SMSU Athletics

Scheduled Games

• Aug 20 (Thu) / 8:00 - 6:00 p.m.

  Mustang Card Center in the Student Center & Upper Conference Center

  

  Mustang ID Generation
  

  Mustang ID Generation

  Aug 20 (Thu)

  Mustang Card Center in the Student Center & Upper Conference Center

  8:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  • Students, you can come to campus anytime between now and the start of class to get your Mustang ID.
• Aug 20 (Thu) / 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.

  Birch Street outside Naoutha

  

  Residence Hall Check-In
  

  Residence Hall Check-In

  Aug 20 (Thu)

  Birch Street outside Naoutha

  8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
• Aug 20 (Thu) / 9:00 - 2:00 p.m.

  

  Virtual Game Show
  

  Virtual Game Show

  Aug 20 (Thu)

  9:00 - 2:00 p.m.
  • Login on your device to play in an interactive pop-culture trivia virtual game show. Advance into prize rounds to win!
• Aug 20 (Thu) / 10:00 - 12:00 p.m.

  Central Field

  

  Schwan's Ice Cream
  

  Schwan's Ice Cream

  Aug 20 (Thu)

  Central Field

  10:00 - 12:00 p.m.
  • Enjoy some Schwan's Ice Cream sponsored by the SMSU Alumni Office.
• Aug 20 (Thu) / 10:00 - 12:00 p.m.

  Central Field

  

  FREE Chair Massages
  

  FREE Chair Massages

  Aug 20 (Thu)

  Central Field

  10:00 - 12:00 p.m.
  • Enjoy a FREE chair massage courtesy of Health Source of Marshall.
• Aug 20 (Thu) / 11:00 - 1:00 p.m.

  Student Center / Alumni Plaza

  

  Picnic/Lunch
  

  Picnic/Lunch

  Aug 20 (Thu)

  Student Center / Alumni Plaza

  11:00 - 1:00 p.m.
• Aug 20 (Thu) / 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

  Residence Hall Lounges / SC 249 - Transfers

  

  Campus & Classroom Tours
  

  Campus & Classroom Tours

  Aug 20 (Thu)

  Residence Hall Lounges / SC 249 - Transfers

  1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
• Aug 20 (Thu) / 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

  On Campus - Residence Halls / Off Campus - Student Center Comfy Couches

  

  Mustang Meeting
  

  Mustang Meeting

  Aug 20 (Thu)

  On Campus - Residence Halls / Off Campus - Student Center Comfy Couches

  5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
• Aug 20 (Thu) / 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

  Residential Restaurant

  

  Dinner with OL's & RA'S
  

  Dinner with OL's & RA'S

  Aug 20 (Thu)

  Residential Restaurant

  6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
• Aug 20 (Thu) / 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

  Viewing Party Rooms in Academic Buildings

  

  Blake Fly
  

  Blake Fly

  Aug 20 (Thu)

  Viewing Party Rooms in Academic Buildings

  7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
  • Your Mustang trail starts here. Using live music, storytelling and appropriate humor Blake will give the keys to unlock your full potential at SMSU and inspire your peers to do the same by accessing new opportunities available to you as a college student.
• Aug 21 (Fri) / 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.

  Residential Restaurant

  

  Breakfast
  

  Breakfast

  Aug 21 (Fri)

  Residential Restaurant

  7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
• Aug 21 (Fri) / 8:00 - 6:00 p.m.

  Conference Center Upper Ballroom

  

  Mustang ID Generation
  

  Mustang ID Generation

  Aug 21 (Fri)

  Conference Center Upper Ballroom

  8:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  • Haven't gotten your Mustang ID yet? You can come and get that checked off your list!
• Aug 21 (Fri) / 9:00 - 9:20 a.m.

  On Campus - Residence Halls / Off Campus - RA Lobby

  

  Mustang Meeting
  

  Mustang Meeting

  Aug 21 (Fri)

  On Campus - Residence Halls / Off Campus - RA Lobby

  9:00 - 9:20 a.m.
• Aug 21 (Fri) / 9:20 - 10:00 a.m.

  Regional Event Center

  

  New Student Photo
  

  New Student Photo

  Aug 21 (Fri)

  Regional Event Center

  9:20 - 10:00 a.m.
  • Join the rest of the incoming Mustang Family and take part in the biggest group photo you've ever seen!
• Aug 21 (Fri) / 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

  Viewing Party Rooms in Academic Buildings based on Academic Major

  

  Convocation
  

  Convocation

  Aug 21 (Fri)

  Viewing Party Rooms in Academic Buildings based on Academic Major

  10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
  • Your official welcome to campus from the SMSU administration, faculty and staff! Hear from President Kumara Jayasuriya, and a featured alumni speaker, about how to find success early and throughout your SMSU Career! Students will be divided into groups by declared major. Undecided students will also be grouped together.
• Aug 21 (Fri) / 11:00 - 12:15 p.m.

  Viewing Party Rooms in Academic Buildings based on Academic Major

  

  Meet your Advisor
  

  Meet your Advisor

  Aug 21 (Fri)

  Viewing Party Rooms in Academic Buildings based on Academic Major

  11:00 - 12:15 p.m.
  • Learn more about your major, meet your faculty advisor, and hear more about the classes and opportunities that await you! If you are undeclared, there will be a special session to help you explore the majors offered at SMSU!
• Aug 21 (Fri) / 11:30 - 1:00 p.m.

  Residential Restaurant

  

  Lunch
  

  Lunch

  Aug 21 (Fri)

  Residential Restaurant

  11:30 - 1:00 p.m.
• Aug 21 (Fri) / 1:30 - 2:00 p.m.

  Viewing Party Rooms in Residence Halls / Student Center / Academic Buildings / Computer Labs

  

  Playfair
  

  Playfair

  Aug 21 (Fri)

  Viewing Party Rooms in Residence Halls / Student Center / Academic Buildings / Computer Labs

  1:30 - 2:00 p.m.
  • PLAYFAIR is totally unlike anything else you have ever experienced. It's entertainment! It's fun! It's the perfect way to make new campus friendships! IPLAYFAIR is a great way to meet other new students and promotes campus unity and school spirit!
• Aug 21 (Fri) / 2:45 - 5:30 p.m.

  Sand Volleyball Courts

  

  Sand Volleyball
  

  Sand Volleyball

  Aug 21 (Fri)

  Sand Volleyball Courts

  2:45 - 5:30 p.m.
  • Sign up for Sand Volleyball before 1:00 p.m. in the Student Center and arrive at the courts by 2:45 p.m. for announcements. Sign up individually or with a team!
• Aug 21 (Fri) / 2:45 - 5:30 p.m.

  Central Field

  

  Bean Bags
  

  Bean Bags

  Aug 21 (Fri)

  Central Field

  2:45 - 5:30 p.m.
  • See your orientation leader to get signed up. Game times will be posted.
• Aug 21 (Fri) / 2:45 - 5:30 p.m.

  Grass Lot by Campus Daycare. Game times will be posted

  

  Slip and Slide Kickball
  

  Slip and Slide Kickball

  Aug 21 (Fri)

  Grass Lot by Campus Daycare. Game times will be posted

  2:45 - 5:30 p.m.
  • See your orientation leader to get signed up.
• Aug 21 (Fri) / 2:45 - 5:30 p.m.

  Mustang Zone

  

  Mustang Zone Games
  

  Mustang Zone Games

  Aug 21 (Fri)

  Mustang Zone

  2:45 - 5:30 p.m.
  • Come chill in the Mustang Zone! Play billiards, table tennis, PS4 and WiiU for free!
• Aug 21 (Fri) / 2:45 - 5:30 p.m.

  Upper Student Center

  

  Jumpstart on Finding a Job On-Campus
  

  Jumpstart on Finding a Job On-Campus

  Aug 21 (Fri)

  Upper Student Center

  2:45 - 5:30 p.m.
  • Get prepared to land a job on-campus at SMSU or in the Marshall community. Career Services will explain Handshake, SMSU’s job search platform, that will be used to host the SMSU Part-Time Job & Volunteer Virtual Fair on Tuesday, August 25. Financial Aid will provide information on how your work study financial aid award can help you land a job and how you can work on campus if you don’t have a work study award. Tips for how to apply for campus jobs and attend the virtual fair will be given.
• Aug 21 (Fri) / 3:00 - 3:30 p.m.

  Zoom Meeting from SC 249

  

  Mental Health Awareness
  

  Mental Health Awareness

  Aug 21 (Fri)

  Zoom Meeting from SC 249

  3:00 - 3:30 p.m.
  • Transitioning to college can present some challenges. Get some helpful tips on dealing with them and find out how SMSU Counseling and Testing Services can help in this Zoom session with a professional staff member from the office. Log on with your own device or come to Student Center 249 to participate.
• Aug 21 (Fri) / 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

  AOS/ODI Commons East

  

  Access Opportunity Success (AOS)
  

  Access Opportunity Success (AOS)

  Aug 21 (Fri)

  AOS/ODI Commons East

  3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
  • This session is an opportunity to meet AOS service Faculty find out how the program can assist you while attending SMSU.
• Aug 21 (Fri) / 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

  SC 207

  

  Student Success Tips - Academics
  

  Student Success Tips - Academics

  Aug 21 (Fri)

  SC 207

  3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
  • Prepare yourself for your 1st semester of college with some tips to help you achieve the academic success you want.
• Aug 21 (Fri) / 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

  RA Facility Parking Lot

  

  Mustang BBQ
  

  Mustang BBQ

  Aug 21 (Fri)

  RA Facility Parking Lot

  4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
• Aug 21 (Fri) / 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

  Viewing Party Rooms in Academic Buildings – Divide By Residence Hall

  

  You. Me. We - Presentation 1
  

  You. Me. We - Presentation 1

  Aug 21 (Fri)

  Viewing Party Rooms in Academic Buildings – Divide By Residence Hall

  7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
  • GTC Dramatic Dialogs theatre troupe acts out two scenes of often-unintentional presentations of prejudice. The performances sets the stage for an interactive program in which you can present your opinions on some of the hottest topics of the day in preparation for successfully navigating multi-cultural campus relationships.
• Aug 21 (Fri) / 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

  Viewing Party Rooms in Academic Buildings – Divide By Residence Hall

  

  Sex Signals - Presentation 1
  

  Sex Signals - Presentation 1

  Aug 21 (Fri)

  Viewing Party Rooms in Academic Buildings – Divide By Residence Hall

  7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
  • Sex Signals has become one of the most popluar sexual assault prevention programs on college campuses through its unorthodox, humor-facilitated approach to examining our culture, sex and the core issue of bystander intervention. A 2-person team of highly trained educators take the audience on an interactive, relevant and often hilarious exploration of beliefs, behaviors and gender stereotypes related to dating and sexual interaction.
• Aug 21 (Fri) / 9:00 - 11:30 p.m.

  Regional Event Center

  

  Movie on the Scoreboard
  

  Movie on the Scoreboard

  Aug 21 (Fri)

  Regional Event Center

  9:00 - 11:30 p.m.
  • Mustang Athletics is proud of the SMSU student section being the best in the conference. They want to welcome the newest Mustangs to the team before the movie Remember the Titans plays on the big screen at the Regional Event Center.
• Aug 22 (Sat) / 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

  Fireplace/ Comfy Couches- 2nd Floor Student Center

  

  Campus & Classroom Tours
  

  Campus & Classroom Tours

  Aug 22 (Sat)

  Fireplace/ Comfy Couches- 2nd Floor Student Center

  10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
  • Need another tour of campus or want help finding your classrooms? The SMSU Orientation Leaders will be available to show you around campus! Bring your class schedule and they'll even show you where your classrooms are. Available to all new students! Also available on Sunday at 3:00 PM.
• Aug 22 (Sat) / 10:00 - 12:00 p.m.

  Meet at Lower Level SC

  

  Scavenger Hunt
  

  Scavenger Hunt

  Aug 22 (Sat)

  Meet at Lower Level SC

  10:00 - 12:00 p.m.
  • Get to know more about the SMSU campus and win some cool prizes. Join the Gold Rush Scavenger Hunt! You can play as an individual or create a team of up to three people. The hunt can be completed in 45 minutes. (Register and begin the hunt no later than 11:15). You’ll share completed hunt picture sot be eligible for prizes.
• Aug 22 (Sat) / 11:00 - 1:00 p.m.

  Residential Restaurant

  

  Brunch
  

  Brunch

  Aug 22 (Sat)

  Residential Restaurant

  11:00 - 1:00 p.m.
• Aug 22 (Sat) / 12:00 - 3:30 p.m.

  Green Lot (west of campus)

  

  Mud Volleyball
  

  Mud Volleyball

  Aug 22 (Sat)

  Green Lot (west of campus)

  12:00 - 3:30 p.m.
  • A staple of Gold Rush Days, Mud Volleyball is an event you won’t want to miss! Sponsored by the Mustang Maniacs, you can sign up with your orientation leader. If you need a team the orientation leaders will find one for you. Complimentary showers on site after the game! Game times will be posted.
• Aug 22 (Sat) / 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

  RA Facility

  

  Laser Tag & Amusement Games
  

  Laser Tag & Amusement Games

  Aug 22 (Sat)

  RA Facility

  1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
  • Get ready for some high-energy tag! Come to the RA Facility to get a time for your laser tag game. Bring a team or come as an individual and we will pair you up. Games to play while you wait for your turn.
• Aug 22 (Sat) / 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

  SS Parking Lot - Campus Disk Golf Course Hole #1

  

  Frisbee Disc Golf
  

  Frisbee Disc Golf

  Aug 22 (Sat)

  SS Parking Lot - Campus Disk Golf Course Hole #1

  1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
  • BYOD (Bring Your Own Discs) or borrow some of ours (based on availability) and enjoy an afternoon playing disc golf on our 18-hole course.
• Aug 22 (Sat) / 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

  Grounds Next to Social Science Building

  

  Hammock Hang
  

  Hammock Hang

  Aug 22 (Sat)

  Grounds Next to Social Science Building

  1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Come and chill in our hammocks in the trees outside the Social Science building on the northwest end of the academic buildings. We’ll have hammocks, but if you have one, feel free to bring it.
• Aug 22 (Sat) / 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

  Residence Hall Central Field

  

  Wiffle Ball
  

  Wiffle Ball

  Aug 22 (Sat)

  Residence Hall Central Field

  1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Sign up with your orientation leader. Game times will be posted.
• Aug 22 (Sat) / 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

  Zoom Meeting from SC 249

  

  Web Survival Recap
  

  Web Survival Recap

  Aug 22 (Sat)

  Zoom Meeting from SC 249

  2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
  • Need a refresher on accessing your SMSU email, online classes, e-services, and more? This Zoom meeting led by a member of the SMSU admission team will get you all the important information you need. Log on with your own device or come to Student Center 249 to participate.
• Aug 22 (Sat) / 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

  Residential Restaurant

  

  Dinner
  

  Dinner

  Aug 22 (Sat)

  Residential Restaurant

  5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
• Aug 22 (Sat) / 5:00 - 5:30 p.m.

  RA Lobby

  

  Intramurals Intro
  

  Intramurals Intro

  Aug 22 (Sat)

  RA Lobby

  5:00 - 5:30 p.m.
  • Over 80% of students participate in intramurals every year! Find out what we offer, how to sign up and also learn about possible employment positions with intramurals!
• Aug 22 (Sat) / 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

  Residential Dining Room

  

  Meal Options
  

  Meal Options

  Aug 22 (Sat)

  Residential Dining Room

  5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
• Aug 22 (Sat) / 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

  Viewing Party Rooms in Academic Buildings – Divide By Residence Hall

  

  You. Me. We - Presentation 2
  

  You. Me. We - Presentation 2

  Aug 22 (Sat)

  Viewing Party Rooms in Academic Buildings – Divide By Residence Hall

  7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
  • GTC Dramatic Dialogs theatre troupe acts out two scenes of often-unintentional presentations of prejudice. The performances sets the stage for an interactive program in which you can present your opinions on some of the hottest topics of the day in preparation for successfully navigating multi-cultural campus relationships.
• Aug 22 (Sat) / 7:00 - 8:10 p.m.

  Viewing Party Rooms in Academic Buildings – Divide By Residence Hall

  

  Sex Signals - Presentation 2
  

  Sex Signals - Presentation 2

  Aug 22 (Sat)

  Viewing Party Rooms in Academic Buildings – Divide By Residence Hall

  7:00 - 8:10 p.m.
  • Sex Signals has become one of the most popluar sexual assault prevention programs on college campuses through its unorthodox, humor-facilitated approach to examining our culture, sex and the core issue of bystander intervention. A 2-person team of highly trained educators take the audience on an interactive, relevant and often hilarious exploration of beliefs, behaviors and gender sterotypes related to dating and sexual interaction.
• Aug 22 (Sat) / 8:30 - 11:30 p.m.

  Green Lot (west of campus)

  

  STAT Bonfire/Fire Pits
  

  STAT Bonfire/Fire Pits

  Aug 22 (Sat)

  Green Lot (west of campus)

  8:30 - 11:30 p.m.
  • Come join us for a bonfire to kick off the semester right! We'll provide the music and good vibes! Sponsored by Students Today Alumni Tomorrow and Mustang Traditions.
• Aug 23 (Sun) / 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

  Central Courtyard

  

  Yoga in the Courtyard
  

  Yoga in the Courtyard

  Aug 23 (Sun)

  Central Courtyard

  10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
  • Take some time to de-stress and center yourself before starting the semester. No experience with yoga? No problem! All skill levels are welcome! Bring your own mat (or towel) and water! Be sure to wear something comfortable.
• Aug 23 (Sun) / 11:00 - 1:00 p.m.

  Residential Restaurant

  

  Brunch
  

  Brunch

  Aug 23 (Sun)

  Residential Restaurant

  11:00 - 1:00 p.m.
• Aug 23 (Sun) / 11:30 - 1:00 p.m.

  Upper SC

  

  Cupcake Contest
  

  Cupcake Contest

  Aug 23 (Sun)

  Upper SC

  11:30 - 1:00 p.m.
  • Try your hand at cupcake decorating! The cupcakes and decorations are provided. Be sure to bring your A game because we'll have prizes for the winners! Plus, who doesn't love to eat cupcakes?!
• Aug 23 (Sun) / 11:30 - 1:00 p.m.

  REC

  

  Soccer open Pickup Game
  

  Soccer open Pickup Game

  Aug 23 (Sun)

  REC

  11:30 - 1:00 p.m.
  • Sponsored by the SMSU Soccer Club, enjoy a game of soccer at the Regional Event Center! All skill levels are welcome!
• Aug 23 (Sun) / 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

  Meet in the Lower Conference Center Ballroom

  

  How to Use the MAT Bus System/Van Tours - Tour of Marshall
  

  How to Use the MAT Bus System/Van Tours - Tour of Marshall

  Aug 23 (Sun)

  Meet in the Lower Conference Center Ballroom

  1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
  • Getting around Marshall isn’t too tough, but using the MAT Bus system makes it even easier. Come for a session explaining the routes of the different transit lines and then go for a ride to see interesting spots in town where you can go for fun, food, and to get the things you need. Multiple groups will be taken out on driving tours of Marshall.
• Aug 23 (Sun) / 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

  Coffee Shop

  

  Transfer Student Social
  

  Transfer Student Social

  Aug 23 (Sun)

  Coffee Shop

  2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
  • Transferring to SMSU? Stop by the coffee house for your favorite Starbucks beverage on us and meet other incoming transfer students. We’ll chat, answer questions, and hear from some current students who transferred to SMSU. Prizes will be available.
• Aug 23 (Sun) / 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

  Comfy Couches SC

  

  Campus Tours
  

  Campus Tours

  Aug 23 (Sun)

  Comfy Couches SC

  3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
  • Need another tour of campus or want help finding your classrooms? The SMSU Orientation Leaders will be available to show you around campus! Bring your class schedule and they’ll even show you where your classrooms are. Available to all new students!
• Aug 23 (Sun) / 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

  10713 300th St. Marshall, MN 56258

  

  Shooters Sporting Clays
  

  Shooters Sporting Clays

  Aug 23 (Sun)

  10713 300th St. Marshall, MN 56258

  4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  • Whether you’re a skilled marksman or a novice, come join us at Shooters Sporting Clays for some stress-relieving recreational clay target shooting! Bring your own shotgun and eye protection (sunglasses, safety goggles, etc.) or use some available on site. There will be a caravan leaving from the Loop at 3:45pm outside of the Conference Center. Find a ride and bring a buddy! Sponsored by University Sportsperson’s Association.
• Aug 23 (Sun) / 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

  Courtyard (Quad)

  

  Drama Club Improv
  

  Drama Club Improv

  Aug 23 (Sun)

  Courtyard (Quad)

  4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
  • Join the SMSU Drama Club as they present an evening filled with hilarious original sketches, comedic scenes and much more!
• Aug 23 (Sun) / 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

  Residential Restaurant

  

  Dinner
  

  Dinner

  Aug 23 (Sun)

  Residential Restaurant

  5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
• Aug 23 (Sun) / 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

  Coffee Shop

  

  Mustang Happy Hour
  

  Mustang Happy Hour

  Aug 23 (Sun)

  Coffee Shop

  5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
  • Join student body president Esther Oluborode and other student leaders and to learn more about campus involvement. You have leadership opportunities at SMSU! You can win some awesome prizes just by stopping by for refreshments and meeting these outstanding student leaders. Some student club and organization leaders will also be in locations around the Student Center to visit with new students too.
• Aug 23 (Sun) / 7:30 - 8:00 p.m.

  On Campus - Residence Halls, Off Campus - Student Center Comfy Couches

  

  Final Mustang Meetings
  

  Final Mustang Meetings

  Aug 23 (Sun)

  On Campus - Residence Halls, Off Campus - Student Center Comfy Couches

  7:30 - 8:00 p.m.