Dates and Deadlines

Reply to Offer of Admission

Any time

After you’ve been admitted, accept our offer of admission. Then be sure to pay your $300 enrollment fee.

FAFSA available

Oct. 1

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) becomes available on Oct. 1. We recommend all students fill out the FAFSA. Mizzou’s FAFSA code is 002516, and our priority deadline is Feb. 1.

Housing info sent to admitted students

November

Admitted students will receive a brochure, “Life at Mizzou,” with information about living, learning and thriving on campus.

Recommended apply-by date for scholarships*

Nov. 15

You can apply to Mizzou at any time, but you should apply for admission by Nov. 15 to ensure you are able to apply for general and departmental scholarships by Dec. 1. Learn how to Apply.

Once you’ve applied to Mizzou, submit your scholarship application by Dec. 1.

*Transfer students should submit their applications by Jan. 15 to ensure you are able to apply for general and departmental scholarships by Feb. 1.

Housing and dining contracts available

Dec. 1

Housing and Dining Contracts are available for admitted students. Complete it and make the required prepayment by March 1 to be included in the first round of housing assignments. Complete it and make the required payment by May 1 to be included in the second round.

Housing Preference Form available

Dec. 1

Housing Preference Forms are available for students who have applied for admission. Complete it by March 1 in order to be included in the first round of housing assignments. Complete it by May 1 to be included in the second round.

Apply for general and departmental scholarships*

Dec. 1

Submit the MU Annual Scholarship application by the Dec. 1 priority deadline. You have to submit the application for admission first.

*For transfer students, the MU Annual Scholarship priority deadline is Feb. 1.

Set up your myZou account

Any time

After you’ve applied, be sure to set up your myZou account access so you can complete other enrollment steps.

FAFSA priority deadline

Feb. 1

This is Mizzou’s priority deadline for submitting or renewing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Register for Summer Welcome

Feb. 17

Beginning Feb. 17, students admitted for the Fall semester should sign up for Summer Welcome. The priority deadline to sign up is April 1.

Take myMathTest

February

myMathTest is the math placement exam we use to decide which math course you’ll take first.

Take foreign language placement test

February

Students interested in foreign language courses should take the online placement exam to help you enroll in the appropriate course level. Online exams are available in French, German and Spanish.

Honors College application deadline

March 1

This is the preferred deadline for students entering in the fall. Fill out the incoming freshman application or the transfer application.

First round of room assignments available

March 1

Students who completed a Housing Preference Form and a Housing & Dining Contract by February 1 can log into MyHousing to view their assignment.

Second round of room assignments available

June 1

Students who submitted a Housing Preference Form and a Housing & Dining Contract by May 1 will recieve their assignment.

Send your final transcripts

Summer

Send your final transcripts to Mizzou as soon as you’ve finished your courses. Students beginning in Spring or Summer terms should also submit their final transcripts as soon as possible.

Summer transfer application deadline

June 1

Transfer students who want to attend Mizzou in the summer should apply by this date.

Learn about the application process

Spring transfer application deadline

Dec. 1

Transfer students who want to attend Mizzou in the spring should apply by this date.

Learn about the application process

Fall transfer application deadline

July 1

Transfer students who want to attend Mizzou in the fall should apply by this date.

Learn about the application process