We have an exciting week planned to help you prepare to be a successfully Bulldog!
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Wednesday August 17
| 8 am-5:30pm | Residence Hall Check-in Shifts start at 8:00 am, on the hour, students have 3 hours to move in; To register for a shift go to Residence Life Fall Opening 2022. Registration will begin on July 1, 2022. |
| 8 am - 5 pm | Band equipment locker & instrument check-out Ophelia Parrish east entrance Band members only |
| 11 am - 1:30 pm | Lunch - Dine in or Carry out Ryle and Missouri dining halls Guests welcome - $6.00 per person. 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 (8:00 am - 2:00 pm) in the SUB -- Starbucks (10:00 am - 3:00 pm) in Pickler Memorial Library |
| 1 pm - 4 pm | Carnival Games on the Quad or Explore Truman Join us on the quad for Carnival Games or use the afternoon to Explore Truman! The bookstore will be open from 8am-5pm to pick up course materials or any last minute Truman swag. |
| 5 pm - 6:30 pm | BIPOC Students Welcome Dinner Black, Indigenous and Students of Color gather together over dinner to start building community. |
| 5:30 pm - 6:50 pm | Dinner - Dine in or Carry out Ryle and Missouri dining halls Guests welcome - $9.00 per person. |
| 6:45 pm - 7 pm | Commuter Student Check-in SUB Down Under |
| 7 pm - 7:50 pm | House Community Introductions for on-campus residents Commuter Student Introductions |
| 8 pm - 8:50 pm | Residence Hall Meetings You will the opportunity to connect with your entire residence hall community and interact with fellow students and staff members. We'll be discuss the week ahead, how to get connected with the community, and the traditions of Truman Week. Commuter student meeting Interact with fellow commuter students and find out how you can make the most of your Truman Week experience! |
| 9 pm - 10 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! |
Thursday August 18
| 7 am - 9:20 am | Breakfast in Dining Halls - Dine in or carry out |
| 8 am - 9:20 am | Flexible Time Activities Use this time to Explore Truman, visit the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, pick up course materials at The Truman Bookstore and complete any remaining Blackboard modules. |
| 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 session 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 You Up for Success (Transfer Students), Shade Tree Time and Wellness at Truman. |
| 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Consent and Non-discrimination: Institutional Compliance Office Overview What is consent, and how can it be communicated? What is Title IX? What is a Title IX Coordinator? This session will answer these questions by providing an overview of the University’s antidiscrimination policies, including the University’s affirmative consent policy, and the rights and resources available to Truman students. |
| 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Shade Tree Time Your group discussion will be a time of reflection and sharing what you have learned about about Consent, Decision-Making and Discrimination, and how you will use this enhanced understanding of a difficult topic to engage with other in positive ways. |
| 5:30 pm - 6:50 pm | Picnic on the 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. |
| 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 pm - 8 pm | Truman Lecture The Truman Lecture is a longstanding tradition of Truman Week. It is one of the shared academic experiences for all new students. Truman alumna and Psychology faculty member Katie Judd (’11) will present about overcoming obstacles. |
| 8 pm - 10 pm | Movie on the Quad Join the Student Activities Board for "Easy A" and movie snacks. |
Friday August 19
| 7:00 am - 8:30 am | Breakfast in Dining Halls - Dine in or carry out |
| 7:30 am - 8:50 am | Marching Band Rehearsal - Drumline Only |
| 9:00 am - 10:50 am | Rotation Session 3 & 4 Your assigned session 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 You Up for Success (Transfer Students), Shade Tree Time and Wellness at Truman. |
| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Marching Band Rehearsal |
| 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Lunch in the Dining Halls - Dine in or Carry out |
| 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Academic Advising Students meet their personal academic advisor who will be their connection for academic help, course enrollment, study skills, degree requirement information, etc. Meeting will be held over zoom with other students assigned to their specific advisor. |
| 2:30 pm - 3:20 pm | Self & Society Seminar Introduction Meet your instructor and get the scoop on the rest of the semester. |
| 3:30 pm - 4:50 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 the class of 2026! |
| 5:00 pm - 6:50 pm | Dinner in Dining Halls - Dine in or Carry out |
| 5:30 pm - 6:50 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 - 7:50 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 - 8:50 pm | College Cup Prep Time |
| 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Ridiculous Relays Competition Cheer on your team as they power through the Ridiculous Relays |
Saturday August 20
| 8:30 am - 9:30 am | Breakfast in Dining Halls - Dine in or carry out |
| 8:30 am - 12:00 pm | Marching Band Rehearsal |
| 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 - 11:50 am | Flexible Time Activities Use this time to Explore Truman, visit the University Art Gallery, pick up course materials at The Truman Bookstore, visit the ROTC Obstacle Course and complete any remaining Blackboard modules. The Planetarium will host an open house at 11:00. |
| 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Lunch in the Dining Halls - Dine in or Carry out |
| 12:00 pm - 1:20 pm | Welcome Lunch for First Generation Students Quad on South Side by Pickler Memorial Library 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 gen students and learn about the resources available to you. |
| 1:00 pm | Women's Soccer Scrimmage |
| 1:30 pm - 2:20 pm | Pre-Med Information Session This session will help you understand how to maximize your potential to be accepted into medical school. |
| 1:30 pm - 3:20 pm | Information Fair in the Activities Room Come learn about Interdisciplinary Studies, Master of Arts in Education, McNair Program, ROTC Scholarship Opportinities, Peace Corps Prep, International Studies, & Global Affairs. |
| 2:30 pm - 3:20 pm | Pre-Law Information Session This session will help you understand how to maximize your potential to be accepted into law school. |
| 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Flexible Time Use this time to Explore Truman and pick up course materials at The Truman Bookstore. Experience a Campus Folklore Tour with Zac Burden,Truman alum, Residence Life staffer and Mayor of Kirksville, as you become part of the Truman legacy, enjoy a guided tour of campus that will share some fo the greatest and often quirky parts of the University's past. |
| 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 College Cup Challenge Finals 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 | Truman Week After Party It's the coolest way ever to end the week. |
Sunday August 21
| 8:30 am - 9:30 am | Breakfast in Dining Halls - Dine in or carry out |
| 11:00 am - 1:30 pm | Lunch in the Dining Halls - Dine in or Carry out |
| 11:00 am - 7:00 pm | Rec Center Open |
| 1:00 pm - 2:30 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. |
| 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Marching Band Rehearsal |
| 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Dinner in Dining Halls - Dine in or Carry out |
| 7:00 - 8:30 pm | Truman State University’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Sue Thomas |
| 7:00 - 9:00 pm | Marching Band Rehearsal |
Important notes about the schedule:
Your Personalized Schedule
Every 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 personal schedule to ensure you are in the correct session. Do not rely on the schedule of a roommate, friend, or someone else. To generate your personalized schedule, click on the purple button below and sign in with your Truman credentials.
Generate my personal scheduleRotation 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