Welcome Weekend introduces new Bears to campus life and welcomes returning students back to campus.

Key details

• When: Thursday, Aug. 16 – Sunday, Aug. 19
  
• Where: All over campus

Share your story

The best Welcome Weekend stories come from those who live it. When you attend any of the weekend events, we want to hear about your experience. We encourage you to join the online conversation throughout by posting about it on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and tagging your posts with the official hashtag: #GoMaroon

Make your post social media savvy

• Tag posts with the official Welcome Weekend hashtag: #GoMaroon
• Engage with Missouri State on social
  • Missouri State University on Facebook
  • @MissouriState on Twitter
  • @MissouriState on Instagram
• Link to http://www.missouristate.edu/welcome/ to provide more information
• When you post to Facebook, boost your update by including a photo or video
• Nothing beats a first-hand perspective. When you attend a Welcome Weekend event, consider sharing a photo from or quote about your experience. Images in this kit are pre-cropped for optimal use on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Visual assets

Facebook cover photos

Tap or click to download and brand your departmental and personal social media accounts with these cover photo options.

Twitter cover photos

Tap or click to download and brand your departmental and personal social media accounts with these cover photo options.

Instagram

Tap or click to download and post to your departmental or personal Instagram account.

Video

Share these on social media or your departmental websites and blogs to provide a look at what students can expect at Welcome Weekend.

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Sample social media posts

• Move-in is almost here. Learn more about making the move to MSU. http://bit.ly/1APw9g8 #GoMaroon
• #GoMaroon at MSU during Welcome Weekend. Check out the lineup of great events: http://bit.ly/1pNX0Dt
• Welcome new students to campus during New Student Convocation Aug. 19: http://bit.ly/1B8P19U #GoMaroon #CitizenBear
• What Welcome Weekend event are you looking forward to the most? Check out the lineup: http://bit.ly/1pNX0Dt #GoMaroon
• Making the move to MSU? Review our packing recommendations and move-in tips: http://bit.ly/1APw9g8