The Graduate School at Missouri University of Science and Technology advances graduate studies, postdoctoral excellence and global engagement.

Our Mission

The intertwined missions of the Graduate School, carried out in close partnership with academic and administrative units across Missouri S&T and in collaboration with partner institutions, are to:

• Continuously enhance the quality and (inter)national reputation of graduate and postdoctoral studies at Missouri S&T.
• Recruit, develop and support exceptional scholars from across the country and around the world so they can realize their full career potential through education, research, application, creative and professional development activities.
• Establish, promote and manage international learning opportunities and collaborations for the Missouri S&T community of scholars.

Our Vision

Missouri S&T will be a leader in the high-quality education and training of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. The Graduate School will catalyze and support a thriving community of scholars through creative conception and effective implementation of innovative practices and policies across all disciplines.

Our Values

Innovation — We embrace new ideas and approaches that strengthen graduate education, enhance postdoctoral training and advance research, scholarship, creative activities and operations.

Excellence — We actively pursue excellence and continuous improvement in all aspects of our mission.

Belonging — We welcome people from Missouri, across the United States and around the world to become integral, valued and respected members of the Missouri S&T community of scholars.

Integrity — We conduct ourselves ethically and with integrity, are responsible stewards of resources and ensure accountability and compliance in all aspects of our work.