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.
Upcoming Events:
- November 1-2, 2024
- April 11-12, 2025
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
Schedule for November 1-2, 2024
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
| 3:00-5:00 p.m. | Admissions Counselor Drop-ins available | Admissions Office (Ruth Towne Museum & Visitor Center) |
| Check-in | ||
| 5:00-6:30 p.m. | Check-in | Ophelia Parrish Lobby |
| Dinner • Food Trucks • Dining Halls | • Student Union Building and McClain hall parking lot • Missouri Hall and Ryle Hall | |
| 6:30-7:20 pm | Friday Welcome & Activity | Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall |
| 7:30-9:00 pm | Student Activities Board Event for Campus | Baldwin Hall Auditorium |
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
| 7:30-9:00 a.m. | Breakfast | Dining Halls |
| 7:30-9:00 a.m. | Check-in | Student Union Building |
| 8:00-9:30 a.m. | Meet the Faculty Reception | Student Union Building |
| 9:30-10:00 a.m. | Welcome | Baldwin Hall Auditorium |
| 10:00-10:50 a.m. | Current Student & Parent Panel | Baldwin Hall Auditorium |
| 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Choose Your Presentation • Residence Life • Center for Diversity & Inclusion each presentation is given twice | 11:00-11:40 and 11:45-12:45 | Student Union Building • Activities Room • Georgian Rooms |
| 12:30-1:50 p.m. | Lunch | Dining Halls |
| Student Services Fair • Connect with an Admissions Counselor • Weiner Mobile | • Ryle Hall Commons • Ryle Hall Parking Lot | |
| 1:30-3:20 p.m. | Academic Presentations and Tours feel free to switch and explore multiple departments shuttles available | Depart from Student Union Building to arrive at Barnet Hall |
| 1:30-5:00 p.m. | Financial Aid Info Booth | Pickler Memorial Library |
| CAE Independent Sessions pre-registration required | Pickler Memorial Library | |
| 2:30-3:15 p.m. | Choose Your Path Admissions • Jumpstart for Juniors • Down to the Details for Seniors • Smooth Transitions for Transfer Students | Student Union Building • Georgian Rooms A&B • Georgian Room C • Alumni Room |
| 3:30-6:30 p.m. | Choose Your Experience • Campus Tours • Recreation Center Tours • Residence Hall Tours & Activities | • Depart from Student Union Building |
| 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Dinner | Dining Halls or Community |
| Check Out with the President | Baldwin Hall, East Entrance |
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the warm and welcoming community you'll become part of as a Truman Bulldog.
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.