Showcase Schedule

Plan to arrive by 9 a.m. for check-in; most activities end by 3 p.m.

8:45 a.m.

Check-in

8:45 – 9:30 a.m.
Great Southern Bank Arena concourse
Check in and grab your welcome bag before starting your day.

Meet the faculty - session 1

8:45 – 9:30 a.m.
Great Southern Bank Arena concourse
Meet faculty, advisors and staff from our academic colleges, library and Honors College.

9:30 a.m.

Welcome

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Great Southern Bank Arena floor
Join us for a warm Mo State welcome. You won't want to miss it!

10:30 a.m.

Meet the faculty - session 2

10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Great Southern Bank Arena concourse
Meet faculty, advisors and staff from our academic colleges, library and Honors College.

Campus shuttle tours

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Leave from Great Southern Bank Arena
Learn more about us with a unique 30-minute tour of campus.

Walking tours

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Leave from Great Southern Bank Arena
Join a a current student for a 45-60 minute walking tour. 

Student Life expo

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Foster Recreation Center
Explore campus organizations and student support services.

Residence hall tours

10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Main entrance of each residence hall
See where you’ll be living as a Bear. Last tour departs at 2 p.m.

Foster Recreation Center tours

10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Foster Recreation Center
Explore your place on campus to work out and learn about healthy living. Enter on the south side.

11 a.m.

Lunch

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Blair-Shannon Dining Center/Plaster Student Union food court
Students eat FREE, and families may join using our special event rate. 

12 p.m.

Ask Admissions

12 – 3 p.m.
Plaster Student Union info desk
Ask questions and get answers from the admission experts. Show your completed survey confirmation to receive your free t-shirt.

Business as a Bear

12 – 3 p.m.
Plaster Student Union, Ballroom East
Ready to be a Bear? Stop by to apply for admission!

1 p.m.

Academic open houses

1 – 3 p.m.
Various academic buildings
See your future classrooms and hear from faculty members about our programs.

Walking tours

1 – 3 p.m.
Plaster Student Union, Bear Statue
Join a current student for a 30-40 minute walking tour. 

Interest area presentations

1 – 3 p.m.
Most presentations are offered more than once:

Education Abroad presentation
Plaster Student Union, room 313

  • Learn about the benefits of studying abroad and what to 
    expect during your travels.

Financial Aid presentation
Plaster Student Union theatre

  • Learn about our costs, scholarships, important dates and more.

Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL)
Plaster Student Union, room 313

  • Learn about the benefits of joining our vibrant FSL community.

Residence Life presentation
Plaster Student Union theatre

  • Learn about our room layouts, amenities and meal plan options.

Spanish language session
Plaster Student Union, room 315

  • Learn about admissions, academics, student life and more, all in Spanish!

Transfer admission presentation (1:30 p.m. only)
Plaster Student Union, room 315

  • Learn the basics of the admission process for transfer students.

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Explore our facilities

These facilities and services will be open for our Showcase guests to visit.

Team Store in GSB Arena

9 – 11 a.m.

Take home some BearWear using your 20% off discount!

Missouri State Bookstore

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Take home some BearWear using your 20% off discount!

Meyer Library

9 a.m.– 6 p.m. 

Explore your new favorite study spot.

Athletic events

Cheer on the Bears while you're on campus. Admission is FREE for all Showcase visitors!

Women's volleyball game

1 p.m. at Hammons Student Center

Men's soccer match

7 p.m. at the Betty & Bobby Allison South Stadium