Join us for a weekend filled with fun, food, and family connection as we welcome loved ones of MSSU students to campus for Family Weekend!
Thursday, September 18
Green & Gold Third Thursday
Downtown Joplin
Families are welcome to attend this community event the evening before Family Weekend officially begins.
Friday, September 19
Family Welcome BBQ
6:00 – 9:00 PM | Mansion Lawn
A relaxed outdoor cookout with yard games to kick off the weekend.
Saturday, September 20
Family Fitness & Lion Pride Pop-Up
12:00 – 4:00 PM | BSC Mall & Gym
Immersive Academic Tours
12:00 – 2:00 PM | Drop-in
Visit the classrooms, labs, and spaces where your student is learning.
Pre-Game Tailgate
4:00 – 6:00 PM (tentative) | South Stadium Parking Lot
Enjoy hamburgers and hotdogs before the game.
MSSU Football Game: MSSU vs. Northwest
Time TBD | Fred G. Hughes Stadium
Game admission is included with Family Weekend payment.
Sunday, September 21
Southern Send-Off Brunch
10:30 – 11:30 AM
Enjoy brunch with your student and fellow families.
Special guests include President Van Galen, Mary Van Galen, and Roary the Lion.
Payment portal link coming soon.
Contact MSSU's Student Success Center at studentsuccesscenter@mssu.edu or 417-625-3550.
