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Winter Welcome 2026 | Jan. 10-11
Saturday, January 10
Sunday, January 11
Spring classes begin on Monday, January 12, 2026.
*Events in AQUA are required for Freshmen*
*Events in LIME GREEN are for Transfer Students*
* schedule is subject to change *
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Residence Halls Open | Check-in is available at the front desk of each hall. |
| 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Bearcat Commons Open | Bearcat Commons, (1st Floor, Student Union) |
| 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Textbook Pickup | Textbook Pickup (The Station) |
| 2 - 4 p.m. | Bearcat Card ID Photos | Student Affairs Office (2nd Floor, Student Union) |
| 4 - 6 p.m. | University Seminar Class (required for Freshmen) |
Garrett-Strong 1520 |
| 6 p.m. | Dinner (optional) | Bearcat Commons, (1st Floor, Student Union) |
| 8 p.m. | Movie Night | Franken Hall, 1st Floor |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m. - Midnight | Bearcat Commons Open | Bearcat Commons, (1st Floor, Student Union) |
| 1 - 5 p.m. | Bearcat Card ID Photos | Student Affairs Office (2nd Floor, Student Union) |
| 1 - 5 p.m. | Textbook Pickup | Textbook Pickup (The Station) |
| 1 - 5 p.m. | Laptop Pickup | Rickman Electronic Campus Support Center |
| 2 - 3:30 p.m. | University Seminar Class (required for Freshmen) |
Garrett-Strong 1520 |
| 3:30 - 5 p.m. | DIY Projects (optional) | Student Success Center (2nd floor, B.D. Owens Library) |
| 5 p.m. | Dinner (optional) | Bearcat Commons, (1st Floor, Student Union) |
| 7:30 p.m. | Residential Hall Orientation (required for students living on campus) |
1st Floor of your Residence Hall |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | First Day of Class | Check class scheduled in CatPAWS |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 13 - Jan. 8 | Verification Open in CatPAWS *Make sure you verify before you pick up your textbooks! |
CatPAWS |
| January 14, 7:30 - 10 a.m. | Welcome Back Coffee & Hot Cocoa | Student Success Center (2nd floor, B.D. Owens Library) |
| January 24, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Student Organization Fair Hosted by Office of Student Involvement |
Ballroom, (3rd Floor Student Union) |
| February 26, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Career Day | Hughes Fieldhouse |
2nd floor, B.D. Owens Library
| Friday, Jan. 10 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.* |
| Saturday, Jan. 11 | 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.* |
| Sunday, Jan. 12 | 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.* |
*Available any time by calling 660.562.1695
Administration Building, 1st floor
| Friday, Jan. 10 | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Saturday, Jan. 11 | Closed |
| Sunday, Jan. 12 | Closed |
Parking Permit pickup - permits can be picked up at UPD 24/7
Administration Building, 2nd floor
| Friday, Jan. 10 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Saturday, Jan. 11 | Closed |
| Sunday, Jan. 12 | Closed |
J.W. Jones Student Union, 1st floor
| Friday, Jan. 10 | 1 p.m. - 10 p.m. |
| Saturday, Jan. 11 | 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
| Sunday, Jan. 12 | 9 a.m. - Midnight |
J.W. Jones Student Union, 2nd floor
| Friday, Jan. 10 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Saturday, Jan. 11 | 2 - 4 p.m. |
| Sunday, Jan. 12 | 1 - 5 p.m. |
J.W. Jones Student Union, 2nd floor
| Friday, Jan. 10 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Saturday, Jan. 11 | 2 - 4 p.m. |
| Sunday, Jan. 12 | 1 - 5 p.m. |
Safe Ride Home provides:
Contact the Student Success Center:
2nd floor B.D. Owens Library
Call 660.562.1695
Email studentsuccess@nwmissouri.edu
