Welcome to the Missouri scholars academy Director: Steve Keller Associate director: Rachel Harper Coordinator of Residence Life: Frankie Synovec

Hello, Columbia! Suggested arrival times Trust the process  You will receive an email soon regarding arrival times. With so many awesome scholars arriving this day, we stagger arrival times to cut down on the traffic. Trust the process  Parents park in the garage across the street from Mark Twain Hall. Forms & Documents check-in We will make sure that you have all your forms on file. Lunch on your own at a local restaurant or in the dining hall. Lunch in the dining hall is between $8- $12 per person. Optional Campus Tours

Packing 411 Please bring: Bring ALL medications (RX and OTC) in a labeled Ziploc bag outside luggage Laundry detergent no PODS Umbrella/raincoat Some (but not loads of) spending money Light blanket-A/C is often “gifted” Watch, alarm clock, water bottle School Supplies: folder or two, notebooks, pencils, pens, backpack, etc. Bedspread, pillows, sheets, towels, washcloths are provided! While these are provided, it’s nice to have the comforts of home! Snacks in plastic containers (plastic bins will fit under the beds) Please don’t bring: Smart watches, TVs, DVD players, Wii, laptops, Amps, etc. Refrigerator, weights, tennis rackets, sporting equipment

Opening ceremony and activities Following move-in and lunch, scholars and families join in Jesse Hall auditorium 1:30 pm Business casual dress for ceremony Parent Orientation after the ceremony concludes. We will: Review Scholar Handbook Review Campus Boundaries Parents depart after the Parent Orientation 4pm All Academy photo on the Quad. Wear your MSA t-shirt! 7pm Games & Ice Breakers at the Rec Center

Your Three Communities Your House Nightly meetings Mail, care packages, and daily schedules Your Major Three hours a day, six days a week Varied activities Access to MU facilities Your Minor/Cor group Two house a day, five days a week An RA and Faculty member co-facilitate Cor

Typical daily schedule Click the PDF document below to get a glimpse of a typical day at MSA. Schedules are provided to scholars daily.

Three tradition days Teacher Appreciation Day | Friday, June 21 Not all teachers will be able to attend, and that’s okay! Teachers get a glimpse into a what MSA is all about Alumni Day | Saturday, June 22 Mingle with scholars from previous Academies Family Day | Sunday, June 23 Parents can sign out their scholar from 8am-5pm Optional major/minor visits MU Honors College Presentation 2:30pm

Miscellaneous info Musts Mays Wear your nametag. Always. Adhere to the dress code Cell phone policy No outside visitors Mays Join the Academy Choir! Jogging and exercise Community service Church services

Have fun! This will be a great experience! You have worked hard to be here or you wouldn’t have been selected! We are so excited to have you at the Academy!