Truman Experience Weekend

Discover Your Distinction

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

Tentative Schedule

Locations provided in the printed program at Check In

Friday
Saturday

TIME	EVENT
3:30-6:00 p.m.	Admissions Counselor Drop-ins available
3:30-6:00 p.m.	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.	Planetarium Show
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!) • Bulldog Speed Link (Office of Community Enrichment / Union & Involvement)
11:40 a.m.-12:15 p.m.	Session 2 • Residence Life • The Truman Distinction (Honors Scholars, Study Abroad, Research, and more!) • Bulldog Speed Link (Office of Community Enrichment / Union & Involvement)
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

*Residence Hall Tours & Activities

Activities will take place 2:30-4:30 p.m. on Saturday

About the Truman Experience Weekend

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

Sample Schedule Generator

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the warm and welcoming community you'll become part of as a Truman Bulldog.

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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

Disability Accommodations>

Truman State University does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs and activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs and activities. Inquiries may be directed to the Institutional Compliance Officer at (660) 785-4354 or titleix@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.

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