Missouri State University

Showcase Schedule of Events

This schedule of events is subject to minor changes. The final schedule will be available as a handout at check-in.

You may download a Showcase campus map [PDF] which highlights most of the event locations and parking.

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM CHECK-IN, Plaster Student Union inside north entrance
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM MEET THE FACULTY, Plaster Student Union Third Room and Ballroom
Each of our academic departments will have faculty available to answer your questions.
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM STUDENT LIFE EXPO, Plaster Student Union second floor
The student life expo will include representatives from several organizations, student support services, intramural sports, and more.
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM CAMPUS SHUTTLE TOURS, Plaster Student Union north entrance shuttle stop
Please allow approximately 30 minutes for tours.
9:45 AM – 10:15 AM
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM
HONORS COLLEGE SESSION, Plaster Student Union Room 313
We encourage attendance at either session for students who are in the top 10 percent of their class or have a 3.9/4.0 grade point average, and have an ACT of 27 or higher.
10:00 AM – 12:00 AM STUDENT ORGANIZATION EXPO & RECREATION CENTER TOURS, Foster Rec Center
Meet additional representatives from student organizations and tour our fantastic Foster Recreation Center.
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM RESIDENCE HALL TOURS, residence halls
You are welcome to stop by Blair-Shannon House, Freudenberger House, Hammons House, Kentwood Hall, Hutchens House, Scholars House, Sunvilla Tower, Wells House, and Woods House for a tour of a room. Please see your map for locations.
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM MULTICULTURAL STUDENT SERVICE SESSIONS, Plaster Student Union Room 308
These 30 minute sessions will cover many of the services and programs provided by the Multicultural Services Office.
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
11:30 PM – 12:15 PM
ADMISSION, FINANCIAL AID & HOUSING, Plaster Student Union Theater
These 45-minute sessions will cover the basics of admission, financial aid, and housing.
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM LUNCH/BRUNCH (on your own) DINING OPTIONS
Dining options include a specially priced buffet meal at the Blair-Shannon Dining Center and dining options in the Plaster Student Union Food Court.
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM TRANSFER STUDENT SESSION, Plaster Student Union Room 313
Admission information for students transferring with 24 or more post high school college credits.
12:00 PM, 12:30 PM, and 1:00 PM WALKING TOURS, meet at bronze bear statue north of the Plaster Student Union
45-60 minute in-depth tours of the academic portion of campus.
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM STUDENT PANEL, Plaster Student Union Room 308
A 30 minute session featuring a diverse group of students sharing their experiences of how they chose Missouri State and offering advice on how to succeed in college, including a Question/Answer period.
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM BEARS MEAN BUSINESS, parking lot of Glass Hall
Join the College of Business for a cookout and learn more about the business programs. This event is reserved for students who have previously registered to attend the program.

The following facilities and services will also be open for our Showcase guests to visit.

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Missouri State Bookstore
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Multicultural Resource Center, Plaster Student Union Room 141
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Meyer Library
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Plaster Student Union Level 1 Games Center, first floor
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM Academic buildings (see map)