Truman Experience Weekend Sample Schedule Generator

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Please note: The official events will be updated in this sample schedule ONE WEEK PRIOR to the Truman Experience Weekend. Until then, you may generate a schedule based on previous offerings.

To generate a sample schedule, please answer all of the BOLDED questions to the best of your ability:

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First Name

Last Name

Instructions

REQUIRED: During Truman Experience Weekend, I plan to attend:
(check both boxes if you plan to attend both days)

Friday

Saturday

Please note: As this is a sample schedule, not all activities available may be represented. Refer to your printed program in your Welcome Packet for the official list of events and full details.

I would like to try the food in the dining halls.

Yes

Select all of the options that best describe where you are in your college search process...

Admitted to Truman for Fall 2026

Senior in high school who has not applied yet

Junior or younger in high school starting my college search

Transferring to Truman from another college/university

What would you like to study?

Select to display a list of majors.

See list of all majors and minors at catalog.truman.edu.

Accounting
Agricultural Science
Art: Design, Studio Art, or Art History
Athletic Training (Masters degree only)
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Biology
Business Administration
Cannabis and Natural Medicinals
Chemistry
Classics
Communication
Communication Disorders
Computer Science
Creative Writing
Criminal Justice Studies
Data Science
Economics
Education (Masters degree only)
English

Environmental Science
Exercise Science
Health Science
History
Interdisciplinary Studies
Linguistics
Mathematics
Modern Language
Music
Music Business
Music Therapy
Nursing
Philosophy and Religion
Physics
Political Science and International Relations
Psychology
Social Issue Advocacy
Sociology/Anthropology
Statistics
Theatre

Academic Interest #1

Academic Interest #2

Session #1: I would like to know more information about...
(select one)

Honors Scholars Program, Research, and Study Abroad

Residence Life or Living in the Dorms

Session #2: I would like to know more information about...
(select one)

Honors Scholars Program, Research, and Study Abroad

Residence Life or Living in the Dorms

I would love to explore...
(select all that apply)

An abbreviated campus tour

Recreation Center

Residence Halls

For an evening activity, I usually enjoy...

Something funny

Something performative

Something outdoors

Something educational

Friday Sample Schedule

EVENT INFORMATION HUB
Student Union Building (SUB) Information Desk, Main Level
Opens at 4:30 PM, Closes at 6:30 PM

CAMPUS BOOKSTORE
Student Union Building (SUB) Lower Level
Opens at 8:00 AM, Closes at 6:00 PM

EINSTEINS BAGELS
Student Union Building
Opens 8:00 AM, Closes at 12:00 PM

STARBUCKS
Pickler Memorial Library,
Main Lobby
Opens at 12:00 PM, Closes at 5:00 PM

3:30-5:00 PM		Admissions Counselor Drop-Ins
		Ruth W. Towne Museum & Visitors Center / Office of Admission Admissions Counselors will be available to answer any individual questions before you start your Truman Experience Weekend. No matter what stage of your college search or selection process you are in, we are here to help!

4:30-6:00 PM		Dinner
		Food Trucks at the Student Union Building Parking Lot Standard Dining Hall Meal at Missouri Hall or Ryle Hall

4:30-6:00 PM		Check In
		Ophelia Parrish Lobby

6:00-6:50 PM		Friday Opening Session & Activity with President Sue Thomas
		Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall

7:00-8:00 PM		28th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival
		Del & Norma Robison Planetarium, Magruder Hall
		Film lovers world-wide will unite in over 500 locations from September 25-October 5 for one reason…to view and vote on the ten Finalists Films in the Manhattan Short Film Festival. The Best Film and Best Actor awards are determined by ballots cast at each participating venue – including Truman’s very own Planetarium. Free admission. First come, first seated!

7:00-9:00 PM		Holman Family Distinguished Family Speaker Series: Kellie Gerardi
		Baldwin Hall Auditorium
		An astronaut, author, and inspiration to millions of fans on social media, Kellie Gerardi is one of the first 100 women to fly in space and one of the world’s first payload specialists to fly on a commercial spacecraft. Complimentary tickets provided at Check In.

7:30-9:30 PM		Truman Theatre Presents: "39 Steps"
		Ophelia Parrish Severns Theatre
		Buckle up for a madcap thrill ride! The 39 Steps is a fast-paced, riotous spoof that is equal parts slapstick comedy and film noir thriller. With just four actors playing over 100 characters, this unmissable comedy sprints from London to the Scottish Highlands in a whirlwind of chases, crashes, and clever chaos. It’s the thrilling escape we’ve all been craving! At the Box Office, let them know you are with the Truman Experience Weekend to receive complimentary tickets!

Saturday Sample Schedule

EVENT INFORMATION HUB
Student Union Building (SUB) Information Desk, Main Level
Opens at 8:00 AM, Closes at 6:00 PM

CAMPUS BOOKSTORE
Student Union Building (SUB) Lower Level
Opens at 8:00 AM, Closes at 5:00 PM

STARBUCKS
Pickler Memorial Library,
Main Lobby
Opens at 8:00 AM, Closes at 5:00 PM

8:00-9:30 AM		Breakfast
		Missouri Hall (open 8:00-9:00 AM) or Ryle Hall (open 8:00-9:30 AM)

8:15-9:45 AM		Check In
		Student Union Building (SUB) Main Floor

8:15-9:45 AM		Campus Tours
		Tours depart from the Student Union Building (SUB) Fountain Rain site: Student Union Building (SUB) Information Desk
		See key locations on campus, through the eyes of our Student Ambassadors. Tours run continuously throughout the scheduled time. These tours will not include the Residence Halls or Recreation Center.

8:15-9:45 AM		Meet the Faculty Reception
		Student Union Building (SUB) Georgian Rooms

9:50-10:20 AM

Welcome & Admissions

Baldwin Hall Auditorium

10:20-10:55 AM

Raising a Bulldog: A Family Panel on College Success

Baldwin Hall Auditorium

11:00 AM-12:30 PM

Student Services Fair

Student Union Building, Georgian Rooms

Talk to representatives from:

Career Center
Department of Public Safety
Financial Aid
Fraternity & Sorority Life
Kirksville Chamber of Commerce
Office of Community Enrichment
Residence Life

ROTC Program/Military Science
Student Access & Disability Services
Student Health Center
Student Recreation Center
Union & Involvement Services
University Counseling

11:00-11:35 AM

The Truman Distinction (Study Abroad, Research, Honors Scholars, & more!)

Student Union Building (SUB) Alumni Room

11:00-11:35 AM

Residence Life

Student Union Building (SUB) Activities Room

11:40 AM-12:15 PM

The Truman Distinction (Study Abroad, Research, Honors Scholars, & more!)

Student Union Building (SUB) Alumni Room

11:40 AM-12:15 PM

Residence Life Presentation

Student Union Building (SUB) Activities Room

11:00 AM-1:30 PM

Lunch

Dining Halls located in Missouri Hall or Ryle Hall

11:00 AM-1:30 PM

Photo with the Vintage Oscar Meyer Wienermobile

Ryle Hall parking lot

Fun fact: Kirksville is home to one of the Kraft Heinz food manufacturing company plants. It is one of the largest employers in the area, producing all of the Oscar Meyer bologna globally, and houses one of the famous Oscar Meyer weiner mobiles!

All options related to your Academic Interests will be listed below. You will choose your sessions you'd like to attend between the 1:30-3:20 PM time.

1:30-2:20PM
2:20-3:20 PM

Undecided or don't see your Major/minor Academic Interest listed?

We encourage you to check out the academic program that sounds most interesting to you! As there are two academic program sessions back-to-back, you could explore multiple academic programs! Let your curiosity be your guide.

Need more guidance? Visit the Student Union Building (SUB) Information Desk and we'd be happy to talk through your options in order to select the academic session that might best fit your interests!

1:30-2:20 PM

Accounting, Business Administration, & Economics Academic Program Presentation and Panel

Violette Hall 1000

1:30-2:20 PM

Agricultural & Biological Sciences Department Overview & Student Panel

Magruder Hall 2001

1:30-2:20 PM

Art + Design + Art History Welcome and Facilities Tours

Meet at Ophelia Parrish 1224.

1:30-2:20 PM

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Chemistry Academic Presentation and Q&A with Current Students

Magruder Hall 1096

1:30-2:20 PM		Communication Disorders Academic Presentation and Q&A with Current Students
		Health Sciences Building 2203

1:30-2:20 PM

Education Academic Presentation

Violette Hall 1304

1:30-2:20 PM

Exercise Sciences, Athletic Training Academic Presentation and Facilities Tours

Health Sciences Building 1212 (lower level)

1:30-2:20 PM

Health Sciences Presentation

Magruder Hall 2078

1:30-2:20 PM

Languages & Linguistics Academic Presentation

Baldwin Hall 241

After learning more about our majors in Classics, Linguistics, and Modern Languages, take a tour of our peer tutoring lab and the world languages living learning community!

1:30-2:20 PM

Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, and Data Science Student Panel

Violette Hall 1236

1:30-2:20 PM

Social Sciences and Human Inquiry Meet and Greet

Pickler Memorial Library, Villhard Innovation Center (main level)

Learn more about our majors in History, Philosophy & Religion, Political Science & International Relations, Social Issue Advocacy, and Sociology, Anthropology, & Criminal Justice Studies.

1:30-2:20 PM

Music Department Academic Presentation

Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall

1:30-2:20 PM

Nursing Department Academic Presentation

Health Sciences Building 3205

1:30-2:20 PM

Physics Academic Presentation and Q&A with Current Students

Magruder Hall 1098

1:30-2:20 PM

Psychology & Counseling Academic Presentation and Student Panel

Baldwin Hall Little Theatre

1:30-2:20 PM

Theatre Academic Presentation & Facilities Tours

Ophelia Parrish Lobby

1:30-2:20 PM

Communication Academic Presentation

Please see printed program provided at Check-In for location.

2:30-3:20 PM

Agricultural & Biological Sciences Department Overview Department Tours

Please see printed program provided at Check-In for locations and shuttle information.

These departments boast impressive facilities in Magruder Hall. During this time, you can take tours of the herpetarium, biology labs, virtual anatomy lab, and more! There will also be a shuttle to take visitors to the University Farm located about a mile west of campus.

2:30-3:00 PM

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Chemistry Program Presentation and Facilities Tours

Meet at Magruder Hall 1096.

2:30-3:20 PM		Communication Disorders Tour of Speech & Hearing Clinic and Interactive Activities
		Health Sciences Building Speech & Hearing Clinic

2:30-3:20 PM

Patient Assessment Interactive Activity

Meet at Health Sciences Building 1212 (lower level)

2:30-3:20 PM

Social Sciences and Human Inquiry Interactive Activity

2:30-3:20 PM

Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, and Data Science Breakout Activities

Please see printed program provided at Check-In for location.

Mathematics: Interactive Presentation
Data Science & Statistics: Lab Demonstration

2:30-3:20 PM

Nursing Department Facilities Tour

Health Sciences Building 3205

2:30-3:20 PM

Washington University Pre-Engineering Dual Degree Partnership Presentation

Magruder Hall 1098

2:30-4:30 PM

Admissions Counselor Connect: 1-on-1 Meetings

(No appointments required.)

Ruth W. Towne Museum & Visitors Center, Office of Admission

2:30-4:30 PM

Student Recreation Center Tours

Student Recreation Center

Tours will depart from the main lobby. Tours run continuously throughout the scheduled time.

2:30-4:30 PM		Residence Hall Tours & Activities
		Blanton-Nason-Brewer Hall, Missouri Hall, Ryle Hall, West Campus Suites
		Tours will depart from the main lobby of each Residence Hall. Tours run continuously throughout the scheduled time. Each residence hall will also offer a special activity! Blanton-Nason-Brewer (BNB) Hall: BNB Picture Perfect Campout Missouri Hall: MO Paint & Sip Ryle Hall: Cookie Craze West Campus Suites: Wild Wild West Root Beer Saloon

2:30-5:00 PM

Center for Academic Excellence 1-on-1 Appointments

(Appointments recommended.)

Pickler Memorial Library

Academic Advisors are available for 1-on-1 appointments. Sign-up for your appointment time at Check In or online. Walk ins welcomed.

3:30-5:00 PM		Check Out with the President - FREE SWAG!
		Baldwin Hall, East Entrance
		Let President Thomas know about your Truman Experience Weekend and receive a special gift!

4:30-6:30 PM		Dinner
		Ryle Hall or Student Union Building (SUB) Mainstreet Market
		We also encourage you to take this opportunity to check out some of our local restaurants! Visit the Kirksville Tourism website for a full list.

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Truman Experience Weekend Sample Schedule Generator

EVENT INFORMATION HUBStudent Union Building (SUB) Information Desk, Main Level Opens at 4:30 PM, Closes at 6:30 PM

CAMPUS BOOKSTOREStudent Union Building (SUB) Lower Level Opens at 8:00 AM, Closes at 6:00 PM

EINSTEINS BAGELSStudent Union Building Opens 8:00 AM, Closes at 12:00 PM

3:30-5:00 PM

Admissions Counselor Drop-Ins

4:30-6:00 PM

Dinner

4:30-6:00 PM

Check In

6:00-6:50 PM

Friday Opening Session & Activity with President Sue Thomas

7:00-8:00 PM

28th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival

7:00-9:00 PM

Holman Family Distinguished Family Speaker Series: Kellie Gerardi

7:30-9:30 PM

Truman Theatre Presents: "39 Steps"

EVENT INFORMATION HUBStudent Union Building (SUB) Information Desk, Main Level Opens at 8:00 AM, Closes at 6:00 PM

CAMPUS BOOKSTOREStudent Union Building (SUB) Lower Level Opens at 8:00 AM, Closes at 5:00 PM

STARBUCKSPickler Memorial Library, Main Lobby Opens at 8:00 AM, Closes at 5:00 PM

8:00-9:30 AM

Breakfast

8:15-9:45 AM

Check In

8:15-9:45 AM

Campus Tours

8:15-9:45 AM

Meet the Faculty Reception

9:50-10:20 AM

10:20-10:55 AM

11:00 AM-12:30 PM

11:00-11:35 AM

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11:40 AM-12:15 PM

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1:30-2:20 PM

Communication Disorders Academic Presentation and Q&A with Current Students

1:30-2:20 PM

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2:30-3:00 PM

2:30-3:20 PM

Communication Disorders Tour of Speech & Hearing Clinic and Interactive Activities

2:30-3:20 PM

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2:30-3:20 PM

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2:30-4:30 PM

2:30-4:30 PM

EVENT INFORMATION HUB
Student Union Building (SUB) Information Desk, Main Level
Opens at 4:30 PM, Closes at 6:30 PM

CAMPUS BOOKSTORE
Student Union Building (SUB) Lower Level
Opens at 8:00 AM, Closes at 6:00 PM

EINSTEINS BAGELS
Student Union Building
Opens 8:00 AM, Closes at 12:00 PM

EVENT INFORMATION HUB
Student Union Building (SUB) Information Desk, Main Level
Opens at 8:00 AM, Closes at 6:00 PM

CAMPUS BOOKSTORE
Student Union Building (SUB) Lower Level
Opens at 8:00 AM, Closes at 5:00 PM

STARBUCKS
Pickler Memorial Library,
Main Lobby
Opens at 8:00 AM, Closes at 5:00 PM

1:30-2:20PM
2:20-3:20 PM