Thank you for considering Southeast!
The fall semester Early Admission Consideration and Scholarship Guarantee Deadline is December 15. You are encouraged to submit your application by this date for full admission and scholarship consideration. If you are planning to live on campus, you will want to submit your admission application and transcripts by November 1, as December 15 is also the first Priority Housing Deadline.
Final application deadlines for each semester are:
- Fall - July 1
- Spring - November 1
- Summer - May 1
Beginning Freshman Admission Guidelines for Fall 2009
A traditional beginning freshman applicant is evaluated on a combination of ACT/SAT score, high school cumulative grade point average (GPA), class rank and high school core curriculum courses. 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.
Converting a High School GPA to a 4.0 Scale
If your school does not grade on a 4.0 scale, convert your GPA to a 4.0 equivalent by multiplying your GPA by four and dividing that number by the scale your school uses. For example, if you have a 9.65 GPA on a 11.0 scale, your converted GPA equivalent is 3.5 [(9.65 x 4)/11=3.50].
Required 17 Units of High School Core Curriculum Requirements
| English |
4 units (one of which may be speech or debate; 2 units emphasizing composition or writing skills are required) |
| Mathematics |
3 units (Algebra I, Algebra II/Intermediate Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry and Calculus) |
| Social Studies |
3 units (one unit of American history and one semester of government studies required) |
| Science |
3 units (not including general science; selected from biology, chemistry, physics, botany, zoology or anatomy & physiology; one of which must be a laboratory course) |
| Visual/Performing Arts |
1 unit (includes art, music, theatre or dance courses) |
| Additional |
3 units (foreign language and/or combinations from 2 or more of the above areas)
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Admissions Options
| Option 1 (Regular Admission) |
| Composite ACT 21 or SAT combined score (Critical Reading and Math) of 990 or higher; and |
| High school cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher; and |
| Required 17 units of high school core curriculum |
| Option 2 (Regular Admission) - Must Apply by December 31, 2008 if reside ouside 50 miles |
| Composite ACT 18 or SAT combined score (Critical Reading and Math) of 860 or higher; and |
| High school cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; and |
| Required 17 units of high school core curriculum |
| Modified Option 2 (Regular Admission) - Applicants after January 1, 2009 if reside outside 50 miles |
| Composite ACT 18 or SAT combined score (Critical Reading and Math) of 860 or higher; and |
| High school cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher; and |
| Required 17 units of high school core curriculum |
Admission Appeals
Southeast will conditionally admit a limited number of students on a space available basis who do not meet regular admission criteria. Conditional admission requires a minimum 2.0 cumulative high school GPA, a minimum ACT composite of 18 (SAT combined score of 860) and completion of core curriculum. To be considered for conditional admission, submit a letter of appeal with the admission application. The letter should be addressed to the Admissions Committee and address your readiness to perform academically at the college level. Conditionally admitted students are required to participate in the Academic Enhancement Program (AEP) described below. If you are offered conditional admission, you will receive AEP information and a contract by mail. When the contract is signed and returned to the University, you will receive a letter of admission and orientation, course registration and housing information. The early admission consideration deadline is December 15. Preference will be given to students who apply by this date.
Academic Enhancement Program (Conditional Admission)
The Academic Enhancement Program (AEP) is a conditional admission program that provides additional academic support. Students admitted through this program may enroll as degree-seeking, full-time students, but will be limited to 12 credit hours in his or her first semester. This program connects first-year students to the University's academic support services. Students in the program work with an academic coach to identify academic challenges and develop a plan for academic success. During the first semester, students will meet weekly with their academic coach and follow an individual education plan.
Beginning Freshman Steps to Enrollment
Step 1 - Admission
- Submit the Application for Admission and Merit/Involvement Scholarships and a one-time, non-refundable application fee of $25.
Note: Students who have earned dual credit/early college credit in high school should apply as beginning freshman. If the dual credit/early college credit was earned at Southeast, you have already paid the application fee, but you do need to apply for beginning freshman admission and meet published deadlines to be considered for admission and scholarships.
- Submit your ACT or SAT scores. In addition to being used in admission decisions, ACT and SAT sub-scores are used for course placement in English and math.
- Request that your high school submit your official transcripts showing class rank, cumulative GPA and ACT/SAT scores.
Note: If you are a home-schooled student, submit your home-schooling transcript, make sure each course is itemized by academic year and shows a grade. The home-school educator should sign the official transcript. When courses titles do not clearly reflect subject content, please include a description. Include an estimated completion date for all required courses. If your home-school is using a transcript service, have the service send an official transcript.
- Submit a final transcript showing high school graduation and successful completion of all coursework.
Note: 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
Step 2: Housing
- Upon admission to Southeast, you will receive a Contract for University Housing with your acceptance letter. All full-time Southeast students live on campus for the first two years unless exemption criteria are met.
- The contract must to be completed, signed by the student and returned to the Office of Residence Life with a $150 housing deposit.
- Return your contract quickly for priority consideration. Hall, room and roommate assignments are generally available in July. Room assignments are made through a lottery system and the matching of students based on preferences. This system has worked very well for Southeast, as very few students request to change rooms once they arrive.
- December 15 – 1st Priority Housing Deadline
- March 1 – 2nd Priority Housing Deadline
- Submit the completed medical history form with your Contract for University Housing.
- After your housing contract has been received in Residence Life, you will receive a postcard confirming receipt of your Contract for University Housing.
- In March, you will receive information, both through the postal service and via e-mail, that details the process for completing your housing roommate and room preference information. Roommate and residence hall assignments are mailed to all students the first week of July.
Step 3: FirstSTEP (Orientation)
FirstSTEP (orientation) is a one-day program required for all beginning freshmen. During FirstSTEP, you will register for classes, learn about class offerings, learn about financial aid, housing and student life at Southeast.
FirstSTEP information and a reservation card will be included in your admission packet. You may reserve your date by registering online at http://www.semo.edu/nsp/firstSTEP/.
Step 4: Financial Aid
- You and a parent (if you are a dependent student) should apply for a PIN at http://www.pin.ed.gov/. The PIN serves as your identifier to let you electronically submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Obtain a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on the Web Worksheet from your high school guidance office and complete it online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/.
- March 1 is Southeast’s Priority Financial Aid Deadline. Applying by March 1 will improve your chances of receiving federal and institutional grant funds, low-interest loans, Federal Work-Study, and financial aid from the state of Missouri.
- Financial aid award letters are mailed in early April.
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