Register for Welcome Weekend 2024!
Welcome Weekend: August 17-18, 2024
Orientation: August 19-20
Please register by August 10, 2024.
Where to Stay
When you’re in town for Welcome Weekend, there are plenty of places nearby to stay. We are proud to provide excellent rates with nearby Drury Inn and Suites. Simply click the link below to find a hotel!
*Ask for the Missouri Baptist University rate when making reservations
Welcome Weekend Schedule
Saturday, August 17
9 a.m.–12 p.m. Resident Student Move-In
Check in at Pillsbury Chapel
1:30 p.m. Commuter Student Welcome – Pick up your free lunchbox, handbook, and name tag.
thePerk
2 p.m.–3:45 p.m. New Student Session – Meet new students, take your class picture, and get a free t-shirt!
Carl & Deloris Petty Sports and Recreation Complex (SRC)
2 p.m. Parent Session – Hear from parents and staff about the MBU experience.
Pillsbury Chapel
3:40 p.m. Parents line the sidewalk in the Quad for the student procession
The Quad
3:50 p.m. Student Procession from SRC to Pillsbury Chapel
4:00 p.m. Matriculation Ceremony
Pillsbury Chapel
4:45 p.m. President’s Picnic Dinner – Live music and dinner.
The Quad
6 p.m. Goodbyes with Parents
6:30 p.m. Football Scrimmage – Cheer on the Spartans!
Spartan Field
8 p.m. – 10 p.m. MBU Glow – Music, Kona Ice, and games.
Lower B Lot Behind the Chapel
Sunday, August 18
10 a.m. Chapel
Pillsbury Chapel
11 a.m. Brunch – St. Louis-themed!
Dining Hall
1 p.m.–3 p.m. Returning Student Move-In
503 Spartan Village Row
1 p.m.–4 p.m. St. Louis Sunday Afternoon – Slip n’ Slide, cornhole, 9-Square, spikeball, games in the Perk, and dessert.
The Quad
5:30 p.m. Dinner
Dining Hall
7 p.m. Bingo – Win Prizes! Food and MBU gear.
Dining Hall
8 p.m. Open Gym
Lacey Gym
Monday, August 19
7:30 a.m.–9 a.m. Breakfast
Dining Hall
9 a.m.–9:45 a.m. New Student Resident Life Meeting (Mandatory)
Pillsbury Chapel
10 a.m.–12 p.m. Orientation
Pillsbury Chapel
12 p.m.–1 p.m. Lunch with Faculty/Staff – Grab & Go – Meet your faculty and staff.
Dining Hall
1 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Orientation
Pillsbury Chapel
2:30 p.m. Dessert with the President – Ted Drewes
Great Hall
3 p.m. Service Project Opportunities with Faculty/Staff (Earn Community Life Credit!) – Beautification projects on campus, making blankets, and writing notes.
Great Hall
5 p.m.–6 p.m. Dinner
Dining Hall
6 p.m.–8 p.m. Soccer Game
Spartan Field
8 p.m. Kick Back in the Perk – Board games, snacks, and hanging out with friends.
Tuesday, August 20
7:30 a.m.–9 a.m. Breakfast
Dining Hall
9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Orientation
Pillsbury Chapel
9 a.m.–11 a.m. Returning Students Move-In
503 Spartan Village Row
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Lunch
Dining Hall
1:30 p.m.–3 p.m. Athletic Meeting
Pillsbury Chapel
1:30 p.m.–5 p.m. Shopping Trips (Transportation Provided)
Meet at Spartan Statue
3 p.m.–4:45 p.m. International Orientation
5 p.m. RA Hall Meetings in Dorm (MANDATORY)
6:15 p.m. BBQ for All Students
Carl & Deloris Petty Sports and Recreation Complex (SRC)
7 p.m.–9 p.m. Block Party – Eating contests, ice cream drops, limbo, games, and music!
Spartan Village