Discover Your Distinction
Truman Experience Weekend
The Truman Experience Weekend is a two-day visit event designed to give future students and their families an opportunity to discover all that Truman has to offer.
With a flexible schedule of events, students and their families can create a personalized experience to familiarize themselves with Truman. All prospective students and their families are invited to register for this special event.
2025-2026 Truman Experience Weekend Dates:
- Friday, October 3 & Saturday, October 4
- Friday, April 17 & Saturday, April 18
Register now!
Tentative Schedule
Locations provided in the printed program at Check In
| TIME | EVENT |
| 3:30-6:00 p.m. | Admissions Counselor Drop-ins available |
| Check-in | |
| 4:30-6:00 p.m. | Dinner • Dining Halls or Food Trucks |
| 6:00-6:50 p.m. | Opening Session & Activity |
| 7:00 p.m. | Manhattan Short Film Festival at the Planetarium |
| 7:00 p.m. | Holman Family Distinguished Speaker Series |
| 7:30 p.m. | Truman Theatre Presents: the 39 Steps |
| TIME | EVENT |
| 8:15-9:45 a.m. | • Check-in • Meet the Faculty Reception • Abbreviated Campus Tours |
| 9:50-10:20 a.m. | Welcome and Admissions |
| 10:20-10:55 a.m. | Raising a Bulldog: A Family Panel on College Success |
| 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | • Student Services Fair • Financial Aid Meetings |
| 11:00 a.m.-11:35 p.m. | Session 1 • Residence Life • The Truman Distinction (Honors Scholars, Study Abroad, Research, and more!) |
| 11:40 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Session 2 • Residence Life • The Truman Distinction (Honors Scholars, Study Abroad, Research, and more!) |
| 12:15-1:20 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:30-3:20 p.m. | Academic Breakouts and Department Tours • Feel free to explore multiple departments |
| 1:30-5:00 p.m. | Independent Advising Sessions offered by the Center of Academic Excellence • Pre-registration required |
| 2:30-4:30 p.m. | • Connect with an Admissions Counselor • Recreation Center Tours • Residence Hall Tours & Activities* |
| 3:30-5:00 p.m. | Check out with the President |
| 5:00-6:30 p.m. | Dinner |
Activities will take place 2:30-4:30 p.m. on Saturday
West Campus – Wild Wild West
Main Lobby
Wild Wild West is rolling into town, and you won’t want to miss it! Saddle up and join us for an afternoon of western-themed fun, featuring a Root Beer Saloon where you can kick back with a cold drink and a Duck Lasso challenge to test your aim. Whether you’re showing off your cowboy skills or just enjoying the atmosphere, there’s plenty of fun to go around. Grab your hat, round up your friends, and get ready for a rootin’ tootin’ good time!
Ryle Hall – Cookie Craze
Main Lounge
Join us in Ryle Hall for a fun and tasty activity! At Ryle Hall Cookie Craze you can decorate cookies while connecting with current students and learning more about life at Truman. Whether you’re a decorating pro or just here for the sweets, it’s a great chance to get creative and enjoy a sweet treat during your visit.
Missouri Hall – Paint & Sip
Lobby
Unleash your creativity at MO Hall Paint & Sip! Join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon where you can paint your own masterpiece while enjoying delicious mocktails. No experience is needed—just bring your friends or family, your creativity, and get ready to make some colorful memories (and keychains!). All supplies will be provided, so come sip, paint, and enjoy a great time with the Missouri Hall community!
Blanton-Nason-Brewer Hall – Picture Perfect Campout
1 South Lounge
Escape into the great outdoors—right on campus! Join us for BNB’s Picture Perfect Campout, where you can capture memories at our Polaroid photo booth, bird watch with some friends , and enjoy all the cozy camp vibes. BNB is home to sorority and pet housing, so come find out what makes BNB unique! Not planning to be apart of either? Not to worry, BNB still has traditional housing available.
Create a custom schedule that works for you. Plan to spend one or two days on campus, then pick and choose events that allow you to make the most of your time on campus through tailored presentations, special events and personal interactions.
Preview
- take a walking tour of campus
- learn about Truman's academic departments
- hear from current students and parents
- explore students services
- tour rooms in residence halls
- connect with faculty members
- attend events hosted by student organizations
Consider Other Events:
Weekday Campus Visit
Explore Future Webinars
Planning Your Visit
Questions
We’re here to help. We will send you details about check-in once you have registered for the Truman Experience Weekend.
Admissions Office
Phone: (660) 785-4114 or (800) 892-7792
Email: admissions@truman.edu
For disability accommodation, please contact the Institutional Compliance Officer at (660) 785-4354 or titleix@truman.edu or provide the request below in the Questions or Additional Requests box. One week advance notice is appreciated. To request this document in an alternate format, please contact Office of Student Access and Disability Services at (660) 785-4478 or studentaccess@truman.edu.
