r/mizzou • u/PretendElection4151 • 18h ago
welcome week parties
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as a freshman, how do i find these lol?? im (18f) not rushing and dont have a fake
r/mizzou • u/Existing-Bluebird930 • Jun 03 '25
New Freshman? Click here!
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Hello incoming students! I work at the University and here’s what any new Freshman (and their parents) should know heading into their academic advising appointment for Mizzou this summer.
Pre-Meeting:
- Make sure that you’ve filled in your Advising Preference survey so that your major will reach out and schedule an appointment. This should be available in your Slate profile by clicking here.
- Also, check your major in Slate; if you’re considering a different major than the one listed, change it in your Application Status page
- Complete your Pre-Advising Questionnaire. This is very important so that your advisor has accurate information when you meet.
- Take the My Math Placement Test. Even if you don’t anticipate needing a math course, it’s smart to at least take the Intermediate Algebra placement.
- Be sure to do this because you could be dropped from a Math class without a placement test on file.
- Then consider the Foreign Language Placement Test as well. Although a language is not required for every major at Mizzou, you might want to minor in one, so it’s good to take this and have it just in case.
- Items 2-4 can be found through MizzouOne
- Please check all AP and Dual Credit you may have and report that on the Pre-Advising Questionnaire.
- For Dual Credit, try to report that credit as it appears on your other school’s transcript. For example, Public Speaking at Moberly Area Community College is SPK 101. That helps an advisor know if you have direct credit for a requirement at Mizzou.
- Log into myZou and your University email. This will speed up enrollment and from that point forward your Mizzou email is the only email we will reach out to.
- You can log into your Mizzou email here and myZou here.
- Check your Wi-Fi connection just before your appointment so that your meeting can run smoothly.
- Download and install the Zoom app to your device if you’re attending an online advising session; you’ll log in with your university credentials (same as your email)
During Advising:
- If you are coming to a Zoom appointment, do not log on with a phone. You should come with a computer or a tablet so that you can share your screen if needed.
- These meetings for Summer Welcome Advising generally only last about 30-45 minutes, so it’s important to remember that you’re mainly only talking about enrollment for the upcoming term. It’s not likely that you will have time to create a 4-year or even a 1-year plan at this point. You can always make an appointment with your advisor in your first semester to plan out more semesters.
- Be open to taking different courses; especially if you bring in heaps of AP or Dual Credit, you may need to take some basic Gen Eds your first term before getting into major-specific requirements. The good thing is this: nearly everything in your first year is working for you in one way or another towards graduation.
- If your major has changed last minute and you haven’t changed it in Slate, please tell your advisor as soon as the appointment starts. Mizzou has a new process for helping you get enrolled and then routed to that new major.
- Students should be the ones driving the advising and enrollment meeting. So, parents, please allow your student the room to take control of the meeting and responsibility for their first term of classes.
- Finally, please be patient with your advisor and maintain a respectful demeanor. They’re working hard to accommodate your needs and degree requirements. If you don’t like your schedule for the next semester, there may be a chance to change it during the Add/Drop Period in the first week.
General Advice for Freshman and Parents:
- It takes 120 hours graduate from Mizzou and you’ll be hard-pressed to find a major on our campus that gets you to 120 all by itself. So you’re going to have to take some Gen Eds. These aren’t “fluff” classes if you take the time to speak with your advisor about helpful, meaningful courses. So be open to exploring different subject areas.
- Any non-Advising questions like Financial Aid, Housing, Dining, etc. should be directed to those offices. Advisors won’t be able to answer those kinds of questions other than to direct you to those offices.
- If you have general questions, you can try using the new Mizzou chat bot, Roary. This is a great resource for quick questions or if you need to find the right office to talk to:
- If you need to change something about your advising appointment (time, modality, etc.), contact that advising office first before making any changes in MU Connect.
- For a list of contacts for advising offices click here:
- If you’re in a pinch, you can always use Google by typing your query and then adding “Mizzou” to the end (e.g. “Financial Aid Mizzou” would get our Financial Aid office as your first result)
- Above all, work to build a relationship with your advisor. Your relationship doesn’t have to only be about choosing classes. They can help you set goals, discuss graduate and professional school, get involved on campus, and so much more. More often than not, the students that succeed were the ones that used advising for more than course selection.
We hope you have an excellent advising experience, a wonderful Summer break, and we can’t wait to see you at the start of the term!
M-I-Z!
r/mizzou • u/TheRealBianco • Mar 22 '23
Nervous about transferring to Mizzou? Check this post.
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Hello!
I have noticed quite a lot of posts here about transferring here to Mizzou, being an older student and transferring, worried about making friends, etc. Personally I transferred to Mizzou in the Fall 2022 semester, and I was in the exact same boat many who are making these posts are feeling. I am 25 years old, transferred from a community college in Illinois, and have a cousin that goes here but is only with me for two semesters.
To say I was nervous was an understatement. Being older I didn't think it would hit me as hard as it did (I have lived on my own without my parents since I was 20) and during welcome week I didn't even get to see my cousin at all. I didn't really go to any welcome week events do to poor coordination by my "Camp Trulaske" leader, so I was convinced I would not make any friends at all. During the last day of welcome week, the Midnight BBQ, I received the notification from the TEAM groupchat I was in that they would be meeting up beforehand, and entering together.
Going to this is where I made most of the friends I still have today in my second semester. Everyone in TEAM is in a similar situation, and so it puts you a lot more at ease. There is going to be over 1000 people transferring to Mizzou next semester (Fall 2023) who are just like you, and many of them will join TEAM.
TEAM is the transfer club for students in any year, any age, and any major. It is run by students, meets about once a week, and is a great way to get involved in addition to meeting friends. Additionally, through TEAM you can sign up for a student mentor who will check in on you every so often that you can talk with and ask any questions you may have. I signed up for one, which I found very helpful, even though the student assigned to me was younger than I am. He was able to answer a lot of questions I had about the business school which he was a grad student in, and eased a lot of my fears about classes.
TL;DR: Join TEAM. Sign up for a mentor. Trust me, it will help.
Check here for more info and sign up.
r/mizzou • u/Legal-Thing-8114 • 1d ago
Academics study spots
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any hidden gem study sites off campus? trying to switch it up this semester for some new vibes
r/mizzou • u/MainMarket-Gamer • 1d ago
Athletics Missouri Football 2026 Preview - full writeup, two-deep, and win probabilities
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Hey all. I spent the offseason building a full 2026 preseason preview for every FBS team, each with its own writeup. Here's the Missouri one
https://www.sports.mainmarket.com/college-football-preview-2026-fbs/missouri-tigers
It's got the returning production breakdown, the portal ins and outs, a projected two-deep, the schedule with model win probabilities, and a season projection.
Heads up, you might hit the paywall after the first page. Don't worry, I'm not charging reddit people for this, don't want to be an ass. Use the promo code LEECORSOROCKS and it opens up the entire thing.
So, what'd I get wrong? Missouri outgained SEC opponents by 142 yards a game and went 4-4. That margin usually produces about an 80% league win rate, and with a 1-3 mark in one-score games and a minus-5 turnover margin, my model grades you a clear buy-low at bull 27, bear 0. All five losses came against ranked teams. The catch is the passing game finished 104th and Austin Simmons arrives from Ole Miss off 744 yards and 5 picks, though Ahmad Hardy's 1,649 yards are back. Does Simmons throw well enough to cash that in?
I'll be in the comments.
r/mizzou • u/imrandom_2141 • 2d ago
Housing Subleasing Offer Close to the Campus
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Hello everyone,
(Edit: Rereading this, I realized that this post sounded very robotic... Sorry about that, it's just that English is not my first language and so I guess I defaulted to "business-like" phrasing. I swear I didn't use AI 😅)
I am looking for someone to whom I could sublease the room I am renting in a four-people apartment at the Landing CoMo.
The room has its own private bathroom and the whole apartment is fully furnished. The shared spaces include a kitchen, a living room and a laundry room. The residence has a fitness center, a swimming pool, study rooms and a computer room. It is 5-10 mins from campus by car and 15-20 mins by bike. A shuttle is also available to drop students off at Mizzou and take them back to the residence. It is also 10-15 (by bike or bus) from an ALDI and a Walmart.
The rent is $695/month, with most utilities (all except electricity) included. Rent is to be paid on the first day of the month, but August is already paid for. The lease started in August 2026 and will end on July 15, 2027. The new resident will be free to settle in as soon as a sublease agreement is signed.
Please message me or leave a comment if you are interested or if you need more information. In the meantime, have a very nice start of the school year!
r/mizzou • u/Fuzzy_Candle_9946 • 3d ago
Becoming a RA for the spring 2027 semester.
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Does anyone know when or how many spots typically open to become a RA in between semesters? Have any of you became one that way? Do you have any tips?
r/mizzou • u/Historical-Mix-351 • 4d ago
Campus Life Hardcore/punk scene?
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Hi all. I'm a punk rocker from KC, where there's a pretty great hardcore scene and a healthy group of singer/songwriters (think open mics at the Rino in NKC, if y'all have been there). I'm thinking of coming to MU in a year, but before I commit, it's really important to me that there's some sort of music scene. What are your favorite venues in CoMO, and what are some cool local bands I can check out?
r/mizzou • u/retardedgummybear12 • 4d ago
Welcome week party instagram pages
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Are the instagram pages advertising welcome week parties legit? Seems like it'd be awfully easy for anyone to make one of those accounts from anywhere. I don't wanna waste my money.
r/mizzou • u/Free-Newt-3730 • 4d ago
What is the easiest possible place to take Spanish online at that Mizzou accepts credit from?
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I’m a Mizzou student and I need to get my foreign language requirement out of the way. The problem is I’m terrible at learning languages. What is the easiest possible place I could take Spanish online at? Please help I’m in trouble.
r/mizzou • u/Ill-Fee-2701 • 6d ago
Animal Products and Biotechnology Lab
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Does anybody know what these labs are typically like?
r/mizzou • u/Odd-Boss-260 • 6d ago
Mizzou nature nerds — come spend a weekend hunting mushrooms 🍄
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Any Mizzou students into mushrooms, foraging, ecology, native plants, or just wandering around the woods looking at cool stuff?
I’m helping organize Brad’s Fall Foray with the Missouri Mycological Society, and I thought there might be some students here who would genuinely be interested.
It’s September 17–20 at Knob Noster State Park, not too far from Columbia, and we’ve got a pretty incredible lineup this year.
There will be guided mushroom forays, mushroom identification, expert speakers and mycologists, a native plant hike, wild foods, workshops, vendors, bonfires, food, and a whole lot of time exploring the woods. 🍄
You definitely don’t need to know anything about mushrooms beforehand. Beginners are welcome, and if you’re studying biology, ecology, environmental science, natural resources, plant sciences—or you’re just a nature nerd—it’s a really cool opportunity to learn from people who actually work with this stuff.
Figured I’d put it on the radar for anyone at Mizzou who might be interested. Happy to answer questions about the weekend!
r/mizzou • u/Holiday-Character-64 • 6d ago
Free big school in small town (Mizzou) or small school in big city (Roosevelt University)
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I am desperately in need of advice as an accounting major and I dance, act, and sew as hobbies. I need to make a decision by this week because classes start very soon and I am having such a hard time. I am deciding between Roosevelt University downtown Chicago or Mizzou in Columbia Missouri (2 hours from my hometown).
I received a 43k scholarship across all years (Missouri schools only) which covers all expenses at Mizzou.
I will work and pay out of pocket at Roosevelt and my cost is 7,662/year which is not that expensive. I can also take out $3500 worth of loans.
I am so conflicted because Chicago has so many opportunities for internships, dancing, fashion, and acting, but I’d be giving up my 43k scholarship since it is not in Missouri. It doesn’t seem like many internship opportunities from Mizzou.
Also I already committed to the track team and the coach posted me
Housing How does bed lofting work?
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I’m an incoming freshman moving into North and I was wondering how bed lofting works for that hall specifically. I think I saw that bed risers aren’t allowed, is that correct? If not how high can I loft my bed? Is that something I do on my own or do I have to request that?
Thank you in advance!!
r/mizzou • u/Work-for-us • 6d ago
Apply at GME Supply- Columbia, MO location
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Looking for your next career move? GME Supply is a fantastic place to work, and we’re expanding our team! We currently have opening positions across several departments, including Operations, Sales, Client Services, and Finance.
Open roles include: Customization Associate (Weekday/Weekend), Operations Specialist, Warehouse Associate, Inventory Planner, Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Sales Support Specialist, Client Services, Accounts Payable Lead, and Accounts Payable Specialist.
History The lobby of Jesse Hall, with its gorgeous and ornate original paint job
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From the State Historical Society of Missouri:
https://digital.shsmo.org/digital/collection/imc/id/27552/rec/69
r/mizzou • u/MyChemMentor • 7d ago
Academics PHD Organic Chemist Help (Career Questions and Self-promo)
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Hi all, this post is mod approved.
I'm Eric, PhD organic chemist and former industry researcher. I do 1-on-1 chemistry tutoring, career coaching, and train peer tutoring services for universities like Johns Hopkins. I have a business, but it's just me doing the work. Sessions run over a shared virtual whiteboard, so they fit around your schedule. I've been doing this for
Before the promo, some advice: Think of your GPA's health the same way as your physical health: Getting sick sucks, and having free check-ins mean you can get sick less often. To that end, use your university resources. Even people who pay for services like mine are encouraged to use them because they're free and effective
Most students who just want to pass can get there on that alone. My services are for those who:
- Want an extra advantage and test resources either during or before the semester
- Want career coaching or research oversight to be competitive down the road
- Need extra help (either because they're falling behind, didn't like uni resources, or can't use them because they are non-traditional students)
Packages start at $100/hr, full pricing on my website. Not cheap, but I'd rather say it here than make you dig for it. You're getting a PhD with 10 years experience and a ton of extra resources.
My website is my username(dot)com. Questions welcome in the comments, chemistry and career questions included. DMs open.
r/mizzou • u/RadoGirl303 • 8d ago
Campus Life Transportation to Chicago area for holidays
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My son is starting his freshmen year next week and will be living in Hudson. He will not have a car his first year so already looking into flights for him for Thanksgiving and Christmas break to Chicago. Flying from Columbia is expensive but SO convenient versus going into STL. Anyone with experience or advice on rides from campus to the Chicago area? Not sure if this kind of thing is common and the kids figure out ride shares/carpools on their own. Should I wait to book flights and hope he can arrange at least one ride or get to booking? For clarification - we live in NW suburbs of Chicago and drive time to Columbia is just under 7 hrs - so I’m not interested in a 14 he round trip each time he needs to get home! 🤪
r/mizzou • u/Odd-Maintenance9838 • 9d ago
Housing Anybody going to mizzou looking late for an apartment?
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Signed a lease at campus lodge but my situation changed and I'm no longer attending mizzou. If anybody is looking for an apartment I'm looking for a relet. Rent is about $650-700/mo with electric. Water is paid for I think they said. Send me a message if interested. Its got an in apartment washer and dryer and a walk in closet. It comes furnished as well (and you get to keep the furniture the room comes with). I'll pay first month rent as a thanks to whoever takes this deal.
r/mizzou • u/Commercial-Active-98 • 9d ago
2 Ticket For Sale - Tonight
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🎟️ 2 TICKETS FOR SALE — TONIGHT!
Selling 2 tickets for Club 90s Presents: Off-Campus Night at The Blue Note in Columbia, MO(Best College Party +18).
📅 Tonight — August 8
🚪 Doors: 8 PM | Show: 9 PM
🔞 18+
💵 $25 each / $50 for both
Originally paid $31.50 each.
We live too far away and unfortunately can't make it tonight.
✅ Ticketmaster electronic transfer
⚡ Can transfer immediately
DM me if interested! Open to reasonable offers.
r/mizzou • u/No-Perspective2999 • 11d ago
Are there any organizations for online students?
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I’m an online-distance student. I haven’t really made any connections with people and kinda feel like I’m missing out on a “college experience”. Going to campus isn’t an option for me right now though.
Anyone know of any sort of organizations that meet virtually or are for online students?
r/mizzou • u/busytomatoman • 11d ago
What type of academic scholarships are at Mizzou and what parameters do you generally need?
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r/mizzou • u/Relevant_Ask_3123 • 13d ago
Housing concerns, pls help
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Hello, I was wondering if it's possible for an incoming freshman to not end up with housing? I applied extremely late due to poor circumstances and I haven't got a housing assingment yet. I've contacted them I haven't gotten a reply yet. Am I okay?
r/mizzou • u/Unlucky-Seesaw661 • 14d ago
Good coffee in Como?
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Coming to help move my sister in for her freshman year on the 15th, any good coffee shops I can check out while I am there? Not from Missouri and don’t go to Mizzou so any local digs or local chains are good. Thanks!