Student Life
Mizzou’s vibrant campus environment means you’re always in the middle of the action.
Tigers Love Life at Mizzou
Our beautiful campus is the perfect backdrop to form lasting memories with friends from all over the world. From residence halls designed with community-focused features to dining facilities stocked with the tastiest treats to our state-of-the-art fitness and recreation center, you’ll find ways to refresh, refuel and recenter. And with hundreds of student clubs and organizations — including a thriving fraternity and sorority community — there’s always something exciting to get in on.
Build Your Community
Enrolled students from all 50 states and 100+ countries
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Student volunteer hours completed over the past seven years
Live Like a Tiger
The Mizzou Housing team puts in the work to make sure you have everything you need for a great home base — from 24/7 support by live-in professional staff to convenient amenities like free laundry, fast ethernet and Wi-Fi, shared printers, lounges and comfortable study spaces. And with 25 housing options across campus, each with its own unique character, you can choose the community and location that’s right for you.
Live Well, Eat Well
From burgers to bowls and everything in between, Campus Dining Services is always cooking up something good. Feeling famished? Check out our all-you-care-to-eat dining halls. On the move? Our convenient grab-and-go options make it easy to snag a quick bite in between classes. We know everyone’s nutritional needs are different, and Tigers with special dietary considerations will have no trouble finding delicious and nourishing snacks and meals.
Stronger Starts Here
Take your game to the next level or try that fitness class you’ve always been curious about. MizzouRec, our state-of-the-art 300,000-square-foot recreational paradise, has everything you need to feel your best. In addition to gym staples like cardio machines, weights and functional fitness spaces, MizzouRec boasts a climbing wall, a lazy river, basketball and pickleball courts, and more. Step outside to enjoy the fresh air on sand volleyball courts, Stankowski Field’s 1/3-mile track and multi-purpose fields, and our innovative climate-controlled outdoor fitness space.
Turn Curiosity Into Community
At Mizzou, your interests are more than just hobbies — they can become part of your future. Our experienced student Involvement Ambassadors are here to help you explore our 600+ clubs and organizations to find your perfect extracurricular fit. Secretly dreaming of swing dancing? Looking for your next volunteer opportunity? Interested in joining a fraternity or sorority? There’s always something new to try — and new people to try it with.
Can’t-Miss Campus Events
What’s that they say about all work and no play? That’s not an issue here. We keep our calendar packed with special events. From craft nights to comedy shows to Q&A events featuring world-famous authors, entrepreneurs and leaders, there’s endless opportunity to expand your horizons — and have a great time doing it.
A Welcoming Place to Call Home
Your safety, health and well-being are our top priorities. We take every step to ensure our campus is a safe community with resources to help you stay comfortable, healthy and secure during your time at Mizzou.
Nice to Meet You
Catch up with Chicago transplant Kayla Sydnor as she shares how she found friends and community on Mizzou’s incredible campus.
No matter who you are coming into your college experience, there are so many ways to get involved and meet new people."
M-I-Z! Z-O-U!
Imagine yourself in a sea of black and gold with thousands of other Mizzou fans chanting "M-I-Z." The roar at Memorial Stadium reaches a fever pitch as our Tigers score another touchdown. A cannon fires as Marching Mizzou erupts into a rousing rendition of our fight song. What can we say? An SEC game day just hits different.
There’s No Place Like CoMo
Columbia, Missouri — often called CoMo — is a vibrant community of about 130,000 people. Known for its outdoor recreation areas, bustling downtown district, and more than a dozen annual cultural festivals, it’s no surprise Columbia is consistency recognized as one of the best places to live in the U.S.
Best College Towns and Cities
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