{"id":740,"date":"2017-10-17T18:59:36","date_gmt":"2017-10-17T18:59:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/admissions\/?page_id=740"},"modified":"2025-11-18T10:54:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T16:54:00","slug":"freshman-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/admissions\/freshman-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Freshmen Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-three-fourth fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:75%;width:calc(75% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.75 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><strong>BECOME A GRIFFON<\/strong><br \/>\nStudents are granted admission to Missouri Western State University after a review of their academic transcripts, test scores and\/or other necessary admission documents are received.\u00a0Review\u00a0the steps below to complete your admissions file.<\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1: \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/admissions\/apply-for-admission\/\">Apply for admission<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: \u00a0Send high school transcript (or HiSET\/GED results)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Send transcript with a minimum of six semesters of work (a final copy is necessary after graduation)<\/li>\n<li>High school equivalent or GED students must\u00a0request an official copy of results from the<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dese.mo.gov\/adult-learning-rehabilitation-services\/high-school-equivalency\">Department of Education \u2013 Secondary Education (DESE)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Step 3: \u00a0Send official ACT results (ACT code:\u00a02344)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Send the results\u00a0directly from your high school or ACT.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>ACT\/SAT test results are no longer required for admission<\/em><\/strong> but are still used for automatic scholarships and course placement. If you do not have ACT or SAT scores, placement tests may be required in some subjects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Step 4: \u00a0Send official college transcripts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Send for ALL\u00a0dual\u00a0enrollment\/dual credit courses\u00a0taken\u00a0in high school<\/li>\n<li>Transcript must be sent from college\/university that credit was\u00a0granted through<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Request that official transcripts be sent to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Missouri Western State University<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Office of Admissions<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>4525 Downs Drive<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>St. Joseph, MO 64507<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-one-fourth fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:25%;width:calc(25% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.25 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-widget-area awb-widget-area-element fusion-widget-area-1 fusion-content-widget-area\" style=\"--awb-title-size:13px;--awb-title-color:#333333;--awb-padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-additional-widget-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-align-block\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/admissions\/deadlines\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default fusion-button-text-right\">Important Deadlines<\/span><span class=\"fusion-button-icon-divider button-icon-divider-right\"><i class=\"fa-chevron-right fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-align-block\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-default fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.freshman-next-steps\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default fusion-button-text-right\">I&#8217;m admitted. What&#8217;s next?<\/span><span class=\"fusion-button-icon-divider button-icon-divider-right\"><i class=\"fa-chevron-right fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-align-block\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat button-large button-default fusion-button-default button-3 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.dualdegree\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default fusion-button-text-right\">Interested in a Dual Degree?<\/span><span class=\"fusion-button-icon-divider button-icon-divider-right\"><i class=\"fa-chevron-right fas awb-button__icon awb-button__icon--default\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-1 freshman-next-steps\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-1\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Next Steps for Freshman Students<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Welcome to Missouri Western, where everything is possible. You\u2019ve made it! Now what? Below you will find\u00a0a list of important \u201cnext steps.\u201d\u00a0If you still have questions, call\u00a0the Office of Admissions at (816) 271-4266 or email us at\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:admissions@missouriwestern.edu\">admissions@missouriwestern.edu<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Your Next Steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Immediately<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Take a selfie with your acceptance folder<\/b><br \/>\n\u2013 Post it to\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mwsuadmissions\">Twitter<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>@MWSUadmissions with\u00a0#GoGriffs<br \/>\n\u2013 Record your happy dance on Snapchat and share it with us: missouriwestern<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Immediately<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/admissions\/visit\/\">Visit campus if you haven\u2019t already<\/a><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Immediately<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/admissions\/goldlink\/\">Activate your Goldlink student portal<\/a><br \/>\n<\/b>\u2013 Begin checking student email at least once a week<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Immediately<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/\">Get ready to complete the\u00a0FAFSA by setting up your FSA ID<\/a><br \/>\n<\/b>\u2013 One of your parents (if applicable) must also create an ID<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Oct. \u2013 Feb. 1<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/\">Complete the FAFSA<\/a><br \/>\n<\/b>\u2013 Missouri Western school code: 002490<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Oct. \u2013 Feb. 1<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b><a href=\"https:\/\/aps2.missouriwestern.edu\/scholarship\/\">Complete the competitive scholarship application<\/a><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Beginning Nov. 1<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/reslife\/applying-for-housing\/\">Submit your housing application and $50 application fee or first-year waiver<\/a><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Beginning Nov. 1<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b><a href=\"http:\/\/griff.vn\/tbform\">Complete the state-mandated electronic tuberculosis screening questionnaire<\/a>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Beginning Nov. 1<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goldlink.missouriwestern.edu\/cp\/home\/displaylogin\">Submit your health and immunization paperwork\u00a0<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/b>\u2013\u00a0Submit prior to moving into residence halls<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Beginning mid-Dec.<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eis-prod.ec.missouriwestern.edu\/cas-web\/login?service=https%3A%2F%2Flum-prod.ec.missouriwestern.edu%2Fc%2Fportal%2Flogin\">Check the status of your financial aid application<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/b>\u2013 Take action on any outstanding requirements<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Beginning mid-Dec.<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eis-prod.ec.missouriwestern.edu\/cas-web\/login?service=https%3A%2F%2Flum-prod.ec.missouriwestern.edu%2Fc%2Fportal%2Flogin\">Review and accept your financial aid awards<\/a><\/strong><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Feb. 1<br \/>\n<\/b><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.missouriwestern.edu\/status\"><b>Confirm your enrollment by signing up for Griffon Orientation<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Immediately<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Request copies of your final transcripts to be sent to:<\/b><br \/>\nMissouri Western State University<br \/>\nOffice of Admissions<br \/>\n4525 Downs Drive<br \/>\nSt. Joseph, MO 64507<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b><strong>June or July<\/strong><\/b><\/td>\n<td><b><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/go\/\">Attend Griffon Orientation<\/a><\/strong><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><div class=\"modal-footer\"><button class=\"fusion-button button-default button-medium button default medium\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-2 dualdegree\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:#ebebeb;--awb-background:#f6f6f6;\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-2\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Interested in a Dual Degree?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>MoWest has the current Dual Degree Program partnerships:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/biology\/logan\/\">Dual Degree Program: Biology | Logan University, College of Chiropractic<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/biology\/palmer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dual Degree Program: Biology | Palmer School of Chiropractic<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/engtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2021\/11\/MWSU_CET-CE_Guide_20-21.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dual Degree Program: Civil Engineering &amp; Construction Engineering Technology | UMKC School of Computing &amp; Engineering<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/engtech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2021\/11\/MWSU_MET-ME_Guide_20-21.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dual Degree Program: Mechanical Engineering &amp; Manufacturing Engineering Technology | UMKC School of Computing &amp; Engineering<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"modal-footer\"><button class=\"fusion-button button-default button-medium button default medium\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div 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