Southeast Missouri State University recently announced its partnership with Niche, an online college search website designed to streamline the college admissions process for prospective students. Using Niche's Direct Admissions program, students who meet the criteria for SEMO admissions are automatically accepted to the University, without having to fill out an application.
"Our goal is to simplify a process that can feel complex and intimidating," said director of Admissions Lenell Hahn. "We want to save students time, make it easier for them to choose going to college, and help them envision being a future Redhawk at SEMO."
Direct Admissions programs are gaining popularity across the country as innovative institutions like SEMO encourage high school seniors to pursue higher education by simplifying the college admisisons process.
"Niche is changing how colleges connect with students and build their future classes," said Luke Skurman, Found and CEO of Niche. "By leveraging Niche Direct Admissions, admissions teams are equipped with an efficient. user-friendly way to meet students where they are, providing a modern experience that drives meaningful, measurable results."
Through a personalized Niche dashboard, users who meet predetermined criteria can instantly see that they've been accepted into SEMO, along with detailed information about the University and the option to initiate the enrollment process. Niche Direct Admissions empowers colleges like SEMO to extend their reach beyond traditional regions by enabling students to discover and connect with institutions outside their home state.
For students interested in learning more about Niche Direct Admisisons, visit: niche.com/about/direct-admisisons/.