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Week Of Welcome

The University of Central Missouri’s Week of Welcome (WOW) is a large series of programs hosted by the University to help first year, transfer students and non-traditional students in their transition to academic and student life. WOW is only one week, but the possibilities are endless!  Get ready for the semester with the Getting Started Check List

 

Week of Welcome Schedule - Fall 2023

Check out all the activities during UCM's Week of Welcome. All activities are free of charge for you to attend. Engagement in these activities will help you start off your college career on the right path.  

If you are a member of a Recognized Student Organization or campus office and are offering events during this time, please email kerns@ucmo.edu to be added to the 2023 Week of Welcome Schedule.

 

Sunday, August 13

9am-3pm Residence Halls Open
5:30-7:30pm Cookout & Lawn Games, Christian Campus House, 211. S. Maguire St.
6-8pm Ice Cream Social, Baptist Student Union, 302 S. College St.
6pm Newman Mass & Dinner, Catholic Newman Center, Alumni Chapel
7-10pm The Union Experience, Elliott Student Union
7pm Outdoor Games, UCM Navigators Ministry, East Field
7-10pm Welcome Back Party, Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity, The Center

 

Monday, August 14 - First Day of Classes 

All day Classes Begin
8:30am-4pm Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128
4pm Picnic & Prizes, The Honors College, Achauer House
6pm Fraternity & Sorority Information Night, Fraternity/Sorority Life, Union 240
6-9pm WOW Laser Tag, USHA, SRWC Lower Courts
7pm Newman Axe Throwing, Catholic Newman Center, 307 S. Holden St. 

 

Tuesday, August 15

8:30am-4pm Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128
11am-1pm Part-Time Job Fair, Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity and Human Resources, Union Atrium/Mall
2:30-4:30pm Open House, Counseling Center, Humphreys 131
6pm Fraternity & Sorority Information Night, Fraternity/Sorority Life, Union 240
6-8pm Back to School Bash, Baptist Student Union, 302 S. College St.
6pm Theatre & Dance Rally, Theatre & Dance, Highlander Theatre
6pm Pizza and Outdoor Games, UCM Navigators Ministry, Selmo Park
7-9pm Inclusivity Rocks & Games, University Housing, Gender & Sexuality Studies, and Free Mom Hugs of Warrensburg, SRWC Lower Courts
7-9pm Game Night and Cookie Bar, Christian Campus House, Union Mall
7:30pm XTREME Warrensburg Scavenger Hunt, Catholic Newman Center, 307 S. Holden St.

 

Wednesday, August 16

8:30am-4pm Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128
3-5pm Involvement Fair, Office of Student Activities, Union Mall
5pm Ice Cream Social, Lutheran Student Center, 215 S. Holden
6-8pm Fraternity Recruitment Event, Fraternity/Sorority Life
6:30pm Theatre & Dance Fall Auditions, Theatre & Dance, Highlander Theatre
6:30pm PRISM Weekly Meeting, PRISM, Union Ballrooms
7-9pm Mindreader Eric Dittelman, Mo's Activities Council, Hendricks Hall
7pm Newman Guinness World Record Night, Catholic Newman Center, 307 S. Holden St.
7pm Sand Volleyball, UCM Navigators Ministry, The Crossing
7:30-8:45pm DIG Worship, Christian Campus House, 211 S. Maguire St. 

 

Thursday, August 17

8am Sorority Recruitment Registration Ends
8:30am-4pm Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128
10am-4pm Welcome Back Blood Drive, Volunteer Services, Union Ballrooms
5pm Welcome Back BBQ, Lutheran Student Center, 215 S. Holden
6-8pm Watermelon Luau, Baptist Student Union, 302 S. College St.
6:30pm
Theatre & Dance Fall Auditions, Theatre & Dance, Highlander Theatre
7pm UCM Bingo, Mo's Activities Council, South Quad (Outside SRWC)
7pm Newman Consumed & Dinner, Catholic Newman Center, 307 S. Holden St
7:30pm NAV Night, UCM Navigators Ministry, Elliott Student Union

 

Friday, August 18

5-7:30pm Cookout & Lawn Games, Christian Campus House, 211 S. Maguire St. 
6:30pm Theatre & Dance Fall Auditions, Theatre & Dance, Highlander Theatre
7pm MAC on the Block, Mo's Activities Council, East Field
7pm Newman Paint War, Catholic Newman Center, 307 S. Holden St. 
7:30pm Board Game Night, UCM Navigators Ministry, Union Food Court

 

Saturday, August 19

5pm Newman State Fair Trip, Catholic Newman Center, 307 S. Holden St. 

 

Involvement Fair

Student engaged in an activity of Jenga at the Rec

Want to participate in the Involvement Fair?

Over 100 organizations attend the Involvement Fair on Wednesday during Week of Welcome. 

If you represent a Recognized Student Organization and want to participate in this year's Involvement Fair, please complete the form below. Involvement Fair will take place Wednesday, August 16 from 3-5pm on the Union Mall. 

Register on Central Connect

 

 

Contact

Student Activities
Elliott Union 217
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Tel: (660 543-4007

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