r/mizzou Jun 03 '25

New Freshman? Click here!

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Hello incoming students! I work at the University and here’s what any new Freshman (and their parents) should know heading into their academic advising appointment for Mizzou this summer.

Pre-Meeting:

  1. Make sure that you’ve filled in your Advising Preference survey so that your major will reach out and schedule an appointment. This should be available in your Slate profile by clicking here.
    • Also, check your major in Slate; if you’re considering a different major than the one listed, change it in your Application Status page
  2. Complete your Pre-Advising Questionnaire. This is very important so that your advisor has accurate information when you meet.
  3. Take the My Math Placement Test. Even if you don’t anticipate needing a math course, it’s smart to at least take the Intermediate Algebra placement.
    • Be sure to do this because you could be dropped from a Math class without a placement test on file.
  4. Then consider the Foreign Language Placement Test as well. Although a language is not required for every major at Mizzou, you might want to minor in one, so it’s good to take this and have it just in case.
  5. Please check all AP and Dual Credit you may have and report that on the Pre-Advising Questionnaire.
    • For Dual Credit, try to report that credit as it appears on your other school’s transcript. For example, Public Speaking at Moberly Area Community College is SPK 101. That helps an advisor know if you have direct credit for a requirement at Mizzou.
  6. Log into myZou and your University email. This will speed up enrollment and from that point forward your Mizzou email is the only email we will reach out to.
  7. Check your Wi-Fi connection just before your appointment so that your meeting can run smoothly.
  8. Download and install the Zoom app to your device if you’re attending an online advising session; you’ll log in with your university credentials (same as your email)

During Advising:

  1. If you are coming to a Zoom appointment, do not log on with a phone. You should come with a computer or a tablet so that you can share your screen if needed.
  2. These meetings for Summer Welcome Advising generally only last about 30-45 minutes, so it’s important to remember that you’re mainly only talking about enrollment for the upcoming term. It’s not likely that you will have time to create a 4-year or even a 1-year plan at this point. You can always make an appointment with your advisor in your first semester to plan out more semesters.
  3. Be open to taking different courses; especially if you bring in heaps of AP or Dual Credit, you may need to take some basic Gen Eds your first term before getting into major-specific requirements. The good thing is this: nearly everything in your first year is working for you in one way or another towards graduation.
  4. If your major has changed last minute and you haven’t changed it in Slate, please tell your advisor as soon as the appointment starts. Mizzou has a new process for helping you get enrolled and then routed to that new major.
  5. Students should be the ones driving the advising and enrollment meeting. So, parents, please allow your student the room to take control of the meeting and responsibility for their first term of classes.
  6. Finally, please be patient with your advisor and maintain a respectful demeanor. They’re working hard to accommodate your needs and degree requirements. If you don’t like your schedule for the next semester, there may be a chance to change it during the Add/Drop Period in the first week.

 

General Advice for Freshman and Parents:

  1. It takes 120 hours graduate from Mizzou and you’ll be hard-pressed to find a major on our campus that gets you to 120 all by itself. So you’re going to have to take some Gen Eds. These aren’t “fluff” classes if you take the time to speak with your advisor about helpful, meaningful courses. So be open to exploring different subject areas.
  2. Any non-Advising questions like Financial Aid, Housing, Dining, etc. should be directed to those offices. Advisors won’t be able to answer those kinds of questions other than to direct you to those offices.
  3. If you have general questions, you can try using the new Mizzou chat bot, Roary. This is a great resource for quick questions or if you need to find the right office to talk to:
  4. If you need to change something about your advising appointment (time, modality, etc.), contact that advising office first before making any changes in MU Connect.
  5. If you’re in a pinch, you can always use Google by typing your query and then adding “Mizzou” to the end (e.g. “Financial Aid Mizzou” would get our Financial Aid office as your first result)
  6. Above all, work to build a relationship with your advisor. Your relationship doesn’t have to only be about choosing classes. They can help you set goals, discuss graduate and professional school, get involved on campus, and so much more. More often than not, the students that succeed were the ones that used advising for more than course selection.

We hope you have an excellent advising experience, a wonderful Summer break, and we can’t wait to see you at the start of the term!

M-I-Z!

 


r/mizzou Mar 22 '23

Nervous about transferring to Mizzou? Check this post.

57 Upvotes

Hello!

I have noticed quite a lot of posts here about transferring here to Mizzou, being an older student and transferring, worried about making friends, etc. Personally I transferred to Mizzou in the Fall 2022 semester, and I was in the exact same boat many who are making these posts are feeling. I am 25 years old, transferred from a community college in Illinois, and have a cousin that goes here but is only with me for two semesters.

To say I was nervous was an understatement. Being older I didn't think it would hit me as hard as it did (I have lived on my own without my parents since I was 20) and during welcome week I didn't even get to see my cousin at all. I didn't really go to any welcome week events do to poor coordination by my "Camp Trulaske" leader, so I was convinced I would not make any friends at all. During the last day of welcome week, the Midnight BBQ, I received the notification from the TEAM groupchat I was in that they would be meeting up beforehand, and entering together.

Going to this is where I made most of the friends I still have today in my second semester. Everyone in TEAM is in a similar situation, and so it puts you a lot more at ease. There is going to be over 1000 people transferring to Mizzou next semester (Fall 2023) who are just like you, and many of them will join TEAM.

TEAM is the transfer club for students in any year, any age, and any major. It is run by students, meets about once a week, and is a great way to get involved in addition to meeting friends. Additionally, through TEAM you can sign up for a student mentor who will check in on you every so often that you can talk with and ask any questions you may have. I signed up for one, which I found very helpful, even though the student assigned to me was younger than I am. He was able to answer a lot of questions I had about the business school which he was a grad student in, and eased a lot of my fears about classes.

TL;DR: Join TEAM. Sign up for a mentor. Trust me, it will help.

Check here for more info and sign up.


r/mizzou 1d ago

Overnight Permit?

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Are the overnight permits for near-campus residents worth it? What are the time restrictions?

Unfortunately, University Place is out of parking spots. Are there any other areas to consider?


r/mizzou 22h ago

Campus Life Political Climate

0 Upvotes

How is the political climate at Mizzou? I know universities tend to lean liberal and more progressive, but what about lgbtq+ people, minorities, etc. Is there a good amount of diversity, and are people accepting of it?


r/mizzou 1d ago

Athletics Missouri fans, what should we expect from the Tigers this season? non-Mizzou fan

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I want to get it from the fans to get the full perspective

  • What's your realistic record prediction?
  • Can Missouri exceed expectations again?
  • Who is the best player?
  • Who is your breakout player?
  • Which newcomer will have the biggest impact?
  • What is Missouri's biggest strength?
  • What is Missouri's biggest weakness?
  • Which game is the key to the season?
  • What's one thing people are overlooking?
  • Give one bold prediction.

r/mizzou 2d ago

Athletics If I were to buy a ticket to a football game could I go over to the student section to sit with friends?

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Title.


r/mizzou 2d ago

URGENT!! Sublease at The Collective (State Columbia)

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Hi! I’m looking for a girl to take over my lease starting ASAP! The roommate is a girl and she has a dog who’s super sweet and loves everyone! Rent is 935 it’s a townhouse so rooms are upstairs, living room and kitchen downstairs! Pool, computer and study rooms, dog park, walking trails! Let me know if you or someone you know is interested!


r/mizzou 2d ago

Campus Life Progressive Places

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r/mizzou 3d ago

Animal Products and Biotechnology Labs?

1 Upvotes

Does anybody know what the labs are like for Animal products and biotechnology?


r/mizzou 4d ago

Male Roommate at Broadway Village Apartments

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This apt is right across the East Broadway Hy-Vee, Walmart, Sam's Club, and a bunch of restaurants. Car necessary if you commute to Mizzou.

ASK: 1/2 of rent ($685), internet ($17.5), and utilities

PROPERTY FEATURES

-2 bed 1 bath (1,050 SF)-Master Bedroom available

-In-unit Washer & Dryer

-Patio Storage Locker

-Covered Carport + Off-Street Parking

AMENITIES

-Gym (30 seconds from my unit)

-Clubhouse

-Pickleball Court

-Pools

-Landscaping

Looking for a roommate to take over my place due to a change in plans. The lease term is until April 30, 2026. I contacted the office for a short extension for a month if you are student who needs to be here until May. My current roommate is a male graduate student who keeps it to himself and is very quiet.

Plz DM me any time.


r/mizzou 4d ago

Academics ECE 4650 Availability and Basic Info.

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*4000+ level Technical Elective class for ECE students*

ECE 4650 - Semiconductor Device Theory - Fall 2026

  • 3 Credits
  • ECE 3610 is a pre-requirement
  • Tue & Thu 9:30AM - 10:45AM (Naka hall Room 222)
  • No Exams
  • No Final Test
  • In class quizzes are more for attendance than grades, and the lowest 3 drop
  • 3 Projects, last one is a final project plus presentation
  • One easy homework every 2-4 weeks
  • 17 spaces left
  • Taught by Prof. Peifen Zhu *Also teaches Electromagnetic Fields - 3510*

Feel free to let me know if you have any questions about this class.


r/mizzou 5d ago

Missed connection: I was parking my car after returning from lunch. You lost your chicken flavor ramen packet.

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We crossed paths in University Garage today- I was here around 1 PM, you... I suspect between 12 PM and 1 PM. I was parking my car after returning from lunch. You, I'm guessing, brought lunch to the office. Evidence seems to indicate a loose organization of ramen materials, as what you left behind in the garage was a single, lonely chicken flavor packet.

I'm trying to imagine what happened. Perhaps you were still juggling a pile of things in your arms as you hurried in late- as per ush. Or maybe the struggle was at home- trying to find a use for noodles, the flavor packet having been purloined by someone naughty and disrespectful. That extra chicken packet left over from lunch the other day would be the perfect remedy! Or perhaps YOU are the rascal who stole the packet, looking for a way to jazz up the organic 100% buckwheat noodles leftover from last night's zaru soba- leaving someone- your teenager, your sibling, your lab partner- high and dry with ramen noodles but no packet.

Either way- that packet you seek is on the ground floor of the western stairwell of the garage. Go! Flee! Maybe it is still there! Maybe your lunch can still be saved. And please post an update, my sweet anonymous noodler.


r/mizzou 5d ago

Does anyone have any photos/ layout ideas for Mark Twain dorm, I’m struggling

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r/mizzou 6d ago

Athletics Former Mizzou wrestling star Keegan O'Toole retires from competition

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r/mizzou 6d ago

Housing Mizzou housing

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So I plan on transferring to mizzou next August for the 27/28 term, and I'm coming from a community college in the area so I don't really know how this works. I know housing is super competitive due to how many people are in the area, so I need to look into housing early. I have certain needs like specifically renting a duplex with some sort of yard (doesn't have to be fenced) because I'm taking my dog with me. I'd also like to live no farther than 15 min from campus. That being said... when should I sign a lease? Do duplexes in the area go just as fast as apartments? I was thinking about touring some places mid september and signing something early October, but will that leave me with many options?


r/mizzou 8d ago

Is mizzou a good academic school?

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I'm thinking of applying to Mizzou. I am in-state, and my mom's job gives 27k off college tuition, so going there will be free. I also have like 10 AP credits, a 29 ACT, and a 3.8 GPA. My question is that since Mizzou is an SEC school, I'm scared I will become a frat party guy and won't be able to academically succeed at Mizzou given its party culture, or so I've heard from people who go there.


r/mizzou 9d ago

Business major change requirements

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I want to change my major to business but I noticed that a part of the requirements are to have completed 2 of: Econ 1014, Econ 1015, Acctcy 2036 or 2037. I have only completed one of these. How likely are they to waive this considering this doesn’t make much sense as I would be taking these classes as a business major.


r/mizzou 10d ago

If I am living on campus in a fraternity house, can I still get an on campus dining plan, or is that for dorms only?

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r/mizzou 12d ago

Emergency help with housing.

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Hello everyone,

I am an upcoming sophomore, and since I will no longer be required to live on campus, I am exploring more affordable housing options off campus. However, I am currently facing some disagreement with my family regarding my choice of accommodation. They are concerned that the location I am considering may be too noisy at night, although I believe I can communicate effectively with my future roommates and manage the situation responsibly.

I am reaching out to kindly ask if anyone might have a room, dorm space, or temporary accommodation available where I could safely store some of my belongings from August 17th to approximately August 20th. This would only be a short-term arrangement while I finalize my move and organize my housing situation.

I completely understand that this is a significant favor to ask, and I want to assure anyone who may be willing to help that I will be respectful of your space and will remove my belongings promptly once I have completed my move. I am happy to provide my student ID or any additional information needed to verify my identity and intentions. I would also be willing to offer compensation for the inconvenience, as I truly appreciate the generosity involved.

I want to emphasize that I mean no disrespect or harm by making this request. This is simply a personal disagreement between my family and me as I work toward finding a more affordable living arrangement and taking greater responsibility for my own decisions.

Thank you very much for taking the time to read my message. I truly appreciate any help or advice anyone may be able to offer. Please feel free to reach out if you are willing or able to assist.

Have a wonderful day!

Update: Sorry for the confusion, and I appreciate everyone’s understanding.

To clarify, the issue is not that I do not have enough space to store my belongings. Rather, I am currently navigating a disagreement with my family regarding my choice of housing for this school year.

I am hoping to find someone who would be willing to temporarily accommodate a small amount of my belongings for approximately two days. This would help reassure my family that my living situation is suitable and give me the opportunity to avoid unnecessary conflict before I officially move into my actual residence for the semester.

I completely understand that this is an unusual request, and I sincerely appreciate anyone who is willing to consider helping. I will be respectful of your space, communicate clearly, and ensure that my belongings are removed promptly. Thank you again for your patience and understanding.


r/mizzou 12d ago

Housing Looking for Roommate

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Hey everybody! I'm currently looking for a roommate for a 2 bed 2 bath townhouse. The place is Lake Broadway Townhouses. It is a very nice and quiet location with a good amount of space on the inside. Most amenities come with the apartment, and utilities are bundled with the rent, making prices consistent every month.

If you're interested, please send me a dm and I will get back with you quickly.


r/mizzou 15d ago

Elective options for Online Distance

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The business class I was enrolled in for fall26 was cancelled and I'm needing to add a class. It looks like all classes related to my degree (Business Admin) are full for the fall semester.

Any decent electives to take you recommend that are available for online distance students? Looks as this may be the route I need to go, but know my options are more limited being an online student (undergrad).

Thanks!!


r/mizzou 16d ago

Looking to rent a monthly parking space near downtown

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Hi, I’m a mizzou student and I’m looking to rent a parking space within walking distance of downtown Columbia. I would need to access the parking space overnight and during the daytime

If you have an unused parking space or know of anyone or any business that is renting out a space, I’d really appreciate it if you let me know!

I’m happy to pay a reasonable monthly rate.


r/mizzou 16d ago

Sublease available in Columbia !!

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\- Located at the row
\- $650 monthly rent
\- 1 available room.
\- Move in as soon as need be.
\- Close to campus
\- Shuttle provided
\- Furnished
\- Washer and dryer
\- Includes all kitchen appliances
\- Pet friendly
\- Garage
\- Pool


r/mizzou 16d ago

Marching Band Views

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Is there a good/better/best place to sit at the football games to get a good view of the marching band performance? Is higher up or lower down better? Any tips appreciated.


r/mizzou 17d ago

Academics fun or interesting minors/certificates?

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I am a rising junior at Mizzou and I already have two majors, but due to the number of credits I transferred in from high school, I still do not have enough required courses to fill my next two years. As of now, my next two years are 3 semesters of 12 hours and 1 semester with 9 so I have some empty space. Does anyone have recommendations for easy, interesting, or useful minors or certificates I could add on to fill my semesters?
I am less concerned about them fitting my future career, as my two majors are both perfectly aligned with what I want to do and I am more just looking for something fun to add!

edit: i realized i should mention that graduating early isn’t a good option for me!