{"id":14292,"date":"2022-06-03T12:26:55","date_gmt":"2022-06-03T17:26:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/?page_id=14292"},"modified":"2023-08-14T11:23:28","modified_gmt":"2023-08-14T16:23:28","slug":"welcome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/welcome\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-image: url(&quot;https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2022\/06\/welcome_hero-image.png&quot;);background-image:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 0%,rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 100%),url(https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2022\/06\/welcome_hero-image.png);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"1.0\" data-animationOffset=\"100%\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\"><span style=\"font-size: 64pt; color: #ffc700;\">WELCOME<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ffffff; text-transform: uppercase;\"><strong>Class of FREEDOM<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #ffffff;\">Here&#8217;s everything you need to know to get started at Missouri Western!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:50% !important;margin-top : 200px;margin-bottom : 200px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > 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class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-4 .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-4 i {color:#333333;}.fusion-button.button-4 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#333333;}.fusion-button.button-4:hover .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-4:hover i,.fusion-button.button-4:focus .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-4:focus i,.fusion-button.button-4:active .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-4:active{color:#333333;}.fusion-button.button-4:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider, .fusion-button.button-4:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider, .fusion-button.button-4:active 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url(&quot;https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2022\/06\/griffonEdge_background-image.png&quot;);background-position: left center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 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class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 30px 0px 30px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; color: #ffc700; text-align: center;\">GRIFFON EDGE<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 14pt;\">Griffon Edge is a one-credit-hour course that takes place before classes officially begin in the fall semester. It was created to give incoming freshmen students a head start, or an \u201cedge,\u201d on their Missouri Western experience. Your summer orientation experience is designed to prepare you to step foot on campus, but Griffon Edge is designed to help you soar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-5 .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-5 i {color:#333333;}.fusion-button.button-5 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#333333;}.fusion-button.button-5:hover .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-5:hover i,.fusion-button.button-5:focus .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-5:focus i,.fusion-button.button-5:active .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-5:active{color:#333333;}.fusion-button.button-5:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider, .fusion-button.button-5:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider, .fusion-button.button-5:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#333333;}.fusion-button.button-5:hover, .fusion-button.button-5:focus, .fusion-button.button-5:active{border-color:#000000;}.fusion-button.button-5 {border-color:#000000;border-radius:4px;}.fusion-button.button-5{background: #ffc700;}.fusion-button.button-5:hover,.button-5:focus,.fusion-button.button-5:active{background: #ffd335;}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom button-5 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.edge\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-1 edge\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.modal-1 .modal-header, .modal-1 .modal-footer{border-color:#ebebeb;}<\/style><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-1\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Griffon Edge<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re so excited to welcome the Class of Freedom to campus at Griffon Edge! Students will receive the full Griffon Edge schedule upon check-in to the event. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On Thursday and Friday, we recommend wearing Griffon gear and comfortable shoes. We will provide everything else you need, including lunch! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See below for check-in information and a sneak peek into what to expect!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Thursday, August 24<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check in at Looney Arena by 9 a.m.; park in Lot J<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finish the day at Griff Up Downtown on Felix St. Square from 5-8 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Friday, August 25<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check in with your Griffon Edge Mentor in your Color Team classroom at 9 a.m.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finish the day at 4 p.m. and return to campus for Griff Flix at Spratt Stadium at 8:30 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Saturday, August 26<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take advantage of our Schedule Crawl tours in Blum Lobby<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Some offices will hold special Saturday office hours between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Offices TBD.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join us for Griffon Glow at 9 p.m. behind the Residential Life Commons building<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Sunday, August 27<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check in with your Griffon Edge Mentor in your Color Team classroom at 4:45 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finish the day with an all-campus back-to-school bash from 6:30 &#8211; 9 p.m.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find more details on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/griffon-edge\/schedule\">Griffon Edge website<\/a>, on your First-Year Griffon Guide on Canvas, or by calling the Office of Admissions at <a href=\"tel:+18162714266\">816-271-4266<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"modal-footer\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-default button-medium button default medium\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-8{width:40% !important;margin-top : 50px;margin-bottom : 50px;}.fusion-builder-column-8 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 30 !important;margin-right : 4.8%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 30 !important;margin-left : 4.8%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-8{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-8 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 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style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"600\" height=\"381\" alt=\"Griffon Edge mobile image\" title=\"griffonEdge_mobile-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2022\/06\/griffonEdge_mobile-image.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-14356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2022\/06\/griffonEdge_mobile-image-200x127.png 200w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2022\/06\/griffonEdge_mobile-image-400x254.png 400w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2022\/06\/griffonEdge_mobile-image.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-10{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-10 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non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-image: url(&quot;https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2022\/06\/resLife_background-image-1.png&quot;);background-position: right center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-menu-anchor\" id=\"reslife\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-11{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-11 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-11{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-11 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-11{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-11 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-small-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-12{width:50% !important;margin-top : 300px;margin-bottom : 300px;}.fusion-builder-column-12 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 3.84%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.84%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-12{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-12 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-12{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-12 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 30px 0px 30px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 36pt; color: #ffc700;\">ON-CAMPUS LIVING<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 14pt;\">Housing and Residence Life offers you more than just a place to study and sleep. This is your campus home, designed to help you<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>grow in all aspects of your life. Our goal is to be a living and learning community where you make lifelong friends, discover new interests and find your place.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-6 .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-6 i {color:#333333;}.fusion-button.button-6 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#333333;}.fusion-button.button-6:hover .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-6:hover i,.fusion-button.button-6:focus .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-6:focus i,.fusion-button.button-6:active .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-6:active{color:#333333;}.fusion-button.button-6:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider, .fusion-button.button-6:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider, .fusion-button.button-6:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#333333;}.fusion-button.button-6:hover, .fusion-button.button-6:focus, .fusion-button.button-6:active{border-color:#000000;}.fusion-button.button-6 {border-color:#000000;border-radius:4px;}.fusion-button.button-6{background: #ffc700;}.fusion-button.button-6:hover,.button-6:focus,.fusion-button.button-6:active{background: #ffd335;}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom button-6 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.reslife\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-2 reslife\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.modal-2 .modal-header, .modal-2 .modal-footer{border-color:#ebebeb;}<\/style><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-2\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">On-Campus Living<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Move-in is around the corner and we are so excited to welcome you to campus!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students Living on Campus<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Move-in is August 23, 2023, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your floor and room number determine your recommended check-in time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please check in <\/span><b><i>at your building<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must be enrolled in courses, have submitted your Meningococcal immunization records to Esry Health Center, and completed the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aps2.missouriwestern.edu\/forms\/healthserv\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuberculosis (TB) screening questionnaire<\/span><\/a> <b><i>before receiving your keys<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find specific times for recommended move-in, information on what to bring, and move in related FAQs on the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/reslife\/2021-move-in\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Housing and Residence Life website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please email us at <a href=\"mailto:reslife@missouriwestern.edu\">reslife@missouriwestern.edu<\/a> or call us at <a href=\"tel:+18163837100\">816-383-7100<\/a> with any questions regarding your Housing and Residence Life needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We cannot wait for you to get to campus!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"modal-footer\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-default button-medium button default medium\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-13{width:40% !important;margin-top : 50px;margin-bottom : 50px;}.fusion-builder-column-13 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 30 !important;margin-right : 4.8%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 30 !important;margin-left : 4.8%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-13{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-13 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-13{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-13 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"600\" height=\"381\" alt=\"Res Life mobile image\" title=\"resLife_mobile-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2022\/06\/resLife_mobile-image.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-14357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2022\/06\/resLife_mobile-image-200x127.png 200w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2022\/06\/resLife_mobile-image-400x254.png 400w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2022\/06\/resLife_mobile-image.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-14{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-14 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-14{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-14 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-14{width:100% !important;order : 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fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-menu-anchor\" id=\"welcome\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-15{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-15 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-15{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-15 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-15{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-15 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 fusion_builder_column_2_5 2_5 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 30px 0px 30px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffc700; font-size: 36pt;\">WELCOME WEEK<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Welcome Week, hosted the first week of classes of the fall semester, features a variety of events and experiences you can participate in throughout the week.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-7 .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-7 i {color:#333333;}.fusion-button.button-7 .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#333333;}.fusion-button.button-7:hover .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-7:hover i,.fusion-button.button-7:focus .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-7:focus i,.fusion-button.button-7:active .fusion-button-text, .fusion-button.button-7:active{color:#333333;}.fusion-button.button-7:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider, .fusion-button.button-7:hover .fusion-button-icon-divider, .fusion-button.button-7:active .fusion-button-icon-divider{border-color:#333333;}.fusion-button.button-7:hover, .fusion-button.button-7:focus, .fusion-button.button-7:active{border-color:#000000;}.fusion-button.button-7 {border-color:#000000;border-radius:4px;}.fusion-button.button-7{background: #ffc700;}.fusion-button.button-7:hover,.button-7:focus,.fusion-button.button-7:active{background: #ffd335;}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom button-7 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.welcomeweek\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Learn More<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-3 welcomeweek\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.modal-3 .modal-header, .modal-3 .modal-footer{border-color:#ebebeb;}<\/style><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-3\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Welcome Week<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through Welcome Week you will connect with other students, learn about campus resources and services, and get to know many of the Registered Student Organizations. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your participation in Welcome Week will not only provide you with the tools you&#8217;ll need to be successful at the University but will also help you make Missouri Western State University your home away from home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can check out the Welcome Week schedule <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/fye\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/86\/2023\/08\/20230808_welcome-week_FINAL.pdf\">here<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please make sure to follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/griffonactivities\/\">@griffonactivities<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mwsu_csi\/\">@mwsu_csi<\/a> on Instagram for all things student engagement!<\/span><\/div><div class=\"modal-footer\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-default button-medium button default medium\" data-dismiss=\"modal\">Close<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-16{width:40% !important;margin-top : 50px;margin-bottom : 50px;}.fusion-builder-column-16 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 30 !important;margin-right : 4.8%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 30 !important;margin-left : 4.8%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) 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{.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:31px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\"><span style=\"color: #ffc700; font-size: 36pt;\">FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<\/span><\/h2><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">#accordion-14292-1 .fusion-panel:hover, #accordion-14292-1 .fusion-panel.hover{ background-color: #f9f9f9 } #accordion-14292-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:#cccccc; border-width:1px; background-color:#ffffff; }.fusion-accordian  #accordion-14292-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-14292-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px; width: 13px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-14292-1 .panel-title a{font-size:18px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-14292-1 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: 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aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Where do I find my textbooks?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"0ec7e822ed6d1e3c6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/missouriwestern.bncollege.com\/course-material\/course-finder\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">find your textbooks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by entering your course schedule information into the Missouri Western Bookstore website. The website will indicate the correct edition of the textbook and let you know if the book is recommended or required. The Missouri Western Bookstore offers new, used and rental textbooks where available. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"b16995caa74977dd8\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-14292-1\" data-target=\"#b16995caa74977dd8\" href=\"#b16995caa74977dd8\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Where do I park?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"b16995caa74977dd8\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, be sure to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/policedepartment\/registration\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">register your vehicle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Parking is open on campus, so you are able to park in any parking space that is not marked as accessible parking, for visitors, or reserved spaces. These spaces will all be marked with signage. Be sure to display a current parking decal (permit) on the outside of the vehicle on the lower passenger side rear window. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"3c9e702734f88dc2b\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-14292-1\" data-target=\"#3c9e702734f88dc2b\" href=\"#3c9e702734f88dc2b\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What do I need to bring on my first day of class?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"3c9e702734f88dc2b\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, check your Missouri Western email and Canvas for any important announcements from your professors. 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