Jump into UMKC is an immersive, multi-day onboarding experience designed to connect new students with their peers, campus resources, and the Kansas City community through engaging activities and academic and career exploration.

Beginning Wednesday August 20th, new students will get the unique opportunity to explore campus several days earlier than ever before. 

With events like a scavenger hunt on the newly completed KC Streetcar, keynote speakers, and College 101 & Tech Bootcamp, new students will complete Jump Into UMKC prepared for success on day 1. 

More information & registration coming soon!

Kickoff the academic year with one of UMKC's largest late night events of the semester! Food trucks from local vendors, giveaways and drawings, and roving entertainment are just some of the fun you'll find. 

Find activities in, and explore, campus locations like Swinney Center, Atterbury Student Success Center, University Walkway, and Miller Nichols Learning Center. 

Interested in UMKC Fraternity and Sorority Affairs? Greek Letter organizations host tables to learn more about chapter values and missions, local philanthropies, and new member recruitment. 

Save the Date: Friday, August 22, 2025

Convocation marks the start of your academic 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.

Save the Date - Saturday, August 23, 2025

Learn more here

New and returning students are invited to learn about campus resources, meet student organizations and their leaders, and engage with our campus community through our largest welcome event of the semester!

Choose from an array of food truck vendors, activities and games, and learn about community partners and off-campus vendors.

Save the Date - Saturday, August 23, 2025

It is a Union Takeover! With activities and entertainment in every room, hours of fun await. 

Save the Date: Friday, September 12, 2025

See the whole schedule here

View all Roo Welcome events on RooGroups

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.

Learn more here

• Register your unit/department/office for the Resource Fair 
  • Sign up here - https://cglink.me/2n2/s951 (must be logged into Roo Groups with SSO)
• Staff a Roo Welcome event. Be sure to note the date and times associated with each role as listed on the sign up - Fall 2025 coming soon!
• Encourage your office/department to plan a Roo Welcome event during the first three weeks of the semester. Be sure to submit your event on Roo Groups.
• Encourage any student organizations you advise to register for the Student Organization Fair. 
• Wear UMKC gear during the first weeks of school.
• RSVP to Convocation 2025
  • Your participation is a testament to our new and returning students that they are joining an engaged and supportive community. 
  • RSVP Here - https://cglink.me/2n2/r404358 (must be logged into Roo Groups with SSO)
• Sign Up for Residential Life Move In - Fall 2025 coming soon!

Register for the 51st Street Vendor Fair, to occur on Saturday August 23 from 2PM-4PM.