The University of Missouri-Kansas City

We are #RooReady for fall semester classes. Learn more about the UMKC response to the global COVID-19 pandemic and get the latest updates and safety information from the CDC.

We're #RooReady!

Yes, UMKC will have classes this fall! Kansas City’s university is #RooReady to provide you a great education and opportunities for success. Check out our virtual campus visit options to learn what it's like to be a Roo and live in a city that supports UMKC Blue and Gold!

Virtual Visits

Video has no audio. Scene 1: downtown Kansas City and Union Station at night, lit up UMKC blue and gold to support graduates for commencement weekend; Scene 2: female student outside on campus, sporting a Roos t-shirt; Scene 3: female and male student do a celebratory dance outside the Henry W. Bloch School in their commencement regalia; Scene 4: the south side of the Downtown Marriott is lit up with a kangaroo jumping across then the words "Roos" displays in blue and yellow lights; Mobile static image: students in blue and gold at a photo booth smiling at the camera

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Diversity and Inclusion

"I think we need to remember that we are in this together.”

Joshua Koni

Computer Science '21 and international student ambassador

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UMKC Today

Kansas City Lights Up the Night for UMKC Grads

Union Station, City Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and other landmarks brandish blue and gold to honor graduates of Kansas City’s university

We Are #RooReady for Fall Semester Classes

UMKC courses will start on schedule whether they’re in person, online or a mix

Test-Optional Admission

Whether you didn't get the score you wanted, or you haven't been able to test due to COVID-19, you can explore your options to be admitted to UMKC under the test-optional process

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