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.
Spring Roo Welcome
Tuesday, January 16 - Friday, February 2
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.
Meet and build community with other new students during Roo Welcome! Food and drinks will be provided, along with opportunities to talk with Welcome Leaders about their experience at UMKC.
Open to all students, the campus resource fair is a connection point for students and campus offices/departments to discuss resources, services, and events sponsored by campus units.
Open to all students, the student organization fair is a connection point for students and our 300+ student organizations. Students will be able to explore the student organization space in the Student Union and talk with student leaders representing their clubs and organizations. Explore all of our student organizations on Roo Groups.
Wednesday, January 24
Paint a Pig w/ Financial Wellness, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Student Union 2nd Floor, Starbucks Lounge
Learn more about the resources and services provided by UMKC Financial Wellness while painting your very own 'piggy' bank.
Meet and build community with other new off-campus and transfer students during Roo Welcome! Food and drinks will be provided, along with opportunities to talk with Welcome Leaders about their experience at UMKC.
Welcome (back) to campus, Roos! Join the Office of Student Involvement for a night of fun, games, food, and activities for everyone. Activities include:
Watch the KC Roos as they take on South Dakota. Students can claim their FREE tickets using the information found here.
Wednesday, January 31
Spring into Success, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Atterbury Student Success Center, 2nd Floor
Join Academic Support and Mentoring for a lunchtime cocoa bar while learning about academic support resources and services provided on campus. Meet and chat with Peer Academic Leaders, Supplemental Instruction, Career Services, First Gen Roos, and the Writing Studio.
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.