If you are planning to take a course at another accredited college or university during the summer, you should have that course approved in advance by your advisor by completing a Course Substitution Form. If you are taking a course at an institution in Missouri, you can get an idea of the MU equivalency through the course equivalencies link. If you are planning to take a course at an institution outside Missouri, you will need to attach a course description from the institution's catalog or web site to the course substitution form. You can take up to 64 hours at a community college. The residency requirement says that all students must complete 30 of their last 36 hours prior to graduation in residence at MU.