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

2. Hello, Columbia! Suggested arrival times Trust the process 
You will receive an 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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!