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Jump into º£½ÇÂÛ̳ 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. Jump Into º£½ÇÂÛ̳ will take place August 19, 2026 through August 21, 2026.

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Kickoff the academic year with one of º£½ÇÂÛ̳'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 º£½ÇÂÛ̳ Fraternity and Sorority Affairs? Greek Letter organizations host tables to learn more about chapter values and missions, local philanthropies, and new member recruitment.

Late Night with the Greeks will take place on Friday, August 21, 2026.

Convocation marks the start of your academic journey at º£½ÇÂÛ̳. 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 º£½ÇÂÛ̳ pinning ceremony — one of our favorite and longest-standing traditions.

Convocation 2026 will take place on Saturday, August 22, 2026.

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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.

Unionfest and Roo Plaza Party will take place on Saturday, August 22, 2026.

New and returning health sciences students are invited to learn about resources that support their unique needs and engage with our campus community through a picnic on the Health Sciences District Lawn!

Lunch for graduate and professional Health Sciences students (SOM, Dental, SNHS) will be provided. More information to come from individual schools. 

Lunch on the Lawn will take place on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

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

Union Takeover will take place on Friday, September 11, 2026.

Graduate and Professional Students are invited and encouraged to participate in all Roo Welcome events and programs, especially if students are new to º£½ÇÂÛ̳.

Welcome Leaders are returning º£½ÇÂÛ̳ 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 º£½ÇÂÛ̳? Make an immediate impact on new Roos as a Roo Welcome Leader!

Welcome Leader applications are now closed for the 2026- 2027 school year. Check back in Spring 2027 for more details!

All º£½ÇÂÛ̳ faculty and staff serve a vital role in the Roo Welcome experience. º£½ÇÂÛ̳ faculty and staff are essential in creating a positive and welcoming experience for our new campus community members.

Staff are able to sign up to volunteer.

Make sure you have taken your next steps with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to be properly enrolled in your first semester of courses. Log into your to check if you have any outstanding to-do items. Please note – access to Roo Groups can take up to 48 hours after enrollment.  

New students may receive their t-shirts in a few ways:

• By stopping by the Welcome Table before, or during the first week of classes

If you are unable to find time to pickup your new student t-shirt, please contact the Office of Student Involvement by emailing umkcgetinvolved@umkc.edu.