Student Recreation

A group of students covered in colorful powder pose for a photo after participating in a color war game.

Make memories with activities and traditions

Because college happens outside of class, too!

Uphold traditions

(That’s a line in our fight song!)

Join the activities that make us proud to be a Bear: 

  • BearWear Fridays: On Fridays, we wear maroon and white — as well as many other days, of course! 
  • Cheer on the Bears: You will get in free to most home athletic events in our impressive facilities. 
  • Take a picture with the PSU Bear: The statue in front of the Plaster Student Union is an icon! 
Two Missouri State students standing in front of the bronze Bear statue.

Attend special events

 

A group of friends pose for a photo during Bear Bash.
Welcome Weekend
Make a great start to the year. Move in, meet new friends and enjoy campus activities.
Cheerleaders wave pompoms during a football game.
Homecoming
Expect football, a parade and a weekend full of spirited events.
A Missouri State student takes a selfie with her family next to the fountain next to the Meyer Library.
Family Weekend
Invite your loved ones and enjoy lots of activities together.
Explore our calendar for more of our favorite annual events, like Fountain Day and Bear Bash. 

Fun and games, just for you

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NCAA Division I teams: Go Bears!
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NCAA team championship appearances

Student Activities Council and other organizations will invite you to events like: 

Concerts and live music.
Board games, bingo and murder mystery parties.
Stand-up comedians.
Film screenings in the campus theater.
Pool parties. 

Theatre and shows

Catch shows like "Hamilton"

You can attend performances by professionals and our own students in venues around campus.
A conductor leads the band in a performance.

Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts

Catch touring performances and Broadway shows. Our students get discounted tickets to some events.
People fill up every seat at Great Southern Bank arena to listen to comedian Nate Bargatze.

Great Southern Bank Arena

Acts like comedian Nate Bargatze and musician The Kid LAROI perform at this 11,000-seat venue.
The sign for the John Goodman Amphitheatre lights up as the audience finds their seats

Tent Theatre

A summer tradition for decades! Our students act alongside professional guest artists in fun musicals and comedies.
A group of students singing and acting in a musical

Coger Theatre

At least seven major productions a year take place here, including plays, musicals and dance concerts.
Students in the Association of Black Collegians represent their organization at the Belong-B-Que. They stand at table that has a poster and info about their organization.
375+ MSU student groups

Join a student group

We have groups focused on areas like:  

  • Arts and entertainment. 
  • Academic and professional areas. 
  • Health and wellness. 
  • Politics and issues. 
  • Faith and spirituality. 
  • Fraternity and sorority life. 
  • Recreation, games, sports, esports and intramurals. 
  • Culture, identity and heritage. 
  • Service and volunteerism. 
  • Leadership and personal growth. 
  • MSU spirit and traditions.

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