We also have activities for family members throughout the weekend. We hope you will join us for some or all of the activities.
Friday, August 16th
Family Welcome and Information Session
Plaster Student Union Theatre
3:00 p.m.
Join us for an interactive and fun welcome session that delves more into campus life for your student. We’ll answer your last minute questions. Speakers include President Clif Smart, Michael Frizell, Director of the Writing Center and well-known author, and Dave Embree. Refreshments are served (and after a hot day of moving, you will enjoy the cool Plaster Student Union Theater and sweet treats). All family members are welcome. No RSVP required.
President’s Dessert Reception for New Families
August 16th, 7pm – 8:00pm
Davis-Harrington Welcome Center
Join President Clif Smart and his wife Gail for a lovely dessert reception in the Davis-Harrington Welcome Center. Relax after a day of moving, meet faculty, staff and administrators, enjoy delicious desserts, and mingle with other families of the Class of 2023 while your student enjoys Play Fair and other activities. Families only.
The deadline to RSVP is Wednesday, August 7 by 5 PM. RSVP is NOT required to attend but your RSVP helps us plan for the event.
Visit the RSVP page at: https://dosaforms.missouristate.edu/view.php?id=53552
Saturday, August 17th
Fraternity and Sorority Life Information Session
10am
Plaster Student Union Theatre
Is your student considering Fraternity and Sorority Recruitment? If so, join current members and Staff of Fraternity & Sorority Life to get more information and get your questions answered. No RSVP Required. FAMILY MEMBERS ONLY
See Ya Later Brunch
10am – 1 pm
Garst Dining Hall
Blair-Shannon Dining Hall
Join your student for a lovely brunch before you leave campus. Chat with your student about the Friday night activities, enjoy some delicious food, discuss one more run to a local store to get supplies and then tell your student you will “See Them Later” while they go and take a nap before their next Welcome Weekend activity. Two family members eat free with student (student must have meal plan). Each additional family members is $7.50.
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If you have any questions or concerns contact Priscilla Childress, assistant director, Family Programs & Student Affairs Special Events, at pchildress@missouristate.edu or 417-836-3060.