Family and Lifespan Development How to apply

University of Missouri
Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science
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How to apply

To fulfill the admission requirements, you need to:

  • Complete the application.
  • Send in your test scores, or select test-optional.
  • Send an official transcript.

See all admission requirements for freshmen and transfer students. 

Application dates

To start classes in Freshmen Transfer
Fall June 15 July 1
Spring Nov. 15 Dec. 1
Summer May 15 June 1

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 

See all application requirements for freshmen and transfer students. 

Complete the online application

You can check admission requirements, transfer equivalencies and financial aid opportunities within the application.

  • Domestic application fee: $55.00
  • International application fee: $65.00

Application fee waiver questions: Contact MU Undergraduate Admissions with questions via 573-882-7786 or askmizzou@missouri.edu.

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Learn more about this program

This program is administered by the Department of Human Development and Family Science

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