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We know this past year has been a little different to say the least. Families are still weighing their college options, and students are still taking the SAT/ACT. We want to increase your opportunity to go to college. That's why we're extending our scholarship deadline for Copper Dome and Residence Life Leadership until June 1! Eligible students can receive up to $4,000 when these two awards are stacked. And, even if you've applied to SEMO, we'll look at your test scores through June 2021, meaning you may have the chance to increase the scholarship offer that's already been made. College is an important decision. And, this year, we could all use a little more time to focus on important things.
Learn MoreCountless faculty, staff, and students are working on guidance and processes to create a healthy and safe campus. Visit semo.edu/covid for the latest campus updates and resources.
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From the towering trees to the largest river in North America. From the historic buildings to the copper dome that perches above the city. From the rolling hills to the people waving hello. Yeah, there’s just something about our campus.
Don’t take our word for it. Schedule a private campus tour or visit our virtual campus visit experience to see for yourself from the comfort of your home!
At Southeast, we know the value of a college education. And, we think everyone should be able to afford that value. It’s the reason we designed a scholarship program where 70% of our students are eligible. It’s why we don’t have an application fee. It’s why we’re test optional. It’s why we created our Will To Do Award, so eligible Pell students would pay $0 in tuition and fees.
And, if you’re thinking that all sounds too good to be true, Southeast is living proof that high quality doesn’t have to mean high cost. While our tuition is lower than the national average, you’ll find we’re still one of Missouri’s most accredited institutions.
That quality combined with abundant real-world learning opportunities mean you start building your resume almost as soon as you set foot on campus and you’re career-ready when you leave campus. SEMO doesn’t want to just be affordable or just be high quality. We want to be a smart investment, so you launch an extraordinary career and can excel on day one.
We give everything we’ve got and earn everything we get. Because progress isn’t promised to anybody. It will be made by those with the courage to question. The hunger to know. And the will to do.
Southeast Missouri State University’s hospitality management program has cooked up a new, limited edition green Hawk Sauce that will be on sale beginning today, April 27. Hospitality management students produced 150 bottles of “Go Green for Spring” Hawk Sauce, available while supplies last at Southeast’s Catapult Creative House, located at 612 Broadway in downtown Cape [...]
Five outstanding students have been selected as recipients of Southeast Missouri State University’s President’s Scholarship for the 2021-2022 academic year. The awardees are Jeanna Brantley of Festus, Missouri; Joshua Nelson of St. Charles, Missouri; Alex Pacheco of Bloomington, Illinois; Ashton Randolph of Marion, Illinois; and Makenna Wessell of Jackson, Missouri. “Every year I am always [...]
The Southeast Missouri State University Cyber Defense Team took third place at the virtual 2021 Erich J. Spenger Midwest Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC). The Southeast Cyber Defense Team competed against 10 other university teams. The virtual competition was designed to test each team’s ability to secure a networked computer system while maintaining standard [...]
Retired NASA astronaut Dr. Linda Godwin and IBM global leader Ashley AuBuchon-Arcand will present the keynote addresses at the Southeast Missouri State University’s Power of Women Digital Summit on April 28. The half-day professional development event is an opportunity to bring together area entrepreneurs and philanthropists to raise scholarship funds while empowering, transforming and connecting [...]
Southeast Missouri State University’s Greek Week 2021 held April 11-18 was an enormous success, raising more than $45,000 in the spirit of philanthropy to support the campus and local community, with this year’s blood drive finishing as one the largest in Greek Week history. The blood drive netted 1,011 units that were donated to the [...]
Filmmaking students from Southeast Missouri State University, area high schools and other institutions from across the Midwest will present their films and showcase their creative talent at Southeast’s 11th annual Fault Line Film Festival. This year’s film festival will be held virtually through April 17. Fred Jones, professor of mass media at Southeast, said that [...]
Southeast’s New Limited Edition Hawk Sauce Goes on Sale Today
Southeast Announces Recipients of President’s Scholarship
Southeast Cyber Defense Team Takes Third at Midwest Regional Collegiate Competition
Retired NASA Astronaut, IBM Global Leader to Headline Southeast’s Power of Women Digital Summit April 28
Southeast 2021 Greek Week Nets $45,000 for Philanthropy; Blood Drive Second Largest in Collegiate Midwest Region
Eleventh Annual Fault Line Film Festival Showcases Regional Student Talent