1. Welcome to Missouri Scholars Academy!!

2. Hello, Columbia! Suggested arrival times Trust the process 
Parents park in the garage across the street
Medical Staff check-in
Lunch on your own at a local restaurant or in the dining hall
Optional Campus Tours
Can we add the arrival times for each region below?

3. Packing 411 Please bring: Can bring: Don’t bring:
Bring ALL medications (RX and OTC) in a labeled Ziploc bag outside luggage
Laundry detergent
no PODS
Quarters for Laundry
Umbrella/raincoat
Some (but not loads of) spending money
Light blanket-A/C is often “gifted”
Bedspread, pillows, sheets, towels, washcloths –
While these are provided, it’s nice to have the comforts of home!
Snacks in plastic containers
Don’t bring:
TVs, DVD players, Wii, laptops, Amps, etc.
Refrigerator, weights, tennis rackets, sporting equipment

4. Think “business casual”
Opening Ceremony
Following move-in and lunch, scholars and families join in Jesse Hall auditorium 1:30 pm
Appropriate attire
Think “business casual”
Parent Orientation
Review Scholar Handbook
Campus Boundaries

5. Your Three Communities
1. House
Nightly Meetings
Mail, care packages, & daily schedules
2. Major
Three hours/day
Six days/week
Varied activities
Access to MU Facilities
3. Minor/PSD
Two hours/day, five days/week
RA and faculty member co-facilitate PSD

6. Typical Daily Schedule
Let’s walk through the schedule together

7. Three Special Days Alumni Day June 23 Family Day June 24
Mingle with scholars from previous Academies~
Family Day June 24
Parents can sign out their child starting at 8 AM
Scholars must be returned by 5 PM
Optional major/minor visits
Teacher Appreciation Day June 25
Not all teachers will be able to attend
Teachers get a glimpse into a “Day at MSA”

8. Miscellaneous Info Closing Ceremony Saturday, June 30 10:00 AM Must Do
Optional Activities
Nametags. Always.
Dress Code
Cell Phone Policy
No Outside Visitors
Choir
Jogging & Exercise
Community Service
Church Services
Closing Ceremony
Saturday, June 30
10:00 AM

9. Have Fun! This will be a great experience!
You’ve worked hard to be here or you wouldn’t have been selected!