Welcome Week

August 21-29, 2009

photo of students during orientation event

UMKC New Student Orientation

Freshmen Students

Freshmen are required to attend a new student orientation program

New Freshmen Orientation Dates:

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Monday, June 14, 2010

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Monday, July 19, 2010

Friday, July 23

Saturday, July 31, 2010

Registration will become available soon at this site. Additionally, freshmen admitted to UMKC for fall 2010 will receive both an email and an orientation brochure, inviting them to register for orientation when registration is available.

At orientation, students will take part in comprehensive student life and academic programming, including course advising and registration. Orientation includes programming for students and parents.

Transfer Students

It is highly recommended that new transfer students attend a new student orientation program

New Transfer Student Orientation Dates are:

Wednesday, June 23, 2010- afternoon/evening program

Friday, July 30, 2010- morning/early afternoon program

Registration will become available soon at this site. Additionally, new transfer studuets admitted to UMKC for fall 2010 will receive both an email and an orientation brochure, inviting them to register for orientation when registration is available.

At orientation, students will take part in comprehensive student life and academic programming, including course advising and registration. Orientation includes programming for students and parents.

All incoming transfer students are required to meet with their academic advisor before registering for classes. This may be done at Orientation, or students may contact their advisor directly and schedule an appointment. Links to your academic unit may be found here. Also, see our checklist of what to do before you your appointment: Advising Checklist

International Students

All incoming international students on an F-1 or J-1 visa must take part in an online e-orientation, and attend the International Student Affairs orientation program on Tuesday, August 18th. Registration is not necessary, but attendance is mandatory. Click here for details.

Graduate Students

Seek information directly from your academic department.