Opening Week takes place Monday, August 17, through Friday, August 21. You'll have a full week of activities designed to help you feel at home before classes begin. 

Project X is one of Missouri S&T's signature Opening Week traditions! 

During O-Week, you'll be placed on a team led by a Scout Leader. Each team receives a stripped-down remote-control car and works together throughout the week to prepare it for competition. 

As you attend class blocks, your team will earn Joe Bucks that can be spent in the Shop to purchase parts and upgrades for your car. On Project X Day (Friday), you'll put your teamwork and creativity to the test as your team races through 10 exciting obstacles against other teams. It's one of the highlights of O-Week and a great way to build lasting friendships. 

Check-in takes place on Sunday, August 16, during Miner Move-In. 

During check-in, you'll: 

• Move into your residence hall 

• Receive your O-Week name tag 

• Meet your Scout Leader and fellow team members 

Be sure to check your S&T email for your assigned move-in time before arriving on campus. 

Your personalized O-Week schedule will be available in the Miner Guide app. 

The app is your go-to resource throughout the week and includes: 

• Your personalized schedule 

• Campus maps 

• Event locations 

• Important announcements and updates 

Miner Guide is downloadable from the Apple and Android app stores  

If you arrive after check-in, simply stop by the Office of Student Involvement in the Havener Center and our staff will help you get caught up.

We recommend bringing: 

• Comfortable walking shoes 

• A refillable water bottle 

• Your phone 

• A positive attitude and a willingness to meet new people! 

Many activities take place outdoors, so be prepared to spend time outside. 

Some sessions are required, while others are optional. Check your personalized schedule in the Miner Guide app so you know where you need to be throughout the week.

Miner's Choice gives you the opportunity to customize part of your O-Week experience. 

You can: 

• Explore activities hosted by student organizations 

• Participate in the GooseChase scavenger hunt 

• Discover campus 

• Meet other new students who share your interests 

Evening activities are designed to help you relax, have fun, and continue building connections with your classmates. 

Yes! Incoming students are automatically enrolled in the O-Week meal plan, which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner from August 17 through August 21. 

On the evening of August 16, dinner will be provided buffet-style for all incoming students.

The deadline to opt out of the O-Week meal plan is July 31. If you wish to opt out, please contact Residential Life before the deadline.

All meals will be served in the Havener Center, where Dining Services staff will be available to answer questions about ingredients and meal options. 

If you have a food allergy or dietary concern, please stop by their table—they'll be happy to help you find a meal that meets your needs. 

Yes. You're welcome to leave campus for meals, but please be sure to return in time for your scheduled O-Week activities. 

Yes. Attendance is taken at many O-Week events to help us ensure everyone is where they need to be and to keep activities running smoothly. 

After helping your student settle into their new home, it's time for them to begin their O-Week experience. 

The official O-Week Kick-Off begins at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, when new students meet their Scout Leaders and teams. Families should plan to say their goodbyes before the Kick-Off so students can fully participate in the excitement of Opening Week.

No worries—we've all been there! 

Your Scout Leader, O-Week volunteers, and Student Involvement staff are available throughout the week to help you find your way. You can also use the campus map in the Miner Guide app.

We're here for you! 

If you have questions or need assistance at any point during O-Week, don't hesitate to ask your: 

• Scout Leader 

• O-Week staff 

• Student Involvement staff 

• O-Week volunteers 

We're excited to help make your first week at Missouri S&T a great one.

Yes! Keep your student ID with you throughout O-Week. You'll use it for meals, residence halls, and other campus services. 

When you arrive on Move-In Day, please bring a government-issued photo ID so you can receive your Missouri S&T student ID.