UMKC Roo Welcome Fall 2025

Jump into UMKC is an immersive, multi-day onboarding experience designed to connect new students with their peers, campus resources, and the Kansas City community through engaging activities and academic and career exploration.

Beginning Wednesday August 20th, new students will get the unique opportunity to explore campus  earlier than ever before. 

Save the Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - Friday, August 22, 2025

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Late Night with The Greeks
 

Kick off the academic year with one of UMKC's largest late night events of the semester! Food trucks from local vendors, giveaways and drawings, and engaging entertainment are just some of the fun you'll find. 

Find activities in, and explore, campus locations like Swinney Center, Atterbury Student Success Center, University Walkway, and Miller Nichols Learning Center. 

Interested in UMKC Fraternity and Sorority Affairs? Greek Letter organizations host tables to learn more about chapter values and missions, local philanthropies, and new member recruitment. 

Save the Date: Friday, August 22, 2025

Convocation
 

Convocation marks the start of your academic journey at UMKC. This special tradition acts as the official welcoming ceremony for new and transfer students where they learn about university traditions, listen to welcoming words from the University's Chancellor, and participate in the UMKC pinning ceremony — one of our favorite and longest-standing traditions.

Save the Date - Saturday, August 23, 2025

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Unionfest & Roo Plaza Party
 

New and returning students are invited to learn about campus resources, meet student organizations and their leaders, and engage with our campus community through our largest welcome event of the semester!

Choose from an array of food truck vendors, activities and games, and learn about community partners and off-campus vendors.

Are you a student organization who would like to participate in Unionfest? Sign up to attend here.

Save the Date - Saturday, August 23, 2025

RSVP Here


HSD Lunch on the Lawn & Connections Fair
 

New and returning health sciences students are invited to learn about resources that support their unique needs and engage with our campus community through a picnic on the Health Sciences District Lawn!

Lunch for graduate and professional Health Sciences students (SOM, Dental, SNHS) will be provided. More information to come from individual schools. 

Save the Date - Wednesday, September 3, 2025


Roos After Dark: Union Takeover
(Decades Themed)
 

Get ready for another Union Takeover! With activities and entertainment in every room, hours of fun await. 

Save the Date: Friday, September 12, 2025

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Events for Graduate & Professional Students
 

Graduate and Professional Students are invited and encouraged to participate in all Roo Welcome events and programs, especially if students are new to UMKC. 

Highlighted Events

Graduate Student Orientation, Department of History | RSVP Here

New Graduate Student Meet-and-Greet | RSVP Here