Students must be accepted to Truman State University prior to their acceptance into the Bridge Program. Please visit Truman's Transfer Student Website for more information and an application.
Your application for the Bridge Program can be submitted completely online. You will need to create a username and password before you begin as you can complete the application during multiple sessions.
Review Bridge Program Application Questions
You will need to have two references as part of the application. Begin securing them now so they have plenty of time to submit their letters. After you have provided their names and email addresses as part of your application, they will receive an email message with instruction on how to submit their letter online.
Applications are reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis. Truman State University set April 15 as a priority date for institutional awards. The Next STEP Bridge Program will continue to accept and review applications after that date on a space/resource available basis. If you begin an application, please remember to return and complete it!
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We have provided the application questions below for your review prior to beginning the application.
| Personal Information |
| Name |
| Email address |
| Student ID number |
| Gender |
| Ethnic background |
| First generation college student |
| Veteran status |
| References |
| Two references (name, email, telephone, relationship) |
| Contact Information |
| Local address (street, city, state, zip, phone) |
| Permanent address (street, city, state, zip, phone) |
| Cell phone number |
| Academic Information |
| Current school |
| Proposed Major |
| Proposed Minor |
| Area of Emphasis |
| Cumulative GPA |
| Science & Math GPA |
| Permission to release transcript |
| Personal Statement |
| Describe (in 500-750 words) how participating in The Next STEP Bridge Program fits into your academic and career goals, why you want to pursue a Baccalaureate degree, and what about Truman appeals to you. Please also include any information about past experiences (such as any past research experience, internships, technical skills, independent study activities). |
For questions about the application process, please contact Jennifer Thompson, Administrative Coordinator at (660) 785-7252 or by email at step@truman.edu.
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Truman State University has developed Articulation Agreements to facilitate transferring credits from a community college. View Articulation Agreements: