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Elliott Union 217
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Tel: (660 543-4007
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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 and non-traditional students in their transition to academic and student life. WOW is only one week, but the possibilities are endless! Join us every semester for this campus tradition - Week of Welcome in August and Week of Welcome Back in January.
Get ready for the semester with the Getting Started Check List.
Week of Welcome Back - Fall 2026
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 osa@ucmo.edu to be added to the 2026 Week of Welcome Schedule.
Sunday, August 16
| Various | Rides to Church, Baptist Student Union, Departing from 302 S. College 8:40am for Grover Park Baptist Church or First Baptist Church, 9:40am for Pillar Church |
| 9am-9pm | Band & Orchestra Auditions, Music Department, Hart Recital Hall |
| 10am-3pm | Residence Halls Open, Housing, Various Locations |
| 6-8pm | Ice Cream Social, Baptist Student Union, 302 S. College St |
| 6-8pm | Catholic Mass & Dinner with Trivia, Catholic Newman Center, 307 S. Holden |
| 7-9pm | Outdoor Games & Popsicles, The Navigators Ministry, Selmo Park |
| 7-10pm | Welcome Experience, Elliott Student Union, The Center and kMUL 100.3 FM, Union |
Monday, August 17 - First Day of Classes
| All day | Classes Begin |
| 8:30-11am | Picture Perfect Start: Photos & Popsicles, Baptist Student Union, Union Mall |
| 8:30am-4pm | Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128 |
| 2-4pm | First Day Photos, Elliott Student Union, Union Atrium |
| 5:30-7:30pm | Cookout, Christian Campus House, 211 S. Maguire St. |
| 6-8pm | Fraternity & Sorority Information Night, Union 240 |
| 6:30-8:30pm | Slip 'N Slide Kickball, Chi Alpha Campus Ministry, West Football Field |
| 7pm | Axe Throwing & Cookout, Catholic Newman Center, 307 S. Holden St. |
| 7:30-9:30pm | Laser Tag, Student Recreation and Wellness Center, Lower Courts |
Tuesday, August 18
| 8:30am-4pm | Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128 |
| 5-7pm | Theatre & Dance Welcome Rally, Theatre & Dance, Highlander Theatre |
| 6-8pm | Food & Fun! Baptist Student Union, 302 S. College St. |
| 6pm | Pizza in the Park, The Navigators Ministry, Selmo Park |
| 7pm | Fitness Showcase, Student Recreation & Wellness Center, SRWC Atrium |
| 7-8pm | Consumed Night, Catholic Newman Center, 307 S. Holden St. |
Wednesday, August 19
| 8:30am-4pm | Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128 |
| 3-5pm | Involvement Fair, Office of Student Activities, Union Mall |
| 3-5pm | MAC Make & Take, Mo's Activities Council, South Quad |
| 4-6pm | Picnic & Prizes, Honors College, Achauer House |
| 5-6pm | Pizza & Game Night, Lutheran Student Center, 215 S. Holden St. |
| 5-7pm | Third Wednesdays, Warrensburg Main Street, Downtown Warrensburg |
| 6-8pm | Panhellenic Information Night, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Union Auditorium |
| 6:30pm | Theatre & Dance Fall Auditions, Theatre/Dance, Highlander Theatre |
| 7pm | UCM Bingo, Mo's Activities Council, South Quad (West of the SRWC) |
| 7pm | Ladies' Night, Outdoor Education, SRWC Rockwall |
| 7pm | Sand Volleyball, The Navigators Minstry, The Crossing |
| 7pm | Bible Study, Christian Campus House, 211 S. Maguire St. |
Thursday, August 20
| 8:30am-4pm | Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128 |
| 9am-5pm | Poster Invasion, Office of Student Activities, Union Mall |
| 5-7pm | Welcome Back BBQ, Lutheran Student Center, 215 S. Holden St. |
| 6-8pm | Back to School Bash, Baptist Student Union, 302 S. College St. |
| 6:30pm | Theatre & Dance Auditions, Theatre/Dance, Highlander Theatre |
| 6:30-8:30pm | Kickoff Cookout, Chi Alpha Campus Ministry, 826 E. Gay St. |
| 7-8pm | Newman Olympics, Catholic Newman Center, 307 S. Holden St. |
| 7pm | Games & Ice Cream, Christian Campus House, 211 S. Maguire |
| 7::30-9pm | Nav Night Worship & Teaching, The Navigators Ministry, Union 235 |
| 8-10pm | Glow Night, Mo's Activities Council, UCM Quad |
Friday, August 21
| 9am-5pm | Poster Invasion, Office of Student Activities, Union Mall |
| 6:30pm | Theatre & Dance Auditions, Theatre/Dance, Highlander Theatre |
| 7-8pm | X-TREME HUNT, Catholic Newman Center, 307 S Holden St. |
| 7-8:30pm | Sand Volleyball, Baptist Student Union, 302 College St. |
| 7-9pm | Tie Dy Shirts & Soda Floats at Pertle Springs, The Navigators Ministry, Pertle Springs |
Saturday, August 22
| 8am-12pm | Warrensburg Farmers' Market, Warrensburg Main Street, Downtown Warrensburg |
Involvement Fair
Over 100 organizations attend the Involvement Fair the first Wednesday of every semester. This is a great opportunity for you to see what Student Organizations match your passions and interests.
Want to participate in the Involvement Fair?
If you represent a Recognized Student Organization and want to participate in this year's Involvement Fair, please complete the form located on Central Connect.
