Jesse Hall

Jesse Hall is a university building at the University of Missouri featuring a prominent central dome that rises 180 feet above Francis Quadrangle. It houses administrative offices and a large auditorium equipped for performances and university events.

Construction was completed in 1895 and replaced the original Academic Hall, which burned down in 1892. This rebuilding marked the start of the university's modern era.

Jesse Auditorium serves as the main performance venue on campus, hosting national concerts, Broadway productions, and theatrical shows throughout the year. The space shapes student life and brings professional entertainment to the university community regularly.

Student services and administrative offices occupy much of the building's interior, including the registrar and admissions departments. Visit during business hours for tours or before evening performances when the auditorium is in use.

The dome is lit in different colors for campus events, glowing gold during Homecoming Week and green during Engineers Week. These light changes have become a distinctive symbol of campus traditions.