Thank you for considering Southeast!
Application deadlines to ensure priority enrollment for each semester are:
Fall - August 1
Spring - December 1
Summer - May 15
Transfer Student Admission Guidelines
You are eligible for admission as a transfer student if you are in good academic standing at your last accredited college/university, have a 2.0 cumulative transfer GPA and 24 or more transferable hours. If you have fewer than 24 transferable hours at the time of transfer, you will need to meet the beginning freshman admission guidelines.
If you are not in good academic standing at your last accredited college/university, you may be considered for probationary admission to Southeast one year after year last semester of full-time enrollment.
Transfer Assistance
A transfer admissions counselor is available to provide one-on-one advising and guidance throughout the transfer process. If you have any questions or need more information, please call 573-651-2590 or e-mail admissions@semo.edu.
Transferring from one institution to another involves preparation. At Southeast, we will assist you every step of the way. If you begin your education at a community college and plan to transfer later, we can help select course work for you major at your current school. For information on how courses will transfer to Southeast, check out our Transfer Course Conversion site and Transfer Guides.
When to Apply
Apply for transfer admission at the beginning of your last semester at the current college. You do not need to wait until your current semester is completed. Apply early to take advantage of Southeast's priority enrollment system. If you plan to transfer in the fall and live on campus, apply for admission by November 1 to meet the priority housing deadline of December 15.
Transfer Student Steps to Enroll
Step 1 - Admission
- Submit the Application for Admission and Merit/Involement Scholarships.
- Pay the a one-time, non-refundable $25 application fee.
- Request official transcript(s) be sent to Southeast from all colleges or universities you have attended.
Credit from other institutions is accepted providing it applies toward a transfer degree in the institution where it was earned. Transfer of credit is at the discretion of the Registrar at Southeast Missouri State University.
- Students with less than 24 transferable hours submit ACT/SAT scores and official high school transcripts.
Note: Admission to the University does not indicate admission to programs that have additional admission criteria and/or specific prerequisites. For information on admission to programs, refer to our Undergraduate Bulletin.
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: Scholarships
Southeast offers:
- Outstanding Community College Student Scholarship
- Regional Achievement Award
- Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
- Community College Scholarship
- Endowed and Sponsored Scholarships
Outstanding Community College Student Scholarship
Value: $3000, renewable for a second year with a 3.5 Southeast cumulative grade point average and 30 Southeast hours completed during the academic year.
Eligibility: Community College Presidents in the Southeast Missouri State University service region may nominate two students. Contact your community college’s financial aid office to determine your school’s eligibility. This award may not be combined with the Community College or Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships. Nominees must meet the minimum criteria for the Community College Scholarship (see below).
To Apply: Nominations should be submitted by the Community College President’s Office by April 1. Mail to: Student Financial Services, Southeast Missouri State University, One University Plaza, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Regional Achievement Award
Eligible states and counties include:
Arkansas-Clay, Craighead, Greene, Mississippi and Randolph.
Illinois- Adams, Alexander, Bond, Calhoun, Clay, Clinton, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Jefferson, Jersey, Johnson, Macon, Macoupin, Madison, Marion, Massac, Monroe, Montgomery, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Randolph, St. Clair, Saline, Sangamon, Union, Wabash, Washington, Wayne, White and Williamson.
Kentucky-Ballard, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian, Crittenden, Fulton, Graves, Henderson, Hickman, Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, McCracken, Trigg, Union and Webster.
Tennessee- Crockett, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood, Lake, Lauderdale, Madison, Obion, Shelby, Tipton and Weakley.
Value: Approximately $3865 (pay the in-state incidental fee rate plus 10 percent of that rate), renewable for a second year with a 2.75 cumulative Southeast grade point average and 24 Southeast hours completed during the academic year.
Eligibility: Community college transfer students must complete a Southeast articulated program of study with a cumulative GPA of at 2.75 or higher OR complete 24 transferable credit hours with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 AND live in university residence halls during the first fall and spring semesters of enrollment at Southeast and complete the University’s residency requirement. The Regional Achievement Award may be combined with the Community College award (maximum value of $1500) and the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship ($500).
To Apply: Applicants for Admission transferring from a community college are automatically considered for this award. No separate application is required.
Deadlines: Fall deadline is June 1; Spring is November 1.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Value: $500 (maximum of 25 awarded), renewable for a second year with a 3.50 Southeast cumulative grade point average and 30 Southeast hours completed during the academic year.
Eligibility: Be a member of Phi Theta Kappa and have a cumulative 3.50 GPA and 24 or more transferable hours (may be combined with the Community College Scholarship).
To Apply: send a photocopy of your Phi Theta Kappa membership card or certificate, or submit a letter of recommendation from the Phi Theta Kappa faculty advisor.
Deadlines: Fall deadline is June 1; Spring is November 1.
Community College Scholarship
The Community College Scholarship is awarded to students who have earned 24 or more transferable credit hours and 3.50 cumulative GPA at a value of $1500 (Missouri residents)/ $2500 (Out-of State residents); or to students who have earned 24 or more transferable credit hours and a 3.75 cumulative GPA at a value of $2000 (Missouri residents)/ $2500 (Out-of State residents); or to recipients of an Associate’s Degree with a 3.25 cumulative GPA at a value of $1500 (Missouri residents)/ $2500 (Out-of State residents). Renewable for a second year with a 3.50 Southeast cumulative grade point average and 30 Southeast hours completed during the academic year.
To Apply: Applicants for Admission transferring from a community college are automatically considered for this award. No separate application is required.
Deadlines: Fall deadline is June 1; Spring is November 1.
Step 3: Housing
- Upon admission to Southeast, you will receive a Contract for University Housing with your acceptance letter. Transfer students with fewer than 57 transferable hours are required to live in University housing. If you have questions regarding the University’s residency requirements, please contact a customer service representative in the Office of Residence Life at (573) 651-2274, or your Admission Counselor.
- The contract must be completed, signed by the student and returned with a $150 housing deposit.
- Return your contract quickly for priority consideration. Hall, room and roommate assignments are available in July.
- After your housing contract has been received in Residence Life, you will receive a postcard confirming receipt of your Contract for University Housing.
- During the middle of the spring semester students will recieve information, both through the postal service and via e-mail, that details the process for completing their housing roommate and room preference information. Roommate and residence hall assignments are mailed to all students the first week of July.
Step 4: Financial Aid
- Complete and submit a new or renewal Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The form is available online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/.
- 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).
- 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.
Step 5: Advising and Enrollment
As a part of the admissions process, you will receive an advising transcript and degree audit report from the Registrar's Office approximately a month before registration begins. This information will show how transfer course work is accepted and applied toward your degree program, and you will receive the name and phone number of the office to contact for advising and enrollment information. For advising contact information in your academic program, visit Academic Advising.
As a transfer student, you must speak with an advisor or attend one of the orientation sessions to enroll in classes.
If you have 24 or more transferable hours, Transfer Orientation is encouraged. Orientation sessions are offered at various times during the spring, summer and fall semesters. During the orientation you will receive academic program requirements, student life, on campus housing and dining, parking, and financial aid information, as well as register for classes. Advance registration is required.
Transfer Orientation Dates for 2009-2010 include:
| Summer/Fall 2009 |
June 2, 2009 |
| Spring 2010 |
November 3, 2009 |
| Summer/Fall 2010 |
April 13, 2010 |
| Summer/Fall 2010 |
May 26, 2010 |
| Summer/Fall 2010 |
June 1, 2010 |
If you have fewer than 24 transferable hours, you are required to attend First Step Orientation. FirstSTEP information and a reservation card are included in your admission packet. You may reserve your date by mailing the reservation card.
For further information about orientation, contact: New Student Programs at (573) 651-5166 or by e-mail at newstudentprogs@semo.edu.
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