Elementary Education How to apply

How to apply

Applying to Mizzou is a straightforward process. The steps are the same regardless of whether you’re applying as a freshman or transfer student:

• Submit your application.
• Send your transcripts.
• Share your test scores.

Freshman and transfer requirements differ. See freshman admission requirements or transfer admission requirements for more details. If you have questions about the application process or admission requirements, please contact MU Admissions via phone at (573) 882-7786 or email at askmizzou@missouri.edu. 

Gather your papers

Applying will be easier and faster if you gather these required documents beforehand:

• Names and locations of all previous high school(s) or colleges you’ve attended, and what dates you attended each school.
• Your name and contact information (address, email, phone number).
• Citizenship, residency and visa information (if applicable).

If you are applying as a transfer student, you will also 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