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Southeast Missouri State University


G.E.D. Students

Admission of General Education Diploma (GED) Students
 
Thank you for considering Southeast!

We highly encourage you to submit your application for admission by Dec. 15 to take advantage of scholarships and early enrollment opportunities. If you are planning to live on campus, you will want to submit your admission application and transcripts by Dec. 1, as Dec. 15 is also the first Priority Housing Deadline. 

Final application deadlines for each semester are:  

  • Fall – August 1
  • Spring  – December 1
  • Summer – May 15

Admission to the University does not indicate admission to programs that have additional admission criteria and/or specific prerequisites. Applications, official transcripts and test scores should be mailed to:

Office of Admissions
Southeast Missouri State University
259 Academic Hall MS 3550
One University Plaza
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

GED Admission Criteria


Students over the age of 21 must have a 2250 score on the GED and take the ASSET placement exam or submit ACT/SAT scores.  Students under the age of 21 must have a GED of 2500 and an ACT of 18 or higher.  Students with GED scores are not allowed to enroll in classes until after the date of their high school graduation has passed. 

Note: Students completing the Missouri Options Program must meet beginning freshman admissions guidelines.   

Students who may not be ready for Southeast’s academic challenge are given several options to consider, including possible transfer to Southeast in the future.

GED Students Steps to Admissions


GED Scholarships


Southeast Missouri State University offers 20 G.E.D. scholarships to entering freshmen who are non-traditional students, have not attended any other college or university, and have completed their G.E.D. program and achieved a combined standard score of 3,000 or above (300 if test taken prior to Jan. 1, 2002). Scholarships are awarded to applicants with the highest scores.

The G.E.D. Scholarship pays incidental fees for the equivalent of up to 30 hours per academic year (may include summer session) at Southeast.

To be considered for the G.E.D. Scholarship, applicant must be accepted for admission to Southeast Missouri State University, be enrolled as a full-time student, and supply a copy of the official G.E.D. score report with application. This scholarship is renewable with the completion of 30 credit hours per year and a 3.5 cumulative GPA.  G.E.D. Scholarship application

Deadlines: Fall semester deadline is July 15; Spring semester deadline is Dec. 1.

 

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