Bring your students to Missouri State
We’re excited to welcome your group to campus! Each visit pairs a presentation with a guided tour, helping your students picture themselves as Bears. Use this page to find available dates and reserve your spot.
Choose a session below. Each visit runs about two hours including the tour and admission presentation.
What's included in your visit
Learn about Missouri State, then see campus for yourself
Your students will begin with an overview of Missouri State, including academic programs, costs, scholarships, traditions, student life and things to do in Springfield. Then, they'll take a campus tour to experience it firsthand.
Informational presentation
We'll share all the details about academics, costs, scholarships, traditions, and student life.
One-hour walking tour
See academic buildings, residence halls, dining centers, and iconic campus landmarks.
Lunch on campus (optional)
Stick around and enjoy lunch at a discounted rate. Learn more.
Your group visit questions, answered
Group visits are designed for students in grades 9–12. Bringing younger students? We’ll offer an age-appropriate campus tour and shortened presentation just for them.
Giving us at least two weeks' notice helps us create a great visit for your group. If planning ahead isn't possible this time, we hope to welcome you on a future visit!
To help the day run smoothly, groups must maintain a 15:1 student-to-chaperone ratio.
Your group may receive a tax-exempt rate of $6.75 per person. Lunch is best scheduled from 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at one of our three dining centers. They accept credit cards, debit cards and checks (no cash). To arrange lunch, contact Jeanne Henderson at 417-836-3057 or JeanneHenderson@MissouriState.edu.
The Office of Admissions cannot arrange individual appointments or faculty presentations as part of a group visit. Please contact the department directly to make those arrangements.
Yes! If you'd like to stay on campus during the school year, email Residence Life ResidenceLife@MissouriState.edu. For summer programs, please contact the Office for Summer Camps and Conferences.
Who to contact
General questions
Have questions about scheduling or your group’s itinerary? We can help!
GroupVisits@MissouriState.eduLunch on campus
Arrange dining directly with Jeanne Henderson, Dining Services.
JeanneHenderson@MissouriState.edu417-836-3057