Truman to Welcome Prospective Students and Families, April 17-18
Truman will welcome hundreds of prospective students and their families during Truman Experience Weekend, April 17-18.
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, dining halls and food trucks will be available for dinner. 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 shows at the Del and Norma Robison Planetarium and the James G. Severns Theatre in Ophelia Parrish, as well as student ambassador-lead campus tours. The planetarium is hosting a “Tour of the Galaxy” and will begin the show at 7 p.m. Truman Theatre will perform the fantastical comedy action “She Kills Monsters” at 7:30 p.m. Student ambassadors from the Office of Admissions will lead golden hour campus tours at 7 p.m. A tour of the A.T. Still University Museum of Osteopathic Medicine will also take place at 7 p.m. 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 lunch and dinner. Before main presentations begin, academic advisor drops-ins, a reception to meet faculty members and morning campus tours will be available from 9-10:15 a.m. President Thomas will then kick off the day with a welcome address, followed by panel presentations, various tours and special activities for students and parents to enjoy.
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.
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.
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, dining halls and food trucks will be available for dinner. 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 shows at the Del and Norma Robison Planetarium and the James G. Severns Theatre in Ophelia Parrish, as well as student ambassador-lead campus tours. The planetarium is hosting a “Tour of the Galaxy” and will begin the show at 7 p.m. Truman Theatre will perform the fantastical comedy action “She Kills Monsters” at 7:30 p.m. Student ambassadors from the Office of Admissions will lead golden hour campus tours at 7 p.m. A tour of the A.T. Still University Museum of Osteopathic Medicine will also take place at 7 p.m. 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 lunch and dinner. Before main presentations begin, academic advisor drops-ins, a reception to meet faculty members and morning campus tours will be available from 9-10:15 a.m. President Thomas will then kick off the day with a welcome address, followed by panel presentations, various tours and special activities for students and parents to enjoy.
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.
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.
