University Registrar

The Easy Access program is designed for those who wish to study part-time and those not interested in actively pursuing a degree. Students may register for a maximum of six hours in regular terms and three hours in summer. Graduate credit is not allowed through Easy Access, and permission must be obtained from either the professor or the department before enrolling in courses requiring consent. Students wishing to participate in the MU In The Evening Program need to call MU Direct at 573-882-3598 or 1-800-545-2604 or visit the MU Direct Web site.

Bring completed Easy Access application (PDF) to 130 Jesse Hall during Easy Access registration. See academic dates and deadlines or call 573-882-7881.

The following policies govern the registrant in Easy Access:

• Students on academic dismissal status from any institution, including the University of Missouri-Columbia, are not eligible to register until one year has elapsed.
• Students expelled from the University System may not enroll through Easy Access.
• Students may not transfer into a degree granting division of the University during the term in which they are enrolled in Easy Access.
• Transfer into a degree granting division of the University requires completion of the regular application process.
• Registration is open on a space available basis. Space will not be available in graduate courses, law, medicine, veterinary medicine, journalism or most nursing courses. Normally no space is available in accountancy, computer science and some courses in other departments.
• Students enrolling in Easy Access will not normally be eligible for financial aid, since the program is non-degree in orientation.
• The Office of the University Registrar serves as “dean’s office” for Easy Access students. Adding and dropping of courses begins in 130 Jesse Hall. Academic advising is generally not available. The registration staff in the Office of the University Registrar will give whatever assistance it can in arranging courses.
• No graduate credit is available through Easy Access.
• Fees for students enrolling through Easy Access are the same as for those regularly admitted students. Fees are payable the day of registration. Senior citizens enrolled in Easy Access are eligible for discounted fees if they meet certain conditions. Contact the Office of the University Registrar, 573-882-7881, for more information.
• International students will be required to provide proof of a TOEFL of 500 or better.
• Students must be high school graduates.
• Students are subject to appropriate University policies, including dismissal and probationary enrollment.
• Residency statement: It is your duty to apply and register under the proper residence and to pay the proper fees. A pamphlet giving detailed information on tuition and residence rules is available from the Residency Office, 230 Jesse Hall.