Dates & Deadlines

Any Time

Reply to Offer of Admission

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

Any Time

Set up your myZou account

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

Aug. 1

Application Opens

Students who want to attend Mizzou next Fall can start submitting applications.

Nov. 15

Recommended apply-by date for scholarships

You can apply to Mizzou at any time, but you’re encouraged to apply for admission by Nov. 15 to ensure you are able to meet the earliest scholarship deadline of Dec. 1. Learn how to Apply.

Once you’ve applied to Mizzou, use ScholarshipUniverse to apply for general and departmental scholarships by Dec. 1.

Dec. 1

Spring transfer application deadline

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

Learn about the application process

Dec. 1

Scholars & Fellows programs application deadline

Apply for scholarships and fellowship programs offered through the MU Honors College by December 1.

Dec. 1

Apply for general and departmental scholarships

The priority deadline to apply for general and departmental scholarships is Dec. 1. Apply using ScholarshipUniverse. You have to submit your application for admission first.

Jan.

FAFSA Available

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens during the month of December.

We recommend all students fill out the FAFSA. Mizzou’s FAFSA code is 002516, and our priority deadline is Feb. 1.

March 1

MU recommended FAFSA submission date

Mizzou recommends submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1 to get the most thorough financial aid offer.

March 1

Honors College application deadline

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

March 1

New Student Form available to sign up for orientation

Beginning March 1, students admitted for the Fall semester should sign up for Summer Welcome Orientation & Advising.

Apr. 1

Deadline for FAFSA consideration

April 1, 2024 is the final FAFSA submission deadline for being considered for MU and state need-based financial aid programs. Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by this date.

Apr.

Receive your financial aid offer

Financial aid offers for the next academic year will be released mid-April.

May 15

#IChooseMizzou Decision Day

You can accept your offer of admission any time, but May 15 is the final day that you can receive a refund of your enrollment fee if you change your mind.

Jun. 1

Summer transfer application deadline

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

Learn about the application process

Jul. 1

Fall transfer application deadline

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

Learn about the application process