(Rolla)–Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla will continue to accept students for the fall 2020 semester through June 1st in response to concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Missouri S&T previously announced a May 1st acceptance deadline for the fall semester. The one-month extension is designed to help new or transfer students who may be uncertain about their college plans, or whose planning has been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The university plans to be open for the fall semester. Students interested in applying to Missouri S&T should visit apply.mst.edu or contact the admissions office at 800-522-0938. Founded in 1870 as the Missouri School of Miners and Metallurgy and later known as the University of Missouri-Rolla, Missouri S&T will celebrate its 150th anniversary beginning this fall.