November 20, 2009 at 6 p.m. for the January, 11, 2010 full-time academy

July 8, 2010 at 6 p.m. for the August 9, 2010 full-time academy

August 12 at 6 p.m. for the September 13, 2010 part-time academy

November 19, 2010 at 6 p.m. for the January 10, 2011 full-time academy

All prospective students who passed the ASSET test and were notified of their acceptance must attend the orientation to receive general information about the academy, complete various forms, and be sized for academy uniforms.

The orientation will be held in the academy classroom located in the Carter Waters building (map). The Carter Waters building is located on the SE portion of the Drury campus in Springfield. The building is white stucco with blue awnings on Bob Barker Blvd (formally Brower St.), one block east of Drury Lane. A $500 non-refundable application fee must be paid prior to or at the orientation.

Students must bring the following items with them to the orientation:

• Proof of U.S. citizenship (certified copy of birth certificate issued by a State agency, passport or naturalization papers)
• Proof of high school graduation from an accredited institution or equivalent (diploma, transcripts, or GED)
• Black ink pen
• Valid Missouri driver's license
• Fingerprinting receipt

*Students who graduated from a non-public high school must provide documentation that the school is accredited by the Department of Education from that state. Students who graduated from a non-accredited high school must submit a GED certificate or have completed the ACT test with a score of 19 or better. For locations on GED programs/test or ACT testing, call Barbara Quas at (417) 873-7329.