Admission application and acceptance rules for distance students are the same as those of traditional on-campus students with only slight variations in required forms. Students complete the appropriate forms according to their program choice and submit to Distance and Continuing Education along with payment information for the application fee ($50.00 graduate; $35.00 undergraduate).

Undergraduate Application – Currently DCE does not offer an undergraduate degree program at a distance. However we do present a number of individual courses that can apply to undergraduate programs and are important to specific audience groups. If you're interested in this approach, you would apply for admission as an undergraduate, non-candidate for degree. If you later wish to obtain your degree, complete application requirements must be completed. Click here for more information on how to apply.

Graduate Application – Students may apply for admission to several graduate-level programs. There are currently 11 graduate degree programs and 30 graduate certificate programs from which to choose.

1. Complete DCE Application Form – Download and complete form, sign and return with application fee.
2. If Graduate - obtain unofficial copies of transcripts from all universities previously attended for admission processing. When accepted for admission, you will be required to provide official transcripts.
3. If you are a new student, complete the First Time Registration Form indicating class(es) in which you wish to enroll. You must also sign and date the Statement of Financial Responsibility Form.
4. If you are a returning student, please register for courses through Joe'SS.
5. If you are a distance student who has not been enrolled for three or more consecutive semesters, you must complete the Former Graduate Student Refresh Registration Eligibility Form to update your records.
6. Fax these documents to DCE at 573-341-4992, or mail them to Distance and Continuing Education, 216 University Center, 300 West 12th Street. Rolla MO 65409-1560.