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 pmBand equipment locker & instrument check-out
Ophelia Parrish east entrance
Band members only
11 am - 1:30 pmLunch - 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 pmCarnival 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 pmBIPOC Students Welcome Dinner
Black, Indigenous and Students of Color gather together over dinner to start building community.
5:30 pm - 6:50 pmDinner - Dine in or Carry out
Ryle and Missouri dining halls
Guests welcome - $9.00 per person.
6:45 pm - 7 pmCommuter Student Check-in
SUB Down Under
7 pm - 7:50 pmHouse Community Introductions for on-campus residents
Commuter Student Introductions
8 pm - 8:50 pmResidence 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 pmIce 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 amBreakfast 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 amMajors Welcome
Make connections with the faculty, staff and other new students in your major.
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11:30 am - 1:30 pmLunch in the Dining Halls - Dine in or Carry out
1:30 pm - 3:20 pmRotation 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 pmConsent 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 pmShade 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 pmPicnic 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 pmMusic 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 pmTruman 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 pmMovie on the Quad
Join the Student Activities Board for "Easy A" and movie snacks.

Friday August 19

7:00 am - 8:30 amBreakfast in Dining Halls - Dine in or carry out
7:30 am - 8:50 amMarching Band Rehearsal - Drumline Only
9:00 am - 10:50 amRotation 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 pmMarching Band Rehearsal
11:30 am - 1:30 pmLunch in the Dining Halls - Dine in or Carry out

1:30 pm - 2:30 pmAcademic 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 pmSelf & Society Seminar Introduction
Meet your instructor and get the scoop on the rest of the semester.
3:30 pm - 4:50 pmConvocation
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 pmDinner in Dining Halls - Dine in or Carry out
5:30 pm - 6:50 pmWelcome 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 pmShade 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 pmCollege Cup Prep Time
9:00 pm - 10:00 pmRidiculous Relays Competition
Cheer on your team as they power through the Ridiculous Relays

Saturday August 20

8:30 am - 9:30 amBreakfast in Dining Halls - Dine in or carry out
8:30 am - 12:00 pmMarching Band Rehearsal
9:00 am - 12:00 pmBulldogs in Action Service Event
Discover opportunities in the Kirksville Community to make difference by serving others.
10:00 - 11:50 amFlexible 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 pmLunch in the Dining Halls - Dine in or Carry out
12:00 pm - 1:20 pmWelcome 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 pmWomen's Soccer Scrimmage
1:30 pm - 2:20 pmPre-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 pmInformation 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 pmPre-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 pmFlexible 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 pmDinner - Dine in or Carry out
6:30 pm - 7:00 pmCollege 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 pmThe 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 ShowTruman Week After Party
It's the coolest way ever to end the week.

Sunday August 21

8:30 am - 9:30 amBreakfast in Dining Halls - Dine in or carry out
11:00 am - 1:30 pmLunch in the Dining Halls - Dine in or Carry out
11:00 am - 7:00 pmRec Center Open
1:00 pm - 2:30 pmCLA+ 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 pmMarching Band Rehearsal
5:00 pm - 6:30 pmDinner 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.

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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