International Admissions Requirements
Review the international admissions requirements for undergraduate students. The Global Center is here to help you realize your dream of studying in the US and to support you every step of the way on your journey to becoming a Griffon!
Please note: This page is for undergraduate admissions. Click here for graduate admissions.
July 15
Fall Semester Application Deadline
November 1
Spring Semester Application Deadline
Required Documents for International Admissions
New Freshman—You are a secondary school student, or graduated from a secondary school and have never enrolled at a college/university.
Transfer—You are taking, or have completed classes at another college/university and want to continue your degree at MWSU. You may have already earned an associate degree and seek another or a bachelor’s degree.
Exchange – Exchange students are nominated by exchange partner institutions and will study for 1 or 2 semesters.
Graduate—You have completed an undergraduate degree (bachelor’s degree) and wish to complete a graduate degree (master’s degree) Click here for graduate student admissions requirements.
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| Online Application |  |
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| $50 Application Fee | |
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| Official Secondary School Transcripts | |
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| Official College/University or Professional School Transcripts | * |
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| Proof of Language Proficiency | |
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| J1 Supplemental Application | |
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| Copy of Passport | |
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| Financial Support Documents | |
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*If you have more than 24 hours of transfer credit, you will not need to provide high school transcripts.
Consideration for Admission
To be considered for admission you must submit your application, application fee, proof of language proficiency and official transcripts. Your admission will be based on these documents. However, your I-20 and acceptance package will not be sent until all required documents have been submitted.
Transcript translation and/or evaluation
If your transcripts are not in English, they must be officially translated. Original copies should be provided together with translated versions.
University transcripts from outside the U.S. require an official evaluation from a NACES member service.
SpanTran is our recommended international transcript evaluation service. They have created a custom application for Missouri Western State University that will make sure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate.
You can access their application here: SpanTran Application – Missouri Western State University
Official Documents vs. Unofficial Documents
- Official documents, including transcripts and diplomas/certificates, must be submitted for full admission and award of scholarship.
- An official, final transcript must be submitted before you can register for your second semester of course work if you have not completed your education before being accepted.
What is an official transcript?
An official transcript can be one of the following:
- A hard copy transcript mailed by your secondary school or college/university in a sealed envelope to the following address:
MWSU
Office of Admission
4525 Downs Drive
St. Joseph, MO 64507
- An e-transcript sent directly by your secondary school.
- Digital transcripts emailed by your school counselor or other school official through an official institutional email address or an email address that can be verified on the school’s website. We will not accept transcripts from a GMAIL account as official.
- For some West African countries, the WAEC exam results is only considered official after we verify it at the official WAEC website. Applicants must provide their scratch card information as part of the application.
OUR SCHOOL CODES
FAFSA – 002490
ACT – 2344
SAT – 6625
GRE – 1434
TOEFL – 6625
Verification of Financial Support
- Download the Financial Support Form (pdf)
- Send Financial Support form and bank statement to: global@missouriwestern.edu