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
2 p.m.–3:45 p.m. New Student Session
Carl & Deloris Petty Sports and Recreation Complex (SRC)
2 p.m. Parent Session
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
The Quad
6 p.m. Goodbyes with Parents
6:30 p.m. Football Scrimmage
Spartan Field
8 p.m. – 10 p.m. MBU Glow
Lower B Lot Behind the Chapel
Sunday, August 18
10 a.m. Chapel
Pillsbury Chapel
11 a.m. Brunch
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
The Quad
5:30 p.m. Dinner
Dining Hall
7 p.m. Bingo
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
Dining Hall
1 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Orientation
Pillsbury Chapel
2:30 p.m. Dessert with the President
Great Hall
3 p.m. Service Project Opportunities with Faculty/Staff (Earn Community Life Credit!)
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
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
Lacey Gym
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
Spartan Village