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International
Academic ProgramsIMPORTANT information for 2007-08
UMKC Exchange Students!DON'T FORGET:
You must be on campus on or before August 13th in order to attend the mandatory international student orientation which is August 14th and 15th!
On-Campus Housing Options
It is HIGHLY recommend that you make housing reservations before coming to Kansas City!
PLEASE NOTE: Admission to the University does not guarantee that you will receive University housing. Students are not required to live on campus. You are responsible for arranging your own housing. UMKC is not responsible for your housing location or situation.
UMKC Residence Halls:
*RESIDENCE HALL CONTRACTS ARE ONLY FOR STUDENTS STUDYING FOR THE ENTIRE ACADEMIC YEAR
If you are studying at UMKC for fall semester only, please look at the off-campus housing options link here.On-campus residence halls with single, double, and suite-style rooms.
If you live in the residence hall, included in the cost of your room is a required meal agreement with campus dining services. See details below.Tel: 816-235-8956 Fax: 816-235-1419
Email: housing@umkc.edu or Website: http://www.umkc.edu/housing/
NEW Oak Street Residence Hall shown below:
Housing Application - turn this in with all other application materials. UMKC offers two different on-campus housing options: Oak Street Residence Hall and Cherry Street Residence Hall. On campus options fill quickly - reserve yours now!
The rates were a bit confusing on the Residential Life website so here is a breakdown making it a bit easier to understand.
The fees posted here are estimated for the entire academic year. Residence Halls are closed during the Christmas holiday but if a student needs to stay, we can likely help them out.
The newer dormitory is Oak Street Hall:
Anticipated UMKC Room and Board Rates 2007-08:
Academic year (fall plus winter) only is available
(No single semester rooms are available at this time)
A meal plan is required and included in the cost of the room
Oak Street Hall Rates Oak Street 4-Person Double Suite Room + Meal Plan 1 (19 meals per week/$150 Flex Cash*) $8,451 Room + Meal Plan 2 (15meals per week/$200 Flex Cash) $7,949 Room + Meal Plan 3 (12 meals per week/$300 Flex Cash) $7,841 Room + Meal Plan 4 (360 Block Meals* per year/ $300 Flex Cash) $7,841 *Flex Cash = miscellaneous funds for snacks (at various campus locations) or use in UMKC
Residential Life mini market*Block Meals = these meals can be taken at any rate of speed, for example you can eat three meals today and one meal tomorrow. It is not a 'per week' allotment. Oak Street Single Room(Private Bath) Room + Meal Plan 1 (19 meals per week/$150 Flex Cash*) $9,805 Room + Meal Plan 2 (15meals per week/$200 Flex Cash) $9,303 Room + Meal Plan 3 (12 meals per week/$300 Flex Cash) $9,196 Room + Meal Plan 4 (360 Block Meals* per year/ $300 Flex Cash) $9,196 *Flex Cash = miscellaneous funds for snacks (at various campus locations) or use in UMKC
Residential Life mini market*Block Meals = these meals can be taken at any rate of speed, for example you can eat three meals today and one meal tomorrow. It is not a 'per week' allotment. Oak Street 2-Person Single Suite (Shared Bath) Room + Meal Plan 1 (19 meals per week/$150 Flex Cash*) $9,654 Room + Meal Plan 2 (15meals per week/$200 Flex Cash) $9,152 Room + Meal Plan 3 (12 meals per week/$300 Flex Cash) $9,044 Room + Meal Plan 4 (360 Block Meals* per year/ $300 Flex Cash) $9,044 *Flex Cash = miscellaneous funds for snacks (at various campus locations) or use in UMKC
Residential Life mini market*Block Meals = these meals can be taken at any rate of speed, for example you can eat three meals today and one meal tomorrow. It is not a 'per week' allotment.
Cherry Street Hall Rates Cherry Street Triple Room Room + Meal Plan 1 (19 meals per week/$150 Flex Cash*) $6,507 Room + Meal Plan 2 (15meals per week/$200 Flex Cash) $6,005 Room + Meal Plan 3 (12 meals per week/$300 Flex Cash) $5,897 Room + Meal Plan 4 (360 Block Meals* per year/ $300 Flex Cash) $5,897 *Flex Cash = miscellaneous funds for snacks (at various campus locations) or use in UMKC
Residential Life mini market*Block Meals = these meals can be taken at any rate of speed, for example you can eat three meals today and one meal tomorrow. It is not a 'per week' allotment. Cherry Street Double Room Room + Meal Plan 1 (19 meals per week/$150 Flex Cash*) $6,646 Room + Meal Plan 2 (15meals per week/$200 Flex Cash) $6,144 Room + Meal Plan 3 (12 meals per week/$300 Flex Cash) $6,036 Room + Meal Plan 4 (360 Block Meals* per year/ $300 Flex Cash) $6,036 *Flex Cash = miscellaneous funds for snacks (at various campus locations) or use in UMKC
Residential Life mini market*Block Meals = these meals can be taken at any rate of speed, for example you can eat three meals today and one meal tomorrow. It is not a 'per week' allotment. Cherry Street Small Single Room Room + Meal Plan 1 (19 meals per week/$150 Flex Cash*) $7,012 Room + Meal Plan 2 (15meals per week/$200 Flex Cash) $6,510 Room + Meal Plan 3 (12 meals per week/$300 Flex Cash) $6,402 Room + Meal Plan 4 (360 Block Meals* per year/ $300 Flex Cash) $6,402 *Flex Cash = miscellaneous funds for snacks (at various campus locations) or use in UMKC
Residential Life mini market*Block Meals = these meals can be taken at any rate of speed, for example you can eat three meals today and one meal tomorrow. It is not a 'per week' allotment. Cherry Street Standard Single Room Room + Meal Plan 1 (19 meals per week/$150 Flex Cash*) $8,601 Room + Meal Plan 2 (15meals per week/$200 Flex Cash) $8,099 Room + Meal Plan 3 (12 meals per week/$300 Flex Cash) $7,991 Room + Meal Plan 4 (360 Block Meals* per year/ $300 Flex Cash) $7,991 *Flex Cash = miscellaneous funds for snacks (at various campus locations) or use in UMKC
Residential Life mini market*Block Meals = these meals can be taken at any rate of speed, for example you can eat three meals today and one meal tomorrow. It is not a 'per week' allotment. OFF-Campus Housing Options
UMKC is an urban campus and please note that Kansas City is VERY spread out and our transportation system is very limited. As in any urban city, there are areas of town that are safer than others. Please be careful when choosing where you might live off campus. As a lifelong Kansas City resident, our Study Abroad Coordinator, Kate Wozniak, will be happy to talk with you regarding your decision. She can discuss the neighborhood, the distance from campus, etc. and any other questions you might have.
E-mail her the address(es) BEFORE you make your decision and details to: wozniakkj@umkc.edu
Our first recommendation (if you are staying a year or longer) is one of the residence halls/dorms - if you haven't submitted an application, do so soon as these fill quickly. TOO LATE ... sorry, the UMKC residence halls are now full for fall 2006!
SHARP
(Student Housing and Referral Program)
UMKC's Off-Campus Housing Database: Many students post on this site and it can be useful when looking for a furnished apartment with a roommate (who may also be a UMKC student).Relocation Central
They ask you to register. They find apartments all over the city vs. just UMKC area. Mostly, apartments are unfurnished. Again, be sure to let them know the boundaries where you are looking and that (most likely) you will need to walk to campus.***
Our office continues to search for other housing options and will post things here or email you directly if opportunities come up. Please email Kate with your U.S. address when you have finalized your housing arrangements.
***Hotels Near the UMKC Campus
Although we highly recommend that you have your housing completely situated before arriving in Kansas City, you may need a few nights at a hotel before your arrangements are finalized. Be sure to mention that you are a UMKC student to get a special rate. The rates and rooms are subject to availability.
Homestead Suites because it offers a good UMKC rate ($60 + tax per night) and is close to campus (1.5 miles) and it is conveniently located right across from the Country Club Plaza where you can find lots of great restaurants and shopping. It might be best to call or email to get the UMKC rate - online booking will not show this offer.
Homestead Studio Suites - Country Club Plaza
4535 Main St.
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-531-2212
UMKC Rate ($59 + tax per night & subject to availability)
PLZ@extendedstay.comKCI Shuttle Service can take you from airport straight to the Homesteads Suites Country Club Plaza for a one-way price of $17.
Arrival Information
One thing can be said about Kansas City's weather... it is unpredictable! In other words, be versatile in what you bring. As a UMKC student, you will have access to the UMKC Swinney Recreation Center. There is an indoor track, racquetball, basketball, weight room, and a pool. It is a good idea to bring clothes for any of these activities you will be participating in.
CIAP
The Center for International Academic Programs (CIAP) is located at 5325 Rockhill Road. Here is a map of the campus. The CIAP office is located on the Volker Campus.
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Center for International Academic Programs
5325 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110-2499 USA
Phone: 816.235.5759 Fax: 816.235.5610
Email: international@umkc.edu
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