Returning and Non-Degree Seeking Student Admission

Returning to Missouri Western (Re-admitted Student)

Students wishing to return to Missouri Western after a break in attendance (not including summer session) must provide:

  1. Completed application for admission to reactivate record.
  2. Official transcript from each undergraduate college and university which has been attended since last enrolled at Missouri Western. Transcripts must include all semesters attended and each course attempted with associated grades.
  3. Payment of any prior financial obligation to Missouri Western. 
  4. Name change documentation is required if there has been a change since previous attendance.

Seeking a Certification

Students seeking postgraduate teacher certification are required to provide information as a college transfer or as a returning Missouri Western student as indicated previously. Students pursuing a microcredential should apply as such and will be considered non-degree seeking.

Non-Degree Seeking Student

This category is for the student who is not seeking a degree or certificate at Missouri Western. The following guidelines apply:

  • A student under suspension is not eligible to be admitted under this category.
  • A student who applies and is admitted as a special student is not eligible for financial assistance through the University. 
  • A student will not be permitted to switch to special student status to avoid penalties imposed by the University.
  • Transfer work, credit by examination (AP, IB, test-out, CLEP) and non-traditional credit will not be evaluated or posted on the Missouri Western transcript for any student who is admitted under this category.

A student who later decides to seek a degree at Missouri Western must re-apply for admission in the appropriate admission category and submit all college transcripts. Consult the Office of Admissions with questions concerning the appropriate admission status. All applicable credits earned as a special student will be applied to the new admission status.

Self-Enrichment Student or Microcredential Student

To be admitted in this category, applicants must provide:

  1. Completed application for admission.
  2. Proof of good academic standing if attended a college/university in the last two years.

Visiting High School Student

Students currently enrolled in high school who are seeking admittance to Missouri Western on a part-time basis concurrent with high school attendance must provide:

  1. Completed application for admission.
  2. Certification and approval from the high school principal or counselor (required each semester prior to enrollment).

Visiting College Student

Students who are attending another college or university and wish to take courses at Missouri Western and then transfer the Missouri Western coursework to the parent institution for degree applicability must provide:

  1. Completed application for admission.
  2. Unofficial transcript or Letter of Good Standing from the parent institution which reflects the student is academically eligible. Transcripts must include all semesters attended and each course attempted with associated grades.

Senior Citizen Student

To be admitted in this category, applicants must provide:

  1. Completed application for admission.

Persons 65 years of age or older may register for undergraduate courses as a non-degree seeking student without payment of tuition, but may be subject to fees and other expenses. All Senior Citizens should make their status known to the Financial Aid Office (Eder Hall 103) during registration to assure correct fee assessment. 

Misrepresenting or Falsifying Information

Any student who misrepresents, falsifies or withholds required information will be referred to the Admissions and Graduation Committee for review and appropriate action. Such action may result in being denied admission to Missouri Western or immediate dismissal from Missouri Western. The University reserves the right to investigate and review the records of any prospective student to determine the applicant's eligibility to enroll.