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