The University of Missouri-Kansas City

The application process is different depending on the type of student you are and the degree you're pursuing. Check out the options below to see which one best fits you.

Which type of applicant are you?

First-time college student

Currently in high school or graduated from high school but haven’t attended college

Apply as a first-time college student

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Transfer student

Earned college credits at another university or college and want to attend UMKC

Start your transfer

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Graduate or professional student

Interested in a graduate, doctoral or professional degree or a graduate certificate

Apply for a graduate or professional program

International student

Not a U.S. resident and wants to take classes at UMKC

Apply as an international student

Visiting student

Pursuing a degree at another college or university and want to take a course or two at UMKC and transfer the credits back

Apply as a visiting student

Nondegree community student

Community member who wants to take classes at UMKC without seeking a degree

Apply as a community student

Readmitted student

Attended UMKC previously then left, and now want to be readmitted

Apply as a returning student

Special admission student

Dual-credit high school student, GED equivalency high school student or home-schooled student who wants to attend UMKC

Apply as a special admission student

Amazon Career Choice

Amazon employee living or working in Kansas or Missouri

Apply as an Amazon Career Choice student

English Language Learner

For speakers of other languages interested in studying English

Apply through the Applied Language Institute (ALI)

Already applied?

If you've already submitted your application online but haven't heard anything yet, you can check your status to see where you're at in the process.

Check your application status

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