The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs was established at UMKC in 1988. Our mission is to aid in retention and the overall campus experience for all UMKC students

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Ambitious Achievers Cultivating Excellence (AACE) Mentoring

We encourage academic excellence by providing first- and second-year UMKC students with mentoring and academic support services that will promote the improvement of academic excellence, persistence and, ultimately, graduation.

Avanzando, Moving Forward Together

The Avanzando, Moving Forward Together program is designed to support all students on campus with individualized support in reaching their academic and career pursuits.

Explore More MSA Programs

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at UMKC offers several programs designed to support the student population throughout their college journeys. 

Show Your Support for Student Veterans at UMKC

Discover ways to give back to Veteran Support Services at UMKC, a three-time Military Friendly® Gold University

UMKC Student Parent Thrives With Faculty Support and Campus Resources

Erin Carter is balancing books, babies and big dreams

UMKC Student Yasmen Hassen Brews Matcha Empire with HerCafe

HerCafe is Kansas City’s first mobile matcha cart