Applying to MU's College of Education

For undergraduate admission, please visit MU’s Office of Admissions for further information.

If you are ready to explore your future as a graduate student at MU’s College of Education, your first step is to visit the University of Missouri Graduate School. Here you'll find everything you need to know about applying to the University, fees, financial aid and more. The MU Graduate School supports the admission process, however each College of Education graduate program has their own additional admission criteria and application deadlines. Please be aware of both the MU Graduate School requirements, and those of your program of interest.

Here are some additional web sites you can visit to learn more about housing, campus life and more:

• Department of Residential Life, offers information about housing options available at MU

• Student Financial Aid, outlines types of financial assistance and how to apply

• Graduate School, offers information about becoming an MU graduate student

• International Center,  offers assistance with visas, immigration regulations and living in Columbia

• Residential resources and campus life information for international students.

• Health insurance information for graduate students.

MU Graduate School Requirements

• Earned at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a college or university recognized by a regional accrediting agency. Colleges and universities from outside the United States must be recognized as degree granting institutions by their country's ministry of education.

• Earned a 3.0 or better grade point average in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework (for applicants with less than a master’s degree).

• Sstandardized test such as the GRE or GMAT. Beginning Fall 2005, individual departments will determine if GRE scores are required. Check with the department of interest for details.

• Completed the TOEFL test (for international applicants only)