Summer Visit Day

Summer Visit Day Schedule

Check-in and most activities take place in the Plaster Student Union (PSU). Event details are subject to change. View a print-friendly event schedule.

9:00 a.m.

Check-in

9 – 10:15 a.m.
Plaster Student Union, inside northwest entrance
Please bring and wear a mask. We can provide one upon check-in if needed.

Admission presentations (multiple times available)

9 – 9:30 a.m. in PSU Theater or PSU 313
10:15 – 10:45 a.m. in PSU Theater or PSU 313
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in PSU Theater or PSU 313
Learn the basics of the admission process, why Springfield is a great place to be a college student and more.

Walking tours

9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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 noon.

9:30 a.m.

Financial aid (multiple times available)

9:30 – 10 a.m. in PSU Theater
10:45 – 11:15 a.m. in Carrington Auditorium
12 – 12:30 p.m. in Carrington Auditorium
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.

Residence life (multiple times available)

9:30 – 10 a.m. in PSU 313
10:45 – 11:15 a.m. in PSU Theater
12 – 12:30 p.m. in PSU Theater
Come learn about Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services. Get your questions answered and find out how to #LiveLikeABear.

Foster Recreation Center tours

9:30 a.m. – 12:00 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.

10:00 a.m.

Exploring the academic colleges

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

10:30 a.m.

Student life expo

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Plaster Student Union, second floor
Visit booths inside Plaster Student Union to meet representatives from several campus organizations and student support services.

10:45 a.m.

Student panel (multiple times available)

10:45 – 11:15 a.m. in PSU 313
12 – 12:30 p.m. in PSU 313 or Carrington Auditorium
Participate in a Q&A style session with current students.

12:00 p.m.

Lunch

12 – 1 p.m.
Blair-Shannon Dining Center
Join us in Blair-Shannon for a real “taste” of Missouri State!

1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Engagement experiences

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

• Urban Gardening | Darr College of Agriculture
  Urban gardening helps promote healthy food in highly populated areas to prevent food deserts and reduce hunger. Come discuss how your career interests and goals can help address food insecurity across the globe.
  Karls Hall 101: 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
   
• Film Critic for a Day | Reynolds College of Arts & Letters
  Watch award-winning short films by Missouri State students and College of Arts & Letters faculty members.
  Plaster Student Union Theater: 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
   
• We Mean Business | College of Business
  Learn about life as a Business Bear! Glass Hall is open for self-guided tours. Check out the newly renovated and expanded spaces. Each academic department has information and a representative to answer your questions.
  Glass Hall first floor atrium: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
   
• Teaching Teachers | College of Education
  Explore various subject areas with activity stations for a hands-on experience with the College of Education.
  Hill Hall Room 213; enter Hill through main doors: 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
   
• Lab Demonstrations | McQueary College of Health & Human Services
  See Missouri State’s health care education labs in action.
  Professional Building for biomedical sciences and public health; O’Reilly Clinical Health Sciences Building for nursing, surgical labs, and ultrasound: 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
   
• K-9 Unit Demo | College of Humanities & Public Affairs
  Missouri State Highway Patrol K-9s play an important role in law enforcement. Corporal Barrett demonstrates K-9 Hugo’s drug detection and evidence search abilities and speaks about Hugo’s tracking, officer protection, building and area search capabilities.
  Strong Hall east lawn and atrium: 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
   
• AI and Exploration | College of Natural & Applied Sciences
  Explore Artificial Intelligence with activities of building computer programs to learn and play a video game “flappy bird” through autonomous learning.
  Cheek Hall 102: 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
   
• Study Away
  Join Study Away Programs to learn how international experiences such as studying, interning or volunteering abroad can provide a meaningful impact on your college and future career.
  Plaster Student Union 313: 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.