Mizzou Undergraduate Admissions

Deadlines

September: A great time to apply for admission. You'll receive housing information after you apply.

December 1: If you're applying for Mizzou scholarships, your scholarship application and your application for admission are due for priority consideration.

March 1: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is due for priority consideration.

April 10: Students who qualify for financial aid receive their award confirmations.

May 1: Enrollment fee of $150 due to secure your place in class. This may be paid earlier and is refundable until May 1 by written request. You will need your student number to pay the fee online; it can be found on your acceptance letter.

Third Friday in May: If you’re applying for the Honors College, complete the application after you have been admitted to the University and have received your student number.

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As a Freshman

We’re pleased you’re applying to the University of Missouri. Your application for admission is the first step in joining the Mizzou community.

We understand the stresses that come with applying to college, which is why we try to make the process as painless as possible for our prospective students. There are six easy steps in applying, as well as an online application that you can submit.

Questions? Check our Freshman FAQs or contact us.

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Columbia, MO 65211
Phone: 573-882-7786 or
1-800-225-6075 (toll free in Missouri, Illinois and Kansas)
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