Landmarks, green spaces, roads and walkways are all components of the Arrival District. Illustration by Vesa Sammalisto
“You have arrived at your destination,” says a chipper robotic voice when you use GPS. Soon the thousands of visitors who explore Missouri S&T each year will know when they’ve reached our campus, thanks to a new Arrival District.
The Arrival District will provide something our university has never had: an official campus entrance or “front door” that signals the beginning of the S&T experience. This symbol of arrival will serve as an icon of the university experience and provide a powerful first impression.
“We need to do a better job of presenting to the world what we have at Missouri S&T — high-achieving students, distinguished faculty, research leadership and a 150-year history of excellence.”
Mo Dehghani, Missouri S&T Chancellor
Every fall, thousands of students return to Rolla to complete the next chapter of their lives. Yet for those who’ve never visited campus, that first journey can seem confusing, unwelcoming and downright difficult to navigate — despite the campus being nestled right off of U.S. Interstate 44 and Highway 63. The Arrival District will transform that experience through a series of memorable landmarks, intentional landscaping and modern building projects.
This new facility will welcome prospective students and their families as they explore S&T. Features will include:
Currently these areas are spread among three buildings throughout campus (Parker Hall, Havener Center and Castleman Hall) and none of the three buildings focuses only on future students. The welcome center will be dedicated to prospective students and their families.
Located next to the Havener Center, the Innovation Lab will be all about students. Features will include:
This will be a space for students of all majors to gather, learn, collaborate and create. The building will feature abundant natural light to connect indoor and outdoor spaces.
Missouri S&T has completed the first phase of the Arrival District fundraising campaign. We are grateful for the generosity of these donors who contributed to the $18 million project:
The campaign total includes federal funding to support removal of the decommissioned power plant and replacement of an aging electrical substation
For more information on the Arrival District, please contact Tory Verkamp, assistant vice chancellor for university advancement, at verkampv@mst.edu or 573-341-6090.