Hey everyone! I’m planning on attending Missouri State University this upcoming spring semester, and I’m hoping to hear from current students, faculty or anyone who has attended in the past!

I’m planning to major in Political Science, and I’d love to know more about the overall experience.
A few things I’m curious about:

Academics: How is the quality of education, especially for Political Science majors?

Professors and faculty: Are professors approachable, helpful, and willing to work with students outside of class?

Campus life: What’s it like living on campus? Are there plenty of activities and things to do?

Off-campus life: How is living in Springfield, MO? Are there fun places to go, restaurants, nightlife, and things to do outside of school?

Making friends: How easy is it to meet people and build a social circle, especially as a new student?

Clubs and organizations: Are there plenty of opportunities to get involved, meet people with similar interests, and make the most of the college experience?

I’d really appreciate any advice, personal experiences, or things you wish you’d known before attending.

My DMs are open if anyone wants to share advice or talk. Thank you in advance

Any suggestions on a place to park close to the Soccer stadium?

i am an MSU student, a few weeks out from receiving my NASM Certified Personal Trainer certification (working on nutrition coach as well), and i am wanting to start practicing asap, whether it be online or in-person training. i was curious if there is an interest for this in the springfield area with college students, or if i should look more into working with different demographics. any advice on marketing is appreciated as well. thank you in advance :)

First time living on campus and I want to switch from hammons to wells after the fall.

Is it possible to switch over winter break? Does that count as breaking the contract or is it basically the same as a "room change"? I see room change requests are open for just fall 2026, are they going to open for spring 2027 before that semester starts?

I appreciate any help on this

Hey friends! I am just checking in to see how your semester is going if you are a current student (or even faculty). What is something you're loving this semester? What is something you're struggling with this semester? Is there any resource you're needing or need help with anything? What are you looking forward to? If you need to vent about anything we are here (just keep it appropriate.) I hope you are all having an amazing semester!!

Just curious if there an easy and quick way to print stuff on campus, I haven’t been able to find an easy way yet

I have family visiting from out of town. They are meeting me at the game Saturday evening but will not arrive until half time or later. Does Plaster Stadium require tickets to enter after half time?

Sharp contrast from the 30,000 student enrollment by 2030 Goal that the Leadership has set.

Howdy Bears, now that the football season has kicked off I can finally continue my tradition of asking the visiting fanbase how their experience was when visiting! I love hearing what y'all got up to, where y'all ate, what y'all saw during your visit, and again your overall experience in Aggieland!

Every MoSt fan encountered was very friendly and open to discussion along with the standard friendly banter. We invited a few into our tailgate and handed out some drinks to those passing by, we really enjoyed talking with everyone and helping them if they were lost or needed recommendations.

Hope everyone who traveled made it home safe and good luck the rest of the season!

If anyone needs work around Springfield, the place I work has openings, mostly factory, starting at $17. I can refer you in. HMB if interested.

Any good ideas?

Can somebody tell me when they changed the recipe for bear sauce in the dining halls? Bonus points if anybody knows how they made it before because it is decidedly worse now.

Are we allowed to decorate our stoles for commencement?

The title says it all. I don’t have any other queer friends on campus and it’s pretty lonely out here. If there aren’t any clubs would anyone be down to make one?

Did Mo st raise basketball ticket prices? I’m seeing $1,500 for season tickets in some sections. I know they moved the student section but how can they justify raising prices for a team that’s been so poor for a decade? Football tickets are cheaper! is there any news on why or am I just missing something?

Did anyone go? What employers actually showed up and were actively seeing employees? Do you feel like it was worth your time?

Go kill it folks!

Hey all. I spent the offseason building a full 2026 preseason preview for every FBS team, each with its own writeup. Here's the Missouri State one

https://www.sports.mainmarket.com/college-football-preview-2026?team=ncaaf-most

It's got the returning production breakdown, the portal ins and outs, a projected two-deep, the schedule with model win probabilities, and a season projection.

Heads up, you might hit the paywall after the first page. Don't worry, I'm not charging reddit people for this, don't want to be an ass. Use the promo code LEECORSOROCKS and it opens up the entire thing.

So, what'd I get wrong? Casey Woods takes over for his first year and Jacob Clark's 3,244 yards and 28 touchdowns are gone, replaced by Duke transfer Henry Belin IV, who has 22 career passing yards. That offense was 16th nationally in passing yards per game last season, and the line that has to protect the new guy gave up 52 sacks. Only 26% of production returns, 19 came in through the portal, and the model has the Bears 110th. Does Woods hold 7-6 together, or is this the year it resets?

I'll be in the comments.

Non-MSU student here who just got an email about the Campus Outreach and Strings and Heart concert this Sunday at 7pm. Can somebody help me out? Is that for students only? Is it something I can buy a ticket for? I go to the BandsInTown page but the “buy tickets” button doesn’t appear to have any tickets for sale.

Maybe I’m overlooking something obvious. Just trying to get a clear answer. Thanks in advance!

Missouri State got off to a fantastic start with a bowl appearance in their first FBS season. Now Casey Woods takes the helm looking to maintain the program's momentum.

Full preview attached, but here are some key highlights for the Bears

📌 Transfers Skyler Locklear and Henry Belin IV will compete for the job, both have started before but who takes it?

📌 Mo State has some really talented skill players, WR Jmariyae Robinson is the name to know but he's not the only weapon

📌 The secondary has some key returning players and portal help coming in, but will unproven depth up front be a concern?

What are your predictions for the Bears in 2026?

I am attending Missouri State this fall as a freshman. I currently owe some thousands of dollars I thought would be covered by my aid until I was billed for classes. I have an appointment to see someone in financial aid in 2 weeks. I’m wondering if anyone has had good luck speaking to financial aid about outstanding balances and maybe even getting more aid. I think it’s kind of unfair that scholarships provided by the school’s information is so hard to find online. Has anyone gotten more aid out of them? If so, how much? I’m not looking for a full ride and don’t expect that much out of this honestly but will they even help me apply to scholarships and grants that aren’t readily available online?

Hi! I’m looking for someone to take over my lease at Vue on Walnut for the 2026–2027 school year.
It’s a D2 (4 bed / 4 bath) floor plan with 640$/month near Missouri State. I haven’t moved in yet, so the room is completely unused.
I’m offering ONE MONTH OF RENT FREE to whoever takes over my lease, so your effective rent will be lower than the regular rate.
If you’re still looking for housing near MSU or know someone who is, feel free to DM me! I can send you the floor plan, pricing, photos, and all the lease details.
I’m also happy to work with someone who already has friends/roommates at Vue and wants to be placed with them, if Vue allows the roommate arrangement.

Does anyone have any insider information on the NIL store? I want to get a football jersey but I don’t want to get one if they are bad quality.

I'm pushing 50 and in my last year of a Bachelor's at MSU. I found a Facebook link to the Non-Traditional Student Organization, but it appears the last post on that page was in 2020. There doesn't seem to be any organization for nontraditional students on Bear Link, but I see a good handful of older students on campus. The only older students I see in the Vet Lounge are spouses using Chapter 35, and, frankly, the majority of the vet students got out recently and aren't really peers in the sense of service. Is there a group that is mostly older folk that I'm missing that gets together for study or just socializing?