Freshman Admission

Visit Campus

Carrington Hall in the spring with trees and flowers blooming

Explore your possibilities

Timeless academic halls. Vibrant traditions. Enthusiastic, engaged people. You won’t just grow as a student here. You will be a member of a campus community that will challenge and inspire you. Visit us during our in-person or virtual events to experience what it’s like to be a Bear!

ON-CAMPUS VISIT OPPORTUNITIES

Discover who we are any weekday or Saturday with a presentation and campus tour. Visit our iconic academic halls and cozy places to live and hang out. You’ll be impressed by your future college home.

MSU student tour guide stopping at Plaster Stadium
Just for transfers
Transfer Presentation & Tour

See yourself as one of our many transfer students on select Fridays designed just for you. Learn about the transfer process, enjoy a free lunch and tour campus with a current student.

Grades 9–12 and transfers
Group Visit

We would love to welcome your students to our campus! We host group visits during most Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Enjoy a presentation and campus tour tailored toward your school or organization.

Virtual visits

EXPERIENCE CAMPUS WHEREVER YOU ARE

Virtual One-On-Ones

Schedule an appointment with an admissions representative. You can ask them about student life, classes, costs or whatever interests you.

College Planning Webinars

Let us help you get ready for college! Learn from experts about applying for admission, financial aid, living on campus and more.

Transfer student at laptop outside on campus

Virtual Transfer Tuesdays

Transfers choose Missouri State more than any other college in Missouri. Tune in to hear more from an admissions representative and current transfer students.

Virtual Tour

Take a virtual tour

Choose what you want to see anytime and anywhere with our 360° views of campus. Go inside our timeless academic buildings, distinct residence halls and can’t-miss landmarks.


Open-house days

Customize your visit

Stop by one of our come-and-go events scheduled throughout the year – Summer Visit Day in the summer and Showcase in the fall and spring. We also have special sessions planned during Academic Transfer VIP Days, reserved just for transfer students.
Admission representative giving a presentation in an auditorium for visitors

Showcase

Picture yourself as a Bear during Spring Showcase, designed for juniors, or Fall Showcase, designed for seniors and transfers. Get to know our academic programs and resources, tour campus and residence halls, learn about the application process and more.

Tour guide leading a group of visitors on campus during Summer Visit Day

Summer Visit Days

Let us show you how Missouri State can be a part of your next chapter. Discover financial aid options, see the places where you will live and learn, visit with campus representatives and engage in hands-on academic experiences.

Missouri State faculty member talking with admitted student and his mother

Admitted Student Mondays

Whether you still need to visit campus or want a second look, we’re excited to welcome you to your college home. Connect with future mentors and classmates, take care of business and discover how to become a Bear.

Mark your calendar

View our upcoming visit events, learn how to register and more.

November

11

Fall Showcase Open House
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April

6

Spring Showcase Open House
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June

28

Summer Visit Day
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Narrow down your options

Not sure which visit opportunities to pick from? Use our visit finder tool to determine which experiences are best suited for you.
Students walking on campus in the fall

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