Attend a special orientation for newly admitted adult students
Fall 2026 Adult Student Orientation will be held in-person in the Plaster Student Union room 400 on Saturday, August 15th from 8:30am -12:00pm with an optional campus tour afterwards.
This orientation is not a registration event. You will need to be registered prior to the start of the fall semester – August 17th,
2026.
You will need to clear any holds that are blocking you from registering for courses.
Holds and earliest registration dates can be found under Registration Status.
The Adult Student Orientation is for newly admitted undergraduate students who are
22 years of age or older, are married and/or have children, have not been in school
for an extended period of time, or are primarily taking online/evening courses.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Adult Student Orientation is not a registration event, so be sure you're registered
for classes before Saturday!
Check your Registration Status Eligibility for any holds
My Missouri State > Registration tile > Registration Status Eligibility link
Common holds include: Advisor Release, Sign Enrollment Agreements, etc.
Meet with your advisor
Even if it's not required, you're still welcome to meet with your advisor prior to
registration to make sure you're staying on track with your degree program's requirements.
At the fall orientation, an optional campus tour is provided.
Spring orientation is held virtually, if you'd like to schedule a campus tour you may do so.
We understand that as an adult learner, you have a busy schedule. If you're unable
to attend, information is compiled in the Adult Student Services Brightspace Community
page. This is available 24/7!
You're also welcome to contact our office to help answer any introductory questions/concerns you may have whether via telephone
call, email, or scheduled appointment.
