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Academic Day
College of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
CAFNR Academic Day
Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Date: Aug. 21
Location: 111 Anheuser Busch Natural Resources Building
Hear from CAFNR leadership about resources and ways to get involved to support their success. They will receive a CAFNR padfolio and Buck's Ice Cream coupon. This is not a drop-by event.
College of Arts and Science
Psychological Sciences Student Welcome
Time: 10 a.m.-noon
Date: Aug. 21
Location: Undergraduate Lounge, Room 103, McAlester Hall
Meet faculty members, academic advisors and other students. Get connect to research labs and student organizations.
What Is the Kinder Institute?
Time: 10 a.m.-noon
Date: Aug. 21
Location: Jesse Hall 410
Meet Kinder Institute DUGS, Dr. Thomas Kane, at an engaging open house that outlines the academic, study abroad, and extracurricular opportunities at the Kinder Institute.
Political Science, Public Affairs, and Economics New Student Open House
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Date: Aug. 21
Location: Geology 123 (Keller Auditorium)
Students interested in studying political science, public administration, or economics will have the opportunity to meet with faculty and fellow students and learn about opportunities in each field, including accelerated master’s programs and the possibility of double majoring. Light refreshments will be served.
International Studies Welcome
Time: Noon-2 p.m.
Date: Aug. 21
Location: 102 Arts and Sciences Building
New and returning international studies students are invited to join Mizzou Study Abroad and the International Studies department. Meet fellow classmates, the International Studies director and academic adviser.
Women's and Gender Studies Student Welcome
Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Date: Aug. 21
Location: 325 Strickland Hall
The Women's and Gender Studies Department will welcome students to meet our professors and view our course selection in our office suite in Strickland Hall 325. We will also table outside of Strickland Hall.
Department of Statistics & Data Science Open House
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Date: Aug. 21
Location: Middlebush 133
Come meet faculty and students in the Department of Statistics & Data Science, and learn more about our major and minor programs.
Biological Sciences: Meet Your Advisor
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Date: Aug. 21
Location: Various Rooms
New biology majors are invited to meet their academic advisor, learn about opportunities available to students majoring in biology as well as expectations for biology majors, and get to know other new biology students.
Music Ensemble Auditions
Time: 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
Date: Aug. 21
Location: Sinquefield Music Center (1101 University Avenue)
Auditions for concert bands, jazz bands, orchestra, and choral ensembles.
TAM New Student Welcome Scavenger Hunt
Time: Noon-2 p.m.
Date: Aug. 21
Location: Gwynn Hall, Room 109
The TAM New Student Scavenger Hunt will include activities to explore campus and TAM, meet professors & your advisor, and connect with TAM peers.
Geology Open House
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Date: Aug. 21
Location: Geological Sciences Building
All new and returning students are welcome to join the Dept. of Geological Sciences faculty and student organizations in front of (and in the lobby of) the Geology building for snacks, drinks, souvenirs, and fun activities.
Marching Mizzou Concert
Time: 6:45-7:45 p.m.
Date: Aug. 23
Location: Francis Quad
Join Marching Mizzou at Francis Quadrangle for a Concert on the Quad following Tiger Walk.
Donuts with A&S Deans
Time: 9:30 a.m.-noon
Date: Aug. 21
Location: Lowry Mall
Meet the College of Arts & Science Deans while enjoying a delicious donut. Plus make your own A&S button and even grab some swag!
Black Studies and Peace Studies Welcome Open House
Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Date: Aug. 21
The open house will be on the third floor of Gentry Hall. Students are welcome to come meet with faculty, explores the departments' resources, or just hang out and have some coffee and refreshments.
Math Department Open House
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Date: Aug. 21
Location: Math Sciences Building Room 306
Come and meet Faculty from the Department of Mathematics!
Welcome Home to Architectural Studies
Time: Noon-2 p.m.
Date: Aug. 21
Location: Stanley Hall 2nd Floor Studios
Meet Arch Studies Students, Find out about upcoming events & the programs. Free Pizza, Drinks & Prizes while supplies last!
Linguistics Open House
Time: Noon-2 p.m.
Date: Aug. 21
Location: Tate Hall 3rd floor common area
Join faculty and students from the Linguistics Program for our open house. You can learn more about the classes we offer as well as the opportunities to get involved in research projects.
Theatre and Performance Studies Cookies and Conversation
Time: Noon-1 p.m.
Date: Aug. 21
Location: Rhynsburger Theatre Fine Arts Building On Stage RM 122
Meet our faculty, learn about the performance season and learn how you can get involved.
Physics and Astronomy Welcome
Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Date: Aug. 21
Location: Physics Building 1st floor lobby
Meet and greet with physics and astronomy faculty and students. We will have cool demos and a visit to the observatory.
Anthropology, Classics, Archaeology, and Religion Open House
Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Date: Aug. 21
Location: Swallow Hall and Francis Quadrangle
Stop into Swallow Hall on the historic Francis Quadrangle and meet the faculty and students of the Department of Anthropology and the Department of Classics, Archaeology, and Religion. The Department of Anthropology will hold an atlatl demonstration on the Quad in front of Swallow Hall. We invite you to enjoy refreshments, tour our laboratory space, and view a selection of the University’s plaster casts of famous ancient sculpture.
Department of English Student Welcome Reception
Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Date: Aug. 21
Location: Tate Hall 114
A welcome event with informational booths for new majors, returning majors, and any interested students. Come find out about what English has to offer, from creative writing to literature, linguistics, rhetoric, and media. Light refreshments will be served.
Passport for Chemistry
Time: 10 a.m.-noon
Date: Aug. 21
Location: Chemistry Foyer / outside of chemistry 125
Join us for an interactive event designed to showcase the many opportunities available within the Department of Chemistry. Pick up a passport, visit a variety of stations, meet faculty and students, learn about courses, research, student organizations, and career pathways, and collect stamps along the way.
Philosophy Welcome Social
Time: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Date: Aug. 21
Location: Middlebush Room 215
We will have coffee/tea and snacks and chat.
SVS Fall 2026 Welcome Week Event
Time: 1-2:30 p.m.
Date: Aug. 21
Location: Bingham Gallery (Fine Arts Building)
Meet School of Visual Studies (SVS) faculty in Art, Art History, Digital Storytelling, Film Studies/Film Production, and Graphic Design. Meet SVS student representatives from Student Orgs and Clubs, receive SVS information, SVS Swag, and a free SVS T-shirt. Snacks provided!
Welcome to the Communication Major
Time: 10 a.m.-noon
Date: Aug. 21
Location: Switzler Lobby
Are you a new Communication major, or thinking about it? Do you have a COMM class in Switzler Hall this semester? Come join the Department of Communication to enjoy refreshments, meet fellow COMM majors and members of the faculty and advising staff, and get a tour of Switzler Hall.
Welcome to Sociology
Time: 12:30-2 p.m.
Date: Aug. 21
Location: 315 Middlebush
Join us for refreshments and to chat with sociology students, faculty, and staff.
College of Education and Human Development
CEHD Brunch Connections
Time: 10-11:30 a.m.
Date: Aug. 21
Location: The Reflector - 201 Townsend Hall
Get to know the College of Education & Human Development community before classes begin! Enjoy coffee, smoothies, and light breakfast/brunch treats!
College of Engineering
Engineering Student Welcome Back Event
Time: Noon-1 p.m.
Date: Aug. 21
Location: Lafferre Hall
Open to all students to stop by, ask questions and get to know faculty and staff leaders. Pizza will be served (while it lasts!).
College of Health Sciences
Welcome to Mizzou Health Sciences
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Date: Aug. 21
Location: Clark Hall
This event is your first stop to meeting new friends, getting insider tips, and kicking off your college experience—plus, there’s free food, games, and a free T-shirt just for showing up! This come-and-go event is all about helping you settle in and feel at home in the College of Health Sciences.
Graduate/Professional Student Events
New Graduate Student Orientation
Time: 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Date: Aug. 17
Location: Jesse Auditorium
The Graduate School holds one large general orientation session at the beginning of each Fall semester. Students beginning graduate study at MU in the preceding semesters are also welcome to attend.
Missouri School of Journalism
J-School Welcome Day
Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Date: Aug. 21
Location: Reynolds Journalism Institute Lobby
J-School Welcome Day begins with an Academic Advisor Meet and Greet session, where students can connect with their assigned J-School Advisor, followed by the Journalism Activities Fair where staff and students will be available to introduce you to the various clubs and organizations, and our professional news organizations and strategic communication agencies. Special breakout sessions will help you learn about opportunities and how you can get involved today!
Trulaske College of Business
TruWelcome
Time: 9 a.m.-noon
Date: Aug. 21
Location: Cornell Hall
This exciting kickoff event is your chance to jumpstart your journey at Trulaske. You’ll hear from academic advisors, meet faculty and staff, connect with current students, explore the incredible programs Trulaske has to offer, and enjoy free food while getting to know your new community.