Office of Community Enrichment
TRUSelf Program: The Courage to be Authentic
TRUSelf is a pre–Truman Week enrichment program designed to support incoming students in their transition to college by fostering a sense of belonging and connection, and providing early access to campus resources. TRUSelf is designed to make your transition to college as smooth and enjoyable as possible, setting a strong foundation for engagement, persistence, and success throughout your time at Truman.
Qualifying TRUSelf scholars apply to be enrolled in the program the summer before their first year at Truman.
In addition to the opportunity to get acclimated to life on a college campus prior to the start of classes, TRUSelf scholars are enrolled in a year-long mentoring program with upperclassmen.
The program helps prepare students mentally and socially for college-level work, providing insights on academic success strategies at a highly selective university.
As a TRUSelf Scholar You Will
- Gain a greater awareness of self and college by engaging in academically and socially stimulating workshops.
- Develop a “personal success plan” with strategies for overcoming common first-year challenges.
- Enjoy the opportunity to connect with departments, staff, and faculty on a more personal level.
- Explore Kirksville and the Truman campus, learning about resources available to you.
- Build lasting connections and friendships.
- Enroll in a year-long mentoring program with upperclassmen focused on building academic and social capital.
2026 Schedule
TRU Self scholars arrive on campus prior to the traditional move-in date and participate in a four-day program that allows them to explore campus and the community, as well as learn about resources to aid in their success at the college level.
Saturday, August 8—Tuesday, August 11
| 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | OCE Office / Res Halls | Arrival and Check-In |
| 3:00 – 4:00 pm | BH Little Theatre | Family Reception |
| 4:00 – 5:00 pm | BH Little Theatre | Ice Breakers & Intro |
| 5:00 pm | MO Hall | Dinner |
| 7:30 – 9:00 pm | University Farm | S’mores and Stargazing |
| 8:30 – 9:45 am | OCE Spaces | Peer Mentor Led Dialogue |
| 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Diner 54 | Brunch |
| 12:15 – 1:00 pm 1:30 – 3:00 pm | Kirksville Tour / Thousand Hills |
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| 4:00 – 5:00 pm | Campus | Truman Scavenger Hunt |
| 5:00 pm | MO Hall | Dinner |
| 6:30 – 8:00 pm | Pershing | Minute to Win It! |
| 8:00 – 9:30 pm | Mentor Social |
| 8:00 – 8:45 am | MO Hall | Breakfast (optional) |
| 9:30 – 11:00 am | SUB Activities Room | the Career Center Workshop |
| 11:45 am – 1:00 pm | SUB Activities Room | Lunch & Learn: Wellness |
| 2:00 – 3:00 pm | OCE Spaces | Peer Mentor Dialogue |
| 5:00 – 6:30 pm | President's House | Dinner |
| 7:00 – 9:30 pm | Downtown Cinema 8 | Movie Night |
| 8:00 – 8:45 am | MO Hall | Breakfast (optional) |
| 9:00 – 11:00 am | Library | Habits of Success & Library |
| 11:00 – 11:45 am | Break | |
| 11:45 am – 12:45 pm | MO Hall | Lunch |
| 12:45 – 2:00 pm | SUB Activities Room | Mix and Mingle w/ Faculty |
| 2:00 – 3:00 pm | SUB Activities Room | How to College |
| 3:15 – 4:15 pm | Quad | Peer Mentor Dialogue |
| 5:00 – 6:30 pm | Colton's | Dinner in Town |
Have questions?
For more information about the TRU Self Program, contact the Office of Community Enrichment, oce@truman.edu, (660) 785-4142.