Make Your Mizzou Bucket List
Week 1: Aug. 19-23
Mizzou has so much to offer!
Make the most of your first semester by crafting a personal bucket list. Here are some ideas:
- Explore countless ways to connect during Involvement Week.
- Rise & Grind: stop by for breakfast at Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center.
- Visit MizzouRec and find your favorite way to Rec.
- Set up your Mizzou Mobile ID through GetMobile.
- Sign up for a weekend service trip with Mizzou Alternative Breaks.
- Join The Zou at a Mizzou football game.
- Visit a career fair to meet potential employers (you can borrow free professional attire at Truman’s Closet).
- Celebrate the nation’s best Homecoming.
Reminder: Select your Payment Plan by Sept. 9.
Find bucket list inspo at success.missouri.edu.
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Campus Safety
Week 2: Aug. 26-30
Know your resources while navigating campus.
- Call 573-882-7201 for a free MUPD walking escort to your on-campus destination.
- Ensure your correct contact information is listed in MyZou for MU Alert notifications.
- Download the Mizzou Safe app for virtual walks with friends and more.
- Take free self-defense courses, including gender-inclusive and courses for women.
- Get a safe ride from downtown to your residence with the STRIPES program.
- Register your personal belongings with MUPD.
Learn about campus safety at success.missouri.edu.
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Thrive in the Classroom
Week 3: Sept. 2-6
Use free Mizzou resources to maximize your success.
- Peer tutors in the Learning Center and Writing Center can help you with anything, from time management skills to dealing with test anxiety to planning your first paper.
- Get student success coaching through the Office of Academic Access and Leadership Development.
- Sign up for exam accommodations after reviewing your syllabi.
- The Center for Academic Success & Excellence provides holistic support and community for Mizzou student scholars.
- TRiO Student Support Services is a free program that helps students advance their academic, career and personal goals. If you are a first-generation college student, have low income, or a documented disability, apply for free to see if you’re eligible.
- Participate in the New Student Check-in to let us know how your first semester is going! New students will receive an email invitation on Sept. 3.
Find ways to thrive at success.missouri.edu.
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Find Your Community
Week 4: Sept. 9-13
You belong here.
Visit our Resource Centers:
- Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center, built on the firm foundation of legacy, unity and resilience
- LGBTQ Resource Center, fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment
- Multicultural Center, celebrating the rich cultural diversity of the University of Missouri community and supporting cross-cultural learning and engagement
- Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Center, committed to ending interpersonal violence through education, prevention and response
- Women’s Center, providing resources, educational and community-building opportunities
More ways to connect:
- Tap into a supportive peer-mentoring network of fellow transfer students with the Transfer Center.
- Find community and support with 5,000+ fellow Tigers who are first-generation college students.
- Access comprehensive support at the Veterans Center.
- Meet your brothers and sisters in Fraternity and Sorority Life.
- Meet with an involvement ambassador in the Center for Student Involvement.
- Compete in club sports or join an intramural team through MizzouRec.
- MU Engage is your online hub for events, groups and student organizations.
See where you fit in at success.missouri.edu.
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Learn at the Next Level
Week 5: Sept. 16-20
Maximize your Missouri Method.
- Get hands-on career experience through an internship.
- Create new knowledge with a faculty mentor during an undergraduate research experience.
- Earn credit for community engaged learning.
- Add a global perspective to your studies with Mizzou Study Abroad.
- Disability Center accommodations extend beyond the classroom, ensuring Tigers have access throughout their college experience.
Explore next-level opportunities at success.missouri.edu.
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Be Well at Mizzou
Week 6: Sept. 23-27
We are here to help.
- Nourish your mind at the Wellness Resource Center.
- Find support in your transition to Mizzou with group or brief individual therapy at the Counseling Center.
- Visit the Student Health Center for the annual flu/covid vaccine, STI testing and a 24-hour phone nurse.
- Reach out to the Care Team for additional support if you have concerns about yourself or someone you know.
- If you’re not sure what sort of help you need, your Academic Advisor can help you navigate resources.
You are not alone. Explore wellness at success.missouri.edu.
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Prepare for Midterms
Week 7: Sept. 30-Oct. 4
Use student success resources.
- Request exam accommodations through the Disability Center.
- Get free 24/7 online tutoring at NetTutor, offered by the Learning Center.
- Submit any writing to the Writing Center’s Online Writery for free feedback, typically within 48 hours.
- Ask a librarian for research help using the chat box on the University Libraries website.
Find more support at success.missouri.edu.
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Homecoming: Leading the Legacy
Week 8: Oct. 7-11
Celebrate the best homecoming in the nation.
- Participate in one of the largest student-run blood drives in the U.S.
- Enjoy food and music at Traditions Plaza as we light the Jesse Hall dome gold.
- Paint storefront murals in downtown Columbia for Decorate the District.
- Watch students in Fraternity and Sorority Life perform in Jesse Auditorium all week long.
- Vote for your favorite royalty candidates.
- Experience the Homecoming parade.
- Watch the Homecoming game against Auburn.
- Remember to Roar Responsibly!
Help “Lead the Legacy” at success.missouri.edu.
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Get Ready to Register for Spring Classes
Week 9: Oct. 14-18
Plan ahead to make next semester your best one yet.
- Head to MyZou to:
- Find your registration date and time and add it to your calendar
- Resolve any enrollment holds
- Use Schedule Planner to build your best possible schedule
- Use MU Connect to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor about a week before your registration date
- Remember to register for classes on myZou when your time comes!
Find tips for class registration at success.missouri.edu.
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Explore Majors & Careers
Week 10: Oct. 21-25
Not sure about your major or what to do after graduation?
There are 300+ degree programs at Mizzou, so if you haven’t found your perfect fit, you’re far from alone. Exploring is one of the top majors for incoming students!
- Visit a Discovery Center advisor to begin exploring your interests and options.
- Visit the Career Center for insight into your interests and strengths, and help with your resume, cover letter, interview practice, headshots and more.
- Attend the online workshop Research Careers Across Employment Sectors on Oct. 23.
Want to explore your options?
- Visit majors.missouri.edu for a full list of majors, minors and certificates.
- Apply for a second major or add a minor or certificate – and meet with your advisor if you need help.
Looking for employment?
- Use Handshake to find and apply for full- or part-time jobs and internships, both on and off campus.
Explore majors and careers at success.missouri.edu.
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Beat Burnout
Week 11: Oct. 28-Nov. 1
Find your people.
- Build healthy relationships with students who share similar interests or identities with help from our Resource Centers.
- Make genuine connections through one of Mizzou’s 600+ student organizations and clubs through the Center for Student Involvement.
- Take an outdoor navigation course with Venture Out.
- Stress can lead to risky behaviors and harmful consequences. Get help with harm reduction in a judgment-free environment.
- If you need help navigating burnout, the Counseling Center is here to support you.
Find tips to build your support network at success.missouri.edu.
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Manage Your Mizzou Costs
Week 12: Nov. 4-8
Build your financial confidence.
- Apply for scholarships on ScholarshipUniverse before the Feb. 1 deadline for current Mizzou students.
- Remember to reapply for financial aid. The FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1. Contact Mizzou Financial Aid for help completing your FAFSA on time.
- Office for Financial Success can help you and your family increase your knowledge about college funding options or create a plan for education and living expenses.
- Check your Dining Dollars balance on GetMobile.
- Find employment on Handshake.
- Decide if applying for in-state residency is right for you.
Visit success.missouri.edu for tips to manage your Mizzou costs.
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Earn Your Stripes
Week 13: Nov. 11-15
Join The Zou.
Attend the last home football game of the season on Saturday, Nov. 30, to support your Missouri Tigers, Mizzou Cheer, Marching Mizzou and the Golden Girls. Don’t forget to wear your “Blackout” fit!
Plus, support our Tigers in Wheelchair Basketball, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball and E-Sports as they continue their seasons.
Reminder: Nov. 22 is the deadline to request exam accommodations through the Disability Center.
Looking ahead: Apply by Jan. 27 for Mizzou Alternative Break trips in the spring semester.
Find out how to “earn your stripes” at success.missouri.edu.
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Gear Up for Break
Week 14: Nov. 18-22
Plan ahead, rest and recharge.
Traveling for break?
- Get your residence and vehicle ready for your week away!
Staying on campus?
- Serve your community or access resources at campus and local nonprofits.
- You can use GrubHub for food delivery directly to your campus door.
Head to success.missouri.edu for operating hours and tips.
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Happy Fall Break!
Week 15: Nov. 25-29
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Finish Strong
Week 16: Dec. 2-6
You’re nearly there.
- You can walk into the Student Success Center for academic support. Student Success Ambassadors at the front desk will direct you to the resources you need.
- Ellis Library is open 24/7 during finals! Reserve study rooms in the Student Unions and Ellis Library.
- Take a study break and find relaxing movement at MizzouRec.
- It’s normal to need extra support during the stress of finals week. The Counseling Center offers regular appointments and a 24/7 crisis hotline (573-882-6601).
- Register on MU Engage for free food each day during finals week.
Find support at success.missouri.edu.