Take a moment to get to know Chelsey Small. She is a commuter student as well as a campus leader! Tell us about yourself. My name is Chelsey Small! I’m a sophomore at Missouri State. I am from Kirksville, Missouri, but I spent my high school years in the small town of Cassville, Missouri. I am an undecided major, and I want to pursue a career in Occupational Therapy. Based … [Read more...] about Meet Chelsey Small – Missouri State Commuter Student and Campus Leader
New at Missouri State for Fall 2018 will be the launch of a Second-Year Experience Welcome Back event, specifically designed for all students who are returning for their second year. While the first-year experience is filled with reacculturating (Bruffee, 1999) to the collegiate culture, students returning for their second year have a lot to celebrate but also have a lot to … [Read more...] about Students’ Second-Year Experience: Strategies for Student Success
Are you getting excited about Move-in Weekend? We are! We are looking forward to welcoming you back to campus! Housing, Residence Life and Dining Services has some important information for you as you prepare to move your student to Missouri State! Want to check or change your meal plan? You student can review and change their meal plan now through the first three weeks of … [Read more...] about Important Housing, Residence Life and Dining Services Updates – Move-in 2018
Whether your student is just starting at Missouri State and moving in to the residence halls, or they are an upperclassman and are moving in to an apartment, a first aid kit is a great and very useful gift to give your student. You as the family member know what they like when it comes to cough drops, headache medicine and band-aids. You've purchased these items for your … [Read more...] about Ask Priscilla! Does my student need a first aid kit?
When you and your student are packing up to head to Missouri State for move-in weekend, remember these 10 last minute items: 1. Watertight Packable Rain Jacket and Rain Boots For years my students ran from the school bus or car into their middle school and high school and never once wore a rain jacket. At some point, your student will need to walk across campus in a … [Read more...] about 10 Last-Minute Things to Remember for Your Student’s College Packing List