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Apply to Missouri Valley University.
Applying is free and takes just a few minutes. Find your application path below, see what to send, and reach out to our admissions team anytime you have a question. Still exploring? Start on the Admissions page.
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Choose your path
Which application is right for you?
Requirements depend on where you’re starting. Find your path, then follow the steps for that type of student.
Transfer
Transfer students
You’ve earned credit at another college or university.
Returning
Returning students
You attended Missouri Valley before and have been away at least one semester.
Visiting
Visiting students
You’re enrolled at another school and want to take courses at Missouri Valley.
International
International students
You’re applying from outside the United States.
Graduate
Graduate students
You’re applying to a master’s degree program.
First-time freshmen
Four steps to apply.
Most students finish the application in just a few minutes. Your transcripts complete your file.
Step 1
Review the admission requirements
First-time freshmen who meet these criteria receive automatic, regular admission:
A cumulative high school GPA of 2.30 or higher.
Rank in the top half of your graduating class.
ACT and SAT scores are not required.
Step 2
Complete the application
Fill out the online application for admission. There’s no application fee.
Step 3
Send your high school transcript
Send a transcript that shows at least five semesters of completed coursework. You’ll send a final transcript after you graduate.
If you earned a high school equivalency (HSE) or GED, request an official copy of your results from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
Step 4
Send college transcripts, if you have them
If you took dual credit or dual enrollment courses in high school, send official college transcripts for all of them.
Transfer students
Bring your credits with you.
Your previous college work counts toward your admission. Here’s what you need to know, or see how your credits transfer.
Admission requirements
Transfer admission is based on your academic record from every accredited institution you’ve attended.
With 27 or more completed college credit hours, you’ll be admitted with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher across all coursework.
With fewer than 27 completed college credit hours, you’ll be admitted based on freshman admission standards.
What to send
Complete the free online application.
Send official college transcripts from every accredited institution you’ve attended.
With fewer than 27 credit hours, also send your high school transcript or HSE/GED results.
Returning, visiting & international
Other ways to join Valley.
Coming back, visiting for a term, or applying from abroad? Start here.
Returning students
If you attended Missouri Valley and have been away for at least one semester, you can reapply as a returning (re-admit) student.
Returning students are held to the same academic standards as current students. If your cumulative GPA across all coursework at all colleges is below 2.0, your application will be reviewed under the university’s Academic Standards.
Visiting students
Enrolled at another college or university? You can take courses at Missouri Valley by completing a Visiting Student Enrollment Form.
Download the Visiting Student Enrollment Form → (opens in a new tab)
International students
International applicants have additional requirements for documents, English proficiency, and visas.
Graduate students
Apply to a master’s program.
Every graduate applicant meets the general requirements below. Some programs set a higher GPA or add other admission criteria, often because of licensing or accreditation standards, so check the requirements for your program, too.
General graduate requirements
A completed application for admission.
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
A cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) in all undergraduate coursework. If you hold a graduate degree from an accredited institution, your graduate GPA may be used instead.
Official transcripts from every college or university you’ve attended, plus GRE scores if your program requires them. Admission decisions are made once all transcripts and scores are received.
An updated resume.
International graduate applicants
All international transcripts must be evaluated by INCRED (preferred) or a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) before admission.
The Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in Education Administration, and Master of Science in Nursing–Family Nurse Practitioner programs are pending review by the Student & Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). Until that review is complete, I-20s cannot be issued for these programs.
Program requirements
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
A bachelor’s degree in a business-related field with at least a 3.0 GPA, or a bachelor’s degree in another field with at least a 3.0 GPA plus 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 describing your academic and professional background.
Exceptions may be granted for applicants with significant work experience or strong academic backgrounds.
Program requirements
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 major is closely related, you’ll need to complete General or Introduction to Psychology and two other social science courses before starting MACC classes.
A GPA of at least 2.5 for your last 60 hours of undergraduate work.
A personal statement (1–3 typed pages) on why you want to pursue the MACC and your professional goals.
Two or more letters of professional recommendation.
An interview. If you’re accepted, submit a Letter of Intent to enroll within 21 days of your acceptance letter.
Deadlines
Fall semester (Aug–Dec): July 1
Spring semester (Jan–May): November 1
Program requirements
Master of Arts in Education Administration
A personal statement (1–3 typed pages) on your interest in the degree and your career goals.
Two or more letters of professional recommendation.
Deadlines
Fall semester (Aug–Dec): August 1
Fall second 8 weeks: October 1
Spring semester (Jan–May): December 1
Spring second 8 weeks: February 1
Summer semester (May–July): April 1
Summer second 8 weeks: June 1
Graduate transfer credit
Missouri Valley University accepts graduate-level courses from accredited colleges and universities, including those accredited by the Higher Learning Commission; Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; Middle States Commission on Higher Education; New England Commission of Higher Education; Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; and WASC Senior College and University Commission. Credit from other accredited institutions is considered case by case.
Only courses with a grade of B or higher transfer, up to a maximum of 6 graduate credit hours.
MSN applicants: see MSN transfer credit below. MACC applicants transferring a foundational course must pass a written competency exam with a score above 70%.
Only Missouri Valley University coursework counts toward your GPA.
Graduate nursing
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Two online tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Nurse Educator (NE). The requirements below apply to both tracks.
Admission requirements
- Application: apply to Missouri Valley University and the School of Nursing & Health Sciences using the MSN application for the FNP or NE track.
- RN license: a current, unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the United States or its territories.
- BSN: from a nationally accredited program, with a grade of B or higher in all nursing courses and clinicals.
- GPA: a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Transcripts: official transcripts from every college and university you’ve attended, on file with the MVU Admissions Office.
- References: two professional references.
After you apply
- Transcript review: nursing faculty (or nursing-approved faculty) review your transcripts and complete your academic plan of study, which is kept on file with the Registrar’s Office.
- Admission decision: the School of Nursing Faculty Committee reviews every applicant against the admission criteria. Applicants who don’t meet the criteria receive a letter from the Program Director/Associate Dean or designee.
- Background check: a satisfactory criminal background check is required before your first semester of nursing coursework.
MSN transfer credit
Transfer up to 9 credit hours if you completed these courses within the past five years with a grade of B or higher:
| Course | Credit hours |
|---|---|
| Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
| Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice | 3 |
| Advanced Health Assessment | 3 |
Haven’t taken them? That’s fine. All three are offered in the MSN program.
Deadlines
Fall semester (Aug–Dec): July 1
Spring semester (Jan–May): December 1
Summer semester (May–July): April 1
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