“SBU has the best faculty and staff. They truly care about our student body and it shows every day. Professors invite students to their homes on a regular basis for department barbeques, Christmas parties and Welcome Week events. They are willing to work with students outside of class to help them tailor their academic careers to best prepare for the real world. Altogether, faculty and staff create an incredible support system that aids students as they grow to become servant leaders.”
Your Guides to Getting Here
You’re not on your own when you decide to apply at SBU. Our team of professionals is here to help you navigate the financial, academic and living arrangements that you must make to get settled into campus life at SBU. Please contact any of these representatives anytime. They are here for one purpose: to serve YOU.
Not sure who to contact? Check out the map to determine your admissions counselor.
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| Amanda Pierce Associate Director of Admissions Email | Bio (800) 526-5859 | (417) 328-1912 Recruitment expertise: Transfer students |
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| Mike Tennison Assistant Director of Admissions Email | Bio/Travel Schedule (800) 526-5859 | (417) 328-1824 Recruitment expertise: Southwest Missouri |
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| Tracy Hayworth Admissions Counselor for Minority Recruitment Email | Bio (800) 526-5859 | (417) 328-1809 Recruitment expertise: Minorities |
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| Levi Bridge Admissions Counselor Email | Bio/Travel Schedule (800) 526-5859 | (417) 328-1814 Recruitment expertise: Western States (West of MO) & Vernon, Barton, Lawrence, Newton and Jasper counties in MO |
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| Erica Meisenheimer Admissions Counselor Email | Bio/Travel Schedule (800) 526-5859 | (417) 328-1816 Recruitment expertise: Southeast MO, Eastern U.S., Missionary Dependents and Third Cultural Students |
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| Becky Van Stavern Admissions Counselor Email | Bio/Travel Schedule (800) 526-5859 | (417) 328-1815 Recruitment expertise: Kansas City, Johnson County, KS, Northwest MO, NE, IA and International students |
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| Ashley Shrimpton Admissions Counselor Email | Bio/Travel Schedule (800) 526-5859 | (417) 328-1812 Recruitment expertise: St. Louis and Northeast MO |
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