2025 Truman Week Schedule
We have an exciting week planned to introduce you to the Truman Community!
The following schedule is an example from 2024, the official 2025 Truman Week schedule and sessions are coming soon!Wednesday August 14
| 8:00 am - 5:30 pm | Residence Hall Check-in Shifts start at 8 am, on the hour, students have 3 hours to move in. Registration will begin on July 1. To register for a shift go to Residence Life Fall Opening. |
| 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Band equipment locker & instrument check-out Ophelia Parish east entrance Band members only |
| 11:00 am - 1:30 pm | Lunch - Dine in or Carry out Ryle and Missouri Dining Halls Retail options for lunch include: -- Tres Habeneros (10:30 am - 2:30 pm) in the SUB -- Chick-fil-A (10:30 am - 2:30 pm) in the SUB -- Einsteins Bros. Bagels (8 am - 2 pm) in the SUB -- Starbucks (10 am - 3 pm) in Pickler Memorial Library |
| 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Carnival Games on the Quad or Flexible Time Activities Join us on the Quad for Carnival Games and De-Stress with UCS or use the afternoon to Explore Truman! The Bookstore will be open from 8 am-5 pm to pick up course materials or any last minute Truman swag. |
| 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Center for Diversity and Inclusion Cookout |
| 5:30 pm - 6:50 pm | Dinner - Dine in or Carry out Ryle and Missouri Dining Halls |
| 7:00 pm - 7:50 pm | House Community Introductions for on-campus residents |
| 8:00 pm - 8:50 pm | Residence Hall Meetings You will have the opportunity to connect with your entire residence hall community and interact with fellow students and staff members. We'll be discussing the week ahead, how to get connected with the community, and the traditions of Truman Week. |
| 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Commuter Student Check-In (Student Union Down Under) Find out what Truman Week is about and how you can make the most of it. |
| 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Ice Cream Social at the Fountain Get together with the rest of the new Truman family members and have some ice cream to top off a great day! Also dance in the fountain with President Sue Thomas! |
Thursday August 15
| 7:00 am - 8:30 am | Breakfast in Dining Halls - Dine in or carry out |
| 8:00 am - 9:20 am | Flexible Time Activities Use this time to explore Truman, visit open houses at the Career Center and Center for Diversity & Inclusion, pick up course materials at the Truman Bookstore, and much more! |
| 9:30 am - 11:50 am | Majors Welcome Make connections with the faculty, staff and other new students in your major. View Majors Welcome Sessions> |
| 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Lunch in the Dining Halls - Dine in or Carry out |
| 1:30 pm - 3:20 pm | Rotation Session 1 & 2 Your assigned sessions and location for each rotation will be on your personalized schedule: Sessions Include: Safety and Security on Campus, Designing Your Truman Life (First-Year Students), Setting Your Up for Success (Transfer Students), Shade Tree Times, and The Beginnings of Belonging. |
| 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Safety & Security on Campus Overview This required workshop is packed full of valuable safety information, parking information, and general rules and laws regarding campus and Kirksville. You will also learn how to sign up for campus emergency notifications. |
| 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Shade Tree Time In college as in life, there may be times you feel uncomfortable. There may be other times you feel unsafe. In this group conversation, you'll talk through the difference and examine ways to advocate for your safety and success by using personal strategies with fellow students and trusted campus resources. |
| 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Picnic on the (not) Quad Let University administrators and faculty members serve you as we gather on the Quad for dinner and enjoy some great music from a local band. Picnic has moved inside due to weather! |
| 6:15 pm - 6:50 pm | Music Ensemble Interest Meeting Ophelia Parish Performance Hall This meeting is for anyone interested in participating in a music ensemble at Truman. Ensembles are open to students of all majors. |
| 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Truman Lecture Hear from Dr. Stephanie Maiden, associate professor of Biology. |
| 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm | College Cup Info Session |
| 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Movie on the Quad Join the Student Activities Board for “High School Musical” and movie snacks. |
Friday August 16
| 7:00 am - 8:30 am | Breakfast in Dining Halls - Dine in or Carry out |
| 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Rotation Session 3 & 4 Your assigned sessions and location for each rotation will be on your personalized schedule: Sessions Include: Safety and Security on Campus, Designing Your Truman Life (First-Year Students), Setting Your Up for Success (Transfer Students), Shade Tree Times, and The Beginnings of Belonging. |
| 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Lunch in the Dining Halls - Dine in or Carry out |
| 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | First-Year Advising and Setting the Scene for Your Academic Success Students will meet their academic advisor from the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) and learn about advising at Truman. A student’s CAE advisor is their connection to academic help, course enrollment, study skills, and degree requirement information in the first year. View your "personalized schedule" (see button below) for the Zoom link to your group advising session! |
| 2:30 pm - 3:20 pm | First-Year Seminar Class Introduction Meet your instructor and get the scoop on the rest of the semester. |
| 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Convocation Convocation is a long-standing tradition that gets students and faculty excited about the opportunities they have to partner in the learning process, and most importantly, to officially welcome new students to Truman! |
| 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Dinner in Dining Halls - Dine in or Carry out |
| 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Welcome Dessert Reception for LGBTQ+ Students and Allies Connect with others who identify as LGBTQ+ or an ally. Learn about the support in our community and resources available to you. |
| 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Shade Tree Time Small group discussions and reflections about life as a Truman Student, how to connect, engage, maintain balance, be academically successful, and maintain your physical and mental health. |
| 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm | College Cup Prep Time College Cup Challenge Info |
| 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Ridiculous Relays Competition Cheer on your team as they power through the Ridiculous Relays College Cup Challenge Info |
Saturday August 17
| 8:30 am - 9:30 am | Breakfast in Dining Halls - Dine in or carry out |
| 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Bulldogs in Action Service Event Discover opportunities in the Kirksville Community to make difference by serving others. |
| 10:00 - 12:00 pm | Flexible Time Activities Use this time to explore Truman, visit open houses at the Career Center, Planetarium, pick up course materials at the Truman Bookstore, use this time to prepare for College Cup Activities or complete any remaining Brightspace modules. |
| 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Lunch in the Dining Halls - Dine in or Carry out |
| 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Welcome Lunch for First Generation Students (SUB Alumni Room) Are you a first generation college student? Not sure if you are? Either way, you can come join us for lunch and meet other first-generation college students and learn about the resources available to you. |
| 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Information Fair in the Activities Room Come connect with various campus offices, academic departments, and services. Information Fair participants include: CAE Tutoring Center, Writing Center, Nursing Department, Theatre Department, Music Department, Master of Arts in Education Program, McNair Scholars Program, STEP/MOLSAMP Programs, Center for Diversity & Inclusion, Counseling & Health Center (CFM), Student Access & Disability Office, Pickler Memorial Library, ROTC, Study Abroad, Truman Media Network, and the Observatory and Planetarium. |
| 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Pre-Med Information Session (Magruder Hall 2001) This session will help you understand how to maximize your preparation for medical school. Hear from pre-Health Professions advisor Alexandra Savala, connect with other pre-med students, and learn about programs such as Still Scholars. |
| 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm & 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Pre-MAE Information Session (Magruder Hall 2007) This session will help you understand the pre-MAE program and how to prepare to enter Truman's Master of Arts in Education. Future teachers should attend to hear about their first steps on their way to the classroom! Hear from MAE Department Chair Dr. Jocelyn Stevens. |
| 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Pre-Law Information Session (Magruder Hall 2001) This session will help you understand how to maximize your preparation for law school. Hear from pre-Law advisor Dr. Elizabeth Wiles, connect with other pre-law students, and learn about the pre-Law student organization Phi Alpha Delta. |
| 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Flexible Time Activities Use this time to explore Truman, check out the ROTC Rapel Tower, pick up course materials at the Truman Bookstore, and much more! |
| 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Dinner - Dine in or Carry out |
| 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm | College Cup Rally Rally with your team and get all revved up for the College Cup Finals! Outside each Residence Hall. |
| 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | THE BIG TRUMAN SHOW Come represent and cheer on your College Cup team and show Truman pride by joining fellow first-year students from all across campus for the big Trivia Contest, followed by a Talent Show, coordinated by the Student Activities Board. |
| Immediately Following The Big Truman Show | The SAB After Party It's the coolest way ever to end the week. |
Sunday August 18
| 8:30 - 9:30 am | Breakfast in Dining Halls - Dine in or carry out |
| 11:00 am - 6:00 pm | Rec Center Open |
| 11:00 am - 1:30 pm | Lunch in the Dining Halls - Dine in or Carry out |
| 11:00 am - 1:30 pm | Pershing Scholar Lunch Violette Hall (VH) 1324 |
| 12:30 - 4:00 pm | CLA+ Testing VH 1000 Every year, before classes begin, a cross-section of students are identified for first-year Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA+). The CLA+ is a writing and thinking exam that measures students' higher order skills. |
| 5:00 - 6:30 pm | Dinner in Dining Halls - Dine in or Carry out |
| 5:00 - 7:00 pm | International Student Pizza Party |
| 7:30 - 9:00 pm | Truman State University Rockin’ New Year’s Eve with Sue Thomas Kick off the new semester with President Sue and the Truman Community! |
Important notes about the schedule:
Your Personalized Schedule (Available Aug. 1)
Truman Week Personalized ScheduleEvery student has a personalized schedule, based on different variables (residence, major, advisor, enrollment in certain course sections, etc.). It’s essential that you consult your personalized schedule to ensure you are in the correct sessions.
Rotation Sessions
At four places on the schedule, you will see what are called “Rotation Sessions.” These are activities and presentations that are best suited to smaller groups. Therefore, we have divided the incoming students into four sub-groups. The sub-groups will be assigned to one of the four sessions during each rotation.
Rotation Session Descriptions