Kick off your new semester with Roo Welcome! A chance to connect with new and returning Roos, Roo Welcome lets you explore campus resources, make new friends, learn about involvement opportunities, and get connected to your Roo community.
Fall 2024 Roo Welcome
Friday, August 16 - Friday, September 6
Welcome home new Roos, and welcome back returning Roos!
Roo Welcome unites new and returning students to celebrate UMKC's vibrant campus life, while also energizing them as they transition to the new semester ahead.
Convocation marks the start of youracademic journey at UMKC. This special tradition acts as the official welcoming ceremony for new and transfer students where they learn about university traditions, listen to welcoming words from the university chancellor, and participate in the UMKC pinning ceremony — one of our favorite and longest-standing traditions. Students also receive a unique UMKC t-shirt to wear to the event.
All incoming students should plan to attend Convocation.
Sunday, August 18
Welcome Table, 11:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m. | Student Union Information Tables (2nd Floor)
New students are encouraged to stop by the Roo Welcome table to get information about campus, ask questions, and pick up UMKC swag.
Monday, August 19
Welcome Table, 11:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m. | Student Union Information Tables (2nd Floor)
New students are encouraged to stop by the Roo Welcome table to get information about campus, ask questions, and pick up UMKC swag.
Tuesday, August 20
Welcome Table, 11:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m. | Student Union Information Tables (2nd Floor)
New students are encouraged to stop by the Roo Welcome table to get information about campus, ask questions, and pick up UMKC swag.
Wednesday, August 21
Welcome Table, 11:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m. | Student Union Information Tables (2nd Floor)
New students are encouraged to stop by the Roo Welcome table to get information about campus, ask questions, and pick up UMKC swag.
Thursday, August 22
Welcome Table, 11:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m. | Student Union Information Tables (2nd Floor)
New students are encouraged to stop by the Roo Welcome table to get information about campus, ask questions, and pick up UMKC swag.
Friday, August 23
Welcome Table, 11:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m. | Student Union Information Tables (2nd Floor)
New students are encouraged to stop by the Roo Welcome table to get information about campus, ask questions, and pick up UMKC swag.
Welcome Leaders are returning UMKC students who are tasked with helping new students transition to campus. They will be some of the first students you meet and connect with on campus. Look out for them at Roo Welcome events, including Convocation, Unionfest, and more.
Are you a returning student who wants to help new students begin their journey at UMKC? Make an immediate impact on new Roos as a Roo Welcome Leader!
Welcome Leader applications open each Spring for the following Fall Roo Welcome.
We encourage UMKC faculty and staff, departments, offices, and community partners to get involved in our Roo Welcome programming. Help us welcome new and returning Roos to campus.