How to Apply
Applying is easy, and it’s free.
Take the next step in becoming a Missouri Valley University Viking. The application takes just a few minutes, and our admissions team is here to help with any questions.
Admissions Office
Questions? We’re here to help.
660-831-4114
admissions@moval.edu
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Find your path
Which type of applicant are you?
Choose the option that fits you to see the steps and requirements.
First-time freshmen
You’re applying to college for the first time, straight from high school or with a GED or high school equivalency.
Transfer students
You’ve earned credit at another accredited college or university.
Returning students
You previously attended Missouri Valley and have sat out for at least one semester.
Visiting students
You’re enrolled at another institution and want to take courses at Missouri Valley.
International students
You want to study in the United States as an international student.
Graduate students
You hold a bachelor’s degree and are ready to earn your master’s.
First-time freshmen
Four steps to becoming a Viking.
Here’s everything you need to apply as a first-year student.
1
Review the admission requirements
Freshmen who meet these criteria are granted automatic, regular admission:
• 2.30 cumulative high school GPA or higher
• Top half of your graduating class
• No ACT or SAT required
2
Complete the application
Apply online in just a few minutes. It’s free.
3
Send your high school transcript
Send a transcript with at least five semesters of completed coursework. A final transcript is required after graduation.
High school equivalency or GED students must request official results from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
4
Send any college transcripts
If you took dual enrollment or dual credit courses in high school, send official college transcripts for all of them.
Transfer, returning, and visiting students
Pick up where you left off.
Whether you’re transferring, coming back, or visiting, we’ll help you continue your education.
Transfer students
Build on your credits
Transfer students are admitted based on their records from all accredited institutions they’ve attended.
• 27 or more college credit hours: admitted with a 2.0 cumulative GPA for all coursework
• Fewer than 27 credit hours: admitted using freshman admission standards
Send official transcripts from all accredited institutions you’ve attended. See how credits transfer.
Returning students
Welcome back
Returning (re-admit) students previously attended Missouri Valley and sat out for at least one semester. You’re held to the same academic standards as current students.
If your cumulative GPA is below 2.0 for all coursework at all colleges attended, your application will be evaluated under the Academic Standards in the catalog.
Visiting students
Take a course with us
Enrolled at another institution? You can take courses at Missouri Valley by completing a Visiting Student Enrollment Form.
Graduate students
Earn your master’s at Missouri Valley.
Apply online for free, then submit the materials for your program. Admission is decided once all transcripts and any required scores are received.
All graduate applicants
General admission requirements
• Application for admission
• Earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) in all undergraduate coursework. If you hold an earned graduate degree, your graduate GPA may be used.
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, plus GRE scores if required
• An updated resume
Program requirements
Requirements and deadlines by program.
Select your program to see additional requirements and application deadlines.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• A bachelor’s degree in a business-related field with at least a 3.0 GPA, or a non-business bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA and two years of work experience in a business decision-making role
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• An up-to-date resume or CV detailing your academic and professional credentials and work experience
Exceptions may be granted for applicants with significant work experience or strong academic backgrounds.
Master of Arts in Community Counseling (MACC)
• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a major in psychology or a closely related field. If your degree is in a related field, you must complete General or Introduction to Psychology and two other social science courses before starting MACC classes.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) for your last 60 hours of undergraduate work
• A personal statement (1–3 typed pages) about your interest in the helping profession, your reasons for pursuing the MACC, and your professional goals
• Two or more letters of professional recommendation from former professors, supervisors, or other professionals
An interview is required. After the interview, you’ll receive a letter of acceptance or denial. Accepted students must submit a Letter of Intent to enroll within 21 days.
Application deadlines
• Fall semester (August–December): July 1
• Spring semester (January–May): December 1
Master of Arts in Education Administration
• A personal statement (1–3 typed pages) about your interest in the degree and your career goals
• Two or more letters of professional recommendation from former professors, supervisors, or other professionals
Application deadlines
• Fall semester (August–December): August 1
• Fall second 8 weeks: October 1
• Spring semester (January–May): December 1
• Spring second 8 weeks: February 1
• Summer semester (May–July): April 1
• Summer second 8 weeks: June 1
Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN)
• Application to the Missouri Valley University School of Nursing and Health Sciences
• A current, unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the United States or its territories
• Transcript review with an academic plan of study completed by nursing faculty
• A BSN from a nationally accredited nursing program with a minimum grade of B in all nursing courses and clinicals
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Two professional references
• A satisfactory criminal background check before the first semester of nursing coursework
The Shared Governance Committee reviews all applicants. Applicants who don’t meet the criteria will receive a letter from the Program Director or Dean.
Application deadlines
• Fall semester (August–December): July 1
• Spring semester (January–May): December 1
• Summer semester (May–July): April 1
International graduate students
• All international transcripts must be evaluated by INCRED (preferred) or a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services before admission.
• The MBA, MA in Education Administration, and MSN-FNP programs are currently pending review by the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). Until that review is complete, an I-20 cannot be issued for these programs.
Graduate transfer credit
MVU accepts graduate-level transfer credit from accredited colleges and universities. The academic dean of your program reviews and approves each course, and you can transfer up to 6 graduate credit hours. You still need to meet all residency, core, major, and degree requirements.
Missouri Valley recognizes these accrediting bodies for transfer: the Higher Learning Commission, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the New England Commission of Higher Education, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, and the WASC Senior College and University Commission. Credit from other accredited institutions is considered case by case by the academic dean of your program.
• Only courses with a grade of B or above are accepted.
• A maximum of 6 graduate credit hours are accepted in transfer.
• MSN candidates may transfer Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Advanced Health Assessment for Advanced Nursing Practice if taken within 5 years of applying with a grade of B or higher.
• MACC students transferring a foundational course must pass a written competency exam (above 70%) to receive credit.
• Only Missouri Valley coursework counts toward your GPA, unless a course repeats one previously taken at Missouri Valley.
Ready to become a Viking?
It only takes a few minutes to apply, and it’s free. Questions? Call Admissions at 660-831-4114.