Campus Life and Traditions
Live like a Bear
Campus thrums with an electric energy. You’ll always find something to do.
And you’ll find a community of people who love what you love. Missouri State is a
welcoming, inclusive community with 375+ organizations.
You can join a group focused on:
- Arts and entertainment.
- Academic and professional areas.
- Greek life.
- Health and wellness.
- Politics and issues.
- Faith and spirituality.
- Recreation, games, sports and activities.
- Culture, identity and heritage.
- Service and volunteerism.
- Leadership and personal growth.
- MSU spirit and traditions.
We also have live music, engaging speakers, comedy, movies, pool parties and much
more.
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Uphold tradition
We also find reasons to celebrate being a Bear all year long. It all starts at Welcome
Weekend, the best way to reunite on campus before the start of the fall semester.
And each spring, we celebrate our beloved fountain returning on Fountain Day.
And every BearWear Friday, we wear maroon and white (as well as many other days, of
course).
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Go Bears!
Missouri State athletic teams compete at the NCAA Division I level. Students get in
free to most home athletic events. You’ll get a chance to see our mascot, Boomer,
while you’re cheering on the team.
A Bear's habitat
Be close to your classes, friends and hangout spots. You’ll also get cable, Wi-Fi,
24-hour computer labs and free laundry facilities in our 10+ housing options.
A police substation, well-lit walkways, security cameras and swipe-card access to
residence halls will make you feel safe. You'll also receive notifications if there's
an emergency or school is closed.
You can see a doctor, get a checkup or fill prescriptions at our on-campus clinic.
We have doctors, nurses, specialists and pharmacists dedicated to providing medical
care to Bears.
Dining services offers options for everyone, including healthy balanced meals, vegan/vegetarian
meals and choices for those with allergies or dietary restrictions.
Is a living-learning community for you?
In these communities, students with similar academic or lifestyle interests live,
study and socialize together. It doesn’t cost any more to live in an LLC and get all
the social, educational and personal benefits!
