Full Schedule of Events

Events are free and open to all students. No registration is required unless stated otherwise.

Thursday, Aug. 14

Button Making

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Magers Health and Wellness Center (Room 100)

“Friends and Buttons” The perfect pairing. Make your own unique buttons for personal use, create gifts for friends, and make your Missouri STATEMENT button.

Movie on the Mall

8:30 p.m.
North Mall (Rain location: Plaster Student Union Theater)

Watch a movie with SAC! There will be free popcorn and soda! Follow @mostatesac on social media for the official movie selection announcement.

Friday, Aug. 15

Yoga at the Gardens

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
MSU Campus Garden
930 E. Normal Street (Park in lot 18)

This is a great opportunity to connect with “Bear Nature”, friends and yourself to start the year off at Missouri State.  Creating a supportive and joyful environment can deepen the experience for all participants.  Yoga class is brought to you by Wellness Collective.                                                                  

What to bring: Yoga mat, blanket or towel and water bottle.  We will yoga mats available (while supplies last) 

Snow Glad to See You (rain or shine)

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Plaster Student Union East Patio

Moving into college can be hot and hectic so why not chill out with a refreshing snow cone? Joining SAC far a sweet way to cool down, meet new people and take a well- deserved break from unpacking. 

Knot it up with Macrame’

3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Plaster Student Union 4th Floor Union Club

Create macramé keychains and develop friendships with new Bears.  

Playfair/Maroon Madness

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Plaster Sport Complex (Rain location: Hammons Student Center)

The best way to meet 1,000 of your classmates in one hour. You’ll laugh, meet new friends, and become part of the Mo State community through games and activities in a positive and supportive environment. Following Playfair, we’ll kick off another incredible year with a Class Photo for the Class of 2029, and go into the biggest back-to-school pep rally in the 417: Maroon Madness. You’ll hear from many of our athletic teams as we join Conference USA. 

Saturday, Aug. 16

See You Later Brunch

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Blair-Shannon Dining Center

Before saying See Ya Later to your student, join them for a lovely Brunch in one of our two dining halls. The first two family members eat free. Each additional family member is $9.90. Student must have a dining plan. 

Even if you didn’t bring your family, this is a great opportunity to meet other students and enjoy a nice brunch.

TransferStudent Popcorn Social

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Office of Student Engagement, Plaster Student Union 127

“Pop-In” for a popcorn bar, trivia, and games with your fellow Transfer Bears! Win prizes, learn about opportunities for transfer students at Missouri State, and get your questions answered in an informal setting! 

Grab a Scoop with FSL

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Plaster Student Union patio

Come cool off and grab a Scoop of Ice Cream with Fraternity and Sorority Life! Learn more about our community and ask us your questions! 

Yoga

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Magers Health and Wellness Center (Room 100)

Join Magers Health and Wellness Center in taking you into the present moment, the only place where life exists.  Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.  Embrace the journey with Mo State friends.  Yoga class is brought to you by Wellness Collective. 

Greek Street

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Elm Street

Featuring food trucks, games, music, and so much more, Greek Street is a block party style event, open to all MSU students, with a purpose of uniting members and introducing prospective members to the community. Greek Street totaled over 2,000 visitors during its 2024 inaugural debut. 

Bear Bash

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
North Mall and Plaster Student Union

Welcome to the biggest welcome back celebration of the year. Join us for our annual Bear Bash Celebration as we welcome new and returning bears to campus. We will have live music, free food, giveaway, Bear Bash T-shirts, performances, crafts and much much more. You do not want to miss this event.  

Sunday, Aug. 17

New Student Convocation

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Great Southern Bank Arena

his is the official fun academic welcome of the 2025-2026 academic year. 

Student Organization Festival

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Great Southern Bank Arena Concourse

We have more than 325 student organizations—there's at least one that's right for you. From club sports, to professional organizations, to campus ministries, to fraternity & sorority life chapters, Student Org Festival is your one-stop shop for all things student engagement. Come meet representatives from over 100 organizations and find out how you can get involved right away on campus. 

Belong-B-Que

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
North Mall (Rain location: Foster Recreation Center)

The Belong-B-Que is Student Support & Opportunity Services' major event during Welcome Weekend. A combination cookout, information fair, and performance. The Belong-B-Que showcases the wide range of student groups and resources here at Missouri State University.