Plan to arrive by 9:20 a.m. for check-in; many activities end by 11:30 a.m. Get our free Showcase mobile guide to help plan our day with updated schedules, maps, parking info, directions, and more.
9:30 a.m.
Check-in
9:20 – 11:00 a.m.
Plaster Student Union, inside north entrance
Career Services presentation
9:30 – 9:50 a.m.
Davis-Harrington Welcome Center
Learn more about the services offered by our Office of Career Services and how to successfully enter the world of work.
Meet the faculty
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Plaster Student Union, third floor and ballroom
Each of our academic colleges will have faculty available to answer your questions.
Student life expo - PSU
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Plaster Student Union, second floor
Visit with offices and program representatives from several campus organizations and student support services. Don't forget to also visit the student life expo being held at the Welcome Center - there you will find the offices of Financial Aid, Student Employment, Athletics, Study Away and Honors.
Student life expo - Welcome Center
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Welcome Center
Visit with the Offices of Financial Aid, Student Employment, Athletics, Study Away and Career Services during this student life expo held in our new Welcome Center! Don't forget to visit the student life expo at the PSU, there you will find offices and program representatives from several other campus organizations and student support services.
Campus shuttle tours
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Plaster Student Union, north entrance shuttle stop
Please allow approximately 30 minutes for tours. Last shuttle leaves at noon.
Foster Recreation Center tours
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Foster Recreation Center, enter through main doors from the south side
The Foster Recreation Center is a place for the entire campus community to work out, play and learn about healthy living.
Photo stations
9:30 – 12:00 p.m.
Plaster Student Union, second floor and outside by bear statue
Create Showcase memories and pose with MSU props or the bear statue. Prints made on site.
10:00 a.m.
Honors College presentation
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Plaster Student Union, room 313
Students in the top 10 percent of their class or have a 3.9/4.0 GPA and have an ACT of 27 or higher are encouraged to attend.
Multicultural programs presentation
10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Plaster Student Union, room 308
Learn about the services and programs provided by the university.
Admission, financial aid, and housing presentation
10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Plaster Student Union Theater
Learn the basics of admission, financial aid, and housing for high school and college transfer students.
Residence hall tours
10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Tours available at most residence halls
See the different residence hall room layouts and building amenities.
11:00 a.m.
Honors College presentation
11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Plaster Student Union, room 313
Students in the top 10 percent of their class or have a 3.9/4.0 GPA and have an ACT of 27 or higher are encouraged to attend.
Student panel session
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Plaster Student Union Theater
Students share their experiences about choosing Missouri State.
11:30 a.m.
Study Away presentation
11:30 – 11:50 a.m.
Davis-Harrington Welcome Center
Learn about opportunities to study and live abroad and gain valuable language and intercultural skills through our Study Away program.
Admission, financial aid, and housing presentation
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Plaster Student Union Theater
Learn the basics of admission, financial aid, and housing for high school and college transfer students.
Lunch on your own
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Various dining options
Dining options include a specially priced buffet meal at the Garst Dining Hall and dining options in the Plaster Student Union Food Court.
12:00 p.m.
Walking tours of campus
12:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Meet at bronze bear statue north of the Plaster Student Union
See yourself at Missouri State by taking a walking campus tour with a current student. Please allow 30-45 minutes for the complete tour.
Academic building tour–Brick City
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Plaster Student Union, north entrance shuttle stop
The Brick City Academic Building tour will showcase Missouri State's Art and Design learning community and gallery. The Brick City shuttle bus will depart beginning at 11:40 a.m. for a 12:10 p.m. presentation and tour.
Academic building tour–the O'Reilly Clinical Health Sciences Building, Professional Building, and McQueary Family Health Sciences Hall
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Plaster Student Union, north entrance shuttle stop
Tour the O'Reilly Clinical Health Sciences Building, McQueary Family Health Sciences Hall, and the Professional Building for Biomedical, Nursing, Sports Medicine and Athletic training facilities. Multiple shuttles departing, beginning at 11:50 a.m. The last shuttle will depart at 12:30 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
Walking tours of campus
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Meet at bronze bear statue north of the Plaster Student Union
See yourself at Missouri State by taking a walking campus tour with a current student. Please allow 30-45 minutes for the complete tour.
Academic building tour–Craig Hall
12:30 – 1:00 p.m.
Craig Hall
Tour our media, journalism and film labs.
Academic building tour–Pummill Hall
12:30 – 1:00 p.m.
Pummill Hall
Pummill Hall is the home of the School of Social Work, department of hospitality leadership, and the student-run Carrie’s Cafe.
Academic building tour–Hill Hall
12:30 – 1:00 p.m.
Hill Hall
Meet faculty and students from our College of Education. Tour classroom spaces.
Academic building tour–Karls Hall
12:30 – 1:00 p.m.
Karls Hall
Visit with faculty and students from Darr School of Agriculture.