Graduate Application for Admission

Application Deadlines
Fall Semester July 15 Spring Semester December 15 Summer Session May 1
An application, the $50 application fee, official transcripts and results from the GRE or GMAT must be submitted along with a letter of intent addressed to the academic department chair, three letters of recommendation and a rsum listing any publications you have written.

Instructions:
1. Complete all necessary forms. a. Graduate Application for Admission must be completed. 2. Sign forms. 3. Submit forms, along with a non-refundable application fee of $50 (in U.S. currency) payable to the Missouri University of Science and Technology, 106 Parker Hall, 1870 Miner Circle, Rolla, MO 65409-1060. 4. Request that your college/university transcripts be sent directly to the Director of Admissions, Missouri University of Science and Technology, 106 Parker Hall, 1870 Miner Circle, Rolla, MO 65409-1060. No transcript will be accepted directly from the applicant. (Students from India submit marksheets) 5. Request GRE or GMAT scores be sent from ETS directly to the Director of Admissions, Missouri University of Science and Technology, 106 Parker Hall, 1870 Miner Circle, Rolla, MO 65409-1060. 6. The application should be accompanied by a letter addressed to the chair of the department in which you plan to study at the Missouri University of Science and Technology. You, the candidate, must state your purpose in applying for a graduate appointment and give any additional pertinent information for which no provision is made on this form. 7. Your application should include three letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes. 8. Please send a rsum which lists any publications you have written. 9. Please have TOEFL or IELTS scores sent from ETS directly to the Director of Admissions, Missouri University of Science and Technology, 106 Parker Hall, 1870 Miner Circle, Rolla, MO 65409-1060. Please note, international students must provide documentation of financial support to receive an I-20.

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
106 PARKER HALL ROLLA, MISSOURI 65409-1060 1-800-522-0938 www.mstedu admissions@mst.edu

In addition, international candidates should submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. A statement of financial support is required for an I-20 but not for admission.

Missouri s Premier Technological Research University

(formerly known as the University of Missouri-Rolla)

Graduate Areas of Study

Graduate degree programs are listed in capitals. Emphasis areas are indented under the degree program. Visit campus.mst.edu/registrar for an up-to-date listing.
AEROSPACE ENGINEERING (MS, PhD) APPLIED & ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY (MS) APPLIED MATHEMATICS (MS) Algebra Applied Analysis Computational Mathematics Statistics BIOMATERIALS (MS) BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) CERAMIC ENGINEERING (MS, PhD) Biomaterials (MS) CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (MS, PhD, DE) CHEMISTRY (MS, MST, PhD) CIVIL ENGINEERING (MS, PhD, DE) Construction Engineering Environmental Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Materials Engineering Structural Engineering Transportation Engineering Water Resources Engineering COMPUTER ENGINEERING (MS, PhD) COMPUTER SCIENCE (MS, PhD) Bioinformatics (MS) Critical Infrastructure Protection (MS) Software Engineering (MS) EARTH SCIENCES (MST) ECONOMICS* ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (MS, PhD, DE) Circuits Communications-Signal Processing Computer Engineering Control Electromagnetics Electronics Power Solar Energy (MS) ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT (MS, PhD) Public Works (MS) ENGLISH* ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING (MS) GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING (MS, PhD, DE) Hazardous Waste Engineering & Science (MS) GEOLOGY & GEOPHYSICS (MS, PhD) Exploration Geochemistry (MS, PhD) Exploration Geophysics (MS, PhD) GEOTECHNICS (ME) GRADUATE CERTIFICATE HISTORY* INFORMATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (MS) MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING (MS, ME) MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING (MS, PhD) MATHEMATICS (MST, PhD) Analysis (PhD) Differential & Functional Equations (PhD) Statistics (PhD) MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (MS, PhD, DE) Aerospace Engineering (PhD, DE) Control Systems Energy Conversion Environmental Systems Instrumentation Manufacturing Processes Materials Science Mechanical Design & Analysis Thermal Science METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING (MS, PhD) MINING ENGINEERING (MS, ME, PhD, DE) NUCLEAR ENGINEERING (MS, PhD, DE) PETROLEUM ENGINEERING (MS, PhD, DE) Energy Industry Management Information Technology Reservoir Characterization PHYSICS (MS, MST, PhD) SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (MS, PhD)) TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION (MS) MINOR Explosives Engineering
*Cooperative Degree Program

Graduate Certificates
Certificates
Busines Essentials CAD/CAM & Rapid Product Realization Composite Materials & Structures Composite Materials & Structures Contemporary Structural Engineering Data Warehouses Electric Machine & Drives Electrical Power Systems Engineering Engineering Management Engineering Mechanics Enterprise Resource Planning Explosives Engineering* Financial Engineering Financial Engineering Financial Mathematics Geoenvironmental Engineering Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Geotechnics Human Computer Interaction Infrastructure Renewal

Discipline
Business Administration Manufacturing Engineering Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Information Science & Technology Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering Engineering Management Engineering Mechanics Information Science & Technology Mining Engineering Engineering Management Systems Engineering Mathematics Civil Engineering Civil Engineering Geological Engineering Information Science & Technology Civil Engineering

Certificates
Leadership in Engineering Organizations Leadership in Engineering Organizations Manufacturing Systems Military Construction Management Military Construction Management Multimedia & Information Systems Network Centric Systems Network Centric Systems Project Engineering & Construction Mgt. Project Engineering & Construction Mgt. Project Management Project Management Psychology of Leadership Psychology of Leadership Psychometrics Psychometrics Software Design & Development Systems Engineering Wireless Networks & Mobile Systems

Discipline
Engineering Management Psychology Manufacturing Engineering Civil Engineering Engineering Management Computer Science Computer Engineering Systems Engineering Civil Engineering Engineering Management Engineering Management Information Science & Technology Information Science & Technology Psychology Mathematics Psychology Computer Science Systems Engineering Computer Science

Approved by CBHE 12/6/06

Graduate Application for Admission

A non-refundable application fee of $50 is required to process this application. (Application fee must be in U.S. currency)
Biographical Information

1. Legal Name: J Mr. J Ms. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Last First Middle

(Note: International students please list and spell your name as it appears on your passport.)
1a. Former Name (If applicable): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Last First Middle

2. Date of Birth: ____________________________________________ 3. Social Security Number: ______________________________________________________________

Month Day Year

4. Home Address: __________________________________ / __________________________________ / __________________________________ / ____________________

Street City County State

________________________ / __________________________________
ZIP/Mail Code Country

5. Current Mailing Address (If different from above): ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Street City County State ZIP/Mail Code Country

6. Business Name (If applicable): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7. Business Mailing Address:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Street City State ZIP/Mail Code Country

8. Home Phone Number: (_______) _________ ________________________ 9. Cell Phone: (_______) _________ _____________________________________________ 10. Email Address: _______________________________________________ 11. Website Address: _____________________________________________________________ 12. Are you a Missouri resident?
City

J Yes

J No If yes, continuous resident since (month/year):_________ J City/County:_____________________________________________

County State ZIP/Mail Code Country

13. Place of Birth: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Note: Failure to list place of birth will delay process for non-U.S. citizens) 14. Are you a U.S. citizen?

J Yes

J No

14a. Non U.S. citizens only complete this section: Which U.S. immigration visa classification do you have or intend to apply for at the American Consulate? J F-1 Student J F-2 Dependent J J-1 Exchange Student/Visitor J J-2 Dependent J H-1B Specialty Occupation J H-4 Dependent J Other (please specify): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ If you are living in the United States, how long have you been in this country? ______________________________________________________________________________ Alien Registration Number: ____________________________________ Country of Citizenship: _____________________________________________________________ 15. Are you a veteran of the Armed Forces:

J Yes

J No

Information on race and sex is important in determining the effectiveness of efforts relating to the provisions of equal education opportunity. For this reason it is requested on this application form. The provision of this information is optional and will not be used in determining admission or financial assistance.

16. Predominant ethnic background: J American Indian/Alaskan Indian, specify tribe: _____________________________ J Asian or Pacific Islander (American) J Black or African American J Hispanic (American) J White Non-Hispanic (American) J Non-Resident Alien (International) J Refuse to indicate J Other: __________________________________ 17. Sex:

J Male

J Female J Yes J No
P la n o f S t u d y If yes, when?________________________________________________________________

18. Have you previously applied for admission to MISSOURI S&T?

19. Have you previously been enrolled at MISSOURI S&T? J Yes J No If yes, when?________________________________________________________________ Previous MISSOURI S&T student number: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 20. Specify year and term in which you wish to enroll: Year: ___________ J Fall (Aug.-Dec.) J Spring (Jan.-May) J Summer (June-July)

21. Do you intend to apply for financial assistance (response optional)? 22. Indicate preferred area of study (select from list of graduate majors): 23. For which degree will you be a candidate?

J Yes

J No J PhD J DE J Certificate Program (specify) __________________________________________________ _

1st Choice: ____________________________ 2nd Choice: ______________________________________

J MBA J MS J ME J MST J Graduate Non-Candidate for Degree

24. Term you expect to complete this degree? Year: _____________ Fall ______________ Spring ______________ Summer ______________ (Aug.-Dec.) (Jan.-May) (June-July) 25. This application for admission is being made to:

J Rolla Campus J 3M Columbia

J Dual Enrollment on Rolla Campus J Statewide ITV Degree Program

Financial Assistance Eligibility

J Ft. Leonard Wood

J Educational Engineering Center in St. Louis

J MISSOURI S&T Internet/Online

J Other: _________________________________ (indicate location)

Information from the following questions is requested to determine your eligibility for federally funded assistance programs and will not be used in determining admission.

26. Did either of your natural or adoptive parents (with whom you were living before your 18th birthday) complete a bachelors degree? 27. Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

J Yes

J No
continued on other side

J Yes

J No

Optional Information

28. Did either of your parents attend MISSOURI S&T?

J Yes

J No J Yes J No
If yes, please indicate each name, address and graduation year:__________________________

29. Did either of your parents graduate from MISSOURI S&T?

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Occupation/Company Affiliation/Title: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 30. Are you a dependent of a MISSOURI S&T employee? 31. Are you a dependent of a UM system employee?

J Yes

J No J No

J Yes

J No J Yes

32. Have you ever lived abroad due to a parents career choice? 33. Marital status:

J Single

J Married

34. Where did you first hear about MISSOURI S&T? _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Institutional Data

35. Undergraduate Record: (OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE PROVIDED) Cumulative grade point average on 4.0 system ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Rank in graduating class ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Number in class ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 36. Graduate Record: (OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE PROVIDED) Cumulative grade point average on 4.0 system ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 37. TOEFL _______________, if applicable, official report is required. 38. GRE V __________ Q __________ A __________ AW __________, official report is required (OR) GMAT Composite:___________ V___________ Q___________ A___________, official report is required. 39. Name and location of ALL colleges attended, dates attended, degrees earned. (If none, enter none.) Failure to indicate all colleges or universities at which you have been enrolled, regardless of status, will void your admission or may result in dismissal. Use additional sheet if necessary. Name of College
___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ City, State & Country ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Dates Attended ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ Major ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ Degrees Earned/Date ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ Degrees Expected/Date _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________

ONE COPY OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) OR SCHOLASTIC RECORD MUST BE RECEIVED BY MISSOURI S&T DIRECTLY FROM THE REGISTRARS OFFICE OF EACH PREVIOUSLY ATTENDED UNIVERSITY. NO TRANSCRIPT WILL BE ACCEPTED DIRECTLY FROM THE APPLICANT. ADMISSION STATUS CANNOT BE DETERMINED UNTIL COMPLETE CREDENTIALS ARE ON FILE. FAILURE TO COMPLETE ALL ITEMS OF THIS APPLICATION OR GIVING OF MISINFORMATION WILL VOID YOUR ADMISSION OR MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL. 40. List your educational and professional experience (teaching, industrial work, etc.) Use additional sheet if necessary. Company or University Dates of Employment Nature of Work ____________________________________________________ _______________________ ________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ _______________________ ________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ _______________________ ________________________________________________________

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Signature Required
No transcript will be accepted directly from the applicant; admission status cannot be determined until complete credentials are on file. Failure to complete all non-optional items of this application or giving of misinformation will void your admission. As a student of the Missouri University of Science and Technology, any images in which you may appear can be used in MISSOURI S&T print publications, video, multi-media and various other campus marketing materials, including MISSOURI S&Ts website. If you have any concerns, please contact admissions at 1-800-522-0938.

Applicants Signature: _________________________________________________________________________________ Date: ________________________________ AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security and Campus Crime Statistics Act: The Missouri University of Science and Technology's annual security report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by MISSOURI S&T; and on public property within the city limits of Rolla, Mo. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report by accessing the following website at: http://campus.mst.edu/police or by contacting one of the following MISSOURI S&T departments:Admissions Office, 106 Parker Hall, Rolla, MO 65409; Registrar's Office, 103 Parker Hall, Rolla, MO 65409; Human Resource Services, 113 University Center, Rolla, MO 65409; University Police, 121 General Services Bldg., Rolla, MO 65409 Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact the Office of Affirmative Action at 573-341-6314.

Revised October 2007