Prospective Students
Your next chapter starts here.
Whether you’re finishing high school, bringing credits from another college, or coming back to earn a degree, Missouri Valley University will walk you through every step, from your first question to your first day.
Start where you are
Which student are you?
Every path to Missouri Valley looks a little different. Start with the one that matches where you are today.
First-year students
You’re choosing your first college. Admission is based on your high school GPA and class rank, and ACT or SAT scores are not required.
Transfer students
You’ve already earned college credit. Our generous transfer policy helps you build on the work you’ve done.
International students
You want to study in the United States and join a campus community with students from around the world.
Graduate students
Earn a master’s in business, education, nursing, exercise science, and more, with options for working professionals and graduate assistants.
Online students
Finish your degree 100% online with 7.5-week courses, six start dates a year, and up to 90 transfer credits.
Dual credit students
You’re in high school and want to start earning college credit now.
Go further
More than a classroom.
Challenge yourself academically and gain hands-on experience that sets you apart.
Honors College
Motivated students can challenge themselves through enhanced classes, close work with faculty mentors, and co-curricular opportunities that prepare them for graduate school and careers.
Honors students enjoy priority registration, priority housing beginning sophomore year, and more.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Put your learning to work through the Student Research Symposium, the Debate and Forensics Team, and the Maastricht Institute of Entrepreneurship.
On campus, you’ll find a nursing simulation lab, television and radio studios, and internship and volunteer opportunities.
Your next steps
How to become a Viking.
Five steps take you from first question to first day. Our admissions team is here to help at every one. See every path to MVU on the Admissions page.
Step 1
Request information
Tell us about yourself and what you want to study. An admissions counselor will follow up with answers.
Step 2
Visit campus
See Marshall and Missouri Valley in person, meet students, and get your questions answered.
Step 3
Apply for free
Complete your free application online. Admissions will also review it for scholarships you may qualify for.
Step 4
File the FAFSA
Add Missouri Valley’s FAFSA school code, 002489. Missouri residents should file before February 1 to be considered for state aid.
Step 5
Get ready for day one
Confirm your spot with the enrollment fee, then attend New Student Orientation to meet your class and get settled.
Make it affordable
Plan how you’ll pay for college.
Learn about tuition, scholarships, financial aid, and ways to earn while you learn.
Tuition & financial aid
See what college costs and the aid that can help, including grants, loans, and work opportunities.
Scholarships
When you apply, admissions reviews your information for the scholarships and awards you may qualify for.
Student employment
Earn money while you study through on-campus jobs in the Student Employment Program.
Experience Valley
See yourself at Missouri Valley.
The best way to know if a college fits is to see it for yourself, in person or online.
Campus visit
Tour campus Monday through Friday, meet students and faculty, and see what everyday life at Valley looks like.
Valley Experience Day
Spend a day on campus with other future Vikings and experience Missouri Valley firsthand.
Student Engagement
Find clubs, activities, events, and the traditions that make Valley feel like home.
Housing & dining
Learn about residence halls, meal plans, and where you’ll live and eat on campus.
Viking Athletics
Compete, cheer, and belong. See teams, schedules, and recruiting information.
Helpful resources
Get answers and support.
Students, families, and school counselors can find more information here.
Meet our admissions team
Find the admissions counselor who can answer your questions and guide your application.
Parent resources
Information for families supporting a student through the college decision.
Academic catalog
Official details on programs, requirements, and academic policies.
Ready to become a Viking?
Your path doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. Start where you are, and we’ll help you from there.