Summer Hours Through August 9, Lincoln is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and closed on Fridays. 

ROAR Orientation Schedule 2024

Orientation Week Fall Welcome at Lincoln University of Missouri. Fierce tiger mascot logo with bold blue and white text design.

Orientation Week Fall Welcome at Lincoln University of Missouri. Fierce tiger mascot logo with bold blue and white text design.

Schedule of Events

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Check-in/Move-In
Jason Gym

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Dinner
Scruggs University Center Cafeteria 

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
2024 parting ceremony
Parting Ceremony/Parent Reception
Mitchell Auditorium, Richardson Fine Arts Center 

9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Game Night (SUC Takeover)
Scruggs University Center (SUC)

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Breakfast
Scruggs University Center Cafeteria

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Address by the Provost
Mitchell Auditorium, Richardson Fine Arts Center  

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
University College Overview
Mitchell Auditorium, Richardson Fine Arts Center  

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Break

10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
Office of Student Engagement Overview
Mitchell Auditorium, Richardson Fine Arts Center  

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
LUPD/Student Conduct
Mitchell Auditorium, Richardson Fine Arts Center  

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
Scruggs University Center Cafeteria

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
The LU Woman
SUC Ballroom

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
The LU Man
Pawley Theatre

2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Handle Your Business 

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Dinner
Scruggs University Center Cafeteria

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Aux Cord Wars
Scruggs University Center Ballroom

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Breakfast
Scruggs University Center Cafeteria

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Group A: History of LU & Alma Mater
Pawley Theatre

Group B: Amazing Race
LU Quad

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch
Scruggs University Center Cafeteria

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Handle Your Business

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
LUPD Water Fight/Field Day
Practice Football Field

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Dinner
Scruggs University Center Cafeteria

9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Silent Headphone Party
Scruggs University Center Ballroom

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Brunch
Scruggs University Center Cafeteria

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
LU Day of Service
Various locations

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
LU Alumni Welcome Bash
TBD

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Brunch
LU Cafeteria

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Dinner
LU Cafeteria

7:00 PM
new student convocation 2024
New Student Convocation
Mitchell Auditorium, Richardson Fine Arts Center
Attendance is required.

Student Attire for Convocation

  • Men: White dress shirt, black or blue dress slacks.
  • Women: Black or navy dress.

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Housing and Move-In Questions

Housing & Residential Life
112 Bennett Hall
818 Lee Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
P: 573-681-5248
E: Housing@LincolnU.edu

Orientation Questions

Admissions
Young Hall Room B-7
820 Chestnut Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
P: 573-681-5599
E: Admissions@LincolnU.edu