Plan to arrive by 9 a.m. for check-in; many activities end by 1 p.m.
9 a.m.
Check-in
9 – 10:30 a.m.
Plaster Student Union, inside north entrance
Check-in and grab your welcome bag upon arrival.
Walking Tours
9 – 11:30 a.m.
Plaster Student Union, Bear Statue
Let a University Ambassador show you around the academic side of our campus. Please allow 30-40 minutes for the complete tour. Tours leave from the PSU Bear Statue. Last tour departs at 11:30 a.m.
Campus Shuttle Tours
9 – 11:30 a.m.
Plaster Student Union, north shuttle stop
Hop on the Bear Line for a riding tour of campus. Please allow approximately 30 minutes for the complete tour. Tours leave from the PSU north shuttle stop. Last shuttle departs at 11:30 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
Admission Presentation
9:15 – 10 a.m.
Plaster Student Union Theater
Learn the basics of the admission process, information about financial aid and scholarships, and more about becoming a Bear.
9:30 a.m.
Student Life Expo
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.
Meet the Faculty
9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Various locations
Each of our seven academic colleges will have faculty and staff members available to answer your questions and talk with you about majors and programs. You can also learn more about the Honors College and MSU Libraries.
10:15 a.m.
Residence Life Presentation
10:15 – 10:45 a.m.
Plaster Student Union Theater
Discover the perks of living on campus. Learn about different room layouts, building amenities, and meal plan options.
10:30 a.m.
Residence Hall Tours
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Various residence halls
Learn more about our award-winning residence halls and visit them in person!
11 a.m.
Transfer Admission Presentation
11 – 11:30 a.m.
Plaster Student Union, Room 313
Learn the basics of the admission process for college transfer students.
Admission Presentation
11 – 11:45 a.m.
Plaster Student Union Theater
Learn the basics of the admission process, information about financial aid and scholarships, and more about becoming a Bear.
Foster Recreation Center Tours
11:00 a.m. – 2 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.
11:30 a.m.
Student Panel
11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Plaster Student Union, Room 313
Students share their experiences about choosing Missouri State and what they love about being a Bear.
LUNCH
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Garst Dining Center
Students will receive a free meal voucher at check-in. Families may join using our special event rate. Find your coupons in your welcome bag.
12 p.m.
Residence Life Presentation
12 – 12:30 p.m.
Plaster Student Union Theater
Discover the perks of living on campus. Learn about different room layouts, building amenities, and meal plan options.
Academic Buildings Open
12 – 1 p.m.
McQueary College of Health and Human Services
Campus shuttle provided from 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Visit the Professional Building/Kampeter Hall for anatomy labs, Rooms 371 and 369.
- Visit the O’Reilly Clinical Health Sciences Center for nursing skills and simulation labs, 2nd floor; for OT labs and CRNA surgical suite, 3rd floor.
1 p.m.
Academic Buildings Open
1 – 2 p.m.
Reynolds College of Arts and Letters
Campus shuttle provided from 12:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Visit Brick City for Art + Design
2 p.m.
MSU Football Game
2 p.m.
Plaster Stadium
Join us for kickoff at 2 p.m. to cheer on our football bears as they take on the Northern Iowa Panthers. Email KristinRoop@MissouriState.edu for ticket information.