Future Roo Day
Future Roo Day is an opportunity for admitted undergraduate students and their families, except those in the School of Medicine and audition- or portfolio-based programs in the Conservatory, to visit campus, meet faculty members, learn about life on campus and explore UMKC resources.
2025 Dates
Monday, Feb. 17
9 a.m.–4 p.m. CST
Friday, March 7
9 a.m.–4 p.m. CST
Student interest sessions
Select your top three student interest session topics when you register.
Academic Support and Mentoring
UMKC’s Academic Support and Mentoring (ASM) office offers students a wide range of services and programs to ensure every UMKC student learns the skills to succeed. ASM includes UMKC Tutoring, Supplemental Instruction and the Writing Studio and also provides mentoring support through programs such as Summer Bridge Scholars, Jumpstart KC and First Gen Roo.
Campus Recreation
Whether you’re interested in the fitness center, intramural leagues, group fitness, aquatics or just looking for a pickup game, Campus Recreation, located in the Swinney Center, has it all. Enjoy the facility through your student membership, which includes the fitness center, five multipurpose basketball courts, racquetball courts, fitness studios, aquatics center and the recreational field. With Campus Recreation, you can be active, be well, be yourself!
Career Services
It's never too early to start preparing for the future! During this session, you will learn about the services we provide to help you land your dream job.
Exploratory Student Workshop
Are you wondering about major options at UMKC? Questions about how students find the right major? This session will use interest assessment information to prompt the process of choosing a good fitting major at UMKC and resources that will support this process on campus.
Financial Aid 101
Soon you’ll be awarded financial aid. What happens next? This session will discuss important timelines, how to understand your financial aid package and the next steps needed to ensure your finances are ready for the upcoming semester.
Fraternity and Sorority Affairs
Membership in a fraternity or sorority offers students a unique opportunity to have a balanced college life with a focus on academic excellence, lifelong friendships, leadership development, service and philanthropy and responsible social interaction. Join current fraternity and sorority leaders and the assistant director for Fraternity and Sorority Affairs for a discussion on Greek Life experiences at UMKC and learn more about the many social- and cultural-based fraternities and sororities on campus.
Honors Program
Expand your scholarly horizons through the Honors Program, which offers a challenging academic environment and a tight-knit community. Join this session for a class-like reading and discussion with current Honors Program students and others who are interested in joining.
Men of Color Academy
Men of Color Academy fosters and promotes an inclusive comradeship for male-identifying students while focusing on educational advancement and establishing a sense of belonging. Join this session to learn more about our main objective to meet members where they are and help cultivate a rich, empowering community that promotes personal growth to prepare members for a successful transition to life after college.
Office of Student Involvement
Join the Office of Student Involvement and Multicultural Student Affairs to learn more about how you get involved in UMKC student organizations and mentoring programs. Hear from UMKC staff and student leaders and discover programs, resources and organizations available to you on campus and within the greater Kansas City community.
Professional Career Escalators
Learn how we prepare students to launch themselves into a good-paying job after college. The program offers personalized student success support including career guidance, mentoring, applied learning opportunities, and leadership development to help you navigate your career interests and graduate career-ready. Looking at graduate or professional school? The Professional Career Escalators program also includes resources to help you reach your academic goals.
Residential Life
Living on campus is a unique and rewarding experience. In this session, current residents will discuss their involvement with UMKC Residential Life, including the benefits of living on campus, how to share space with a roommate and how to get involved in hall leadership positions.
Study Abroad and Global Engagement
Roos are everywhere. Ready to join them? In this session, you will learn about the many study abroad opportunities available to you as a Roo through an interactive Kahoot presentation focused on our diverse locations and programs!
UMKC Libraries
Discover your scholar style with UMKC Libraries! Unlock your productivity potential and receive a roadmap for success in college and beyond. This session will cover strategies for effective research, time management and paper-writing hacks. It will conclude by exploring the library's spaces, services, relics and Roobot robot (yep, we said robot!). Discover the best-kept secrets on campus for working smarter; not harder!