Undergraduate Residence Requirements Policy
- Policy Number: KC-ACA-3127
- Date Issued: Prior to 2010
- Date Revised: Spring 2014
- Last Modified: Jul 27, 2023
- Effective Date: Fall 2015
- Approved By: Provost
- Sponsor(s): Provost
- Responsible Office(s): Registrar's Office
Policy Statement
Candidates seeking undergraduate degrees from UMKC must meet the following minimum residence requirements*, including
- Must be admitted and academically eligible to enroll in the college or school during the semester in which the degree is awarded.
- Successfully complete through UMKC at least 30 credit hours of course work.
- Successfully complete through UMKC at least 12 hours of upper division credit (300+) required by the recorded major(s) to be awarded.
- If pursuing a minor, successfully complete through UMKC at least 6 credit hours required by the recorded minor(s) to be awarded.
*Academic units may have additional residence requirements.
Reason for Policy
This policy was developed to support student academic success and to provide consistent, quality delivery of academic programs and services.Who Should Read this Policy?
All faculty, academic advisors, Registrar’s Office personnel and all students.Instructions, Procedures and Related Information
Registrar’s Office.Contacts
UMKC Registrar’s Office
Physical location:
115 Administrative Center
5115 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO 64110
Mailing address:
5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110‐2499
Phone: 816‐235‐1125
Fax: 816‐235‐5513
Email: registrar@umkc.edu