Truman Week 2026
Majors Welcome Sessions
Majors Welcome, one of the most popular events for new students during Truman Week, provides an opportunity for you to learn more about your major, meet faculty within your department, and connect with student peers. Please note sections in bold to properly prepare for your major's welcome.
Campus MapThursday, August 13 at 9:30 am
| Major | Meeting Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | Violette Hall (VH) 1000 | Meet faculty, staff, and student peers from the Business and Economics Department. Activities will include a Violette Hall scavenger hunt, meet and greet with student organizations, and trivia. |
| Agricultural Science | Magruder Hall (MG) 1094, 2001, 2018 | Meet the faculty of the Agricultural and Biological Sciences Department. Then, take part in a scavenger hunt in Magruder Hall & at the University Farm to earn stickers and prizes. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the University Farm and meet representatives from student organizations. Wear shoes appropriate for walking around at the farm. |
| Applied Linguistics | Baldwin Hall (BH) 114 | Meet the faculty from the Languages and Linguistics Department, followed by presentations for smaller groups divided by major. |
| Art & Design | Ophelia Parrish Building (OP) 1114 — Art Gallery | Meet the faculty for the Art and Design Department, followed by a Q&A and activities. |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Magruder Hall (MG) 1000 | Meet with faculty and current students, tour Magruder's labs and facilities, and enjoy lunch with your new classmates. |
| Biology | Magruder Hall (MG) 1094, 2001, 2018 | Meet the faculty of the Agricultural and Biological Sciences Department. Then, take part in a scavenger hunt in Magruder Hall & at the University Farm to earn stickers and prizes. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the University Farm and meet representatives from student organizations. Wear shoes appropriate for walking around at the farm. |
| Business Administration | Violette Hall (VH) 1000 | Students will meet faculty, staff, and students in the department and will then participate in some fun activities including a Violette scavenger hunt, meeting student organizations, and trivia. |
| Cannabis and Natural Medicinals | Magruder Hall (MG) 1094, 2001, 2018 | Meet the faculty of the Agricultural and Biological Sciences Department. Then, take part in a scavenger hunt in Magruder Hall & at the University Farm to earn stickers and prizes. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the University Farm and meet representatives from student organizations. Wear shoes appropriate for walking around at the farm. |
| Chemistry | Magruder Hall (MG) 1000 | Meet with faculty and current students, tour Magruder's labs and facilities, and enjoy lunch with your new classmates. |
| Classics | Baldwin Hall (BH) 114 | Meet the faculty from the Languages and Linguistics Department, followed by presentations for smaller groups divided by major. |
| Modern Language | Baldwin Hall (BH) 114 | Meet the faculty from the Languages and Linguistics Department, followed by presentations for smaller groups divided by major. |
| Communication | Ophelia Parrish Building (OP) 1301 — Severns Theatre | Meet with faculty and current students from the Communication and Theatre Arts Department, followed by breakouts into smaller groups by major and interest area for tours of facilities and activities. |
| Communication Disorders | Health Sciences Building (HS) 2203 | Meet faculty from the Communication Disorders Department and current students involved with the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA). We'll finishing with a tour of the clinic. |
| Computer Science | Violette Hall (VH) 1010 | Meet with faculty, current students, and alumni for discussion about the programs in the Computer and Data Sciences Department. You'll also meet with your faculty co-advisor then head to lunch together. |
| Creative Writing | Student Union Building (SUB) 2105 | Meet your new faculty and peers in English and Creative Writing. You'll learn about opportunities for readers and writers on campus. |
| Criminal Justice Studies | Baldwin Hall (BH) 102 — Little Theatre | Meet with faculty and current students from the Social Sciences and Human Inquiry Department. Depending on interest, we may break up into smaller major groups. |
| Data Science | Violette Hall (VH) 1010 | Meet with faculty, current students, and alumni for discussion about the programs in the Computer and Data Sciences Department. You'll also meet with your faculty co-advisor then head to lunch together. |
| Economics | Violette Hall (VH) 1000 | Students will meet faculty, staff, and students in the department and will then participate in some fun activities including a Violette scavenger hunt, meeting student organizations, and trivia. |
| English | Student Union BUilding (SUB) 2105 — Alumni Room | Meet your new faculty and peers in English and Creative Writing. You'll learn about opportunities for readers and writers on campus. |
| Environmental Science | Magruder Hall (MG) 1094, 2001, 2018 | Meet the faculty of the Agricultural and Biological Sciences Department. Then, take part in a scavenger hunt in Magruder Hall & at the University Farm to earn stickers and prizes. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the University Farm and meet representatives from student organizations. Wear shoes appropriate for walking around at the farm. |
| Exercise Science | Health Sciences Building (HS) 1212 — Piper Lab | Come meet your Exercise Science peers and faculty while engaging in a variety of outdoor activities in a quest for the ES Cup. Come prepared wearing athletic clothes and closed-toe shoes, and bring a water bottle. |
| Health Science | Magruder Hall (MG) 2078 | Meet Health Science faculty, staff, and current students, followed by icebreaker activities and smaller health science related group activities. |
| History | Baldwin Hall (BH) 102 — Little Theatre | Meet with faculty and current students from the Social Sciences and Human Inquiry Department. Depending on interest, we may break up into smaller major groups. |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | See description | As an Interdisciplinary Studies major, you have the unique advantage of exploring a wide range of academic interests! We encourage you to attend the Majors Welcome session that best matches where you envision taking most of your courses—it's a great way to start building connections with students and faculty in those areas. You’re also welcome at the Undeclared Students session, where we’ll explore creative ways to combine majors and minors and hear from the Career Center about aligning your studies with your career goals. |
| Linguistics | Baldwin Hall (BH) 114 | Meet the faculty from the Languages and Linguistics Department, followed by presentations for smaller groups divided by major. |
| Mathematics | Violette Hall (VH) 1224 | Students will meet the faculty and some other students, meet with shadow advisors, and participate in an escape room activity designed to familiarize students with the department, Violette Hall, and the Math major. |
| Music | Ophelia Parrish Building (OP) 1393 — Performance Hall | First, students meet the Music faculty as part of a group conversation. As each faculty member introduces themselves, they usually share basic information about their particular areas. Then we break into groups by majors, and area coordinators orient students about ensemble auditions, studio meetings, and other activities. Finally, we have representatives of student organizations speak briefly to the new students as well. |
| Music Business | Ophelia Parrish Building (OP) 1393 — Performance Hall | First, students meet the Music faculty as part of a group conversation. As each faculty member introduces themselves, they usually share basic information about their particular areas. Then we break into groups by majors, and area coordinators orient students about ensemble auditions, studio meetings, and other activities. Finally, we have representatives of student organizations speak briefly to the new students as well. |
| Music Therapy | Ophelia Parrish Building (OP) 1393 — Performance Hall | First, students meet the Music faculty as part of a group conversation. As each faculty member introduces themselves, they usually share basic information about their particular areas. Then we break into groups by majors, and area coordinators orient students about ensemble auditions, studio meetings, and other activities. Finally, we have representatives of student organizations speak briefly to the new students as well. |
| Nursing | Health Sciences Building (HS) 3205 | Nursing students will come to Room #3205 in the Health Science Building where they will have an opportunity to interact with fellow classmates initially and then meet as a group with their faculty advisor. |
| Philosophy and Religion | Baldwin Hall (BH) 102 — Little Theatre | Meet with faculty and current students from the Social Sciences and Human Inquiry Department. Depending on interest, we may break up into smaller major groups. |
| Physics | Magruder Hall (MG) 1096 | Meet with faculty and current students, tour Magruder's labs and facilities, and enjoy lunch with your new classmates. |
| Political Science and International Relations | Baldwin Hall (BH) 102 — Little Theatre | Meet with faculty and current students from the Social Sciences and Human Inquiry Department. Depending on interest, we may break up into smaller major groups. |
| Psychology | Violette Hall (VH) 1204, 1208, 1216 | Meet with faculty from the Psychology and Counseling Department. You'll rotate through different talks, as indicated on the schedule PDF. |
| Social Issue Advocacy | Baldwin Hall (BH) 102 — Little Theatre | Meet with faculty and current students from the Social Sciences and Human Inquiry Department. Depending on interest, we may break up into smaller major groups. |
| Sociology and Anthropology | Baldwin Hall (BH) 102 — Little Theatre | Meet with faculty and current students from the Social Sciences and Human Inquiry Department. Depending on interest, we may break up into smaller major groups. |
| Statistics | Violette Hall (VH) 1010 | Meet with faculty, current students, and alumni for discussion about the programs in the Computer and Data Sciences Department. You'll also meet with your faculty co-advisor then head to lunch together. |
| Theatre | Ophelia Parrish Building (OP) 1301 — Severns Theatre | Meet with faculty and current students from the Communication and Theatre Arts Department, followed by breakouts into smaller groups by major and interest area for tours of facilities and activities. |
| Undeclared | Kirk Building (KB) 2013 — Forum | Connect with Academic Advisors from the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) to learn more about major opportunities offered to you at Truman. Career Center staff will also share resources to help you explore how your interests intersect with Truman's majors and future career opportunities. If you have a strong interest in a major, we highly encourage you to go to that major's welcome session to learn more. |