Student support

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We are fully invested in propelling you to a remarkable future. Our academic resources and support services reflect innovations in education, delivering all that you need to achieve your best as you work toward your academic and career goals.

Whether you are a current or prospective student, this is your home base for information about every one of the four world-class campuses that form the foundation of Missouri Online. Learn more about the future-transforming experience you can expect at the campus that fits you best. Select a university above to get started.

Libraries

You will be able to access online resources available at the main Ellis Library, branch libraries and not to mention — research articles from 500 different data services. The library also set up a special portal for online students where you can reach out to librarians.

The Learning Center

The MU Learning Center provides academic support to all undergraduates at the University, including the following programs and services:

  • Tiger Tutors: Review, ask questions and discuss problems with knowledgeable tutors in several lower-level courses. Free with no appointment necessary.
  • Academic Coaching: Meet with an Academic Coach for questions, learning strategies and more to make the most of your time inside and outside of class.
  • TRiO Program: This program is designed to help promising students from underrepresented groups meet the demands of a college education.
  • Learning and Study Strategies: Techniques and strategies for improving academic learning in order to become a more successful college student.
  • Resources for All Mizzou: Students Find information for different resources on and off-campus that can help support you academically, physically and emotionally.

For further information about the Learning Center services, contact them at 573-882-2493, lc@missouri.edu or chat with them on their website.

Disability Center

If you need academic accommodations like alternative course formats, interpreters, or note-takers, reach out to the Disability Center. Start the process.

Student health services

The Student Health Center provides a variety of health-related services and information. 

  • Students enrolled solely in online courses are not automatically billed the Prepaid Health Fee through the Cashiers Office.
  • By paying the health fee each semester, students who are in close proximity to campus may take advantage of services such as primary-care physician visits, in-house lab work, and a pharmacy.
  • Students also may use the Student Health Center on a fee-for-service basis.

For further information on health services, contact the Student Health Center via telephone: 573-882-7481, or visit the Student Health Center's website.

Student ID cards

All new Mizzou students taking university courses for credit can request an ID card (Mizzou TigerCard) at no charge. When presented with a photo ID such as your driver’s license, the student ID allows you to:

  • Access any University of Missouri System library (Mizzou, UMKC, Missouri S&T, UMSL).
  • Request books through MERLIN or MOBIUS.
  • Use computer labs on campus.
  • Use for student discount purchases (movie tickets, Mizzou event tickets).

The first ID is free of charge. If a replacement ID is requested, the charge is $25. The charge will be made to your student account through the Cashiers Office.

If you plan to come to Mizzou’s campus to obtain an ID card, see the Division of IT website for instructions.

If you do not plan to visit Mizzou’s campus to obtain an ID card, you may request a digital ID by submitting a school-appropriate photo for verification.

To submit your photo, go to idcardmanager.missouri.edu, log in, and click Submit ID Photo. In step three of the verification steps, click Upload a New Photo and add your photo for verification. For upload tips, go to: https://doit.missouri.edu/services/id-card-details/id-card-faqs/.

After submitting your photo, watch your university email for a verification confirmation. If your status says "PENDING” for more than 5+ business days, you must re-submit your photo. This indicates that your photo and ID Document were not successfully uploaded.

Once you receive the verification email, visit the Mizzou Mobile ID website for instructions on how to download your digital ID to your smartphone.

Academic integrity

Before submitting an assignment, it is a good idea to become familiar with the university’s academic integrity policy. Whenever you aren’t sure how to handle something, such as citing a source you found at the library or figuring out what is and isn’t plagiarism, ask your course instructor.

Resources involving academic integrity 

FERPA

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Buckley Amendment) prohibits access to, or release of, educational records or personally identifiable information contained in such records (other than directory information) without the written consent of the student. Please see the Office of the University Registrar for full explanation and regulatory exceptions.

Directory information may be shared, unless restricted. The University of Missouri defines directory information as a student's name, address, telephone listing, email address, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, student level, enrollment status in any past or present semester (i.e., full-/part-time), and the most recent education agency or institution attended. To restrict your directory information see the directory information section on the Office of the University Registrar FERPA page.

Note: If directory information has been restricted, then no information will be released even to designated parties.

Your next steps

When you earn a degree online from Mizzou, your diploma says “University of Missouri-Columbia.” We want you to make the most out of graduating as a Tiger. Access the Mizzou Career Center to get advice and search for jobs and internships.

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Looking for more resources?

Mizzou has gathered information that students often need so you can get help with technology and stay connected. Visit MizzouOne to find more student resources.

Student complaint resolution

Students enrolled in distance education courses who have a complaint about a course or experience should follow the complaint policy for their respective home institution. Find more information about the student complaint resolution process section for Mizzou.

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