COVID-19 Information
See the latest updates and information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, including a list of University contact information at semo.edu/covid19.
Need More Time?
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.
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Countless 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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Are You Ready to See Our Beautiful Campus
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!
Do More Without Paying More
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.
- Our academic programs are groundbreaking (first cybersecurity degree in Missouri).
- They’re innovative (Missouri’s only campus dedicated to art, dance, music, and theatre).
- They’re sought-after (our nurses have a 100% licensure pass rate, our teachers have a 98% job placement rate, and our accountants are hired by some of the largest firms in the nation).
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.
The Will To Do
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.
Transform Your Future: You’ll Do That Here
Southeast Plans to Expand Private Room Housing in Fall 2021
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents set room and board rates effective with the fall 2021 semester at its meeting on Friday, Feb. 26. The Regents approved an average combined room and board rate increase of 2.31%. Dr. Debbie Below, vice president for enrollment management and student success, noted that Southeast’s on campus [...]
Board of Regents Approve Next Steps in Southeast Professional Pilot Program
In fall 2021 Southeast Missouri State University will welcome its inaugural group of students in its Professional Pilot program. The Southeast Board of Regents approved one of the last major components of the program, flight and training fees from US Aviation Group (USAG), at its meeting on Friday, Feb. 26. “Excitement continues to grow around [...]
Southeast Announces Fall 2020 President’s List
Southeast Missouri State University has announced its President’s List for undergraduate academic achievement during the fall 2020 semester. Students named to the president’s list earned at least a 4.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, completed at least 12 hours of standard graded credit, achieved no grade below an A and received no failing [...]
Southeast Awarded 2021-2022 Military Friendly® Top 10 Schools, Gold Designation
Southeast Missouri State University has been awarded the 2021-2022 Military Friendly® Top 10 Schools and Gold designation. Southeast’s rank, up from Silver designation in 2020-2021, recognizes the University’s commitment to increase and continuously improve policies and procedures that benefit veterans and students while accomplishing their higher education goals and after graduation, said Amanda Woods, Military [...]
Winning Streak: Southeast Cyber Defense Team Wins Ninth Straight State Championship
For the ninth consecutive year, the Southeast Missouri State University Cyber Defense Team has won the Missouri Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC). The Southeast Cyber Defense Team competed against 20 other Missouri teams in the Feb. 13 CCDC. During the virtual competition, the team was put into a semi-realistic scenario where they were tasked with [...]
Southeast’s Kennett Campus, Poplar Bluff Delivery Site Closed Feb. 22
Southeast Missouri State University’s regional campus in Kennett, Missouri, will be closed Feb. 22. If at all possible, the University encourages faculty to conduct virtual instruction with regularly scheduled classes and for students to engage in these virtual learning opportunities. Additionally, Southeast’s Delivery Site at Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, will remain closed [...]