Floral artistry and management How to apply

How to apply

You can apply to earn the 14-credit hour certificate or can combine it with a bachelor’s program. Be sure to talk with your advisor about how it can fit into your overall degree plan.

Fulfill the admission requirements:

• For freshmen:
  • Earned the minimum test score on the ACT or SAT.
    • Freshman applicants also have the option of being reviewed with or without test scores, please see the Freshman Admission Requirements link below for more information.
  • Completed 17 specific high school courses with good grades.
  • For a list of test scores and high school courses, review the Freshman Admission Requirements.
• For transfer students:
  • Completed at least 24 credit hours of applicable college course work, including the equivalent of MATH 1100 or ENGLSH 1000 with a grade of C- or better.
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in your college course work.
  • Slightly different requirements apply if you transfer from within the UM System or already have an associate of arts degree from a regionally accredited Missouri community college.
  • For additional information, please visit Transfer Admission Requirements.
• If English is not your native language, please submit a TOEFL score of at least 79 (internet-based test), an IELTS score of at least 6.5, a Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of at least 59 or a Cambridge C1 Advanced score of at least 195.

Gather your papers:

In the online application, you will need to supply:

• Your name and contact information
• Citizenship, residency and visa information (if applicable)
• Names and locations of previous college or high school and dates you attended

If you are applying as a transfer student, you also will need to contact all your previous colleges or universities to request they send your official transcripts to

Office of Admissions
University of Missouri
230 Jesse Hall
Columbia, MO 65211