BECOME A GRIFFON
Summer students are granted admission to Missouri Western after a review of their academic transcripts, test scores and/or other necessary admission documents are received.
The following is needed to grant admission (based on student type):
Next Steps for Summer Students
Welcome to Missouri Western, where everything is possible. You’ve made it! Now what? Below you will find a list of important “next steps.” If you still have questions, call the Office of Admissions at (816) 271-4266 or email us at admissions@missouriwestern.edu.
Your Next Steps:
| Immediately | Take a selfie with your acceptance folder – Post it to Twitter @MWSUadmissions with #GoGriffs – Record your happy dance on Snapchat and share it with us: missouriwestern |
| Immediately | Visit campus if you haven’t already |
| Immediately | Activate your Goldlink student portal – Begin checking student email at least once a week |
| Immediately | Get ready to complete the FAFSA by setting up your FSA ID – One of your parents (if applicable) must also create an ID |
| Oct. – Feb. 1 | Complete the FAFSA – Missouri Western school code: 002490 |
| Oct. – Feb. 1 | Complete the competitive scholarship application |
| Beginning Nov. 1 | Submit your housing application and $100 deposit or first-year waiver |
| Beginning Nov. 1 | Complete the state-mandated electronic tuberculosis screening questionnaire |
| Beginning Nov. 1 | Submit your health and immunization paperwork – Submit prior to moving into residence halls |
| Beginning mid-Dec. | Check the status of your financial aid application – Take action on any outstanding requirements |
| Beginning mid-Dec. | Review and accept your financial aid awards |
| March 20 | Enroll for classes online: OPTION 1 – Schedule an appointment with the Student Success Office – Schedule an appointment now: (816) 271-5990 – Email general advising questions: advisor@missouriwestern.edu OPTION 2 – Register online and waive your right to advisement – Review the regulations and policies in the University Catalog – Review the class schedule beginning in mid-March – Get the CRN for your courses you want to take from the class schedule – Follow the instructions on the enroll website to finish the process If you plan to attend in the fall: First-time students must also attend Griffon Orientation. Click here to sign up |
| Immediately | Request copies of your final transcripts to be sent to: Missouri Western State University Office of Admissions 4525 Downs Drive St. Joseph, MO 64507 |