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Admission of Transfer Students

Thank you for considering Southeast!

We recommend the following dates to ensure the smoothest transfer to Southeast:

Apply for Admission:
Fall – June 1
Spring – November 1
Summer – March 1
To be considered for need-based financial aid, you must first be admitted to Southeast. Upon admission, the financial aid award process can take four to six weeks to complete, provided your FAFSA has been submitted to Southeast.

Submit the Contract for University Housing:
Fall – December 15

Enroll:
For the best possible selection of courses, we recommend scheduling an appointment with an academic advisor during priority registration.  
Fall – Mid-April
Spring – Mid-November
Summer – Mid-February

*These are suggested dates. Students can enroll through the first week of the semester. However, we cannot guarantee financial aid, housing and course availability after these dates.

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 your 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. 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 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.
  • Pay the non-refundable $30 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
One University Plaza - MS3550
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Step 2: Scholarships

Southeast offers a variety of Community College Scholarships.

  • Outstanding Community College Student Scholarship
  • Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
  • Community College Scholarship
  • Regional Achievement Award
  • Southeast Family of Achievement Award
  • Endowed and Sponsored Scholarships 

Step 3: Housing

  • Upon admission to Southeast, you may complete the Contract for University Housing online via the MySoutheast portal. A $150 housing deposit is required at the time of submission. 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 the Office of Residence Life at (573) 651-2274 or residencelife@semo.edu. 
  • Return your contract quickly for priority consideration. December 15 is the priority housing deadline.
  • The University will use your preference information to make room and roommate assignments in July.
  • Information for students seeking off-campus housing can be found at http://www.semo.edu/housing/off_campus.htm.

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 awards are emailed to your Southeast email account in 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 2011-2012 include:

     Spring 2012  Tuesday, November 15, 2011
     Summer/Fall 2012  Tuesday, April 17, 2012
     Summer/Fall 2012  Wednesday, May 23, 2012
     Summer/Fall 2012  Tuesday, June 5, 2012
     Fall 2012  Thursday, July 12, 2012
  • If you have fewer than 24 transferable hours, you are required to attend First Step Orientation. First STEP information is included in your admission packet.

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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