New Student Orientation
Congratulations on becoming a Monarch! We are excited for you to join us on campus soon.
Fall 2026 NSO
NSO is an experience MU students say they will never forget. You learn so much while meeting fellow Monarchs that you’ll stay in touch with for life. While not required, we highly recommend you join your classmates – and be sure to have your family/others come with you – at NSO. There’s only one “First Weekend” and we know you’ll truly appreciate this one. Fall NSO is set for August 21-22 for new students and families.
Just Announced
Schedules are now available for Fall 2026 NSO! See the links below to see the agendas for the Student and Family/Supporter Tracks.
Fall 2026 NSO Schedules
NSO Videos
One Stop |
Well-Being |
Public Safety |
Alcohol Policy |
Title IX Information |
Follow the links for more information on consent and bystander intervention. |
NSO Highlights
Meet Your Major: During this session, students will have the opportunity to meet, connect, and interact with other students and members of the faculty within their selected major. Students will walk away from this session knowing what opportunities and expectations are expected inside and outside the classroom associated with their major.
Monarch Connections Fair: Come to learn how the university will support students. You will have the opportunity to meet and ask questions of all resource offices on campus. In addition, you will have the opportunity to meet upper class students who represent the myriad clubs, student organizations, fraternities, and sororities on campus. You will discover how to quickly get involved on campus.