formerly University of Missouri-Rolla
Parent Information

May I visit my son or daughter during the Academy?
 Certainly! If you'd like to come a spend a day in the lab that'd be perfectly okay. We just ask that you give us 24 hours notice if you plan to visit.

Who will be supervising my child?
 All activities in the research labs will be supervised by faculty mentors and graduate students. Participants will likely spend a day or two reviewing safety procedures for many projects. When they're not working on their projects, students will be supervised by Missouri S&T's trained summer camp counselors who also live in the Residential College.

Do I have to attend Move-In Day with my child?
 If your son/daughter is age 18, you are not required to attend Move-In Day. However, we'd love to have you join us for the afternoon. A parent Question-and-Answer session, residential life and campus tour and other activities are planned so you can meet SRA staff and familiarize yourself with the campus and program.

I'm worried about sending my child to Missouri S&T for the summer. Is this normal?
 Yes. We expect parents to be active participants in the learning process. Check in with your child regularly and let us know if they're having difficulties so we can help. Come and visit for a day. Rest assured that safety, security and simply having fun are our utmost concern. We understand the challenges of working with teenagers and will pull out all the stops to make the Academy a positive experience!

If my child doesn't enjoy their research project after a few days, can he/she switch?
We'll work with your child to find the best fit. Whether that means finding a new project all together or simply working with a faculty mentor to change the focus of a current project. We'll do everything we can to ensure a positive and beneficial experience!

Can we visit campus before deciding if the Academy is the right summer experience?
Certainly! We welcome [campus visits] any time. Register online for an individual visit or RSVP for a Miner Day.

Is there access to healthcare in the event of an emergency?
South-central Missouri's premier regional hospital is a few blocks from campus.

When is my final payment due?
 Final payment for the Academy is due June 8 when your son/daughter arrives on campus. We would be glad to offer installment payment options prior to your child's arrival. Please [contact us] if you would like to discuss this option further.

My child is not currently planning to attend Missouri S&T for college. Is the Academy still a good idea?
The Academy's goal is to establish itself as the premier summer research program in the country. We believe that you will not find another program that can equal the research opportunities, access to faculty, student participation and overall experience! While this is the second year for the Summer Research Academy, Missouri S&T has been informally hosting students for summer research projects for decades.