What happens during Opening Week Orientation?
Opening Week Orientation is a week-long series of programs planned to acquaint you with the campus community and ease your transition to your new home. Activities are designed to introduce you to new friends, mentor groups, the campus culture, and opportunities for future involvement. A combination of specialized Academic Workshops and interactive programs will fill your week. The Academic Workshops are credit and non-credit courses that build the foundation for a successful career at Missouri S&T. Opening Week Activities and Programs focus on the learning and social environment of the campus. You won't want to miss participating in the new student design project during Opening Week.  Some of you may also be participating in varsity sports or band practices.

When is Opening Week Orientation?
Opening Week Orientation and the welcome picnic begins Sunday, August 17th. Plan to move into your residence hall or Greek house before the program begins. Residence Halls will be open Saturday, August 16th at 8:00 a.m.

What does Opening Week Orientation Cost?
Opening Week activities, program material and picnic fees are included in the Enrollment Deposit fee. Opening Week participants will need to pay individual course costs for the Academic Workshops taken during Opening Week. All freshmen living in the residence halls will be able to move into their rooms on Saturday, August 16 at no additional costs for room or board. Other students living in Greek housing or living off campus will be able to eat meals on campus this week with their mentor groups.  Opening Week meal plan begins with the Welcome Picnic on Sunday, August 17 and finishes Friday, August 22.  Questions regarding meal plans and housing information, contact Residential Life at 573-341-4218.

Opening Week Schedule