Campus Life
Campus Essentials
Pick up your UMKC Roo Card for easy campus access, savor global flavors at Foodiverse, find a place to unwind and meet with friends on Roo Plaza, or explore the student services offered through the Atterbury Student Success Center.
Roo Card
The UMKC Roo Card is the official campus identification card. The Roo Card office provides campus IDs to faculty, staff and special programs on campus.
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Foodiverse
Our reimagined campus dining hub, Foodiverse, caters to diverse food interests with six unique kitchens in a food parlor environment.
Roo Plaza
Roo Plaza is a vibrant new campus and community hangout space on 51st Street between Rockhill and Cherry streets.
Atterbury Student Success Center
The Atterbury Student Success Center (ASSC) is currently undergoing renovations and will soon be home to Admissions, Advising, the Center for Transfer Students and Adult Learners, Roo Advising, Career Services, Professional Career Escalators, University College, and International Student Affairs.
Temporary office locations:
- Academic Support and Mentoring, PAL, MoCA, Undergraduate Research, Career Services/PCE, University College and School of Graduate Studies are located in Miller Nichols Library.
- International Student Affairs is located in the School of Education building.
- The Admissions Office is located in the Administrative Center, Room 120
- Scheduled campus visits meet at the UMKC Student Union.
Discover the Student Union
Drop in. Kick Back
The UMKC Student Union is the heart of the campus community, offering a welcoming and sustainable environment that values all students — whether you're looking for a place to study, meet up with friends, grab a bite to eat, or sample one of the other resources available here.
Hours:
Monday-Saturday: 7 a.m.-11 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Event and Conference Services
The Student Union Event and Conference Services team offers a variety of spaces to fit every need, from meetings to conferences. Whether you need a large multipurpose room, theater, smaller conference and event rooms, or an outdoor space, the Student Union team is eager to execute your vision!
Summer Housing Options
Looking for quality lodging in an academic setting? Overnight accommodations are available for individual students and groups, whether you have an internship in the area, are attending a conference, running a summer camp, or just need a place to stay between semesters. Housing options are available from May 22, 2026, to Aug. 1, 2026.