COVID-19 Information
See the latest updates and information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, including a list of University contact information at semo.edu/covid19.
SEMO is Test Optional!
Students do not need an ACT or SAT score to be admitted. Southeast also expanded the institutional scholarships now available without a test score and increased the value of academic scholarships that students can obtain as test optional. "This expansion of test optional admissions and scholarships, and elimination of our application fee are among many actions the University has taken to provide greater access to higher education," said Southeast President Dr. Carlos Vargas. "Expansion of the test optional program is even more important today as the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of many ACT and SAT testing dates."
This Fall We're Showing Our Redhawk Resilience
Countless faculty, staff, and students are working on guidance and processes to create a healthy and safe campus. Visit semo.edu/covid for the latest campus updates and resources.
COVID-19 Updates
Are You Ready to See Our Beautiful Campus
From the towering trees to the largest river in North America. From the historic buildings to the copper dome that perches above the city. From the rolling hills to the people waving hello. Yeah, there’s just something about our campus.
Don’t take our word for it. Schedule a private campus tour or visit our virtual campus visit experience to see for yourself from the comfort of your home!
Do More Without Paying More
At Southeast, we know the value of a college education. And, we think everyone should be able to afford that value. It’s the reason we designed a scholarship program where 70% of our students are eligible. It’s why we don’t have an application fee. It’s why we’re test optional. It’s why we created our Will To Do Award, so eligible Pell students would pay $0 in tuition and fees.
And, if you’re thinking that all sounds too good to be true, Southeast is living proof that high quality doesn’t have to mean high cost. While our tuition is lower than the national average, you’ll find we’re still one of Missouri’s most accredited institutions.
- Our academic programs are groundbreaking (first cybersecurity degree in Missouri).
- They’re innovative (Missouri’s only campus dedicated to art, dance, music, and theatre).
- They’re sought-after (our nurses have a 100% licensure pass rate, our teachers have a 98% job placement rate, and our accountants are hired by some of the largest firms in the nation).
That quality combined with abundant real-world learning opportunities mean you start building your resume almost as soon as you set foot on campus and you’re career-ready when you leave campus. SEMO doesn’t want to just be affordable or just be high quality. We want to be a smart investment, so you launch an extraordinary career and can excel on day one.
The Will To Do
We give everything we’ve got and earn everything we get. Because progress isn’t promised to anybody. It will be made by those with the courage to question. The hunger to know. And the will to do.
Transform Your Future: You’ll Do That Here
Southeast Spirit Week to Highlight SEMO Pride
Southeast Missouri State University will kick off a weeklong celebration of school pride Oct. 26-30 during the University’s 2020 Spirit Week. Highlights of the week include Spirit Days, Thank A Giver (TAG) initiative, Man and Woman of the Year competition, the “War for the Wheel” NESTFLIX Watch Party and the Copper Dome Celebration, a virtual [...]
The Southeast Missouri State University Alumni Association will present Jeremy Loenneke of Oxford, Mississippi, with a Distinguished Young Alumni Award on Oct. 29 at the Copper Dome Celebration virtual event during the University’s Spirit Week festivities. Registration is required here. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the option to log in as early [...]
Southeast Alumni, Faculty to be Honored with 2020 Merit Awards
Four Southeast Missouri State University alumni and a faculty member will receive Merit Awards presented by the Southeast Alumni Association Oct. 29 at the Copper Dome Celebration virtual event during the University’s Spirit Week festivities. The virtual event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the option to log in as early as 5:15 p.m. Registration [...]
Southeast Among Inaugural Class Named Yamaha Institution of Excellence
Southeast Missouri State University is among the inaugural class of elite institutions across the globe to be named a “Yamaha Institution of Excellence.” Kirk Davis, Yamaha Corporation of America’s Institutional Solutions Group manager, previewed the designation Oct. 13 at the Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra’s season opener. “We are extremely honored to receive this distinction from [...]
PASS Program Helps New Students Transition to Life on Campus
The Peer Advisor Support at Southeast (PASS) Program at Southeast Missouri State University provides new students a supportive relationship with peer advisers who offer guidance, practical advice and ways to connect to campus. The program, which operates through Academic Advising at Southeast, pairs an undergraduate peer advisor with a new student to meet one-on-one at [...]
Southeast Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
Southeast Missouri State University celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month to commemorate Hispanic heritage and culture. The month of celebration features events, a scholarship and a new initiative aiming to increase enrollment. Hispanic Heritage Month is also an opportunity to recognize the many contributions of individuals with Hispanic heritage, said Sonia Rucker, vice president for equity, access [...]