Office of AdmissionsProspective Students – Future and Current Applicants
New applicants and pending applicants for fall 2020 without standardized test scores will be evaluated and receive admission decisions based on high school GPA and class rank. Applicants must have a high school core GPA of 3.0 or higher to be considered this way.
At present, UMSL plans to hold courses as normal on campus and online.
At this time, there is no change to this.
It is considered the same if the educational source is accredited.
There have not been any changes made to financial aid packages for 2020-2021 at this point.
Yes! All orientation programs are being moved to a virtual format. More details will be available soon on the New Student Programs website.
The International Admissions office is operating remotely for now, but applications, transcripts and supporting documents are still being processed, and admissions decisions are still being made. Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions! (intadmission@umsl.edu)
You can still connect with staff via email (intadmission@umsl.edu.) Want to talk to a person? Virtual Admissions Advising appointments are available Monday through Friday, 9am -8pm, Central Standard Time. Sign up today for a virtual visit!
Detailed information is available online at http://global.umsl.edu/admissions. If you have questions, Virtual Admissions Advising appointments are available Monday through Friday, 9am -8pm, Central Standard Time. Sign up today at https://apply.umsl.edu/portal/global-virtual-visit!
We will make an admissions decision based on your most recent transcript. Before starting classes at UMSL, undergraduate students will need to complete high school. Graduate students will need to complete their undergraduate degree before starting classes at UMSL.
We will make an admissions decision based on unofficial transcripts, however we will need a official, final transcript before you start your second semester of classes at UMSL.
UMSL now accepts Duolingo, which can be taken at home. You should receive your scores within a few days. The minimum requirement for undergraduate admissions is 85-90. At the graduate level, minimum requirements vary by department. It is recommended that students have score of at least 105-110.
Graduate Program Directors will evaluate these situations on a case by case basis and will communicate with the student with regards to admission.
At present, UMSL plans to hold courses as normal on campus.
Daily visit and group tour registration is unavailable until at least April 30 or when normal operations resume. The Welcome Center is following health guidelines and university recommendations, and information on tours will be provided when it’s available.
You can schedule a virtual visit with an admissions representative or transfer specialist to meet one-on-one, ask questions, and learn more. You can also explore campus with our virtual tour. Additional virtual options will be available soon!
The next UMSL Day is scheduled for November 7, 2020. A virtual open house will be available soon where you can learn more about admissions, financial aid, student support, and our majors.