Parents and Families
Connect with UMKC
UMKC Parent and Family Programs connects parents and family members of current students to our university community with the goal of supporting your student’s personal and academic journey toward graduation. Here you'll find ways to connect with our Roo community to help support your student and your family.
Visit Campus
Are you a prospective family or looking for a student-led campus tour? See our admissions website for more information about prospective and transfer student visits.
UMKC Parent and Supporter Connection
Join our community of over 19,000 Roo supporters on UMKC's parent, family, and supporter communications portal! Get instant access to important information and news stories about your student's experience and campus happenings. Join communities that fit your student and family, and engage with posts, see events, and more. All current UMKC parents, families, and supporters are encouraged to join.
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Family Weekend
Family Weekend celebrates your involvement in our UMKC community. We welcome you into our Roo family, while connecting you to resources to support you and your student. Family Weekend 2026 date will be announced soon!
UMKC Family and Supporter of the Year Award
The UMKC Family and Supporter of the Year Award celebrates the supportive role parents, families, and supporters play in the lives of our students. Honoring outstanding supporters serves as a reminder that parents, families, and supporters are essential to the success of our students, the prosperity/viability of our institution, and to the connection with our larger campus community.
Parent and Family Resource Hub
UMKC Parent and Family Programs strives to connect parents and family members to resources that can support you and your student. Check out our compilation of frequently searched for campus and community resources.
First Gen Roos
Is your student the first in the family to attend college? UMKC defines a first-generation college student as any student whose parents or guardians did not receive a bachelor's degree in the United States.
Write Words of Encouragement
Letters from Home is a convenient way for parents, family members and Roo supporters to connect with their student during times of transition.
