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MSSU to be Open February 21, 2025
Missouri Southern State University will be open on Friday, February 21. Campus roads and sidewalks are generally clear and in good condition.
We understand that road conditions vary across the region, and employees and non-residential students are encouraged to use best judgment on their ability to safely travel to campus.

Application For Admission

Application for Admissionstudent


New test requirements for all applicants. Please review in application criteria.

Applicants must submit/complete the following:

  1. Application for Admission to MSSU.
  2. Complete the Application Checklist - Application Criteria.
  3. Complete and submit Application for Admission to Dental Hygiene Programs
  4. Complete and submit Application for Job Shadowing
  5. Dental Hygiene Application Rubric For Review


Deadline and Mailing Instructions


The deadline for application is March 31 of each year. Send all your information at one time; it would be advisable to send your application packet via certified mail. You will be notified by middle of April as to the status of your application.

All applications will be mailed to:

MSSU
Dental Hygiene
3950 E. Newman Road
Joplin, MO 64801


Requirements Upon Acceptance


All incoming dental hygiene students will be required to have a medical consultation with a representative from the Willcoxon Health Center in the Spring they are accepted. This private and personal consultation will help answer questions about what medical records will be needed, or need to be in process of, prior to orientation.

Applicants who have received acceptance letters MUST review the Applicant Acceptance of Position Criteria. A formal letter of acceptance along with the orientation charge must be submitted to the department to be admitted to the program.

All dental hygiene students are required to undergo a physical examination and meet the physical and mental abilities required to achieve the clinical objectives; undergo a dental examination, must read and sign the  Communicable Disease Policy , complete the necessary immunizations, maintain current CPR articulation at the Health Care Provider level and carry malpractice and health insurance. Random drug and alcohol testing and criminal background check will be performed before admittance into the program at your expense.

Contact the Department

Jill Pyle 
Program Director
Phone: 417-625-9600
Email: pyle-j@mssu.edu
Autumn Walters
Administrative Assistant
Email: walters-a@mssu.edu