Roo Welcome is three weeks of fun, engaging programs designed for Roos to connect with peers and our campus community. With social events, educational workshops, and opportunities to meet faculty and staff, there is something for every Roo.

Full Roo Welcome Schedule

Tuesday, January 21

  • Welcome Table, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Student Union Info Table (2nd Floor)
    • New students should stop by to get information about how to engage on campus, pick up fun swag items, and talk with Welcome Leaders and Faculty/Staff volunteers about campus life. 
  • New Student Meetup, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Student Union 302 
    • New to UMKC, or a returning student looking to build community? Join us at the first social event of the semester. Meet new and returning Roos at this casual meetup where games and refreshments will be provided. 

Wednesday, January 22

  • Coffee with the Res Life Coordinators, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Lobby of Oak Hall, Johnson Hall, and Hospital Hill Apartments
    • Stop by to grab a cup of coffee from your coordinators! Whether you have questions or would just like to share your plans for the semester, we would love to catch up as you start your day. Coffee will be provided to students who live on campus. First-come, first-served. 
  • Welcome Table, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Student Union Info Table (2nd Floor)
    • New students should stop by to get information about how to engage on campus, pick up fun swag items, and talk with Welcome Leaders and Faculty/Staff volunteers about campus life. 
  • Orientation Leader Information Session, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Student Union 302
    • Do you love UMKC and want to make a lasting impact on incoming students? Come join us for an Orientation Leader (OL) Info Session! This is your chance to learn everything you need to know about becoming a part of our amazing team of student leaders who welcome new students to campus and help them navigate their college experience.

Thursday, January 23

  • Welcome Table, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Student Union Info Table (2nd Floor)
    • New students should stop by to get information about how to engage on campus, pick up fun swag items, and talk with Welcome Leaders and Faculty/Staff volunteers about campus life.
  • Paint a Pig, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Student Union Starbucks Lounge
    • Start your day painting a new money-saving friend and getting to know your financial resources at UMKC. Students will receive a ceramic piggy bank or other ceramic bank to paint while engaging with the Financial Wellness staff.
  • Transfer Student Meetup, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Student Union 301
    • Are you a new or returning transfer student looking to make connections with other transfer students? Look no further! Join the OSI and Transfer Roos for an evening of casual fun and community building.

Friday, January 24

  • Welcome Table, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Student Union Info Table (2nd Floor)
    • New students should stop by to get information about how to engage on campus, pick up fun swag items, and talk with Welcome Leaders and Faculty/Staff volunteers about campus life.
  • Orientation Leader Information Session, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | ASSC 102 (Welcome Center)
    • Do you love UMKC and want to make a lasting impact on incoming students? Come join us for an Orientation Leader (OL) Info Session! This is your chance to learn everything you need to know about becoming a part of our amazing team of student leaders who welcome new students to campus and help them navigate their college experience.

Tuesday, January 28

  • Orientation Leader Information Session, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | ASSC 102 (Welcome Center)
    • Do you love UMKC and want to make a lasting impact on incoming students? Come join us for an Orientation Leader (OL) Info Session! This is your chance to learn everything you need to know about becoming a part of our amazing team of student leaders who welcome new students to campus and help them navigate their college experience.
  • Winter Welcome with SHSS, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Scofield Hall 109
    • Enjoy hot chocolate and winter vibes with the SHSS Student Council! Let’s celebrate the season and hang out in Scofield 109.
  • Cornhole Tournament, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | ASSC, Pierson Auditorium 
    • Calling all cornhole aficionados! Join us for this one-night only, quick-fire cornhole tournament. Connect with old friends, and meet new ones! No pre-registration is required to play.
    • This event will be in partnership with Special Olympics Missouri Unified Sports. UMKC students may volunteer to be a unified sport partner, who will participate in the cornhole free play and tournament with a Special Olympics Athlete. Unified Sports partners can log service hours for any time spent participating in the event. If you would like to participate as a unified sports partner you can find the form under the OSI's Roo Groups page, or here:https://cglink.me/2n2/s926. Volunteering to be a unified sports partner is not required and we encourage all levels of participation.

Wednesday, January 29

Thursday, January 30

Monday, February 3

  • Orientation Leader Information Session, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Student Union 302
    • Do you love UMKC and want to make a lasting impact on incoming students? Come join us for an Orientation Leader (OL) Info Session! This is your chance to learn everything you need to know about becoming a part of our amazing team of student leaders who welcome new students to campus and help them navigate their college experience.

Thursday, February 6

  • Say Love Bingo, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Miller Nichols Library, iX Theater
    • Join us for a Roo Welcome bingo night! How do you say "love"? With consent? BINGO. With helpful knowledge of safer sex practices? BINGO. With knowledge that empowers you to make responsible choices? BINGO. Hosted by local drag artist and rhinestoning queen, Glittah Gal.

Friday, February 7