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ADMISSIONS GUIDE2021-2022WP.MISSOURISTATE.EDU
MISSIONMissouri State University-West Plains empowersstudents to achieve personal success and to enrichtheir local and global communities. As a two-yearpublic institution, we provide accessible, afordableand quality educational opportunities.Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission(HLCommission.org; phone: 312-263-0456)
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S4Missouri State-West Plains5Our Faculty6-71314-15Darr Honors ProgramExperienceCampus LifeStudent Resources16-17Areas of StudyResidential Life1118-19Extended OpportunitiesInvest in Your Future1220-21Travel the GlobeCity of West Plains22-23Become a Grizzly8-10
WHY CHOOSEMISSOURI STATEWEST PLAINS?At Missouri State University-West Plains, you’ll discover what we’veknown for more than 50 years – big opportunities come in small packages!Nestled in the “heart of the Ozarks,” Missouri State-West Plains is smallenough to give you personalized attention, but large enough to get youwell on your way to an exciting career!Missouri State-West Plains ofers educational programs that meet a widerange of needs. You can choose from a rigorous transfer program that willprepare you to enter a four-year college or university, or one of our two-yearcareer programs that provide the technical, hands-on training you need tofind employment in a variety of fields. And, with a campus in Mountain Groveand a growing list of online programs, access to a college degree is easierthan ever!Students don’t have to stop with an associate’s degree at Missouri StateWest Plains. Thanks to the Outreach Program ofered by Missouri StateUniversity’s Springfield campus, several bachelor’s and master’s degreescan be completed on the West Plains campus.You’ll find plenty of opportunities to get involved on campus, too. MissouriState-West Plains has many student organizations geared toward a varietyof interests. And, you won’t want to miss the exciting action of our nationallyrecognized Grizzly basketball and volleyball teams!With a variety of financial aid options available, including the A Program,Missouri State-West Plains makes obtaining a degree even more afordable.Want to know more? Start by scanning this admissions guide filled withinformation about Missouri State-West Plains and see how your newbeginning can lead to endless possibilities!4MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY-WEST PLAINS
D E D I C AT E DFA C U LT YOne of the best resources available tostudents is Missouri State-West Plains’well-qualified faculty. Not only have theyexcelled in their fields of study, they arededicated to sharing their knowledge withyou! They make teaching their number onepriority, and they take a personal interestin their students, going the extra mile tohelp them succeed. Because of thatcommitment, and the campus’ small classsize, you’ll find the opportunity for moreone-on-one attention.“MSU-WP has an incredible sta and faculty who pour intotheir students’ lives to help them succeed.”LACEY CARTERMSU WP ALUMNAEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF NURSINGWP.MISSOURISTATE.EDU5
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Academic Advisement Center Computer ResourcesOur center’s trained and caring staf willguide you in selecting the appropriateclasses to meet your educational andcareer goals.Career Development CenterAccess services to help you withcareer assessment, job searchesand writing a resume.Grizzly Tutoring ServicesTutors and study groups in a variety ofsubject areas are available to help youcome up with the right answers.Garnett LibraryAn impressive collection of electronicresources, including online journals,full-text databases, e-books, electronictitles, and a physical collection of over36,000 volumes, are available to helpyou make the grade. The library hasa computer lab and experiencedlibrarians to help guide you tothe resources you need.WP.MISSOURISTATE.EDUThere are eight computer labs for studentuse on the West Plains campus, with themain lab in the Lybyer Enhanced TechnologyCenter. The Lybyer Lab Help Desk is the“go-to” spot for assistance with any campustechnology-related question.Student Professional ServicesStudents can access several professionalservices while enrolled at Missouri State–West Plains. Medical visits, counselingVIP Centersessions, crisis intervention and basic needsThe Veterans Incentive Programsupport is provided at no cost to our students.(VIP) Center helps veteransThese services are accessible to studentsnavigate the enrollment processenrolled at West Plains or Mountain Grove.and provides specialized supportto veterans as they completetheir studies.“There are resources and opportunities for students through the universitythat many don’t even know are there. My advice is to take advantage of allthe ways you will be able to grow and learn – both inside the classroom and out!”MICAELA WIEHEMSU WP ALUMNAATTENDING PENN STATE PURSUING A PHD IN HISTORY7
AREAS OF STUDYASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE (AA)The AA degree is designed primarily fortransfer to Missouri State University orother four-year colleges and universities.CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENTCRIMINOLOGYGENERAL STUDIESThis degree allows students to completegeneral education requirements for virtuallyany bachelor’s degree. This degree also isavailable online and at our extended campusin Mountain Grove.HEALTH PROFESSIONSPhysician’s Assistant, Radiographer,Occupational Therapist, Physical TherapistHUMAN SERVICES TEACHING (ELEMENTARY EDUCATION)8MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY-WEST PLAINS
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE (AS)ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE (AAS)The AS degree is designed to transfer into a pre-professionalprogram, allowing students to move into a bachelor’s degreecompletion program and/or enter the workforce.The AAS degree is primarily an occupationally oriented degree, allowingstudents to enter a particular job market after graduation. Certificate optionsare available in many of these subject areas.AGRICULTUREBUSINESSCOMPUTER SCIENCE NURSINGPRE-ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGYAdvanced Industrial Maintenance, Advanced ManufacturingTechnology, Alternative Energy, Computer Graphics andProgramming, General Technology, and Technology ManagementAGRICULTUREBUSINESSAccounting, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Information Technology,Management and Technology ManagementCHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENTCOMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUPPORT COMPUTER GRAPHICS & PROGRAMMINGCULINARY & HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENTENOLOGYHEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYLAW ENFORCEMENTTECHNOLOGYAdvanced Welding & Fabrication Technology, Advanced Industrial Maintenance,Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Alternative Energy, GeneralTechnology, Information Technology, and Technology ManagementVITICULTUREWINE BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIPThe degree program oferings at Missouri State-West Plainscontinue to expand. The most current listing of all degreesand certificates is available online. WP.MissouriState.edu/Academics Pending approval for financial aid purposesWhile not designed as transfer degrees, some AAS degrees can be used as the firsttwo years of a Bachelor of Applied Science degree; however, students will need totake additional general education courses, as well as courses in the major field.WP.MISSOURISTATE.EDU9
BACHELOR’S & MASTER’SDEGREESThrough Missouri State University’s Outreach Program inGohn Hall, students can complete several undergraduateand graduate degrees locally in a variety of disciplines,as well as take courses leading to other degree areas.Agricultural Business (BS); Child and Family Development(BS); Criminology (BS); Elementary Education (BSEd);General Agriculture (BAS); General Business (BS-Online);Nursing (BSN-Online); Psychology (BS-Online); Social Work(BSW-Online); Business Administration (MBA-Online);Counseling (MS); Education, Literacy (MSEd-Online);Educational Administration (MS and Specialist);Elementary Education (MSEd-Online); Social Work(MSW-Online); Teaching (MAT)Visit Outreach.MissouriState.edu for the most current listingof all degrees ofered.OFFICE OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTAT GOCATThe Greater Ozarks Center for Advanced Technology (GOCAT) houses programs that provideadvanced, hands-on training in manufacturing processes to individuals looking to expand theirskills in a technical field. Major manufacturers in our area, such as Leonardo DRS, AHF Products(formerly Armstrong Flooring) and Caterpillar, helped develop the training programs to benefitindustries and employees, alike, engaged in technology-focused and technology-enabledautomated manufacturing.Courses are ofered at GOCAT for students who are enrolled in the Associate of AppliedScience (AAS) in Technology, with options in Advanced Welding & Fabrication Technology,Advanced Industrial Maintenance, Advanced Manufacturing Technology, AlternativeEnergy, General Technology, Information Technology, and Technology Management.Certificates also are available.10MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY-WEST PLAINS
EXTENDEDOPPORTUNITIESMountain Grove campusStudents can complete the Associate of Arts in General Studies degree atShannon Hall in Mountain Grove, Mo. This degree fulfills many or all thegeneral education requirements necessary to transfer to a four-yearinstitution. All of the courses necessary for the degree are ofered on arotating schedule, or students can choose to take some classes onlineor at the West Plains campus.Missouri State UniversityWhile many Missouri State-WestPlains graduates move on to otherfour-year institutions in Missouriand beyond, those transferring tothe Springfield campus will find auniquely smooth transition within theMissouri State University System.WP.MISSOURISTATE.EDUOnline classesStudents can take Missouri StateWest Plains courses anytime,anywhere, thanks to our online“campus.” Online courses are availablein almost all degree programs.11
TRAVEL THE GLOBESometimes, the best way to learnsomething new is to experience itfirsthand. At Missouri State-West Plains,you’ll find many opportunities to gobeyond the campus to learn and grow.Field trips to natural landmarks in thearea; projects and course work thatrequire hands-on experiences outsidethe classroom; and study awayopportunities that take you to suchplaces as the Netherlands, Ireland,Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom andFrance, bring the lessons taught in theclassroom to life and give studentsa better understanding of the worldaround them.“When I frst enrolled, I wasn’t 100% sure what I wanted to do. I hadn’t experiencedvery much outside southern Missouri. Traveling internationally with Missouri StateWest Plains and taking classes that challenged me through the honors componentsreally helped shape who I am today.”NICKLAUS MARTINMSU WP ALUMNUSSOUND DESIGNER/ENGINEER12MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY-WEST PLAINS
DARR HONORSPROGRAMTHERE ARE PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITIES TO REACH HIGHERAND IMPROVE YOUR INDIVIDUAL STRENGTHS AS YOU STUDYWITH LIKE-MINDED STUDENT SCHOLARS.The William and Virginia Darr Honors Program isexpressly designed for the student-scholar whoenjoys active learning.Interdisciplinary in nature and in focus, the DarrHonors Program strives to foster an educationalexperience that lays a foundational understandingof the world’s most influential ideas, stimulatescreative and critical thinking, and cultivates thegrowth of a learning community on and of campusand in and out of the program itself.The program, which is made up of two honorsspecific courses and enhanced general educationclasses, incorporates intensive reading, writing anddiscussion among classmates and faculty, whoencourage students to think outside the box.WP.MISSOURISTATE.EDUStudents who successfully complete the programearn the Associate of Arts in General Studiesdegree with a Specialization in Honors.“. . . being part of the Honorsprogram provided me with crucialcritical thinking skills and greatlyexpanded my ways of thinkingand relating to people that haveproven to be benefcial in everyarea of my life.”Graduates are automatically eligible for admissioninto the Honors Program at Missouri State Universityin Springfield. The AA degree also transfers to mostother four-year colleges and universities.MSU-WP ALUMNAFAIR HOUSING TESTING COORDINATOR/COMMUNITY EDUCATION SPECIALISTThe program also ofers annual experiential andservice-learning short-term study abroad trips, aswell as opportunities to publish, attend academicconferences and volunteer.KORI LANCASTERLearn more: WP.MissouriState.edu/Honors13
EXPERIENCE CAMPUS LIFEFrom Welcome Week and back-to-school picnics to homecomingactivities and ball games, there are plenty of opportunities toexperience the exhilarating lifestyle of a college student at MissouriState-West Plains!Start by joining one of our many student organizations. Regularmeetings and sponsored activities will give you the opportunityto express yourself in a whole new way! Grab lunch at the PutnamStudent Center and hang out with friends without having toleave campus.Drop by Hass-Darr Hall in between classes to grab a drink andsnack from the Drago College Store. Or, enjoy some downtimein the gaming lounge where you can hang out with friends, play videogames, or watch TV in the Carol Silvey Student Union.14MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY-WEST PLAINS
Play a pick-up game of basketball, volleyballor racquetball at the 10,000-square-footStudent Recreation Center! The center alsoserves as a storm shelter during inclementweather. Attend exciting Grizzly basketballand volleyball games, which always keepstudents and area fans on the edge of theirseats! Help cheer them on with the GrizzlyCheer Team, and show your Grizzly Pridewith the latest in Grizzly gear and accessoriesfrom the Drago College Store.You also have access to the West PlainsCivic Center where you can swim in thecollegiate-sized pool, work out in thefully-equipped fitness center, or attendone of the university-sponsored artexhibits, musical performances andstage plays in its theater!“Connect with people and get involved with events on campus. This will makeyour college experience so much better, and you will make memories thatwill last you a lifetime. I will greatly miss the atmosphere of the campus;you truly feel like family here.”CHRISTIAN HIRSCHMSU WP ALUMNUSATTENDING MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY IN SPRINGFIELDPURSUING A BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN AGRICULTUREWP.MISSOURISTATE.EDU15
RESIDENTIAL LIFEMoving to a new place can beintimidating, but living where youstudy will help with your transition.Missouri State University-West Plainsofers two residence halls, the GrizzlyHouse and Grizzly Lofts.Grizzly LoftsThe Grizzly Lofts, Missouri StateWest Plains’ residential community,gives students living in universityhousing a whole diferent perspectiveof campus life. Located just a fewblocks from campus in the renovatedInternational Shoe Company building,the 274-person facility features on-sitedining and is a great place to enjoy thetotal college living experience.Amenities Four-person suites Private and group study rooms Free internet On-site dining Community room complete with TV,video games, ping pong and a pool table Fitness center Computer lab Laundry facility Sand volleyball court Adjacent to city walking park Security cameras and limited access entries16MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY-WEST PLAINS
Our residence halls will help you buildrelationships while also providing placesto study and relax.Check out the housing policyand learn more information:WP.MissouriState.edu/HousingGrizzly HouseExperience all aspects of collegelife by living in the Grizzly House, a60-person residence hall located inthe heart of the Missouri State UniversityWest Plains campus. The Grizzly Houseprovides students with a friendlyatmosphere in which to live. The GarnettLibrary, Hass-Darr Hall, classroom buildingsand the Putnam Student Center andcafeteria are within walking distance.Amenities Four-person suites Community room complete with pool tables,TV and DVD player Free internet Computer lab Lighted basketball courts Laundry facility Close proximity to fitness center and pool Adjacent to Student Rec Center Separate dining facility Security cameras and limited access entriesWP.MISSOURISTATE.EDU17
INVEST IN YOUR FUTUREFINANCIAL RESOURCESAlthough fees are low, Missouri State-West Plains ofersa variety of federal, state and institutionally funded financialaid packages to help you cover the costs of your education.You’ll find a list of the most common ones available on thenext page.A SCHOLARSHIPAt frst glance, the cost of attending college may seem out of reach, but studiesshow that a degree, whether it’s an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s or higher,more than pays for itself in lifetime earning potential. When you attend college,you’re investing in your future!Missouri State-West Plains is a great place to start that investment. With fees lowerthan most four-year colleges and a comprehensive scholarship and fnancial aidprogram, Missouri State-West Plains is one of the most afordable options available.18Missouri’s A Scholarship Program provides funds tograduates of A designated high schools to cover the costsof tuition and common fees at participating two-year collegesand vocational programs.* Graduates certified A eligibleby their high school can use these benefits at MissouriState-West Plains.A recipients also may receive Missouri State-West Plains’institutional scholarships and can apply for endowed andrestricted scholarships.*More information available at the Missouri Department of HigherEducation and Workforce Development’s website. DHEWD.Mo.govMISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY-WEST PLAINS
Net price estimateAdditional cost dentPer year costRequired student feesNon-Missouriresident 4,800*Room & Board**Grizzly HouseGrizzly Lofts 8,880* 6,278 6,278 6,950 6,950 Amounts are estimates and refect costs for the2021-2022 academic year.*Based on 30 credit hours fees. Per credit hourcosts may difer for specialized courses, includingonline and nursing.**19 meal-per-week plan.MEDIAN EARNINGS BYCOLLEGE LEVEL*Professional Degree 120,500Master’s Degree 80,200Bachelor’s Degree 65,400Associate’s Degree 50,100High School Diploma 40,500*Source: College Board: Education Pays 2019WP.MISSOURISTATE.EDUFEDERAL NEED-BASED PROGRAMS FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PELL GRANT SUBSIDIZED STAFFORD LOAN SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANTFEDERAL NON NEED-BASED PROGRAMS FEDERAL PLUS LOAN UNSUBSIDIZED STAFFORD LOANFINANCIAL AID CHECKLISTþ Apply for admission as a degree-seeking student.þ Complete the scholarship application and submitby deadline. Most scholarship deadlines are March 1.WP.MissouriState.edu/FinAidSTATE FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ACCESS MISSOURI FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM MISSOURI HIGHER EDUCATION ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPþ Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid MISSOURI RETURNING HEROES ACTþ Missouri State-West Plains federal code: 031060.PROGRAM (BRIGHT FLIGHT)(FAFSA) at FAFSA.gov as soon as possible after Oct. 1for federal, state and/or institutional financial aid.Our priority deadline: March 31.MISSOURI STATE-WEST PLAINS SCHOLARSHIPSSample scholarships for entering freshmenScholarshipAmountMinimum ClassACTrankGPA/4.0 Deadlinescaleor3.90 March 1 1,500 per year28 &26 &Top 10%Chancellor’s*Top 20% or3.70 March 1Deans’* 1,000 per year24 &Top 20% or3.70 March 1Board of Governors* 2,000 per yearEndowed &RestrictedMore than 90 scholarships available. See criteria:WP.MissouriState.edu/FinAid* The number of scholarships available varies. Students who receive these scholarships andtransfer to Missouri State-Springfeld for their junior and senior years can continue thescholarships, provided they meet the Springfeld campus’ renewal criteria for those scholarships.OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS ARKANSAS TUITION SCHOLARSHIP CORPS OF OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP/WORK PROGRAM MULTICULTURAL LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP STUDENT AMBASSADOR BOOK SCHOLARSHIP“I was eager to use my A scholarship tofund my frst two years of college . . .Now I’ve graduated with a master’sdegree and I’ve hardly any loansto pay back . . . ”BRADY ˇPETERSON SHARPMSU WP ALUMNASPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTAdditional scholarship opportunities and details:WP.MissouriState.edu/FinAid19
WEST PLAINS, MISSOURIPHOTO BY DENNIS CRIDERTucked in the Ozark Mountains near pristine wilderness areas and spring-fedstreams is the city of West Plains.The largest city in south-central Missouri, West Plains considers itself the“Heart of the Ozarks.” A small-town feel with big-city conveniences,West Plains is a place where you can enjoy all that life has to ofer.Learn more about West Plains and area activities and attractions by O BY DENNIS CRIDEROF THE OZARKS20MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY-WEST PLAINS
“The West Plains community was amazing, and I was able to buildrelationships with a lot of people at Missouri State-West Plains,many of whom I still keep in contact with to this very day.” St. JosephDARRIUS YOUNG Kansas City ColumbiaJeferson City Joplin SpringfeldBranson WP.MISSOURISTATE.EDUMSU WP ALUMNUSASSOCIATE SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTATION ANALYSTSt. Louis Cape Girardeau West PlainsSETTLED IN18385 CITY PARKS21
BECOME A GRIZZLYNow that you’ve decided you want tobecome a Grizzly (and we’re sure youhave), you can begin the admissionprocess at Missouri State-West Plains!More than5014AVERAGECLASS SIZEDIFFERENT AREASOF STUDYFall 2020As the open admission campus of theMissouri State University System, allyou need to do is submit an applicationfor admission and required high schoolor equivalency exam transcripts (andcollege transcripts if you’re a transferstudent). Applications are available onlineat WP.MissouriState.edu/ApplyNow orfrom the Missouri State-West Plainsadmissions ofice.When you complete the admission process,you’ll join thousands of students, near andfar, who already have discovered that newbeginnings really do lead to endlesspossibilities at Missouri State-West Plains!CONNECT WITH AND FOLLOW US22“MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITYWEST PLAINS”@MISSOURISTATEWP@MISSOURISTATEWPMISSOURI SOURI STATE UNIVERSITY-WEST PLAINS
ADMISSIONCHECKLISTþ Submit an application for admission.þ Have your ofcial high schoolor equivalency exam transcriptsent to Missouri State-West Plains.OF STUDENTSRECEIVEFINANCIAL AIDATHLETICTEAMSFall 2020 FreshmenFall 2020 FreshmenOpen Admissions Campus of theþ Have your college transcriptsent to Missouri State-WestPlains, if you are transferring fromanother college or have taken collegewhile in high school.394%courses“With the help of Missouri State-West Plainsand its faculty and sta , I was given the toolsI needed to decide where my life would lead.From getting me ready for my future careerto helping me navigate life in general, I amgrateful for the start Missouri State-West Plainsgave me and proud to say that is where it all began.”JACOB PETRUSþ Come, explore the campus and seewhy approximately 1,900 studentseach year make Missouri StateWest Plains their college choice!Call the admissions ofce,417-255-7955, to schedule yourcampus tour today!WP.MissouriState.edu/CampusVisitMISSOURI STATEUNIVERSITYSYSTEMMSU WP ALUMNUSFINANCE OPERATIONS MANAGER25 STUDENTORGANIZATIONSON CAMPUSSTUDENTS COME FROM62 28 8MO CountiesStatesCountriesFall 2020 EnrollmentWP.MISSOURISTATE.EDU23
CONTACT US:888.466.7897 or 417.255.7255 WPAdmissions@MissouriState.edu WP.MissouriState.eduAll content provided in this publication is intended for informational purposes and is subject to change.Missouri State University is an equal opportunity/afirmative action institution. We encourage applications from all academically qualified peopleinterested in educational opportunities, regardless of the applicant’s race, ethnicity, sex, veteran’s status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.24MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY-WEST PLAINS
and a growing list of online programs, access to a college degree is easier than ever! Students don't have to stop with an associate's degree at Missouri State-West Plains. Thanks to the Outreach Program ofered by Missouri State University's Springfield campus, several bachelor's and master's degrees
