\n

Phone: (816) 271-4555<\/a>
\nAssistance Webpage: missouriwestern.edu\/techservices<\/a>
\nComputer Lab Webpage: missouriwestern.edu\/techservices\/computer-labs<\/a><\/p>\n

Instructional, Laboratory and Other Physical Facilities<\/h3>\n

Webpage: 25live.collegenet.com\/pro\/missouriwestern#!\/home\/dash<\/a><\/p>\n

\n

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)<\/h3>\n

Office of the Registrar
\nPhone: (816) 271-4211<\/a>
\nEmail: registrar@missouriwestern.edu<\/a>
\nWebpage: catalog.missouriwestern.edu\/undergraduate\/university-information\/academic-standards-regulations\/rights-responsibilities<\/a><\/p>\n

\n

Federal HEERF Student Emergency Funds Reporting<\/h3>\n

Business Office
\nPhone: (816) 271-4324<\/a>
\nEmail: businessoffice@missouriwestern.edu<\/a>
\nQuarterly Reporting Webpage: \\missouriwestern.edu\/covid-19\/cares<\/a><\/p>\n

\n

Financial Aid<\/h2>\n

Office of Financial Aid
\nPhone: (816) 271-4361<\/a>
\nEmail: finaid@missouriwestern.edu<\/a>
\nWebpage: missouriwestern.edu\/finaid<\/a><\/p>\n

Aid Programs<\/h3>\n

Webpage: missouriwestern.edu\/finaid<\/a><\/p>\n

Applying for Financial Aid<\/h3>\n

Webpage: missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/applying-for-aid<\/a><\/p>\n

Code of Conduct<\/h3>\n

Webpage: missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/policies<\/a><\/p>\n

Cost of Attendance<\/h3>\n

Webpage: missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/cost-of-attendance<\/a><\/p>\n

Determination of Financial Need<\/h3>\n

Webpage: missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/calculating-financial-need<\/a><\/p>\n

Disbursement of Financial Aid<\/h3>\n

Webpage: missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/policies<\/a><\/p>\n

Eligibility for Financial Aid<\/h3>\n

Webpage: missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/policies<\/a><\/p>\n

Employment: Federal Work Study<\/h3>\n

Webpage: missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/work-study<\/a><\/p>\n

Federal Loan Information and Requirements (Student and Parent)<\/h3>\n

Webpage: missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/federal-loan-information<\/a><\/p>\n

Federal Loan Repayment Forgiveness Programs<\/h3>\n

Webpage: missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/repay<\/a><\/p>\n

Federal Loan Borrower Rights and Responsibilities<\/h3>\n

Webpage: missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/federal-loan-information<\/a><\/p>\n

Federal Loan Repayment Information<\/h3>\n

Webpage: missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/repay<\/a><\/p>\n

Net Price Calculator<\/h3>\n

Webpage: https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/netprice\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Return of Federal Financial Aid<\/h3>\n

Webpage: missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/policies<\/a><\/p>\n

Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards<\/h3>\n

Webpage: missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/policies<\/a><\/p>\n

\n

Graduation and Retention Rates (Student Right to Know Act)<\/h3>\n

Office of Institutional Research
\nPhone: (816) 271-4275<\/a>
\nEmail: ir@missouriwestern.edu<\/a>
\nWebpage: missouriwestern.edu\/ir\/institutional-data<\/a>
\nCollege Navigator: https:\/\/nces.ed.gov\/collegenavigator\/<\/a><\/p>\n

\n

Job Placement Rates<\/h3>\n

The Student Success After Graduation report provides post-graduation outcomes of MWSU baccalaureate degree recipients. The report is prepared using information obtained annually from students who received a baccalaureate degree, offering a snapshot of their progress during the transition out of college.
\nWebpage: Student Success After Graduation<\/a>,\u00a0May 2022 Placement Rates<\/a><\/p>\n

Missouri Western in no way guarantees employment for any individual once a program or course is completed. It is the responsibility of the individual to apply, interview, and accept employment. Missouri Western State University\u2019s Career Development Center and Student Employment acts only as a referral service, advising individuals of employment opportunities submitted to the office.<\/p>\n

\n

Peer to Peer File Sharing and Copyright Infringement<\/h3>\n

Technology Services
\nPhone: (816) 271-4555<\/a>
\nEmail: helpdesk@missouriwestern.edu<\/a>
\nMWSU policies and sanctions related to copyright infringement and unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing, including disciplinary action taken against students who engage in illegal downloading or unauthorized distribution of copyrighted materials using MWSU information technology systems.<\/p>\n

The information also includes a notice that informs students that unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material may subject the students to civil and criminal liabilities. A summary of the penalties for violation of federal copyright laws is also provided.
\nWebpage: missouriwestern.edu\/techservices\/file-sharing<\/a><\/p>\n

\n

Pregnancy and Parenting Accommodation Policy<\/h3>\n

Title IX Office
\nPhone: (816) 271-4557<\/a>
\nEmail: titleix@missouriwestern.edu<\/a>
\nWebpage: missouriwestern.edu\/policy-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/173\/2020\/08\/Pregnant_and_Parenting_Students_Accommodation_Policy_419_1.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

\n

Refund Policy<\/h3>\n

Business Office
\nPhone: (816) 271-4324<\/a>
\nEmail: businessoffice@missouriwestern.edu<\/a>
\nWebpage: intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/registrar\/withdrawal<\/a><\/p>\n

Sexual Harassment Policy and Grievance Resolution Procedures<\/h3>\n

Title IX Office
\nPhone: (816) 271-4557<\/a>
\nEmail: titleix@missouriwestern.edu<\/a>
\nWebpage: missouriwestern.edu\/student-services\/titleix<\/a><\/p>\n

\n

Security Policies, Crime and Fire Statistics<\/h3>\n

Phone: (816) 271-4438<\/a>
\nWebpage: missouriwestern.edu\/policedepartment<\/a>
\nInformation regarding public safety at MWSU is provided in the Annual Security and Fire Report. The report includes crime statistics for the previous three years concerning certain crimes reported to have occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by MWSU; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.<\/p>\n

The Campus Safety Report also includes information about police and public safety resources, reporting crimes, coordination between law enforcement agencies, fire and medical emergencies, crime prevention, victim support services, the law and MWSU policies, campus facilities, residence hall security, timely warning policy statement, the MWSU Policy on Sexual Harassment, and the MWSU Alcohol and Other Drug Policy.<\/p>\n

To obtain a paper copy of the Security Report or the crime log, contact the Missouri Western State University Police Department at (816) 271-4438.<\/p>\n

Annual Security and Fire Report<\/h3>\n

Webpage: missouriwestern.edu\/policedepartment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2024\/09\/Annual-Security-and-Fire-Report-2024.pdf\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Timely Warning Policy Statement<\/h3>\n

Webpage: missouriwestern.edu\/policedepartment\/griffonalert<\/a><\/p>\n

Public Safety Guide<\/h3>\n

Webpage: missouriwestern.edu\/policedepartment\/safety-guide<\/a><\/p>\n

Emergency Response Guide<\/h3>\n

Webpage: missouriwestern.edu\/policedepartment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2018\/11\/EmergencyResponseGuide.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

Sex Offenders Registration and Community Notification<\/h3>\n

Webpage: missouriwestern.edu\/policedepartment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/112\/2018\/11\/Annual-Security-and-Fire-Report.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n

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Student Handbook and Code of Conduct<\/h3>\n

Webpage: griff.vn\/handbook<\/a><\/p>\n

\n

Study Abroad<\/h3>\n

Griffon Office of Applied Learning (GOAL)
\nPhone: (816) 271-4668<\/a>
\nEmail: goal@missouriwestern.edu<\/a>
\nWebpage: missouriwestern.edu\/global\/study-abroad<\/a><\/p>\n

Financial Aid for Study Abroad<\/h3>\n

Webpage: missouriwestern.edu\/global\/financing-study-abroad<\/a><\/p>\n

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Textbook Information and Required Course Materials<\/h3>\n

University Bookstore
\nPhone: (816) 271-4457<\/a>
\nWebpage: missouriwestern.bncollege.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Financial Aid Advance to Purchase Books and Supplies<\/h3>\n

Webpage: missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/policies<\/a><\/p>\n

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Transfer and Advanced Placement Credit<\/h3>\n

Office of Admissions
\nPhone: (816) 271-4266<\/a>
\nEmail: admissions@missouriwestern.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Transfer Admission Policy<\/h3>\n

Webpage: catalog.missouriwestern.edu\/undergraduate\/university-information\/admission\/transfer<\/a><\/p>\n

Advanced Placement Credit<\/h3>\n

Webpage: missouriwestern.edu\/admissions\/freshman-students\/advanced-placement-ap<\/a><\/p>\n

Transfer Credit<\/h3>\n

Webpage: forms.missouriwestern.edu\/admissions\/transfer-programs-and-credit-guidelines.asp<\/a><\/p>\n

\n

University Nondiscrimination Statement<\/h3>\n

Human Resources
\nPhone: (816) 271-4587<\/a>
\nEmail: humanresources@missouriwestern.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

University Nondiscrimination and Equality Opportunity Policy<\/h3>\n

Webpage: Nondiscrimination Equal Opportunity Policy 397 1<\/a><\/p>\n

University Procedures for Reporting and Investigating<\/h3>\n

Webpage: Nondiscrimination Equal Opportunity Policy Procedures for Reporting and Investigating Complaints 398 1<\/a><\/p>\n

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Vaccination Requirements<\/h3>\n

Student Health Center
\nPhone: (816) 271-4495<\/a>
\nEmail: health@missouriwestern.edu<\/a>
\nWebpage: missouriwestern.edu\/student-services\/health-center<\/a><\/p>\n

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Voter Registration Information<\/h3>\n

Webpage: studentvote.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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Withdrawal from the University (requirements and procedures)<\/h3>\n

Office of the Registrar
\nPhone: (816) 271-4211<\/a>
\nEmail: registrar@missouriwestern.edu<\/a>
\nWebpage: intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/registrar\/withdrawal<\/a><\/p>\n

Return of the Title IV, HEA Financial Aid when a Student Withdraws<\/h3>\n

Office of Financial Aid
\nPhone: (816) 271-4361<\/a>
\nEmail: finaid@missouriwestern.edu<\/a>
\nWebpage: missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/policies<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>