Thank you for considering Southeast!
The fall semester Early Admission Consideration and Scholarship Guarantee Deadline is December 15. You are encouraged to submit your application by this date for full admission and scholarship consideration. If you are planning to live on campus, you will want to submit your admission application and transcripts by November 1, as December 15 is also the first Priority Housing Deadline.
Final application deadlines for each semester are:
- Fall - July 1
- Spring - November 1
- Summer - May 1
Beginning Freshman Admission Guidelines for Fall 2010
A traditional beginning freshman applicant is evaluated on a combination of ACT/SAT score, high school cumulative grade point average (GPA), class rank and high school core curriculum courses. Students who may not be ready for Southeast’s academic challenge are given several options to consider, including possible transfer to Southeast in the future.
Converting a High School GPA to a 4.0 Scale
If your school does not grade on a 4.0 scale, convert your GPA to a 4.0 equivalent by multiplying your GPA by four and dividing that number by the scale your school uses. For example, if you have a 4.38 GPA on a 5.0 scale, your converted GPA equivalent is 3.5 [(4.38 x 4)/5=3.50].
Required 17 Units of High School Core Curriculum Requirements
| English |
4 units (two emphasizing composition or writing skills; one may be speech or debate) |
| Mathematics |
3 units (Algebra I, Algebra II/Intermediate Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry and Calculus) |
| Social Studies |
3 units (one unit of American history and one semester of government required) |
| Science |
3 units (not including general science; selected from biology, chemistry, physics, botany, zoology or anatomy & physiology; one must be a laboratory course) |
| Visual/Performing Arts |
1 unit (art, dance, music, or theatre) |
| Additional |
3 units (foreign language and/or combinations of two or more from the above areas)
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Admissions Options
| Option 1 (Regular Admission) |
| Composite ACT 21 or SAT combined score (Critical Reading and Math) of 990 or higher; and |
| High school cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher; and |
| Required 17 units of high school core curriculum |
| Option 2 (Regular Admission) |
| Composite ACT 18 or SAT combined score (Critical Reading and Math) of 860 or higher; and |
| High school cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; and |
| Required 17 units of high school core curriculum |
Admission Appeals
Southeast will conditionally admit a limited number of students on a space available basis who do not meet regular admission criteria. Preference is given to Missouri students who reside within a 50-mile radius of the Cape Girardeau campus. Conditional admission requires a minimum 2.0 cumulative high school GPA, a minimum ACT composite of 18 (SAT combined score of 860) and completion of core curriculum. To be considered for conditional admission, submit a letter of appeal with the admission application. The letter should be addressed to the Admissions Committee and address your readiness to perform academically at the college level. Conditionally admitted students are required to participate in the Academic Enhancement Program (AEP). If you are offered conditional admission, you will receive AEP information and a contract by mail. When the contract is signed and returned to the University, you will receive a letter of admission and orientation, course registration and housing information. The early admission consideration deadline is December 15. Preference will be given to students who apply by this date. The Academic Enhancement Program (AEP) is a conditional admission program that provides additional academic support. Students admitted through this program may enroll as degree-seeking, full-time students, but will be limited to 12 credit hours in the first semester. This program connects first-year students to the University's academic support services offered by Learning Assistance Programs. Students in the program work with an academic coach to identify academic challenges and develop a plan for academic success.
Information for students who have earned dual credit
Students who have earned dual credit/early college credit in high school should apply as beginning freshman. If dual credit/early college credit was earned at Southeast, you have already paid the application fee, but you do need to apply for beginning freshman admission and meet the published deadlines to be considered for admission and scholarships.
Information for Home-Schooled Students
Home schooled students should submit the home-schooling transcript with each course listed by academic year and graded. The home-schooled educator should sign the official transcript. When course titles do not clearly reflect subject content, please include a description. Include an estimated completion/graduation date. If your home-school is using a transcript service, have the service send an official transcript.
Non-traditional Student Admission
Applicants who are non-traditional for the purpose of admission are 21 years of age or older, married, supporting a dependent child or a veteran with qualified armed force active duty. Documentation is required. High school transcripts with proof of graduation or completion of GED must be submitted. Alternative testing to the ACT/SAT will be arranged through Testing Services. Complete non-traditional student admission guidelines can be viewed at http://www.semo.edu/admissions/nontraditional.htm.
Beginning Freshman Steps to Enrollment
Step 1 - Apply for Admission
- Take the ACT or SAT. In addition to their use in admission decisions, subscores are used for course placement in English and math.
- Submit the Application for Admission and Merit/Involvement Scholarships and include the one-time, non-refundable $25 fee.
- Request that your high school counselor or principal submit a transcript showing your class rank, cumulative GPA and ACT/SAT scores. Submit a final transcript showing high school graduation and successful completion of all coursework. You can download our High School Transcript Request Form (Adobe PDF) to submit to your high school counselor or principal.
Send documents to:
Office of Admissions
Southeast Missouri State University
One University Plaza
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-4799
Note: Please allow 7-10 days for application processing and transcript evaluation. Admission to the University does not indicate admission to programs that have additional admission criteria and/or specific prerequisites.
Step 2: Housing
- Upon admission to Southeast, you may complete the Contract for University Housing online via the MySoutheast admitted student portal. A $150 housing deposit is required at the time of submission.
- All full-time Southeast students live on campus for the first two years unless exemption criteria are met.
- Return your contract quickly for priority consideration.
- December 15 – 1st Priority Housing Deadline
- March 1 – 2nd Priority Housing Deadline
- The University will use your preference information to make room and roommate assignments in July.
Step 3: FirstSTEP (Orientation)
- FirstSTEP (orientation) is a one-day program required for all beginning freshmen. During FirstSTEP, you will register for classes, learn about class offerings, learn about financial aid, housing and student life at Southeast.
- FirstSTEP information and a reservation card will be included in your admission packet. You may reserve your date by registering online at http://www.semo.edu/nsp/firstSTEP/.
Step 4: Financial Aid
- You and a parent (if you are a dependent student) should apply for a PIN at http://www.pin.ed.gov/. The PIN serves as your identifier to let you electronically submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Obtain a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on the Web Worksheet from your high school guidance office and complete it online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/.
- March 1 is Southeast’s Priority Financial Aid Deadline. Applying by March 1 will improve your chances of receiving federal and institutional grant funds, low-interest loans, Federal Work-Study, and financial aid from the state of Missouri.
- Financial aid award letters are mailed in early April.
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