Summer Visit Days Schedule

9 a.m.

Check-in

9 – 10:15 a.m.
Plaster Student Union, inside northwest entrance
Grab a nametag and welcome bag at our check-in stations.

Walking tours

9 a.m. – noon
Meet at bear statue north of the Plaster Student Union
Take a walking tour of academic buildings with a current student. Please allow 30 to 40 minutes for the tour. Last tour departs at 11:30 a.m.

Student panel (multiple times available)

9:15 – 9:45 a.m. in Plaster Student Union Theater
9:45 – 10:15 a.m. in Plaster Student Union 313
Hear from current students about why they chose and love MSU.

9:30 a.m.

Foster Recreation Center tours

9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Foster Recreation Center
The Foster Recreation Center is a place for the entire campus community to work out, play and learn about healthy living.

Admission presentations (multiple times available)

9:45 – 10 a.m. in Plaster Student Union Theater
11 – 11:15 a.m. in Plaster Student Union 313
11:45 a.m. – noon in Plaster Student Union Theater
Learn the basics of the admission process, why Springfield is a great place to be a college student and more.

10 a.m.

Exploring the academic colleges

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Plaster Student Union, 3rd floor
This is an opportunity to meet faculty and staff members who represent more than 170 academic majors and programs.

Student life expo

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Plaster Student Union, 2nd floor
Visit booths inside Plaster Student Union to meet representatives from several campus organizations and student support services.

Residence hall tours

10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 
Meet at front desk of each open residence hall
Come on in! Quick tours of select residence halls. Please allow 30 to 40 minutes for the tour. Last tour departs at 1 p.m.

Residence life presentations (multiple times available)

10:15 – 10:45 a.m. in Plaster Student Union Theater
11:30 a.m. – noon in Plaster Student Union 313
Come learn about Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services. Get your questions answered and find out how to #LiveLikeABear.

Financial aid presentations (multiple times available)

10:15 – 10:45 a.m. in Plaster Student Union 313
11 – 11:30 a.m. in Plaster Student Union Theater
Take an opportunity to better understand how many students pay for college. Learn about the application process, different types of aid, and tips to maximize your financial aid offer.

11 a.m.

Lunch

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Blair-Shannon Dining Center
Join us in the Blair-Shannon Dining Center for a real “taste” of Missouri State!

12 p.m.

It’s all fun & games at Missouri State!

12 – 2:30 p.m.
North Mall lawn, north of the Plaster Student Union
Join us for fun as you play lawn games and meet other current and future Bears. Grab an ice cream treat while you're here!

Transfer presentation

12:15 – 12:45 p.m.
Plaster Student Union 313
Learn the basics of the admission process, specifically tailored to the transfer experience. Connect with us and feel confident about becoming a Bear!

12:30 p.m.

Ask Admissions

12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
North Patio, outside the Plaster Student Union north entrance
Still have questions? Stop by to talk one-on-one with an admission representative.

1 p.m. and 1:45 p.m.

Academic engagement experiences

Individualize your Summer Visit Day by experiencing engagement opportunities presented by different academic areas.

• Darr College of Agriculture: Agriculture Around the World and on Your Plate
  
  • Learn how Missouri State and the Darr College of Agriculture promote agricultural initiatives in Springfield and across the globe. Karls Hall 102

• Reynolds College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities: Choose from three tracks
  • Student Film Showcase: Discover the next generation of cinematic talent at our Student Film Showcase. Strong Hall 204
  • Production Studio Tour: Get a behind-the-scenes tour of filmmaking technology in our advanced video production facilities. Strong Hall 113
  • Crime Scene Analysis Demo: Experience the world of forensic investigation, presented by the department of criminology and criminal justice. Strong Hall 231

• College of Business: Two tracks
  • Robotic Total Stations: 1–1:30 p.m. and 1:45–2:15 p.m. Get hands-on experience with this cutting-edge construction site surveying technology. Glass Hall, O'Reilly Auto Parts Grand Atrium
  • Gamification in the Classroom: 1:45–2:15 p.m. Strategize your way to victory and win amazing prizes at the School of Accountancy carnival! Glass Hall 434

• College of Education: Exploring education
  • Explore the rich history of the College of Education, a variety of subject areas and interactive teaching activities through a treasure hunt. Hill Hall 213 (Enter Hill through main front doors.)

• College of Natural and Applied Sciences: Three tracks
  Start in Blunt Hall 107 for all of the following:
  • Chemistry: Explore the high-tech instruments and lab spaces you will use as an undergraduate student.
  • Earth, Environment and Sustainability: Learn about dynamic stream environments with a stream-table demonstration. Check out mineral and rock identification stations to learn how microfossils can help determine trends in climate change.
  • Physics and materials science: Check out live electromagnetic demonstrations.

• McQueary College of Health and Human Services: Drop by to discover how our McQueary College will help take your health care career to the next level. See our hands-on lab spaces where students build skills for the future.
  Start in Kampeter Hall inside main doors for all of the following:
  • Nutrition and Dietetics: Kampeter Health Sciences Hall 435
  • Occupational Therapy: O'Reilly Clinical Health Sciences Center 313
  • Physician Assistant Studies: O'Reilly Clinical Health Sciences Center 103