Roo Welcome is a time for our new and returning students to build relationships with faculty and staff who are dedicated to helping them succeed.

All UMKC faculty and staff serve a vital role in the Roo Welcome experience. UMKC faculty and staff are essential in creating a positive and welcoming experience for our new campus community members. 

Fall Roo Welcome 2023 takes place August 18-September 8. 

How You Can Help

This year, we are providing even more ways for faculty and staff to support Roo Welcome. Here's how you can help:

• Save the Date for Convocation, taking place August 19 in Swinney Center. Convocation is our UMKC official welcome for our new students. You will have a special role in this ceremony and have opportunities to meet students.
• Staff a signature Roo Welcome event. Sign-ups will take place in July and August for Fall Roo Welcome. Roles include:
  • Residential Life move-In support
  • Parent and Family Lounge minglers
  • Late Night with the Greeks staffing
  • Convocation staffing and participation
  • Unionfest support and office/department tabling
  • Welcome Table staffing
• Encourage your office/department to plan a Roo Welcome event during the first three weeks of the semester. Submit your event to RooGroups by July 31.
• Wear UMKC gear during the first weeks of school.

Questions? Contact Anthony Maly, Senior Program Manager, at malya@umkc.edu.

For questions about Residential Life Move-In Support, contact Katie Garey at gareyk@umkc.edu.