University of Missouri-Columbia Top Questions

Describe your favorite campus traditions.

Autumn

My school is best known for it's school spirit. Being that we are the creators of the homecoming tradition, our school prides itself on coming together to cheer on our sports teams! The homecoming parades and games have huge attendance. Our school spirit has risen ever higher since our football team won this years Cotton Bowl. Go Tigers!

Ashley

My school is best known for our Journalism program. We were the first school to offer a Bachelor in Journalism, and are the #1 journalism school in the country. Along with that, we are best known for our accepting spirit. Both the student body and the staff are very accepting of everyone, no matter how they are. It is one of the many things that made me want to go here.

Brittni

Mizzou is best known for its school spirit. Columbia, Missouri is a true college town and everything in this town is centered around Mizzou.

Kelsie

Riding the Tiger and climb on top of Jesse Hall

Katelin

My school is known for so many aspects, but I would definitely say, in addition to the amount of undergraduate degrees, Mizzou is also know for the amount of school spirit is possess. Everywhere you walk, look, and whomever you speak with you will see the amount of school spirit our students possess. Through both the good and the bad times, the University of Missouri has always been able to maintain its school spirit and pride.

Elyssa

The University of Missouri is known to be a prestigious school with high standards in academics. We are also known as a party school which is also very true.

Emily

Homecoming because we invented it!

Jessica

The Journalism program is the first and best of its kind.

Katie

Journalism and Engineering.

Evan

The University of Missouri-Columbia is best known for starting the tradition of homecoming. It was started in 1911 when MU took on the Kansas Jayhawks at their very own Rollins Field. There is a parade and spirit rally in preparation for the game. Homecoming is now a large part of the history here at Mizzou and it is a very honored one. The tradition of homecoming has spread across the nation and serves as a forum for many homecoming celebrations.