Missouri Southern State University produces graduates ready to play active roles in the global world. Located in Joplin, Mo., in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, the University is within minutes from some of the most incredible scenery and waterways in the nation.
Historic Route 66 runs through the city. Kansas City, Springfield, Branson, Tulsa, and Fayetteville, Ark. are within one or two hours of campus, making Joplin a hub for educational, cultural, entertainment, and recreational activities.
Missouri Southern serves nearly 6,000 students in more than 140 academic programs. MSSU's outstanding NCAA Division II athletics programs, award-winning Themed Semesters, fun student activities, and enriching cultural events in theater, art, music, and film create an engaging learning environment for our student's citizens of the region. Our graduates work in their communities every day as leaders, entrepreneurs, artists, teachers, and innovators.
Central to our mission is a strong commitment to international education, liberal arts, professional and pre-professional programs, and the complementary relationship among them to prepare individuals for success in careers and lifelong learning.
Our thinking is global. As a university, we know we have the power to make a difference in the lives of our students and people in our region, nation, and the world.
As an accredited university, Missouri Southern State University believes that education shouldn't be limited by location or time. The Distance Learning Department at MSSU truly believes education should be anytime – anywhere. The team works diligently with faculty, subject matter experts, and administrators to provide all online students with the highest quality educational opportunities in a schedule that fits your life.
What sets Missouri Southern Online apart from other online universities and degree programs is our focus on achieving your goals with our unique programs and services specially designed for distance students. These resources facilitate high-quality online teaching and learning experiences for students who need flexible access to high-quality education.
Study abroad programs also provide Missouri Southern students with additional opportunities to understand other cultures and international issues. In 2018, students traveled to Belize, France, China, Italy, Ireland, Spain, and Sweden under faculty supervision. Individually, students can spend an entire semester in such countries as Austria, China, England, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, or Morocco through the International Student Exchange Program or Missouri Southern's bilateral agreements with universities worldwide.
We serve nearly 6,000 students in nearly 140 academic programs leading to both undergraduate and graduate degrees. MSSU creates an engaging learning environment for students and citizens of our area with outstanding NCAA Division II athletics programs, award-winning themed semesters, fun student activities, and enriching cultural events in theater, art, music, and film.
The mission of the Financial Aid Office at Missouri Southern State University is to enable students to complete a university education regardless of their financial background. The Financial Aid Team strives to keep students informed of current government regulations, to foster open communication between staff and students, and maintain complementary customer service.
Missouri Southern participates in a variety of aid programs to assist qualified students. From private, institutional, state, and federal sources, these funds are coordinated to meet the individual student's financial need, performing ability, and academic excellence.
The Division of Student Affairs is dedicated to enhancing your life and learning as a student through programs, events, and services. We hope you will take advantage of the vast array of student activities and experiences at MSSU throughout your time on campus.
There's always something happening at MSSU. Whether it's learning about Financial Aid, Residence Halls, the Federal Trio program, recreation activities, or "safe zones" on campus, we are there to encourage and help.
If you face challenges in class, feel free to take advantage of our Student Success Center (open to all students). Disabled students should learn what our Disability Services office has to offer. We're glad you're here. Your success is our priority! If at any time you have questions or concerns, feel free to contact us.
We can help you choose a major or career path, develop your personal career goals, and prepare to market yourself. Hire a Lion showcases on and off-campus jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities. We also assist in job and graduate school research and application. In addition to online career and significant resources, print resources are available free-of-charge in the Career Services Office.
The mission of Disability Services is to provide individuals with disabilities support services that will allow them to access programs, services and facilities, and activities of the University.
It is Missouri Southern State University's policy to provide access to its programs and facilities to all students and faculty so that no one shall, solely because of a disability, be denied access to, participation in, or the benefits of any program or activity. Students and faculty shall receive reasonable accommodations to provide equally effective access to educational opportunities, programs, and activities in the most integrated setting appropriate unless provision for a reasonable accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the University or would substantially alter essential elements of the academic program or course of study or would otherwise compromise academic standards.
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