University of Missouri 2015-2016 Guide for Parents

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2015–2016
A GUIDE FOR PARENTS
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Mizzou Guide
Comprehensive advice and information for student success
Welcome to the Mizzou Family!
Welcome from Parent Relations
Family Weekend Schedule of Events
Mizzou Family Weekend Game Day Tips
Where to Park
Office of Parent Relations
Keys to a Well-Rounded School Year
Making the Most of Family Weekend
Important Academic Dates
Campus Map
Mizzou Football Seating Chart
Game Day Parking Map
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WELCOME
to the MIZZOU FAMILY!
I’ll be looking for you at breakfast before
you head out of town on Sunday. Through
it all, I hope you will take an opportunity to
meet other MU parents and students, and
share stories of this special place.
We know parent and family support is a
key component of student success, and
our relationship with you is an important
one. This weekend, I encourage you
to get to know the Office of Parent
Relations. They will be happy to answer
any questions you may have and will
be an excellent resource for you during
your student’s time at the University.
Let’s work together to help your student
be successful inside and outside of the
classroom. Welcome to the Mizzou family!
Sincerely,
Cathy C. Scroggs
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Dear MU Parents, Family
and Friends,
Welcome to fall at Mizzou! We are
pleased that you have joined us for Family
Weekend 2015, and have scheduled a
variety of activities designed especially for
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you and your student to enjoy together —
attending a college open house, enjoying
the events on campus, cheering on the
Tigers at various athletic events, and
simply walking through the campus to get
a closer look at your student’s MU home.
Visit the Student Center, state of the
art Recreation Complex, and eat a meal
in a dining hall. Cheer on the Tigers
as the football team faces off against
Connecticut. Get to know downtown and
more about our Columbia community.
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Welcome from Parent
Relations
Colleagues from every aspect of campus
have been involved in creating a schedule
that has “something for everyone.”
Whether you are a parent of a freshman or
a senior, your first MU student or your last,
we want you to enjoy everything about the
University of Missouri this weekend. Look
to our volunteers to help you navigate
campus and answer any questions. Most
of all, enjoy connecting with your student
— we couldn’t be more proud of them.
Be sure to keep in touch throughout the
year. We love hearing from you.
Enjoy your weekend and Go Tigers!
Leslie Gale
Coordinator for Parent Relations
Parents and Families,
We are so excited to welcome
you to the tradition of MU
Family Weekend!
Now that your student is four weeks into
the fall semester, this is the perfect time
to visit and truly see campus through
their eyes. In planning the events for this
weekend, one theme consistently came
to mind — the Mizzou student experience.
The best way to showcase this unique
place is to bring you into the areas where
our students eat, live and study, where
they exercise, get involved, get motivated
and where they relax. Walk around
campus and get a feel for how your
student spends their day.
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Office of Service-Learning Open House
1 p.m.–5 p.m., Lowry Hall, 2nd Floor
Please come by and learn about the Office of Service-Learning. Service-learning at
MU strives to develop civic, corporate, and social responsibility while enhancing the
students’ personal growth and enriching the lives of people within our community. Our
programs are local, national, and global. We serve the entire campus. This is an open
house, so drop by anytime. We look forward to visiting with you.
servicelearning.missouri.edu
Welcome to the Family!
2 p.m.–4 p.m., MU LGBTQ Resource Center (G225 Student Center)
Tigers of all stripes are welcome in the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,
Queer) Resource Center! We’re celebrating every kind of Tiger family with food, games,
and crafts! Cosponsored by The LGBTQ Resource Center and Triangle Coalition.
Trulaske College of Business Open House
Family Weekend
Schedule of Events
2 p.m.–4 p.m., 112 Cornell (Trulaske College of Business Visitors Center)
The Trulaske College of Business will host a Meet ‘n Greet with the Assistant Dean
for Undergraduate Programs & Student Services reception on Friday afternoon from
2–4 p.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet with the assistant dean, academic
advisors, Business Career Services, and Professional Development Program staff
members as well as take a tour of Cornell Hall with a current student ambassador.
Missouri School of Journalism Family Weekend Open House
2 p.m.–4 p.m., Room 100 A, Reynolds Journalism Institute
Families can stop in 100 A of Reynolds Journalism Institute to pick up a map to the
various areas in the school that will be open. Parents can visit with faculty, see labs, and
learn about projects going on at the school. Refreshments will be served.
Photos with Truman the Tiger
*indicates the event requires pre-registration
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m., MU Student Center
Truman has agreed to make a special appearance at Family Weekend. Stop by the
registration area Friday afternoon for a chance to have your photo taken with Truman.
There is no cost and the photo will be emailed to you. This opportunity is sponsored by
MU Counseling Center in conjunction with the Office of Parent Relations.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
Family Weekend Check-In
Noon–7 p.m., MU Student Center
Black and Gold Friday
8 a.m.–9 p.m., The Mizzou Store
Get the family geared up Mizzou-style! Save 25% all day on Mizzou logo clothing and
gifts. www.themizzoustore.com
Open Classes
A chance to really see what college is like through the eyes of your student! A complete
list of classes open to families is posted online at mizzouparents.missouri.edu.
Student Success Center Open House
1 p.m.–3 p.m., Student Success Center (located on Lowry Mall)
The Student Success Center will have an open house including tours of the building
and information on what the center offers to provide students with the tools they need
to succeed.
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Study Abroad Open House
*Shabbat Dinner
3 p.m.–5 p.m., International Center, N52 Memorial Union
Stop by the International Center to learn about the wide array of study abroad options
available to MU students across all academic disciplines. Study abroad advisors will be
available to answer questions. Refreshments will be provided.
7 p.m. at the Chabad House, 313 E. Brandon Rd Columbia, MO 65203
(corner of S. Providence Rd)
Come join us for Chabad’s weekly Shabbat dinners. At Chabad anyone from freshman
to PHD candidate is welcome. You will partake in an intimate and elegant dinner where
we will eat, meet new Jewish friends and celebrate Shabbat in a warm and enjoyable
manner. For more information or to RSVP please contact Channy Lapine at
(573) 442-5755 or [email protected].
Ellis Library Guided Tours
3 p.m.–5 p.m., Ellis Library
Shabbat Services and Dinner at Hillel
6 p.m. at Mizzou Hillel, 1107 University Ave
Join Hillel and the Jewish Student Organization for an egalitarian, student-led Shabbat
service followed by a homemade, kosher dinner. A great opportunity to connect and
relax. For more information please visit www.mizzouhillel.com.
Comedy Show: Family Weekend Comedian Buzz Sutherland
7 p.m. Jesse Auditorium
Bring your guests and join comedian Buzz Sutherland as he opens up Family Weekend
with some great laughs. Cost is $5 for MU Students and $8 for the general public.
Tickets are available at the MSA/GPC Box Office in the MU Student Center. Visit
stufftodo.missouri.edu for more information. Sponsored by MSA/GPC Special Events
Committee.
Weekend Movie: Inside Out
Shows at: 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Wrench Auditorium, Memorial Student Union
Riley is uprooted from her Midwestern life when her family moves to San Francisco. Like
all of us, Riley is guided by her emotions: Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness. Join us
for this animated family film! Tickets available at the door. Visit stufftodo.missouri.edu.
Sponsored by the MSA/GPC Films Committee.
Family Weekend: Mizzou on the Mall
8 p.m.–11 p.m., Lowry Mall (Rain Site: MU Student Center)
Show off Mizzou to your family by coming to Lowry Mall, where we will have lots of
Mizzou treats and activities including Buck’s Tiger Stripe Ice Cream, a photo booth and
more! This event is free and open to the general public. Visit stufftodo.missouri.edu
for more information. Rain site: MU Student Center. Sponsored by Parent Leadership
Council, The Department of Student Life-Campus Activities, MSA/GPC Tech, MSA, GPC,
and Mizzou After Dark.
Mizzou Engineering Family Weekend Dessert Reception
4 p.m.–6 p.m., Lafferre Hall South Entrance (Overholser Atrium)
Registration Opens on August 17th. RSVP to engineering.missouri.edu/family-weekend
Dessert Reception for Engineering students and their families. There are a
limited number of spaces available and registration is based upon a first-come
first-served basis.
Family Weekend Choral Concert
5 p.m.–7 p.m., First Baptist Church (1112 East Broadway, Columbia MO 65201)
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School of Health Professions Annual Pancake Breakfast
9 a.m.–11:30 a.m., Lewis Hall Lobby
School of Health Professions students and their families are invited to join the Dean
for the annual SHP Family Weekend Pancake Breakfast. SHP faculty and staff will be
serving pancakes, sausage and fruit. SHP t-shirts, sweatshirts and other SHP items will
be on sale at the event. This event is free.
Saturday Morning Science
10:30 a.m., Monsanto Auditorium, Bond Life Sciences Center
Dr. Ted Daeschler, Vice President for Collections and Associate Curator of Vertebrate
Zoology at the Academy of Natural Sciences, and Associate Professor, Department of
Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science at Drexel University will be speaking. The
tentative title for his talk is “New Discoveries from the Age of Fishes including the Origin
of Limbed Vertebrates.” No science background is required, only enthusiasm for and an
interest in science. The talks are free and open to the public.
*Family Craft Hour at the Craft Studio
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Family Weekend Check-In
8 a.m.–10 a.m., MU Student Center
The Mizzou Store Hours
8 a.m.–6 p.m.
*Family Weekend Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at two residential dining locations: Plaza 900 and Rollins
Join us for a breakfast celebration in a location your student enjoys every day! Guest
servers and lots of black and gold will provide a festive atmosphere for fans preparing
to cheer on the Tigers! Pre-paid tickets are encouraged and available through Family
Weekend registration. Sponsored by Campus Dining Services.
10 a.m.–2 p.m., The Craft Studio, N12 Memorial Student Union
(lower level of Memorial Union North)
Register your family for an hour at the Craft Studio and express your TIGER PRIDE by
making a black and gold picture frame (1 frame included with registration, additional
frames can be purchased on-site). Hang it on your wall to let everyone know your true
colors… BLACK AND GOLD FOREVER! Whether you’re super-crafty or not-so-much,
we’ll make sure you walk away with a keepsake to remember your Family Weekend
experience for years to come. Open to all ages (children under 18 must be accompanied
by an adult). Sponsored by the MSA/GPC Craft Studio. Reservations are required for
guaranteed spot.
Arts and Science Advisement Center Open House
8 a.m.–10 a.m., 107 Lowry Hall
Join Associate Dean Ted Tarkow and other staff from the College of Arts & Science
for an Open House.
School of Nursing Open House
8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m., Sinclair School of Nursing Building
The building will be open for tours and faculty will be available to meet parents and
family members. There will also be breakfast foods and door prizes!
*CAFNR Family Breakfast for CAFNR Students and Families
8:30 a.m.–10:0 a.m., Culinary Café, Eckles Hall
RSVP required by September 10th. Please make reservations online at
www.cafnralumni.com/familyweekend2015. Please call (573) 882-0089 with questions.
Study Abroad 101 for Parents
9 a.m.–10 a.m., 2501 Student Center (Leadership Auditorium)
Do you have a student interested in studying abroad? Come and learn more about the
programs MU offers, the planning process, health and safety abroad, costs, scholarships,
academic credit, and more! Coffee and light breakfast snacks will be served.
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*Football Game: MU vs. University of Connecticut
Kick Off, 11 a.m., Faurot Field, Memorial Stadium
*Family Weekend Climb
3 p.m.–6 p.m., Venture Out Complex, location details at ventureout.missouri.edu/location
Come out to climb the 60 foot tall Alpine Tower after the game. The Alpine
Tower is designed to be fun and safe for climbers of all abilities. Never climbed
before? Come learn how! Experienced climber? Check out the challenges
the Alpine Tower has to offer. Cost is $15 per climber. Ages 4 and up only.
Sunset Jazz
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m., Traditions Plaza (Carnahan Quad)
Spend the evening under the stars at the newly constructed Traditions Plaza. Students
from the MU Jazz Studies Department will perform. You are invited to bring your own
food and beverages to enjoy with the music.
*Family Trivia Night
7 p.m., Stotler Lounge, Memorial Student Union
Students, families, and guests are invited to join Student Affairs for a night of general
knowledge trivia and family fun! Snacks provided. Proceeds to benefit the Parents Fund.
Seating is limited; open to families who pre-registered.
SATURDAY RESIDENCE HALL EVENTS
Hatch Hall, Schurz Hall & Honors College Joint Reception
8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m. Bingham Hall Classroom
Residents of Hatch & Schurz, Honors College students, and families are invited to
attend a refreshments and pastry reception in the Bingham Classroom. This will be an
opportunity for the students to show off the community and for parents to interact with
faculty and staff.
College Avenue Hall
Weekend Movie: Inside Out
Shows at: 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Wrench Auditorium, Memorial Student Union
Riley is uprooted from her Midwestern life when her family moves to San Francisco. Like
all of us, Riley is guided by her emotions: Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness. Join us
for this animated family film! Tickets available at the door. Visit stufftodo.missouri.edu.
Sponsored by the MSA/GPC Films Committee.
8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Students and their families will be invited to join the staff for refreshments and pastry
reception in the main lobby. This will be an opportunity for the students to show off the
community and for parents to interact with the staff.
McDavid Hall
9 a.m.–10 a.m.
McDavid is hosting an open house and art exhibit for Family Weekend. In the Art Gallery
you will find work that has been created by residents and represents the theme of family.
You are also invited to create a note of encouragement for your student in the McDavid
main lounge. All you need to bring are your supportive words and creative thoughts to
give to your student, basic art supplies will be provided. Light breakfast and some live
student performances will be taking place in the main lounge.
Mark Twain Hall
9 a.m.–10 a.m.
Enjoy a light breakfast and meet Mark Twain staff. Visiting families and friends of
students can write small notes or cards to students that will be delivered at a later date.
Guests can also experience brunch at The MARK on 5th Street, the newly renovated
campus dining facility located in Mark Twain Hall.
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Johnston, Wolpers, Hawthorn/Galena/Dogwood Halls, Defoe-Graham,
and Tiger Reserve
9 a.m.–10 a.m.
Your student’s staff and Hall Government officers are teaming up to make this a
weekend to remember! Family and friends are encouraged to drop by the front desk
or office (Tiger Reserve) for a light breakfast (while supplies last) and an opportunity
to leave an encouraging note for your student. These cards will be delivered to your
student by hall staff later in the semester. We hope to see you there!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Laws, Lathrop, North/Center, & South Halls
9 a.m.
Family and Friends are encouraged to come by with their student to our front desks and
lobby areas for light refreshments and an opportunity to leave an encouraging note for
their student. Stationary will be provided for family and friends to write an encouraging
note to their student, which will be delivered one week later to the student’s mailbox by
hall staff. We hope to see you there!
*Family Breakfast with the Vice Chancellor
9 a.m. Stotler Lounge, Memorial Student Union
Vice Chancellor Cathy Scroggs extends a special invitation to parents and students
for Sunday breakfast. Wrap up your Mizzou weekend with great food and conversation
while you learn more about the Mizzou student experience. Seating is limited; open to
families who pre-registered.
Catholic Student Association Family Weekend Masses
9 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the St. Thomas More Newman Center, 602 Turner Ave
(corner of Turner and Tiger, across from the Business School)
Join the St. Thomas More Newman Center community for Mass and stay for a meet-andgreet reception! Contact JoAnn Shull ([email protected]), Assistant Director
of Campus Ministry, for more information.
The Mizzou Store Hours
10 a.m.–6 p.m.
*MIZ Legacy Brunch
10:30 a.m.–12 p.m., Reynolds Alumni Center
Registration Opens August 18th. RSVP at www.mizzou.com/legacybrunch2015. The
Mizzou Alumni Association hosts this annual brunch celebrating our incoming legacy
students and their families. This is free for current students, $5 for Mizzou Alumni
Association Members, and $10 for non-members and guests. Space is limited and you
are encouraged to register early. Truman will be onsite and available for family photos.
Be sure to wear your black and gold!
Multicultural Center Family Brunch
11 a.m.–1 p.m., Multicultural Center, MU Student Center
In recognition of Family Weekend, come join the Multicultural Center for a family brunch!
Come by with your own family or hang out with our Multicultural Center family.
Rollins (Hudson & Gillett Halls) & Virginia Avenue (Excellence, Respect,
Discovery & Responsibility Halls) & Gateway Hall
9 a.m.
Family and friends are encouraged to drop by the front desks for light refreshments,
and an opportunity to leave an encouraging note for their student, as well as walk away
with a memorable photo. Your student’s CA/LA/PAs and Hall Government officers are
teaming up to make this a weekend to remember. Stationery will be provided for family
and friends to write an encouraging note to their student, which will be delivered one
week later to the student’s mailbox by hall staff. A Mizzou backdrop will allow family and
friends to pose with their student for a free picture (photos will be emailed). We hope to
see you there!
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College of Human Environmental Sciences Scholarship and Honors Convocation
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m., Stotler Lounge, Memorial Union
The College of Human Environmental Sciences will recognize all students who have
received scholarships throughout the year as well as invite the donors of those
scholarships to allow them the chance to be recognized and potentially meet their
scholarship recipient. Students are encouraged to invite their families to attend and
celebrate their achievements with them at this event.
Mizzou Women’s Soccer vs. TCU
6:30 p.m. Columbia, MO
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Mizzou Family Weekend
If You Are Hosting Your Own Tailgate
Many families and fans choose to
have their own tailgate in one of the
surrounding parking lots or garages. If you
are planning to host your own pre-game
experience, be sure to have your favorite
snacks and beverages. Keep in mind that
no kegs or bulk quantities of alcohol are
allowed in vehicles or anywhere near
the stadium. Remember that University
alcohol policies are still in place, and it is
illegal for anyone under 21 to consume
alcohol. Barbecue grills are allowed in
parking lots but not in garages.
Be Safe!
Make sure you don’t leave valuables in
plain sight in your vehicle. If you bring a
purse or bag, it will be searched as you
enter the stadium.
Restrooms
Game Day Tips
Expect Game Day Traffic
All Residence Halls Will Be Locked
Allow plenty of time to get to the stadium.
Typically, roads and parking lots are
crowded on game days, so plan some
extra time for traffic delays. Plan some
extra time for parking as well. Many lots
and garages are available around campus
for free or a small fee. As you head
toward your tailgate, make sure to follow
directions of those people directing traffic.
Only cross at designated spots.
If you need to get into a residence hall, be
sure to take your student with you. All halls
are locked twenty-four hours a day, seven
days a week and will require a Student ID
of a resident for entrance.
What Not To Bring
Memorial Stadium does not allow
umbrellas, strollers, coolers, video
cameras, pets, outside food or drink,
weapons, or backpacks. Please leave
these items at home or in your car.
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What To Wear
Gold! or Black! (that depends on your
assigned section in the stadium) The
Family Weekend game this year is also the
Tiger Stripe game! Most tickets purchased
through Family Weekend will be in Gold
sections, but you can double-check based
on the section map found on p. 34. You
can get some great black and gold Mizzou
gear at the Mizzou Store on Friday for
25% off or at the Tiger Team Store on
Game Day. Make sure you have your
sunscreen. You might also consider
bringing a rain poncho.
Temporary restrooms are provided
in designated parking areas. Stadium
restrooms that open to both the concourse
and parking areas will be switched from
outside access to inside access one hour
prior to game time. Baby changing stations
are available in most restrooms except
inside gate 6E and 6W.
locations are identified by a single letter
(West Side), double letter (East Side),
or section number (South End zone).
General Admission ticket seating is on
the grass hill overlooking the North End
Zone. Students using their student season
tickets must sit in the student section and
will not be permitted to sit with reserved
ticketholders. This includes their families.
Students wishing to sit with their family will
need to have purchased a ticket next to
their family.
Will Call
To pick up tickets at WILL CALL all
customers must show a valid photo ID.
The person ordering the tickets MUST
be the person picking up the tickets. Any
alterations to this policy must be arranged
with the University of Missouri Ticket
Office in advance of the event. The ticket
office and WILL CALL window will close at
the end of halftime.
How Do I Leave the Stadium?
As you leave, you may notice traffic is
heavy once again. Please look for the
officers who are directing traffic. Some
streets will be designated as right-hand
turn only. Pay close attention and follow
the officers’ instructions to be sure you
get out safely.
How Do I Get To the Stadium From My
Tailgate or Parking?
Walk! The stadium is just west of the
Hearnes Center. Follow the directions
of the police officers that are directing
traffic. Be sure to look at the signs above
the gates to see which entrance is closest
to your seat. Gates will open 90 minutes
before game time.
Ticketing Procedures
Gates to Memorial Stadium will open
90 minutes prior to kickoff. All persons
attending must have a ticket (as a
courtesy, children age two and under
are admitted at no charge, provided they
do not take up a seat). Reserved ticket
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Where to Park
There are several options
for those wishing to park in
proximity to Memorial Stadium
on a single-game basis.
parking on the shoulder of either side of
Providence Rd., from Stadium Blvd. south
to Reactor Field. Cones are placed on the
prohibited areas to facilitate pedestrian
walkways to the stadium on Providence
Road.
There are seven on-campus garages
available for game day parking. Most of
these garages are free with the exception
of the Maryland Avenue garage located
at the corner of Tiger/Maryland Ave. and
Hospital Drive, and Parking Structure
#7, located at the corner of Monk Drive
and Virginia Ave. The fee for these two
garages is $25 per game.
For those wishing to park in open-air
parking lots, there is parking available in
the small lot to the immediate south of Lot
R on Research Park Drive, as well as in the
Dalton Parking Lot located to the north of
Lot R on Research Park Drive. These lots
will fill quickly and are available on a first
come, first served basis for a fee of $20.
Both the on-campus garages as well as
the two open-air parking lots are reserved
for passenger vehicles only. RVs and
buses will not be allowed to park in
these areas.
On game days, the Missouri Department
of Transportation (MoDOT) and the
Missouri State Highway Patrol prohibit
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Keys to a Well-Rounded
School Year
By Priscilla Childress for UniversityParent
Office of Parent
Relations
Parent Assistance Line:
(888) 631-1098
Email: [email protected]
Web: mizzouparents.missouri.edu
Parents are an integral part of the Mizzou
family. The University recognizes the
critical role you play and strives to create
a positive partnership with you.
The Office of Parent Relations serves as
the primary liaison between the University
and MU parents. We plan, develop and
implement specific programs and services
designed to inform, educate and assist
MU families.
just for parents, as well as important
updates from MU. Browse our list of
recommended readings for parents of
college students, view the frequently
asked questions or simply locate a phone
number or website of an office you’d like
to contact. Above all, don’t ever hesitate
to contact our office with questions or
concerns — we are here for you.
We hope you’ll take full advantage of the
services and resources that the Office of
Parent Relations provides. We are your link
to the University, and we welcome your
feedback. Best of luck to you and your
student this year, and we look forward to
seeing you on campus!
Be sure to submit your contact information
under the “Stay Informed” section of our
Website to receive monthly e-newsletters
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When it comes to what the first
year of college should look like,
you and your student may have
very different visions.
Possibly you picture him in the library
24/7, his head buried in a book (and he’s
studying, not sleeping, behind there!).
Your student, meanwhile, might assume
that freshman year will be a whirl of
continuous campus activities and parties,
with classes being his “down time.”
Balance is the goal. Of course we want
our students to enjoy college, and we
understand that being social and getting
involved is crucial to their success and
happiness. But academics need to come
first. You can help your students find
that happy medium right off the bat by
encouraging them to:
Work on time management skills.
Mizzou students can get a free planner at
many campus offices, including at the front
desk of their residence hall. There are
time-management and “to-do list” apps
for smartphones. Suggest your student
get a planner or download an app and add
important dates from his class syllabi as a
starting point for managing his schedule.
With just a little thought and planning,
your student will find that freshman year
can be a successful blend of the academic
and social aspects of collegiate life —
laying the groundwork for a rewarding
college experience.
Help him spot those open hours between
classes, meals, and sports that he might
not think of as prime homework time.
By using them wisely, he can really take
pressure off his evenings.
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Join clubs selectively.
Advise your student to look into the
organizations and teams that really spark
his interest and choose two or three to
start. He doesn’t have to join in every
activity on campus. Just a few will help
him meet people, learn more about what
the school has to offer, and open his eyes
to different cultures and experiences.
When he settles into a routine, he’ll
know if he has time to take on the extra
responsibility of a leadership position
within an organization. If he tries to do too
much too soon, he risks overload.
Take advantage of professors’
office hours.
Getting to know their professors is an
excellent way for students to adjust to
college classroom culture and to the
school as a whole. Talking to a professor
outside of class can make it easier to be
an active participant during class, and it
bolsters a student’s self-confidence, too.
Your student’s professors are a resource
not only for academic help but also for
career guidance and possible leads to
internships and research opportunities.
At large universities where students in
lecture courses have less contact with
professors, they can seek out teaching
and research assistants.
Making the Most of
Family Weekend
When visiting campus, it’s
not just about crab puffs at
receptions and shaking hands.
This is a real opportunity to
connect with your student and
his/her campus!
Here are a few tips to help make the
most of your visit:
•
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Listen to Your Student. Listen
as he tells you about the rugby
intramurals team he joined or the
bio lab he’s really enjoying. Listen
as she tells you about a group
she’d like to join or how much she
has connected with her CA/LA/
PA. This is your time together to
communicate face-to-face. Try to
talk less and listen more — you just
may pick up on some subtleties that
don’t come through long-distance
via IM and phone calls.
•
Attend Classes. See what your
student is experiencing in the
classroom so you can “talk
academics” throughout the
remainder of the year.
•
Try New Things. There will likely be
quite a slate of activities available
during the weekend. Try some of
these new things with your student.
He/she may find a new hobby,
interest or direction as a result!
•
Stay Connected with the Office of
Parent Relations. Make sure you’re
signed up for our parent newsletter
by visiting mizzouparents.missouri.
edu and stay informed throughout
the year.
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•
Put Yourself in Visitor Mode. You’re
on your student’s turf this weekend.
Let him take the lead and show you
his place with pride. And have a
wonderful visit!
•
Ooh and Aah Instead of Huffing
and Puffing. Try to be upbeat and
positive throughout the weekend.
Comment on how good the dining
hall food is instead of making
negative remarks. Compliment what
your student has done to make her
room look homey, how pretty the
campus grounds look, and more.
Your student will be seeing campus
through your eyes this weekend!
•
Meet and Mingle. Attend
receptions, talk with other parents,
and meet administrators and faculty.
These folks are at your disposal
during the weekend. Plus, you’ll get
a better feel for what campus life is
about and who is available to your
student.
•
Participate on Campus. It might be
tempting to head off campus away
from the hubbub yet participating
on campus is how you and your
student will likely feel most
connected.
•
Check out campus facilities while
you’re visiting. If the pool is open,
why not go for a swim? Roam
around the student union, visit
nature nooks on campus and soak
it all in.
•
Hide a note under your student’s
pillow or tucked into his computer
keyboard so that he’ll find it once
you’ve gone home. It’ll help the
good feelings associated with
your visit linger on.
More Tips
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•
It may be time for your student to
switch from summer clothes to fall/
winter ones. If you’re driving in for
Family Weekend, bring a load with
you and take the no longer needed
clothes home. It’ll save your student
some valuable space!
•
Get to know your student’s friends
during the weekend. You may even
want to suggest ahead of time that
a group of their friends and families
all go out for dinner one night (with
everyone paying their own way).
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Important Academic
Dates
2015–2016 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
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FALL SEMESTER 2015
DAY
DATE
Classwork begins @ 8 a.m.
Mon
August 24
Labor Day Holiday (no classes)
Mon
September 7
Thanksgiving recess begins @ close of day
Sat
November 21
Classwork resumes @ 8 a.m.
Mon
November 30
Classwork ends @ close of day
Thu
December 10
Reading Day
Fri
December 11
Final examinations begin
Mon
December 14
Fall semester closes @ 5:30 p.m.
Fri
December 18
Commencement
Fri/Sat
December 18 & 19
SRING SEMESTER 2016
DAY
DATE
Martin Luther King Holiday (no classes)
Mon
January 18
Classwork begins @ 8 a.m.
Tue
January 19
Spring Recess begins @ close of day
Sat
March 26
Classwork resumes @ 8 a.m.
Mon
April 4
Classwork ends @ close of day
Thu
May 5
Reading Day
Fri
May 6
Final examinations begin
Mon
May 9
Spring semester closes @ 5:30 p.m.
Fri
May 13
Commencement
Fri, Sat, Sun
May 13, 14 & 15
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Where parents
find connection,
support and
information
Find more great
information for parents at
UniversityParent.com.
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University of Missouri 2015-2016 Guide for Parents

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