Parents and families are welcome to attend these special events!

5:00 - 9:00pm - Missouri S&T Equinox and Wellness Fair @ Gale Bullman Building, (Moved indoors - please use the doors on the south side of Gale Bullman next to the S&T Fitness Center.)  

5:30 - 7:00pm - Missouri S&T New Student Convocation @ Gale Bullman Building, Gibson Arena.  For those who cannot attend, a live stream option will be available on the S&T Facebook page and on Zoom.

6:45 - 8:00pm - Free food to 2000 people

7:45 - 8:03pm - Equinox Celebration with Fireworks Display

Cotton Candy, Snow Cones, Popcorn

30 booths about academic well-being; social well-being; mental well-being and community well-being with swag, drawings and prizes, decorate frisbees, play games and make your wellness stickers.  Visit with Joe Miner, play a game, find a new club to join or intramural sport, talk with the college deans or departments, learn about the Holocaust Exhibit, or where to chill and get help with your studies.

12 - 3 p.m. - Tour the Student Design and Experiential Learning Center @1051 N. Bishop Ave. Tour the shop where over 20 student design teams Design, Build, Break, and Repeat this process in preparation for collegiate competitions in robotics, rocketry, racing, and life-saving world travel.

2 p.m. - S&T Men's Soccer Game vs. Davenport @ Missouri S&T Soccer Field (Purchase tickets here.)

3 - 5 p.m. - Open house at the Student Success Center. Come see them in their beautiful new location and learn how they help students achieve success! @ 117 Innovation Lab

4 - 6 p.m. - Equinox Fall Festival - Celebrate the changing of the seasons and enjoy a variety of autumn themed activities, including KMNR music, seasonal crafts, games, and delicious fall treats.@ Innovation Lab Atrium and Forum.

6 - 10 p.m. - Glamour & Gatsby, a live band event hosted by Missouri S&T Aerial Swing Dance Club. A beginner lesson will be held from 6-7 p.m., with social dancing starting at 7 p.m. "Everyone is welcome to come learn swing dance and have a great time, no experience or partner needed - refreshments provided!" @ St. Pat's Ballroom A&B in the Havener Center. ($5 students | $10 non-students)

 

8 - 10:30 a.m. - Welcome Breakfast and Parents Resource Fair @ Havener Center. Everyone is welcome to stop by the resource fair to visit with campus representatives. (Continental Breakfast - Advance ticket purchase required. Please show digital ticket at St. Pat's Ballroom doors.)

11 a.m. - Parade of Nations - See the parade route here.

12 - 4 p.m. - Celebration of Nations Live Music and Entertainment, International Food and Craft Vendors, Celebrate Talent, Celebrate Fashion, Cultural Displays, Camel rides, and Kid's Korner (STEM Around the Globe) @ Rolla Bandshell and Festival Lots (E. 9th Street). 

2 - 5:30 p.m. - Tailgate with S&T parents, hosted by Jennifer Crotty with the #UNOFFICIAL Parents Facebook group. "Bring chairs and food for your group if you want to sit and eat. You are welcome to hang out the entire time or come and go. Say hello to the parents' community!"

4:30 - 6 p.m. - Have a high school student interested in S&T? New/Incoming Student Tailgate Event, with an optional campus tour at 3pm. "Join the Admissions team for a spirited tailgate event outside of the Gale Bullman Multi-Purpose Building before cheering on the game. Football tickets will be provided to each student and one (1) guest." RSVP Required.

6 p.m. - Missouri S&T Football Game vs. Quincy @ All-Good Bailey Stadium (Purchase tickets here.)

7:30 p.m. - Mo' Funny, Less Problems comedy show by Second City Touring Company @ Leach Theatre. (Purchase tickets here.)

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Brunch with the Vice Chancellor for Student Success Join your student for a delicious brunch buffet and chat with division leadership @ Social House at T.J. Hall. (S&T students use meal swipe, others $11.85 plus tax/person)

 

Friday, September 20

7 a.m - 4 p.m. - Discover global flavors with an "Around the World" breakfast and lunch menu at Coffeesmiths @ 707 N. Pine Street, Rolla

9 a.m. - Russell House Fundraising Golf Tournament & Silent Auction @ Oak Meadows Country Club

5 - 7 p.m. - CASA Carnival, Pete's Pumpkin Patch at Ledgeland Acres Farm, free event with games, food and music @ 18385 US Hwy 63, Rolla

5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Friday Night Trivia at Prairie Barn Winery @ 17301 State Route B, St. James

Saturday, September 21

8 a.m. - Ranney Run 5K, Rolla

8 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Discover global flavors with an "Around the World" breakfast and lunch menu at Coffeesmiths @ 707 N. Pine Street, Rolla

9 a.m. - Jake Saunders Memorial 5K, St. James

10 a.m - 5 p.m. - Pete's Pumpkin Patch opening weekend @18385 S. US Hwy 63, Rolla

11 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Ozark Hooli-Git-Down @ Phelps County Fairgrounds, Rolla

11 a.m. - 8 p.m. - Fall Fun at Prairie Barn Winery (wine tasting, hayride, s'more kit, camp fire, yard games, paint class) @ 17301 State Route B, St. James

2 - 6 p.m. - Rolla Saddle Club Fun Show @ the Rolla Saddle Club Arena

3 - 10 p.m. - Public House Block Party @ Public House, Rolla

5 - 8 p.m. - Route 66 Car Show @ Sakelaris Ford, Rolla

Haunted River Float @ Ruby's Landing, Waynesville

Sunday, September 22

11 a.m. - 6 p.m Pete's Pumpkin Patch, opening weekend @18385 S. US Hwy 63, Rolla

12 - 6 p.m. - Route 66 Missouri Motor Tour, arriving downtown Rolla at noon.

12:30 - 5 p.m. - Fall Fun at Prairie Barn Winery (wine tasting, hayride, campfire, s'more kits, yard games and paint class) @ 17301 State Route B, St. James

 

 

 

 

These hotels are offering a limited number of discounted non-smoking rooms for Family & Friends Weekend. Please contact each hotel at their listed number to reserve a room by their deadline, and ask about options for room substitution, additional guests, cancellation policy, breakfast and other amenities.

Be sure to specify you are coming for Missouri S&T Family & Friends Weekend!

• Baymont Inn & Suites - $94.99+ tax, both king and double queen rooms are available. Reserve before Aug. 20, 2024 by calling 573-364-7000.
• Comfort Suites - $115.00+ tax for king and $125.00+ tax for double queen rooms. Reserve before Aug. 20, 2024 by calling 573-368-4300.
• Days Inn & Suites - $84.99+ tax, both king and double queen rooms are available. Reserve before Aug. 20, 2024 by calling 573-426-5060.
• Hampton Inn - $179.00+ tax for double queen rooms. Reserve before Aug. 20, 2024 by calling 573-308-1060.
• Holiday Inn Express - $179+ tax, both king & double queen rooms are available. Reserve before August 2, 2024 by calling 573-426-2900.
• Quality Inn - $90.00+ tax, for double queen rooms. Reserve before Aug. 20, 2024 by calling 573-364-8200.
• Super 8 - $89.00+ tax, both king and double queen rooms are available. Reserve before Jul. 20, 2024 by calling 573-426-6688.

Additional hotels in the Rolla area may offer discounts to Missouri S&T families. Be sure to ask at registration.

Please pardon our construction dust at our growing campus. Allow plenty of time to park and walk to events, and don't forget to pack your comfy walking shoes! Every parking lot has designated handicapped accessible parking spaces.

We are pleased to offer these FREE campus parking options:

Friday - For tours of the Student Design and Experiential Learning Center, please use Lot X (next to the Gale Bullman Multipurpose Building). For closest access to the Innovation Lab and Havener Center, use Lot H-37 (entrance located off Tim Bradley Way) and walk through the pedestrian underpass, or use the Underground Parking Garage (699 Tim Bradley Way), or any campus parking lot.

Saturday - For the activities at the Havener Center use Lot H-37 (entrance located off Tim Bradley Way) and walk through the pedestrian underpass, or the Underground Parking Garage (699 Tim Bradley Way), or any campus parking lot. Lot C-11 (on 10th Street across from Castleman Hall) is the parade staging area, and will be closed until after the parade.

Sunday - For T.J. Hall, use Lot T (at T.J. Hall) or Lot L (entrance off 16th Street) and walk through the pedestrian tunnel.

• Parking Lot Map: View a printable PDF map of Missouri S&T Parking Lots.
• Campus Map: View a printable PDF map of the Missouri S&T Campus.