Missouri State University-West Plains seeks and welcomes applications from all qualified students, including students who have chosen to complete high school course work through alternative means. The two most common alternative means are: 1) completing a home school curriculum that is the equivalent of a high school diploma; and 2) earning a high school diploma from a school that has not received accreditation from the state or a regional accrediting association.  Students who are 17 years of age or older and have completed high school by one of these means may apply as degree seeking students by meeting one of the following requirements:

1. Supply ACT scores less than five years old with a composite score of 18 or higher; or
2. Pass the GED test and supply an official GED transcript.

Alternatively, these persons may apply as non-degree seeking students.