College is more than just hitting the books. At the MAYA program, students will reside in Missouri S&T's dormitories, eat in the college cafeteria and experience college-level activities. Each room is equipped with a bed, a desk and a refrigerator.

Daily Schedule

Students will alternate between time spent in their major and minor throughout the day.

What should I bring?

• sheets for a XL twin bed, a pillow, and an alarm clock;
• school supplies such as paper, pencils and pens; (those is a math-intensive course should bring a calculator);
• toiletries such as shampoo, soap, toothbrush and toothpaste;
• clothes hangers, swim suits, hair dryers, cameras and blankets;
• recreational supplies such as racquetball or ping-pong rackets, frisbees, softball gloves, and various other sports equipment. Sports equipment that is deemed dangerous (such as foils, epees or sabers) will be confiscated and can be checked out at appropriate times;
• a variety of clothing for both air conditioned and un-air conditioned areas; rooms and classes are air conditioned so students should be prepared for this;
• computer, televisions and portable game systems are allowed provided that they do not detract from the student completing their academic work; such items may be confiscated until the end of the program if deemed necessary by program officials.
• business casual clothes for the final day of the program, Presentation Day.

What should I NOT bring?

• weapons of any kind unless necessary for sports; such equipment must be declared and turned in to staff; this equipment can be checked-out at appropriate times;
• pets of any kind;
• any material that damages furniture (e.g., Gack, Slime, etc);
• bicycles, skateboards or scooters;
• Halogen lamps, light bulbs or hot pots;
• laser pointers;
• any items that would be seen to unnecessarily distract students from the program; we reserve the right to confiscate any item for the length of the program that we deem to be a distraction or danger to either students or their academic success.