International Admissions

Are you ready to apply to SEMO? We're excited to have you join our campus community.

Southeast Missouri State University wants you to become a future Redhawk, and the Office of International Education and Services will be delighted to help in the admissions process.

If you are not a U.S. citizen or you do not yet hold U.S. Permanent Resident status, you should apply as an international student.

 

Apply for 2025-2026 Semesters

International Students

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    First-Year International

    Will you be entering Southeast after completing High School? Follow these steps to apply as a first-year international student.

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    Undergraduate Transfer International

    International applicants who have completed any post-secondary education are considered undergraduate transfer students.  

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    Graduate International

    If you wish to pursue a master's degree, apply as a graduate international student.

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    IEP Pathway

    IEP Pathway allows qualified undergraduate students to take both degree credit courses and English language support courses in their first semester.

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    IEP Only

    Applicants seeking to improve their English language skills through our IEP program.  

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    IEP Conditional Undergraduate

    Students seeking admission to undergraduate programs that meet all admission requirements except English Language Proficiency can seek undergraduate conditional admission  

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    IEP Conditional Graduate

    Students seeking admission to graduate programs that meet all admission requirements except tests (English Language Proficiency and applicable graduate exams) can seek graduate conditional admission.

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    Visiting Scholar

    Southeast Missouri State University is a program sponsor participant of the J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program administered by the U.S. Department of State (DoS). This visa category is for candidates approved to participate in work-and-study-based exchange visitor programs.

Policies and Guidelines

Information for future international students.
Read the Policies and Guidelines

Required Admissions Documents by Country

Having trouble finding the documents you need to apply successfully to SEMO? We've got a list for that! Check to see what documents you'll need to gather and submit to make applying to SEMO a breeze.
Explore Academic Requirements by Country

Cost and Fees

Learn more about the estimated cost to attend SEMO as an international student.
Explore Costs

Scholarships

International students are eligible for academic scholarships.
Explore Scholarships

Frequently Asked Questions

Sometimes the international admission process can generate a lot of questions. We've compiled a few that we hear often.
Read the FAQ

International Viewbook

View our interactive digital brochure for more information on our international programs.

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International Education and Services

Contact Us

Location

Office

1025 N. Sprigg
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Mailing Address

One University Plaza, MS 2000
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701