Scene 1: Chancellor Mauli Agrawal, Provost Jenny Lundgren and Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt gather on GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium with the first group of students receiving the Chiefs Kingdom Spirit Scholarships as part of UMKC's partnership with the Chiefs. The students are celebrating as they wear red t-shirts and hold UMKC-Chiefs-branded footballs. Scene 2: A saxophone player performs with the Mob, UMKC's enthusiastic pep band, during the Healthcare Delivery and Innovation groundbreaking event at the Health Sciences campus. Scene 3: Dignitaries wearing hardhats break ground on the Healthcare Delivery and Innovation by taking the first dig at the ground with shovels. Scene 4: Two UMKC students enjoy the cooler fall weather by eating lunch outside during the Health Sciences Lunch on the Lawn event. Scene 5: Newly enrolled dentistry students practice the Roo Up hand gesture in a lecture classroom during orientation. Scene 6: The director of the First Gen Roo Program, Megan Elsen, speaks at Bloch Executive hall during orientation for incoming UMKC students. Scene 7: Students and fans visiting the KC Current Teal Mobile outside of Durwood Stadium before the UMKC women’s soccer game. Scene 8: An aerial view of the UMKC women’s soccer game match between UMKC and Southern Illinois. Scene 9: The KC Roo, UMKC's furry mascot, poses for the camera during the beginning of the Convocation ceremony, a celebration event for first-time-college and transfer students.
Become a Future Roo
No matter where you are on your path to higher education, UMKC is ready for you.
Undergraduate students
Whether you're starting college for the first time or transferring from another college, we're here to help you make the most out of your time at UMKC.
Experiences beyond the classroom are a big part of your education at UMKC. Our connections to top Kansas City organizations open doors to internships and mentoring, as well as once-in-a-lifetime adventures.
Student participation in research starts at the undergraduate level and continues through our graduate and professional programs.
Research awards
In 2018, UMKC leaders set a 10-year goal of bringing in $85 million annually in total external awards. Five years ahead of schedule, UMKC has received more than $118 million.
R2 Carnegie status
UMKC is one of only 21 Carnegie R2 urban research universities in the United States. This means we invest in our faculty and student research projects and collaborate with both private and public regional institutions.
Undergraduate research
We provide financial support and faculty mentorship for undergraduate students pursuing research and creative scholarship projects, introducing them to gold-standard research methods.
The resources you need to have the experiences you want.
Accessibility
Roo Wellness provides the tools and support needed to create an equitable and inclusive educational experience for all students.
Accessible parking
Transportation
Housing accommodations
Alternate text formats
Testing accommodations
Peer notetakers
Service animals
Dietary accommodations
First-generation college students
Designated by the Center for First-Generation Student Success as a First Scholars Institution, we celebrate and support students who are the first in their family to go to college. First Gen Roo provides a supportive, energetic and inclusive community to enrich the college experiences of those who are the first in their family to go to college.
Benefits of being a First Gen Roo Scholar:
An early introduction to campus, resources, community-building and academic experiences
Completion stipends for Welcome Week and the Fall program
Interactive programming
Peer mentor
Assistance in forming personalized plans and goals
A spot in the UMKC First Gen Proud community
LGBTQIA+ Programs and Services
We continually strive to improve the experiences of students who identify under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella so that they feel safe, comfortable and included. We provide inclusive, on-campus housing; classroom inclusivity resources for faculty and students, student organizations and internships.
Through the Office of Student Involvement, LGBTQIA+ Programs and Service provides programs and services, peer education, safe space resources and ally education.
Presentations on social justice, multiculturalism and diversity
Events to celebrateLatino Heritage Month andAfrican American History Month
AnnualFreedom Breakfast to commemorate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
The UMKCAdelante Latino/a/x Student Leadership Summit for Latinx students from Kansas City and the Midwest region
Mentoring programs
Avanzando
African Americans Cultivating Excellence
Student Veteran Support Services
If you're a U.S. veteran, an active member of the U.S. military or a family member of a veteran or active member of the U.S. military, you may be eligible for veteran's benefits, including a discount rate for tuition, tuition credit and scholarships.
