Are you currently a student at Metropolitan Community College – Kansas City? Dual Admission is available to help you transition to Missouri Western State University.
For more information:
Office of Admissions
816.271.4266
admissions@missouriwestern.edu
Transfer - Admission Checklist
Begin your transfer process by following the steps below:
1. Review our transfer policies
2. Review our admission requirements
3. Review our credit guidelines & programs
4. Understanding your transfer credit evaluation
5. Visit campus
7. Apply for financial aid by submitting your FAFSA (School Code: 002490)
8. Apply for competitive scholarships
9. Explore dual admission (For MCC students only)
Next Steps for Transfer 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 Instagram @MWSUadmissions with #GoGriffs |
| 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 (if living on campus) |
| Beginning Nov. 1 | Complete the state-mandated electronic tuberculosis screening questionnaire |
| Beginning Nov. 1 | Submit your health and immunization paperwork (if living on campus) – 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 |
| Fall: Begins April 4 | Schedule an appointment with your department to be advised and enroll – Schedule an appointment now – Begin enrolling on April 3 (7 a.m.) |
| Beginning Feb. 1 | Register for Transfer Student Orientation – Attend this orientation to connect with other Griffons, talk in person with an Advisor about classes, and ensure you are all set for the upcoming semester. Register in your Missouri Western Applicant Portal. – Can't attend orientation? Access our Transfer Student Guide online through Canvas or the Canvas Student mobile application. |
| 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 |