Missouri State Giving Day 2026

The Division of Student Affairs is comprised of 25 functional areas that provide students with meaningful experiences and inclusive environments that promote holistic learning and development.

Our mission is to support student success, foster student engagement, inspire commitment to public affairs and instill our students with a sense of pride and tradition. 

Help us continue to improve the student experience here at MSU by giving to one of the following:

• URSA- Ursa Experience – Help create unforgettable beginnings! Funds raised provide new students the opportunity to attend this 3-day high-impact experience designed to build friendships, spark campus involvement, introduce university traditions, and inspire them to proudly become a BEAR!✨
  Donate today and help welcome the next generation of Bears! Every gift helps a student start STRONG!

• Student Resource Center/Bear Cave- The Leadership Institute at Missouri State University (housed at the Student Resource Center) is shaping the next generation of confident, ethical, and career-ready leaders. This year, we had only 20 spots available, but in just three weeks of recruiting, we received nearly double that number in applications from outstanding students eager to grow.

  Your Giving Day support allows us to admit more students and provide them with essential soft skills—communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and professional development— that prepare them for success beyond the classroom. Every gift directly expands access to transformational leadership experiences and invests in the future of our students and community. Join us in empowering the leaders our communities need.
  

• Public Affairs Support- Funds raised will allow us to continue to bring outstanding speakers and events to campus that exemplify the public affairs mission.  

• BearsWIN- Magers Health and Wellness Center is seeking support for the BearsWIN Mental Wellness initiative. This provides critical funding for students impacted by mental health concerns. This fund will assist students who would otherwise be deterred from seeking mental health assistance.

• Esports- Missouri State offers scholarships to students to represent the University in Intercollegiate esports competitions. Playing in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) esports league, Missouri State has 16 students competing across three titles, in the Plaster Student Union. Last year, the team won two MVC Conference championships, and the Overwatch team won the NECC Project I National Championship!  Missouri State also has an esports club that has nearly 100 active students that compete in a variety of titles.  Support of the esports fund will allow students to travel for regional LAN competitions, provide apparel, and take part in online conferences.
  

• Center for Community Engagement
  • Bear Breaks Immersion Trips- Educate. Engage. Empower. Immersion programs feature the opportunity for students to spend their breaks (spring, summer, fall) serving, immersed in communities. These experiences allow students to engage with communities, immerse themselves in cultures, test major and career choices, and grow as Citizen Bears. Donate to the Center for Community Engagement to support the next Immersion Trip. 
  • Bear Pantry- The Bear Pantry serves as a resource for members of the university community with food, hygiene items, and connections to additional services. 
• Campus Recreation- Funds promote health, wellness and fitness programs for students through the Foster Recreation Center.

• Veterans Student Services- Funds provide quality services and event space to military-affiliated students.

  Please consider helping students increase their capacity on and off campus.