We know there’s much to consider before going back to college. Here’s how you can ask your most top-of-mind questions about finishing your degree in the evenings at Mizzou. Click below to find the answers you need, delivered by your academic adviser, MU In The Evening’s Chris Marshall.
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Overview of MU In The Evening
- What is the history of MU In The Evening
- Who is MU In The Evening intended to serve?
- What is the degree I can earn through MU In The Evening?
- What can I do with a bachelor of general studies degree?
- What kinds of classes will I take?
- How do the classes from the past and new classes work together to create my degree?
Understanding the schedule
- Where are classes offered?
- When can I start taking classes?
- How many classes will I take per eight-week session or semester?
Transfer credit / previous school experience
- Will my previous college credit transfer to MU?
- What if I didn’t do well last time I was in school?
- I have previous college credit. What do I do first to apply?
- Does MU offer credit for past work experience?
- I’m a former MU student and want to take classes again. What do I do first?
What you will study
- What subjects will I study in the general studies program?
- What will I study in the business component?
- What does the communication component cover?
- What does the newest component – the health component – cover?
- What areas does the information technology component cover?
- What will I study in the sociology component?
- What will we study in the humanities component?
Courses for other degree programs / nondegree courses
- Can I take evening classes and use them toward a different degree?
- Can I take individual courses that are not part of a degree program?
Important things to know
- What are the faculty like?
- As a nontraditional student, how will I fit in?
- Are the classes small?
- Are evening program students considered “real” MU students?
- Do I need to be computer savvy?
- What student services are available for evening students?
- What will the adviser be able to help me with?
- Where do I go for information about financial aid?
- I haven’t been back to school in a long time. What do I need to think about as I decide to come back?