Check back after Thanksgiving to register for a Spring 2025 Open House!

To visit campus on another date, check out our Discover Days or Daily Visits.

Spring 2025 Open House Agenda

8:30 am | Check in at Havener Center

9:00 am | Admissions and Student Financial Aid presentation, Student panel

10:00 am | Information fair

11:00 am | Academic department visit*

12:00-1:00 pm | Lunch on own

1:00-1:45 pm | Optional- 2nd Academic department visit**

12:30-3:30 pm | Student Design Center, Fitness Center, Department Showcase Events, Campus and Residential Life tours***

*Academic department visit of your choice based on your selection during your online registration.

**The 2nd academic department visit offered at 1 pm is an optional activity. During your online registration you will select if you would like to visit a 2nd department and choose what program you wish to visit.

***These activities are optional. Visitors may choose to end their visit after the 11 am academic department visit concludes. If available, the Student Design Center, Fitness Center, Thomas Jefferson residence hall, University and Residential Commons residence hall will be open for drop-in/walk-in traffic between 12:30-3:30 pm.

Q:  Do I have to register to attend Open House?

A: We strongly encourage you to register for our Open House event and not arrive as a walk-in/drop-in.

Q:  What time do I need to be at Open House?

A: You are encouraged to arrive at the Havener Center no earlier than 8:30 am to check in. The welcome presentation will start at 9 am.

Q:  Where is Open House held?

A: Open House will begin in the Havener Center (1346 N Bishop Ave, Rolla, MO).  

Q:  Where should I park for Open House?

A: Visitors attending Open House should park in lot X.

A campus map can be found HERE. A parking lot map can be found HERE. Monday or Friday attendees must print off the parking pass and have it displayed on the front dash of your vehicle to avoid being ticketed. Saturday attendees do not need a parking pass.

Q:  What should I wear?

A: Comfortable shoes are recommended as you will be walking to various locations across campus. We also recommend bringing a refillable water bottle and checking the weather to see if you need an umbrella.

Q:  Are meals provided?

A: A lunch coupon will be provided to the student that can be redeemed at the Havener food court or at the Thomas Jefferson cafeteria. Guests are responsible for covering their lunch. Please note that the Havener food court is a cash-free establishment. Click on the "Local Lunch Options" tab for off-campus area options.

Open House visitors are directed to park in lot X.

• Directions to Lot X

To avoid a parking ticket violation, Open House visitors attending on a Monday or Friday are required to print and display a parking pass on the front dash of their vehicle. Weekend visitors do not need to display a parking pass.

Directions on walking from Lot X to Havener:

• Please enter Lot X through the 10th street entrance. After parking in Lot X, please follow the dotted line path to Havener.
• Proceed to the crosswalk at 10th and State St, turn left and walk towards the Havener Center.
• Enter Havener through the east entrance.

PARKING MAP

CAMPUS MAP

Visitors planning to stay the night before can find a list of local hotel accommodations at Visit Rolla.

Dining options can also be found at the Visit Rolla site. More information about the Rolla community can be found here.