Missouri University of Science & Technology Welcome Center is a signature addition to the campus, designed to reflect the University’s national standing in engineering education and to reinforce its commitment to innovation and excellence. Positioned in the heart of a newly planned arrival court, the Welcome Center plays a central role in recruitment efforts and helps shape a memorable first impression for prospective students and their families. As the front door to campus, the building will embody the institution’s forward-thinking spirit and provide a space where academic prestige meets hospitality.

Visitors will be greeted by a spacious, light-filled three-story lobby that showcases student work and cutting-edge technology projects. Comfortable seating areas, curated exhibits, and digital displays help communicate the University’s culture of hands-on learning and technical achievement. This central space also functions as a prefunction area for a large event venue, which hosts recruitment events and special University gatherings. Just outside, a landscaped plaza and welcoming front porch create a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor gathering spaces.

The Admissions Department will be housed on the second and third floors, featuring modern offices and a variety of meeting rooms to accommodate private discussions with students and families. Convenient underground parking will serve both daily visitors and event guests, and the building provides direct access to a key campus walkway, positioning it as a hub for campus tours and student engagement.