Attend a special orientation for newly admitted adult students
Fall 2025 orientation will be held in-person in the Plaster Student Union room 400
on Saturday, August 16th from 8:30am -12:00pm with an optional campus tour afterwards.
Please RSVP with an email address you can access to prevent issues with receiving
updates.
This orientation is not a registration event. You will need to be registered prior to the start of the fall semester – August 18th,
2025.
You will also need to clear any holds that are blocking you from registering for courses.
Holds and earliest registration dates can be found under Registration Status.
You may also park in metered lots (gold), but those require payment. Meters are enforced
as 24-hours 7-days a week. Metered parking is $1.25 per hour, plus mobile convenience
fee, if any, and is non-refundable.
Plaster Student Union, Room 400
Physical address: 1110 E Madison St Springfield, MO 65897
8:30-9:00: Check-in/Breakfast
9:00-10:00: Opening Remarks and Presentations
10:00-10:15: Break
10:15-11:45 Presentations Resume
12:00: Campus Tour (optional)
Who is this orientation for?
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.
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 set an appointment with an advisor to
help answer any introductory questions/concerns you may have.
