Transfer Admission Policy

WPO 5.01-6 Transfer Admission Policy (Op5.01-9)

Students are encouraged to apply for admission early in order to complete all steps in the enrollment process and to allow time for any financial aid to be processed. Students should refer to the appropriate sections of the catalog for program admission requirements, including specific application deadlines. You may apply up to one year prior to the beginning of the semester for which you plan to enroll.

Applications are accepted up to the beginning of each semester; however, registration priority is given to early applicants. Students beginning the process late above may not be able to accomplish the full enrollment process (application, advising, registration) before the first day of the semester and may need to wait to enroll for a subsequent semester.

If seeking financial aid, complete the FAFSA and scholarship application and submit any required supporting documents as early as possible to allow time for processing prior to the first day of the semester. To apply for scholarships you must first be admitted to the University. The priority deadline for the scholarship application is March 1st annually.

To apply for admission:

  • Submit an  Application for Admission ; AND
  • Request that each college or university send your official transcript directly to the office of admissions
    • Students who are enrolled in their first semester of college are offered tentative admission on the basis of their high school records and a list of courses in which the student is currently enrolled. Final official college transcript(s) must be received directly from each college/university upon completion.
  • Students with fewer than 24 transferable hours must also request a high school transcript or High School Equivalency (HiSET, GED or other HSE) be sent directly to the office of admissions
    • High school transcript should include graduation date, class rank and ACT scores*, if available
    • High School Equivalency (HiSET or GED) transcript must be sent directly from the state department of education in the capital city of the state in which tested
    • Missouri High School Equivalency (HiSET, GED) transcripts are accessible by the university directly from the department of education and do not require applicant request.

Note about equivalencies

The ultimate authority for course equivalency rests with academic department heads. These equivalencies are subject to change at any time.

A course-by-course evaluation of transfer credit is sent to students after they have been admitted. Questions regarding these evaluations should be referred to the office of admissions

Detailed information is available in the Policy Regarding Transfer of Credits to Missouri State University-West Plains.

A student who is transferring credits to Missouri State University-West Plains with a cumulative GPA between 0.00 and 1.99 is admitted on probation. The student must make at least a 2.0 semester GPA in subsequent semesters (excluding withdrawals) until Good Standing (cumulative GPA is 2.0 or above) is achieved or they will be suspended for one academic semester (fall or spring).

Missouri State University-West Plains does not require certain tests such as ACT for admission.* To help ensure students are placed in courses in which they will be successful, however, students without transferable credit in math, reading, English, etc., may need either the ACT or the ACCUPLACER test to determine placement in classes that have math or reading prerequisite. A student's placement in English courses will be determined by a self-evaluation of the student's writing skills. Contact the testing center at 417-255-7943.

Line of authority

Responsible administrator and office: Dean of Student Services

Contact person in that office: Coordinator of Admissions

Effective Date

Chancellor Approval: