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.

Questions? Contact the Office of Student Involvement (OSI) at (816) 235-1407 or getinvolved@umkc.edu. 

Roo Welcome Schedule of Events

Roo Welcome takes place during the first three weeks of the semester. 

Friday, August 16

• Kansas City Athletics Men's Soccer, 7:30 P.M. | Durwood Stadium
  • Watch the KC Roos! Students can claim their FREE tickets using the information found here.  

Saturday, August 17

• Convocation, 1:00 P.M. | Swinney Center 
  • 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. 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. 
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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. 

Saturday, August 24 

Sunday, August 25

Monday, August 26

Tuesday, August 27 

Wednesday, August 28

Thursday, August 29

Friday, August 30

Saturday, August 31 

Sunday, September 1

Monday, September 2

Tuesday, September 3 

Wednesday, September 4

Thursday, September 5

Friday, September 6

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Roo Welcome Leaders

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

Faculty, Staff, and Community Partners

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.

Learn how you can help