Showcase Schedule

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Plan to arrive by 9 a.m. for check-in; the day wraps up with football kickoff at 5:30 p.m.

9 a.m.

Check-In, Bear Breakfast and Mo State Showcase 

9 – 9:45 a.m.
Great Southern Bank Arena concourse
Join us for a warm Mo State welcome and a showcase of our academics and campus organizations.

9:45 a.m.

There’s No State Like Mo State

9:45 – 10:15 a.m.
Great Southern Bank Arena
Greetings from President Williams and Vice President Medley. Take a MOment to find out how you can become a Mo State Bear with Admissions. We’re excited to share campus with you!

10:20 a.m.

Academic Open Houses + Faculty Showcase Session 1

10:20 – 11:20 a.m.
Leave from GSB Arena to various academic buildings
Visit the many colleges of Mo State. Tour the buildings, meet the faculty and students majoring within each college.

11:20 a.m.

Academic Open Houses + Faculty Showcase Session 2

11:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Various academic buildings
Visit the many colleges of Mo State. Tour the buildings, meet the faculty and students majoring within each college.

11:30 a.m.

Residence Hall Tours

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Various residence halls (excluding Sunvilla, Monroe and Kentwood) 
Tour our many housing options with resident assistants. Check the campus map to find your options and check in at each building’s front desk to visit the showroom.

Lunch

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Blair-Shannon Dining Center
Enjoy a meal on Mo State in Blair-Shannon Dining Center or explore your options in the Plaster Student Union.

12:20 p.m.

Foster Recreation Center Tours

12:20 – 1:50 p.m.
Foster Recreation Center
Get active while you’re on campus! Visit the front desk at Foster Recreation Center and learn more about the facilities.

1 p.m.

Financial Aid Presentation

1 – 1:30 p.m.
Plaster Student Union Theatre
Choose your Missouri State experience: learn about costs, scholarships and important dates.

Bear Business and Apply!

1 – 2 p.m.
Plaster Student Union Ballroom East
Meet with friends from Admissions and Financial Aid. Ready to apply? Visit our application zone to apply for admission.

1:30 p.m.

Campus Walking Tour

1:30 – 2 p.m.
Leaving from the Plaster Student Union Bear Statue
Choose your Missouri State experience: take a guided tour of campus.

2 p.m.

Campus Walking Tour

2 – 2:30 p.m.
Leaving from the Plaster Student Union Bear Statue
Choose your Missouri State experience: take a guided tour of campus.

Education Abroad Presentation

2 – 2:30 p.m.
Plaster Student Union Theatre
Choose your Missouri State experience: learn about studying abroad opportunities.

2:30 p.m.

Residence Life Presentation

2:30 – 3 p.m.
Plaster Student Union Theatre
Choose your Missouri State experience: learn about our on-campus housing options.

3 p.m.

Tailgate and Mo State football vs. Marshall

3 p.m.
Head to BearFest Village for tailgating, and then to Plaster Stadium
Cheer on the football Bears as they face Marshall University of Huntington, West Virginia! Game time is 5:30 p.m.