Out of State Preview Day

Out of State Preview Day is a fantastic opportunity for admitted students to explore everything the university has to offer! Here's a summary of the key details:

• Event Overview: A weekend dedicated to immersing students in the academic and social life at S&T. This includes visiting departments, meeting faculty, exploring labs, and connecting with other admitted students through Miner Immersion.

• What’s Included:

  • Lunch with department faculty.
  • Dinner with current students.
  • Opportunities to attend dynamic lab activities and more.
  • Automatic registration to Miner Immersion. For more information about Miner Immersion, visit the Miner Immersion page.

• Costs:

  • Attendees are responsible for their airfare, lodging, transportation, registration fees, and some meals.
  • A non-refundable registration fee of $75 is required.

• Registration Information:

  • Registrations are capped at 50 students, plus their two guests.
  • Confirmation details will be sent after registration.

• Contact Info: For questions, reach out to the Office of Admissions at admissions@mst.edu.

This is an exciting opportunity for out-of-state students to get a real feel for campus life, academic opportunities, and to meet potential future classmates!

Register for Out of State Preview Day

February 28, 2025

Agenda

• 9:45 - 10:00 am - Welcome/Event Overview
• 10:15 - 10:45 am - Career Opportunities and Employer Relations
• 11:00 - 11:50 am - Department Visit
• 12:00 - 1:00 pm - Lunch with Faculty
• 1:15 - 2:15 pm - Module 1
• 2:30 - 3:30 pm - Module 2
• 3:45 - 5:00 pm - Module 3
• 5:15 - 6:30 pm - Dinner with Students

Agenda for Miner Immersion is available on the Miner Immersion page.

Visitors can find a list of local hotel accommodations at Visit Rolla.

Modules consist of labs across campus and students have the opportunity to choose their experience. Students chose one lab for each module to complete their day.

Module 1 

• Glass Blowing Lab
• Ceramics Demonstartion
• Solar Village Tour
• Foundry

Module 2

• Glass Blowing Lab
• Ceramics Demonstration
• Solar Village Tour
• Experimental Mine Tour

Module 3

• Glass Blowing Lab
• Experimental Mine Tour
• Foundry

Glass Blowing Lab - Witness artisans turn molten glass into works of art.

Ceramics Demonstration - 

Solar Village Tour - As one of our Design Teams, Solar House is a community like no other. Families will get first hand information about what it takes to build a solar house and how currents students have the chance to live there, as well.

Experimental Mine Tour - Students are introduced to real equipment and mining practices at the Experimental Mine, enabling them to develop an understanding of some of the engineering problems that occur in actual mining situations.

Foundry - Metalcasting is one of the most important sectors in the manufacturing economy. Take a tour of S&T's foundry and discover the science behind metals and alloys. 

What time do I need to arrive for check-in?

• Out of State Preview Day begins in the Havener Center with check-in at 9:15am on Friday, February 28th. 

Where can I park?

• Your follow-up email will include directions to campus from St Louis and Springfield and will also include parking information

Can I get a refund if I cancel?

• Out of State Preview Day registration is non-refundable.

What should I wear?

• Casual clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended. You will be walking to various locations across campus. Please keep in mind, it is February in Missouri and our weather is unpredicatiable. Please be prepared to bring cold weather wear. 
• If you plan to visit our Experimental Mine, please make sure you wear closed-toed shoes that you don't mind getting dirty.