Welcome to UMKC! We are excited for your student to join our welcoming and diverse community of UMKC Kangaroos.

Transitioning to college is a big step in your student's journey. And we want you to feel comfortable and confident in their decision to attend UMKC.

Our faculty and staff are focused on your student's success, both inside and outside the classroom. We provide several resources, like Academic Support and Mentoring, to empower students to accomplish their goals. Their success is our success. Partnering together, we hope to empower our students with the knowledge and skills they need to craft the career of their dreams.

As you help your student to prepare for life at college, please don't hesitate to reach out to our offices with any questions you may have.

Perks of Being a Roo

There are a lot of reasons our students love UMKC, and we've compiled a list of the perks they mention the most.

UMKC School of Medicine Receives High National Rankings From U.S. News & World Report

Continued recognition as a leader in medical education

UMKC Announces Vice Chancellor for Research

Sumeet Dua will lead growing research enterprise at Kansas City’s top public university

Major Building Projects Taking Shape at UMKC

The University of Missouri-Kansas City has announced and begun construction on major improvements to its physical facilities to meet key strategic goals. This article will keep the status of each project updated.

St. Louis Native Finds Community and Purpose in Pharmacy at UMKC

Savannah Jenkins is seeking doctoral and master's degrees simultaneously

Big Data Is Big Time

New center provides opportunities to use multimodal data to solve community problems and develop a critical workforce in Missouri and Midwest.

Medical Student with a Passion for Public Health Honored with Remington R. Williams Award

Award recognizes University of Missouri System students for character and collaborative spirit

“We came in to work on swamp monkeys. It's something I'm never going to forget."

Macila Arnold

B.S.D.H. '23