New to Mizzou
Topics to Discuss
Payment
New experiences often bring up new expenses. Discuss who will pay for tuition, food, housing, clothing, phone, health care and more.
Budget Management
Checking their bank or meal plan balance often will help Tigers show how things add up. If dining plan meals don’t add up as quickly as expected, Tigers can adjust their plans or their habits.
Connect in Columbia
As your Tiger settles into their campus routine, you might find they visit home less often—a great sign they’re finding their stride! Make the most of your time together by planning a visit to their new home-away-from-home.
Academic Support
Learning about and gathering academic resources early will make it easier to bounce back quickly.
Access and Privacy Settings
Your Tiger owns their educational and billing records and accounts and only they can grant you access to the following.
Has Your Tiger...
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Completed important requirements for the semester?
Your student will receive a personalized to-do list sent to their Mizzou email inbox.
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Submitted Mizzou ID card information?
It’s the key to food, fitness, activities, residence halls and more.
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Completed the Canvas course?
This is their one-stop-shop for all the resources they need to succeed.
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Established an accommodations plan with the Disability Center?
Establishing a plan before the semester starts will help make sure accommodations are ready from the very first day. Call the Disability Center at 573-882-4696.
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Downloaded the Housing move-in checklist?
Know what to bring — and what to leave behind.
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Received a copy from you of their insurance card?
…Or has a photo of your card and knows the policyholder’s date of birth. Contact your insurance provider.
About Insurance and Fees
Thriving at Mizzou
For a lot of Tigers, starting their Mizzou journey is one of the biggest adventures they’ve taken so far. It’s exciting, and it also comes with a lot of independence and new responsibility. Whether you need to help your Tiger transition their high school accommodations to Mizzou, establish care, manage ADHD, keep homesickness in check or a little mix of everything – our experts are here to walk you through it. Resources mentioned: