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Campus Tours

One of the primary missions of the Office of Admissions and the University Ambassadors organization is to provide campus tours for prospective students and their parents.

Regular Tours

Campus tours leave from the Davis-Harrington Welcome Center at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on weekdays throughout the fall and spring semesters and noon over the summer. Tours usually last between one-and-a-half and two hours and are mainly walking tours. Campus tours include academic buildings, classrooms, residence halls, recreational facilities and other areas of special interest. For more information regarding campus tours and the campus visit program, visit the Campus Tour web page.

Groups visits

We are occasionally asked to provide Ambassadors for special tours for visiting groups such as students who are on campus for special programs or visiting high school groups. We welcome the opportunity to assist with such groups. The University Ambassadors have an elected Vice President of Group Visits who assists with the scheduling of these tours. For more information regarding special campus tours please visit the Group Visit web page.

Transfer Presentation & Tour

Our Transfer Presentation & Tours are designed uniquely for transfer students. Enjoy an informational presentation, lunch and campus tour.

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Park in our visitor lot in a space marked for “Future Bears,” then enter the Davis-Harrington Welcome Center for a parking permit. Our front desk team will give you all the information you need to start your day off well, plus a free t-shirt!

Transfer presentation

Join Bart Tibbs, our transfer coordinator, for an informative session about transfer admission, academics, student life, and more.

Dine with us in Blair-Shannon Dining Center. Each guest receives a meal voucher for a buffet-style lunch. There is something for everyone; we have several options for those with dietary restrictions. Get to know other transfer students and staff members if you want to sit together with the group.

Campus tour

Join a current student ambassador who will show you around campus. The tour will include academic and recreational spaces, including a residence hall where many transfer students live. Wear comfortable walking shoes and prepare for any forecasted weather. We can’t wait for you to see the wonderful spaces where you will live and learn!

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To schedule a campus visit, please email [email protected] . We would love to show you around our campus!

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Nothing can compare to an in-person visit of Southeast Missouri State University.

When we ask our students why they chose Southeast, they always say, "when I visited, I just fell in love." A campus tour is the perfect way to see the beauty of the campus that overlooks the Mississippi from atop the hill. With a mix of history and modern amenities, Southeast is the place to build a home. You have to see it. 

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Show Me Day

It's our premier visit day held a few times each fall and spring. You'll get to meet individually with your admission counselor, tour campus, see residence halls, walk through our campus life fair, see classes and labs in college open houses, and sample the dining. It's all here to help you discover if SEMO feels right for your future.

Visit Friday

This fall, we'd like to invite you to campus and give you a sneak peek at what SEMO has to offer you! Join us for Visit Days for a mini-college fair, a tour of campus with a current student, get questions answered, all from our iconic Academic Hall.

Explore Virtually

We learned that you can get a pretty good look at our campus from the comfort of your own home. So whether you’re not ready for in-person or you just can’t fit a trip to campus into you’re schedule, we’ve got you covered.

Special Events

In addition to personal tours, we often host a variety of special events on campus and virtually, and you’re always invited. Check out what’s coming up.

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Group Visit Programs

The Office of Admissions is offering several group visit opportunities for middle school and junior high students. Groups will experience a performance-based introduction to college life and what it’s like to be a student at MSU. All performances take place between 11:00 a.m. and noon in the Plaster Student Union Theater.

Parking is arranged for groups bringing buses to drop off students outside the Plaster Student Union before parking in Lot 44. Additional parking directions are included in a confirmation email.   Visiting groups are welcome to eat in one of our dining centers and are eligible for a discounted (tax-exempt) rate of $6 per person. These arrangements must be made directly with campus dining services. Please contact Jeanne Henderson at 417-836-3057 or email [email protected] to schedule your dining arrival time.

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Want to learn more about a specific area of study? The Discover Your Major Visit Day options may be the right fit for you! Students will have the opportunity to interact with Northwest faculty and students, take a campus tour, and learn more about the major they are interested in.

Individual academic appointments are not available during Discover Your Major visit days. If interested in scheduling an appointment, please refer to our Daily Visit .

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Experience the vibrant spirit of our beautiful flagship campus for yourself. Explore Mizzou and downtown Columbia, get a look inside our residence halls and meet with current students and expert academic advisors to ask questions. Mizzou has a variety of visit options, both online and in person for high school and transfer students.

Campus Visits

In-person visits begin with a Mizzou Overview, presented by an Admissions Representative. In this session, you’ll learn about the application process, admission requirements, costs and scholarships and housing and dining. Immediately following, you’ll depart on a 90-minute walking tour of our beautiful, historic campus.

Campus tours in Spanish are available by request. Please indicate your interest in a Spanish-led campus tour on your reservation form. Note that Spanish tours may not be available for all dates. Please call 573-882-7786 for availability.

For High Schoolers

In-person visits begin with a Mizzou Overview presented by an admissions rep. You'll learn about the application process, requirements, costs and scholarships, housing and dining. After, you'll depart on a 90-minute tour of our beautiful, historic campus.

For Transfers

Get the classic campus visit experience with content tailored specifically to the transfer student experience. Attend a Mizzou Overview session, then depart on a 90-minute tour of campus.

Meet Mizzou Days

These are day-long events for high school students that allow you to experience what your life will be like at Mizzou. Held on select Fridays and Saturdays, these visits give you the chance to learn about Mizzou in a structured format, leaving the afternoon to explore our departmental fair and academic sessions.

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Meet Mizzou remotely! We offer several virtual options to explore our campus and academic programs from the comfort of home.

Virtual Overview

Learn about admissions, scholarships, housing and dining from an admissions rep. These 30-minute sessions are offered several times a month. Register at least 30 mins in advance. You'll receive an email with login info after registering.

Online Department Meeting

Schedule an online meeting with an academic department. Mizzou staff are on hand to answer any questions you may have about majors, credits, and more.

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Meet one-on-one with an admissions rep to get your questions answered and learn more about life at Mizzou.

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No visit to Mizzou is complete without exploring Columbia, one of the best college towns in the nation. With dozens of restaurants, boutiques and live music venues, there’s always something exciting happening downtown. You’ll already be on campus for your visit, and the rest of Columbia is just steps away. So come explore your new favorite college town!

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After you’ve signed up for a visit, you’ll receive a confirmation packet with directions to campus, a campus map and parking instructions. Take a look at directions now to get a head start.

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Please register for tours at least 7 days in advance of your visit to allow enough time for us to prepare for the best experience for your tour. We look forward to seeing you!

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• Students will not be enrolled for classes during campus tours and are not mandatory prior to attending Missouri Southern. Academic Appointments will be scheduled for students who are interested in programs based on availability of faculty/staff.
• Dorms may not be open for tours during specific times of the year. Please check with the Coordinator of Campus Visits for availability during your selected tour.

Important Tour Information / Schedule

Spring 2024 Semester

Morning tours are offered Monday through Friday at 9:30 am Afternoon tours are offered on Monday and Wednesday at 1:00 pm

In the event of inclement weather and the campus closes, the Admissions office will send an email to cancel visits for the day and assist in rescheduling for a future visit. Campus closures can be found at www.mssu.edu . If you are unable to attend your scheduled tour or need to reschedule, please contact us at 417-625-9743.

If you wish to stay overnight, we recommend you stay at one of our MSSU Preferred Hotels. Be sure to ask for the Missouri Southern Lions rate when you make your hotel reservation!

Summer 2024

Morning tours will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 am

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MU marks return of the Museum of Art and Archaeology and the Museum of Anthropology

After spending time in exile, the Museum of Art and Archaeology and the Museum of Anthropology are home at the University of Missouri campus, in the lower level of Ellis Library.

The space was once occupied by the State Historical Society of Missouri , but it now has its own building on Elm Street.

They both had been at Mizzou North, on the Business Loop , but university officials decided to demolish the building. The Museum of Art and Archaeology closed in summer 2021, while the Museum of Anthropology closed in October 2021.

The museums open May 3, though the Museum of Art and Archaeology from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday will pair works of art with fresh flower displays by local florists with Art in Bloom.

The Museum of Anthropology opening celebration is 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 2.

Regular museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free.

Museum officials on Monday took reporters and photographers on tours of the renovated space.

"We've moved twice in 10 years," said Candace Sall, director of the Museum of Anthropology.

It's the only anthropology museum in the state, she said.

"We have teamed up with the tribal nations," Sall said. "They are sovereign governments."

The museum worked closely with the Osage nation on an exhibit, Sall said. It will feature explanations in Osage and English.

"We're lucky to have such a good relationship with the Osage nation," Sall said.

There's a child's notebook in another display dating to 1933. The child is learning English by translating verses of the Bible from the child's language, Inupiaq, to English. It's an example of the colonialism of the time, said Jessica Boldt, curator of collections in the Museum of Anthropology.

The anthropology museum contains no human remains or burial items, Boldt said.

There is a collection of ancient shoes from a Missouri cave. The oldest shoe on display is 5,000 years old, but the oldest in its collection is 8,000 years old, Boldt said.

All sixth-graders from Columbia Public Schools are going on tours through the museums at the end of their school year.

In the art and archaeology museum, there's a collection of Rembrandt prints on display through July 28, said museum director Dan Eck.

'We made our journey back to campus," Eck said.

Chemistry classes are performing research on some of the European art, said Rima Girnius, curator of European and American art history. The equipment the students use doesn't touch or damage the artwork and they use the MU Research Reactor for their analysis.

Benton Kidd is curator of antiquities in the Museum of Art and Archaeology. Its highlights include the intact Egyptian mummy shroud of Taathyr, daughter of Thatres, dating to 150 C.E.

There's also a headless clay figurine, dating to 6,000 B.C.E.

The collections from the Museum of Art and Archaeology started in Jesse Hall but were moved to Pickard Hall in 1976. That building was vacated in 2013.

Before opening in Mizzou North in 2017 to join the Museum of Art and Archaeology for the first time, the Museum of Anthropology was in Swallow Hall.

There is a museum store, with proceeds benefiting the museums. Another feature is an Art O Mat, a refurbished cigarette vending machine. With the $5 cost of a token, individuals can purchase an original artwork. Those proceeds benefit the museum and the artists.

"We hope to have some works of local artists soon" in the Art O Mat, said Marie Nau Hunter, deputy director of the Museum of Art and Archaeology.

Roger McKinney is the Tribune's education reporter. You can reach him at [email protected] or 573-815-1719. He's on X at @rmckinney9.

by Steve Walentik | May 1, 2024

Missouri Governor Mike Parson speaks to UMSL Chancellor Kristin Sobolik, Geospatial Collaborative Director Reda Amer and others on Tuesday afternoon during a visit to the Geospatial Advanced Technology Lab in Benton Hall. (Photos by Derik Holtmann)

Missouri Governor Mike Parson and his wife, First Lady Teresa Parson , visited the University of Missouri–St. Louis campus on Tuesday afternoon and took a tour of the newly renovated Geospatial Advanced Technology Lab .

Spot, the robot dog, was waiting to greet them as they arrived around 4:30 p.m., and Chancellor Kristin Sobolik and Geospatial Collaborative Director Reda Amer showed them around the space on the fourth floor of Benton Hall .

First Lady Teresa Parson interacts with Spot, the robot dog, shortly after arriving to tour the newly renovated lab space on the fourth floor of Benton Hall.

The Parsons dropped in to observe a class of students working in the GIS lab – which is equipped with 24 workstations featuring the latest geographic information systems software – and also stepped next door into the virtual reality lab. There, Amer pointed out some of the technology tools on hand, including an interactive table, VR headsets and a drone that can be deployed to gather geospatial data.

“It’s great to be here, and it’s great to see all the new stuff and the renovations you’re doing,” Parson said as he spoke to a room filled with UMSL administrators and members of the Chancellor’s Council in the virtual reality lab. “It’s all been first-class.”

The state-of-the-art facility was built with the help of $1.1 million in funding from the MoExcels Workforce Initiative , one of Parson’s signature programs that he’s championed during his tenure as governor.

“UMSL is absolutely grateful to Governor Parson for his continued support of higher education at the University of Missouri–St. Louis and across the entire University of Missouri System and the state,” Sobolik said during her remarks.

The MoExcels initiative also helped provide funding for the renovation and expansion of UMSL’s Nursing Simulation Laboratories , which was completed in three phases and has helped increase the university’s capacity to train and graduate pre-licensure BSN students as it works to address the nursing shortage in the state.

UMSL also received $1.5 million in MoExcels funding to assist with renovation of existing classrooms and offices in the Kathy J. Weinman Child Advocacy Centre , which provides high-quality, trauma-focused services to youth and families in the St. Louis region.

Geospatial Collaborative Director Reda Amer (at left) talks to Gov. Mike Parson (at right) and first Lady Teresa Parson about the drone in the Virtual Reality Lab.

Parson has also been instrumental in directing funding from the American Rescue Plan Act to UMSL to support the execution of UMSL’s Campus Master Plan . The Transform UMSL initiative includes more than $110 million in public and private investments to reimagine and redefine the campus footprint, preparing it to meet the needs and enhance the experience of future students.

The Geospatial Advanced Technology Lab fits with aims of that initiative and coincides with the growth of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s presence in St. Louis .

“This is all about building the important geospatial workforce in this ecosystem in St. Louis,” Sobolik said. “We have a $1.7 billion NGA expansion here in St. Louis, so we are making sure that we’re developing the workforce for the NGA, their expansion, the supporting businesses, and that growing geospatial ecosystem.”

In 2021, Sobolik joined then-NGA Director Vice Admiral Robert D. Sharp in signing an educational partnership agreement to build a geospatial talent pipeline that supports student learning from kindergarten through college and beyond. As part of the agreement, UMSL faculty and staff are working collaboratively with NGA professionals to develop academic courses and programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics that will provide students the knowledge and skills needed for careers in geospatial intelligence.

Sharp, who retired from his leadership position at NGA in 2022, has since assumed a role as a research fellow at UMSL’s Geospatial Collaborative and is helping lead the development of that talent pipeline.

Gov. Mike Parson (seated) signed copies of his new book and posed for pictures with (from left) Reggie Hill, Reda Amer, Robert Sharp, Chancellor Kristin Sobolik, Blake Sutter and Matt Prsha.

Parson stressed not to lose sight of the real purpose of the state’s investment: creating opportunities for students.

“When we brought NGA here, when we got that done, that’s a whole new ballgame for expansion and for education and for these kids to be able to learn,” Parson said. “Kids that work in places like that, those are good paying jobs.

“As I look at the students in there, I don’t know if they know how lucky they are or not, but they’re going to be pretty lucky when they get done and when they go in the workforce because I guarantee people are going to have a job for them. I’m just so thankful NGA is here and what it is going to mean for the future of our state.”

Parson concluded his visit to UMSL by talking about and signing copies of his recently released biography, “ No Turnin’ Back ,” written with author Jim Jones. Proceeds from the book are going to the Moving Missouri Forward Foundation , a nonprofit that supports Jobs for America’s Graduates–Missouri, children with special needs, and other programs focused on children across Missouri.

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