Admitted Student Day Schedule

Most events take place in the Plaster Student Union (PSU) on the Missouri State University campus.

9:00 A.M.

Check-in

Plaster Student Union Food Court

9:00 – 10:00 A.M.

Walking tours for early arrivers

Meet at bronze bear statue north of the Plaster Student Union

9:00 – 9:45 A.M.

See yourself at Missouri State by taking a walking campus tour with a current student. Multiple guides will be available to offer tours on demand. Please allow 30-45 minutes for the complete tour. Last tour departs at 9:45 A.M.

10:00 A.M.

Residence Hall Tours

Tours leave from the front desk of each building

10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

Enjoy tours of our residence halls.

10:30 A.M.

Academic receptions

Academic buildings (marked on campus map)

10:30 – 12:00 P.M.

If you know which academic programs you might be pursuing, this is a great time to tour the facilities that will be in your future. You can meet faculty members and current students in your areas of interest.

11:00 A.M.

Walking tours of campus

Meet at bronze bear statue north of the Plaster Student Union

11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

See yourself at Missouri State by taking a walking campus tour with a current student. Multiple guides will be available to offer tours on demand. Please allow 30-45 minutes for the complete tour. Last tour departs at 3:00 P.M.

Bill R. Foster & Family Recreation Center tours

Foster Rec Center

11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

Interested in fitness and wellness? Check out our amazing recreation center and see all the amenities available to you. Tours will depart from the front desk every 15 minutes. Last tour departs at 3 P.M.

Business as a Bear — take care of your first business as a new student

Plaster Student Union, 3rd floor

11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

We’re here to help you pay or request a deferment for your confirmation fee, your official acceptance of MSU’s offer of admission. You may also complete your housing application and SOAR Springboard.

Financial aid session

Carrington Hall, 101

11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

Ask questions about your FAFSA, financial aid award letter, other financial aid and payment plans. Students must have a valid photo ID and be present to speak with a financial aid representative.

MSU "Ask Me" Stations

Plaster Student Union, various locations

11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

Do you have questions but don’t know whom to ask? Get answers from your friends in admissions!

12:00 P.M.

Magers Health & Wellness Center tours

Magers Health & Wellness Center

12:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.

Tour our health and wellness center where students can visit doctors, specialists and more, and get prescriptions filled at the pharmacy. Now is your chance to tour your wellness home at MSU.

12:30 P.M.

Student life expo

Plaster Student Union, Ballroom West

12:30 – 2:30 P.M.

What kinds of fun activities or leadership roles will you find on campus? Visit booths to find about student organizations, campus services, enrichment programs and more.

12:30 P.M. - Special Interest Receptions

BEAR-essentials: Admissions Presentation

Plaster Student Union Theater

1:30– 2:00 P.M.

Learn the next steps for admitted students. Leave confident you've made the right choice for your college home!

Honors College Reception

Plaster Student Union, Room 317

2:00 – 3:00 P.M.

The Honors College is a select community of the most promising scholars at MSU. Membership is based on ACT/SAT scores, class rank and GPA. If you have been invited to join the Honors College, you can meet other members and staff at this reception.

Multicultural Services Reception

Plaster Student Union, Room 400

2:00 – 3:30 P.M.

We love to celebrate our diversity at Missouri State. Visit with staff members and learn about our multicultural programs and community resources.