Orientation

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Welcome to UMKC! New Student Orientation is an exciting day packed with activities that will help prepare you for success at UMKC.

What type of student are you?

Incoming Freshman

New Student Orientation is mandatory for incoming freshmen and first-time college students entering in the Fall Semester, and strongly recommended for those entering in the Spring Semester.
Learn more about campus housing, campus services, textbooks and more.

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Transfer Student

New Student Orientation is mandatory for transfer students with 24 or fewer credit hours entering in the Fall Semester.
Transfer students with more than 24 credit hours are not required to attend Orientation, though it is highly encouraged.
It is recommended that transfer students meet with their academic advisor(s) before attending Orientation.

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International Student

All newly admitted, degree-seeking international students must attend an Orientation session the Thursday before courses begin each semester.

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Online Student

Students enrolled entirely online should review our Online Student Orientation resources prior to beginning their first course.

Visit Online Student Orientation

Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve got answers on where to park, who to bring, what to wear and more to help you plan your perfect Orientation day.

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Already registered for Orientation?

To have a successful day at Orientation, there are a few things you should do before arriving on campus. Check out our step-by-step guide to make sure you’re fully prepared for the day.

Review your pre-Orientation checklist