Fall 2012 Orientation and Welcome

We are excited about your arrival and look forward to helping you begin the Crosby MBA Program. Our week-long required orientation is designed to prepare you for the upcoming semester and make you immediately comfortable with your new surroundings. You’ll interact with MBA Program staff and faculty, as well as become acquainted with the academic structure of the program through faculty-led modules that will set the tone for the high-quality learning opportunities in the program. You can also look forward to breakfast and lunch daily, career planning, team building events and social activities with current students, the Crosby MBA Ambassador Team and the MBA Association.

Prior to August 3rd:

• Schedule an advising appointment.
  
• RSVP for Orientation - please make sure to answer all the questions on this RSVP form, as we will include your biography information in a handout for all newly admitted students at orientation.
  

Prior to Orientation:

• Register for courses on MyZou beginning June 18th.
  
  
• Set up your University of Missouri (MU) email and begin checking regularly, as this is where we will communicate with you: http://webmail.mizzou.edu.
  
  
• BCS Bootcamp Preparation: The MBA Business Career Services (BCS) Bootcamp will kick-start your career planning and preparation at orientation. Visit the link provided for more information about required pre-work and assessments including StrengthsQuest and CareerLeader. You will receive an additional email with specific information necessary to complete this pre-work. Please plan to bring your laptop computer to orientation, if you have one, for participation in BCS Bootcamp sessions.
  
  
• Academic Preparation:
• Excel Assessment : Log in using your MU pawprint and password to complete this assessment; if you pass, you likely do not need to attend our first Excel module during orientation week, Excel for Starters. If this link does not work for you, please email hedgesk@missouri.edu. 
• MBA math.com : this self-paced, online course used by over 150 MBA programs covers basic quantitative skills in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, and spreadsheets. Although not required, all students are encouraged to purchase this program for a $149 annual fee, which will allow you access to the materials before classes start and to return to the material as needed during the academic year. Students without a business background are particularly encouraged to complete all the lessons. 
• If you have been awarded a Graduate Assistant (GA) Position, you will receive your GA assignment and complete required employment documents during lunch on Thursday, August 16th.  You MUST bring the following on this day:
  
• Social Security card. The original is required, a copy is not sufficient. If you need an original card, you must apply for one through the Social Security Administration. 
• Driver's license or passport.
• Voided check or letter from your bank with bank account and routing number (for direct deposit of pay).
• International students must also bring documents authorizing employment in the United States.
  
• Parking: If you would like to purchase a campus parking permit, please visit the MU Parking Services website.
  
  
• Orientation Handbook  (FALL 2012 COMING SOON!)
  

• Orientation Schedule: The schedule for the Fall 2012 Orientation will be available soon.  Please note that changes may be made, so check back often for the most recent updates to the schedule. Please arrive by 8 a.m. on Monday, August 13th in professional business attire! Refer to the final schedule given to you on that day, which will contain the most up-to-date information for the week.  

International Students:

• On Friday, August 10th you should come to Room 219 of Cornell Hall at 9:30 a.m. for the MBA Orientation session for international students; lunch and building/campus tours will be provided.

• The staff of the International Center will expect you to attend their mandatory Make-up Orientation tentatively scheduled for Friday, August 24th at 3:30 p.m..  DO NOT attend the regularly scheduled International Student Orientation August 13-14, as it conflicts with the MBA Orientation week.  

• Note: Do not attend the 2012 Graduate School Fall Orientation scheduled for Monday, August 13th. Our MBA Orientation will cover all the information you need to know.

• If you are unable to attend orientation due to visa delays, please contact our office.  If you have questions about your arrival, please visit the International Center web site at http://international.missouri.edu/isss/students-new / .

Spring 2012 Schedule

Fall 2012 Schedule (Coming Soon!)