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First Class: Mizzou's Academic Convocation
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Sun, Aug 23, 2026
2 PM – 3 PM CDT (GMT-5)
Hearnes Center
700 E Stadium Blvd, Columbia, MO 65201, United States
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First Class is Mizzou's Academic Convocation—your official welcome into the Mizzou community. Here you'll celebrate the start of your academic journey, learn what it means to be a Tiger and how the university community is prepared to support you along the way.
The event will be livestreamed for family and friends.Students will enter through the West Entrance.
Please note, this event will operate under a clear bag policy. The following bags are allowed:
- Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags that do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″;
- One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags (such as Ziploc or similar); and
- Small clutch bags, with or without a handle or strap, that do not exceed 4.5″ x 6.5″
(about the size of a hand).
To learn more check the Clear Bag Policy on the Mizzou Athletics website.
The University of Missouri strives for all Welcome Week events to be inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. Accessible parking is available at Hearnes Center. If you require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact the Office of the Provost at 573-884-2410 or nicholsonc@missouri.edu by August 21, 2026.