Visit Event
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 Event: November 1 and 2, 2024
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
Example schedule from the pilot experience on March 22 and 23, 2024
| 4:30-6:00 pm | Check-in, Dinner in the Dining Halls |
| 6:00 pm | Welcome from the University President and overview of the weekend |
| 6:30-7:20 pm | Alumni Panel |
| 7:30-9:00 pm | Special event hosted by our Student Activities Board, Planetarium Show, Stargazing, Music Department Performance, Forensics Showcase |
| 7:30-8:20 am | Breakfast in the Dining Halls |
| 8:00-9:00 am | Check In |
| 9:00-9:50 am | Welcome from the University President and Presentation from the Admissions Office |
| 10:00-10:50 am | Choose your panel: • Current Student Panel • Parent Panel |
| 11:00-11:55 am | Choose your Presentation: • 11:00-11:25 am – Center for Academic Excellence followed by opportunity for one-on-one visits or Athletics or Honors Scholars Program • 11:30-11:55 am – Center for Diversity and Inclusion or Study Abroad or Residence Life |
| 12:00-1:20 pm | Lunch in Dining Halls with an Student Ambassador Counselor Connect Student Services Fair |
| 1:30-3:20 pm | Choose your Academic Experience: • 1:30-2:20 pm – Academic Presentations • 2:30-3:20 pm – Department Tours or Interactive Activity |
| 3:30-5:00 pm | Choose your Experience: • Campus Tours • Recreation Center Tours • Residence Hall Activity and Room Tours • Student Activities Showcase |
| 5:00-6:30 pm | Choose your Dining Experience — enjoy dinner in: • one of our Dining Halls • Student Union Building • one of our local restaurants |
Safe travels home! |
Get a head start on the Truman experience
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.