At SEMO, students benefit from more than just a great education; they have access to an impressive range of facilities that enhance every part of campus life. From innovative learning spaces to high-tech labs and relaxing outdoor amenities, SEMO’s commitment to providing a student-centered experience is clear in every corner of campus.
Innovative Academic Spaces
Holland College of Arts and Media River Campus:
SEMO is home to Missouri’s only college campus entirely dedicated to art, dance, music, and theatre. Inside the River Campus, there are three professional performance venues, Bedell Performance Hall, Rust Flexible Theatre, and the Shuck Music Recital Hall. The River Campus also houses three professional galleries: the Dobbins Center, the Nest Gallery, and the Crisp Museum. Overall, the River Campus is home to more than 100 performances, events, student exhibitions, and BFA shows throughout the year.
Center for Speech and Hearing:
The Center for Speech and Hearing offers patients speech-language pathology evaluations, audiological evaluations, or speech-language pathology treatment sessions. Our students don’t just observe—they’re actively involved in providing care, building the skills and confidence they’ll need from day one on the job.
Charles Stamp Cyber Command Center:
SEMO is home to the first IBM cyber command center west of the Mississippi. The center features 27 computer stations, an immersive 27-foot wall display, an observation room, and servers dedicated specifically to the command center, giving students the ability to experience the adrenaline of defining against live cyber attacks in our high-stakes environment.
The nursing simulation lab is home to “patient” mannequins designed to replicate a wide range of clinical environments, so students are prepared to treat real patients. With these mannequins, our students can perform physical assessments, administer medications, insert IVs, conduct CPR, and practice other life-saving skills.
The EDvolution Center gives students hands-on access to the latest tools in digital learning and creation—including classrooms designed for collaboration, a virtual reality room, a podcast studio, mediascape spaces, and “The Sandbox,” a dedicated space for coding and robotics. As an Apple Distinguished School, SEMO is committed to preparing students for the tech needs of the 21st century classroom.
High-Tech Classrooms & Small Class Sizes
Across campus, classrooms are designed with student success in mind to create interactive and engaging learning environments. For example, the Rust Center for Media houses classrooms that are inside the video production studio, so students can learn in the same space their productions take place.
SEMO offers specialized spaces tailored to your field of study. These facilities ensure that students graduate with practical skills and experiences that translate directly into their careers. With small class sizes, students enjoy personalized attention and more meaningful connections with faculty—making these high-tech spaces even more impactful.
Outdoor Excellence
SEMO’s commitment to quality extends outside the classroom as well. The campus boasts beautifully maintained green spaces, relaxation areas, outdoor seating and dining, and athletic fields. Whether you’re studying in a hammock at the Academic Terraces or playing intramural sports at the Student Recreation Center fields, the outdoor facilities are designed to foster well-being and community.
SEMO is a place where you can explore what you’re passionate about, connect with people who get you, and feel like you belong. Classrooms, labs, studios, and hangout spots across campus are designed to help you stay engaged, get involved, and grow both inside and outside of class. It’s a community that pushes you forward and has your back every step of the way.