Homecoming 2026 · October 16–17
Roll out the orange carpet.
Missouri Valley welcomes everyone who makes, has made, or will one day make MVU home.
- Fri., 8 p.m. Bonfire and pep rally
- Sat., 10 a.m. Homecoming parade to Marshall Square
- Sat., 2 p.m. Viking football vs. Central Methodist
Find your path
Welcome to the Valley.
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Find your place at Valley.
See what you can study, what it costs, and how to visit. We’ll help with every step to enrollment.
Welcome home, Viking.
Log in, pay your bill, see what’s happening on campus, and get ready for your career.
Plan your next degree.
Compare master’s programs, learn how to apply, and plan how you’ll pay.
Start your story at Valley.
Find the admission steps for your path, connect with the International Office, and see what life in Marshall looks like.
Move forward without pressing pause.
Finish your degree, earn a master’s, or build new skills around your job and family.
Support your student’s journey.
Find costs, payment options, campus services, and key dates in one place.
Once a Viking, always a Viking.
Come back for events, keep your information current, and help the next generation of Vikings.
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Missouri Valley University
Personalized education for life skills and career success.
That’s our mission, and it shapes everything you’ll experience here. At Missouri Valley University in Marshall, Missouri, you’ll learn in small classes from faculty who know you, build skills that serve you for life, and leave ready for what’s next.
Personalized education
Small classes, an advisor in your corner, and a path built around your goals.
Life skills
Lead a club, compete for the Vikings, serve your community, and build habits that last.
Career success
Hands-on learning, career planning, and a degree built to take you somewhere.
Personalized education
Known by name.
Supported every step.
You’re not a number at Valley. Ask our students and alumni what made the difference, and you’ll hear the same answer: people who knew them and believed in them, in the classroom, on the field, and in the advising office.
“I was drawn to the small class sizes and one-on-one engagement with professors, as well as the welcoming, close-knit community that made the campus feel so personal.”
Giavanna Parisi
Current student · Greek life chapter president · Played soccer at Valley · Legacy Viking
“The small class sizes, the professors, the community, and just the overall atmosphere here drew me in.”
Gabby White
Current student-athlete, Basketball · Legacy Viking
“I always felt so supported at Missouri Valley, especially when I was taking the majority of my Psychology classes.”
Gabi Morales, Class of 2014
Psychology · Now an academic advisor at MVU
“My teammates became family, my coaches became mentors, and the faculty believed in me both on and off the mat.”
Chase Zollmann
National champion wrestler · Now on staff at MVU
“The close-knit campus and strong athletic culture made [Valley] feel like a place where I would be challenged, supported, and known.”
Lexi Fenstermacher
Current student-athlete, Softball · Legacy Viking
“The welcoming and diverse environment made a lasting impact on me, as I was able to connect with people from all over the world while receiving the support I needed to complete my degree.”
Jo-Elle Natividad
Transfer student, Softball · Earned a master’s at Valley · Now on the Housing team at MVU
“None of this would have been possible without the leadership and support of my teammates, coaches, and professors.”
Khobi Kellerman, Class of 2024
History and Secondary Education · Now leads MVU’s distance running program while earning a master’s
Find your program
More than 30 majors, plus minors and micro-credentials, so your degree fits your goals.
An advisor in your corner
Advising Vikings pairs you with a faculty or staff advisor who helps you plan and stay on track.
Learn your way
Study on campus or online. MVU Online offers 7.5-week courses and six start dates a year.
Career success
Where Valley can take you.
Six months after graduation, 87% of MVU graduates who answered our survey were working, and 29% were in graduate school. Here’s where a Valley start has taken a few of them.
“Any goal or dream is achievable with hard work and dedication.”
Lindsay Gravett, Class of 2006
Political Science · Circuit Judge, Missouri’s First Judicial Circuit, and the circuit’s first female presiding judge
“The foundation I received at Missouri Valley gave me the training and guidance I needed to become successful.”
Chuck Stephens
Inducted into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame, Class of 2026
“Coming back to lead our football program was humbling, but an easy decision for me to make. It all circled back to relationships and the people here.”
Laquentin Black
Valley alumnus · Now leads the Viking football program
“While at Valley, the single most important thing I took away was how the coaches and teammates supported me and made me feel like I could achieve anything.”
Beau Vest, Class of 2001
Mathematics and Secondary Education · Coached for years before returning to Valley’s wrestling program
“I am grateful to now serve students at the same institution that helped shape my own college and personal journey.”
Taylor Thomas, Class of 2015
Exercise Science · Now MVU’s Student Success Coordinator and Career Services Coordinator
Plan your career
Explore careers, build your resume, and prepare for internships and interviews.
See the outcomes
What graduates are doing, plus licensure and certification results.
Meet our alumni
Vikings who lead, serve, and inspire, from courtrooms to coaching mats.
Noteworthy numbers
Valley, by the numbers.
A close-knit university with room to explore, and the support to help you afford it.
News
What’s happening at Valley.
Stories from across campus, from the classroom to the field.
Latest Edition of Purple Patch is Available
The 2026 edition of Missouri Valley University’s literary and arts journal, the Purple Patch, is now available for pick up in the…
Missouri Valley University Celebrates New Era at Cards’ Game
Missouri Valley University celebrated tradition, school spirit and a new chapter in its history Saturday, August 29, as students, alumni, faculty, staff…
Valley’s Ken Kujawa to be Enshrined in Missouri Sports Hall of Fame
MARSHALL, Mo. — Missouri Valley University’s longtime “Voice of the Vikings,” Ken Kujawa, has been selected for induction into the Missouri Sports…
Events
Upcoming on campus.
Student activities, campus traditions, and community events. Looking for term dates? See the academic calendar.
Wellness Wednesday – Breathing Sticks
Location: Malcolm Center for Student Life
Life at Valley
See yourself here.
Your story starts here.
Visit campus, ask us anything, or start your application today. It’s free to apply.