Truman to Welcome Prospective Students and Families, Oct. 3-4
Truman will welcome prospective students and their families during Truman Experience Weekend, Oct. 3-4.
The Truman Experience Weekend offers multiple opportunities for future students and their families to discover what Truman has to offer. Flexible scheduling allows for guests to personalize their visit and make the most of their time on campus through tailored presentations, special events and personal interactions.
Friday evening President Sue Thomas will be on hand to engage with students in a unique activity. Staff members from the Admissions Office and the Center for Academic Excellence will be available for a question-and-answer session.
Evening entertainment options include a speech by astronaut, author and social media influencer Kellie Gerardi. A multi-mission astronaut, she is one of the first 100 women to fly in space and one of the world’s first payload specialists to fly on a commercial spacecraft. She was named a 2025 Woman of the Year by USA Today. Gerardi’s presentation, taking place at 7 p.m. Oct. 3 in Baldwin Hall Auditorium, is part of Truman’s Holman Family Distinguished Speaker Series. Other events include the Manhattan Short Film Festival at 7 p.m. hosted by the Del and Norma Robison Planetarium. Truman Theatre will also perform the comedy thriller “The 39 Steps” at 7:30 p.m. in the James G. Severns Theatre in Ophelia Parrish. The complete itinerary for the weekend can be found at truman.edu/experience. Updates will be reflected as they are announced.
On Saturday, dining halls will be open for breakfast and lunch. President Thomas will kick off the day with a welcome address in Baldwin Hall Auditorium, followed by panel presentations specifically for students and parents.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about many aspects of Truman throughout the day with presentations from academic programs, study abroad, Athletics, Residence Life, the Office of Community Engagement and Financial Aid, among others.
Tours will be available of the entire campus, as well as residence halls and the Student Recreation Center. Visitors should also keep an eye out for Spike, the University mascot, and a vintage Oscar Mayer Weinermobile.
“We have created an environment where prospective students can be active participants,” said Allison Schweizer, director of admissions. “The goal is to show our amazing students and campus in an energetic and fun way so prospective students can picture themselves at Truman.”
The Truman Experience Weekend is one of a variety of visit options for prospective students. The University continues to conduct individual in-person visits – complete with campus tours – every weekday. Other arrangements can be made for special circumstances.
Prospective students and their families interested in attending the Truman Experience Weekend can find more information at truman.edu/experience. Details about specific events will be posted to the site as they become available. For more information, contact the Admissions Office at 660.785.4114 or admissions@truman.edu.
