MU Graduate Admission Flow Document
The Graduate Admission Process
The Graduate School centrally supports the graduate admission process. All applicants are required to complete
an online graduate application. Academic programs make acceptance decisions and pending final review of
academic credentials (and financial status of international applicants), the Graduate School will formally admit
accepted applicants to the university. The minimum requirements for acceptance to all graduate programs and
the basic admission process is outlined below.
1. To be admitted to MU’s graduate programs, an applicant must have:
Earned at least a qualifying bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a college or university recognized by a
regional accrediting agency. Colleges and universities from outside the United States must be recognized
as degree granting institutions by their country's ministry of education.
Earned at least a 3.0 Grade Point Average in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework (required for
applicants with less than a graduate certificate, graduate degree or professional degree).
Acceptable English language proficiency test scores (for non-native English-speaking applicants only).
See this link for more details on test score requirements and waiver request opportunities.
o TOEFL IBT: minimum 80 internet-based, with no sub score below 17
o IELTS: minimum 6.5 academic score, with no subscore below 6.0
o Pearson Test of English: minimum 59
o Cambridge C1 Advanced: minimum 180
o Duolingo English Test: 105
International applicants must show minimum level of funding for their first year of study:
Spring 2023, Summer 2023, Fall 2023: $42,446.00
See https://international.missouri.edu/isss/current-students/expenses-and-funding/ (Graduates) for a
breakdown of required minimum funding.
2. As soon as academic programs have reached a decision (Accept or Deny), the academic program should
communicate the decision to the Graduate School using the “Department Application Decision Form”,
associated with each applicant record in gradSlate. More information can be found at this link.
3. After the Graduate School receives the academic program decision, applicant files will be reviewed to ensure
the applicants meet minimum requirements for admission. If applicants meet the minimum criteria, the
Graduate School will communicate the official admission electronically through gradSlate. If needed, the
Graduate School will also issue immigration documents for international applicants.
The Graduate School has three Graduate Admission Advisors who each manage applicant files for an alphabetical
range based on the first letter of the applicant’s last name. If you have questions or need assistance, please
contact the appropriate Admission Advisor listed below.
Adviser
Phone
Case Load
Email
Stephanie Scott
882-9575
B, E-K
scottstep@missouri.edu
Eliana Jeanetta
882-6314
A, L-R
jeanettae@missouri.edu
Nick Dorethy
884-2312
C-D, S-Z
ndnbf@missouri.edu
Below is an outline the responsibilities of applicants, the Graduate School, and academic programs regarding the
Graduate admission process.
Graduate Admission Flow
Applicants
• Complete the online application for admission http://gradschool.missouri.edu/
• Complete all degree program admission requirements (departmental application, etc.)
• Upload all post-secondary transcripts/mark sheets to the Graduate online application (required).
• Request official test scores (GRE, GMAT, MAT) be sent to the Graduate School.
• Request official English proficiency test scores be sent to the Graduate School (non-native English Speakers)
• Forward proof of financial support to Graduate School, after program acceptance. (International applicants
only)
• Forward official transcripts to the Graduate School IF ACCEPTED by the program.
The Graduate School
• Reviews unofficial transcripts uploaded by applicants for acceptability. Communicates issues to applicants if
needed.
• Forwards all hard-copy supplemental admission materials (resumes, statements of purpose, dept. application,
etc.) directly to degree programs.
• Loads all official test scores (e.g. GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS. etc.) to the application system.
• After degree programs accept applicants and communicate the acceptance decisions to the Graduate School,
the Graduate School will review academic credentials and/or financial documents.
• Communicates via gradSlate the official Graduate School admission letter and basic registration information
(User Name/Password), if credentials and/or funding are acceptable.
• Issues and transmits immigration documents (I-20’s) for all new foreign students.
Academic Programs
• Check out the Admission & Student Services Training page for application system and admissions resources.
• Forward official transcripts/mark sheets to the Graduate School.
• Review applications, academic credentials and program admission materials to determine fit with program.
• Communicate decisions to the Graduate School.
• Upload a copy of official offer of support to the Graduate application system (for foreign applicants only).
• Communicate by email or mail the official letter of acceptance or denial to applicants (academic program
acceptance letters must contain the two phrases below:
1. “Please provide official transcripts to the Graduate School as soon as possible.”
2. “Pending receipt of your official transcripts and final review and approval by the Graduate
School, you will be formally admitted to the University”
• Notify the Graduate School at [email protected] of any applicant status changes (deferrals, declined
offers, etc.).
