You鈥檙e doing a great job working towards your undergraduate degree at UCM, and grad school may not be on your radar right now. However, the best time to earn a master鈥檚 degree is while you鈥檙e still in the classroom mindset! Plus, you know the value of a UCM degree, and the strong connections you have on campus will give you a smooth transition to graduate studies at UCM. Earn your master鈥檚 degree on your schedule with courses available in Warrensburg, Lee's Summit and online!
Through 鈥淢ule Express,鈥 a student can expect to reap a range of benefits that will
not only put cash back in their pockets but help make their transition into a graduate
program as simple as possible.
The Mule Express program offers the following to help accommodate UCM alumni pursuing a master鈥檚 degree:
No application fee: UCM is waiving the application fee for all university alumni and currently enrolled undergraduate students in an effort to make earning a graduate degree intellectually and financially rewarding.
Transcript simplification: UCM students need not worry about resubmitting transcripts they have already provided during their time here, unless they have attended another institution since graduating from UCM. This streamlined approach recognizes a university alumnus鈥 prior commitment to UCM and saves them time.
Expedited application review: UCM understands just how valuable time is for our alumni. With Mule Express, applications
from alumni and current students will receive expedited reviews, ensuring that they
can swiftly move forward with their educational aspirations.
Mule Express applies to domestic UCM students applying for a graduate certificate
program, a master鈥檚 degree, or an Educational Specialist degree. Individuals who want
to apply for admission or simply learn more about the Mule Express initiative are
encouraged to contact UCM Graduate Studies at gradadmit@ucmo.edu.
UCM Magazine: Mule Express students will receive a one year subscription (two editions) of the UCM Magazine.
Win MuleNation tickets: As a Mule Express student, you will have a chance to win MuleNation tickets for an event in their area.
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You're already receiving a high-quality education from UCM. Now is the time to take it to the next level! By earning a master鈥檚 degree at your alma mater, you鈥檒l have the opportunity to build on the relationships you鈥檝e already made while diving deeper into your interests! Make new discoveries, hone your skills and boost your portfolio beyond what was possible during your undergraduate studies. Here are a few more reasons to consider grad school:
Worried about cost? You can easily estimate your costs with UCM's graduate cost calculator. Not only are UCM's costs lower than most Missouri colleges and national averages, but makes finding and applying for scholarships easy!
Visit the Financing Your Education page for a complete list of options to fund your graduate journey.