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.
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 2022 Week of Welcome Schedule.
9am-3pm | Residence Halls Open |
9-11am | Shuttle to First United Methodist Church, The Rock, 305 S. Holden |
4-5pm | Welcome Worship Service, Christian Campus House, 211 S. Maguire St. |
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 |
7-9pm | Outdoor Games & Icees, UCM Navs Christian Ministry, East Field |
7-10pm | The Union Experience, Elliott Student Union |
All day | Classes Begin |
9am-4pm | Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128 |
4pm | Welcome BBQ, Theatre & Dance, Highlander Theatre |
6pm | Fraternity & Sorority Information Night, Fraternity/Sorority Life, Union 240 |
6-9pm | WOW Laser Tag, USHA, SRWC Lower Courts |
6:15-7:15pm | Newman Axe Throwing, Catholic Newman Center, 307 S. Holden St. |
9am-4pm | Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128 |
11am-1pm | On-Campus Student Job Fair, Human Resources & The Center, Union Atrium |
6pm | Fraternity & Sorority Information Night, Fraternity/Sorority Life, Union 240 |
6-8pm | Back to School Bash, Baptist Student Union, 302 S. College St. |
6-8pm | Welcome Picnic, UCM Navs Christian Ministry, Selmo Park |
6:15-7:15pm | Newman Mass & Dinner, Catholic Newman Center, 307 S. Holden St. |
6:30-8pm | Theatre & Dance Rally, Theatre & Dance, Highlander Theatre |
7-9pm | MAC Special Event: Nadeen Manuel, Comedy Hypnosis Show, Mo's Activities Council, Hendricks Hall |
7-9pm | Campus-Wide Capture the Flag, Christian Campus House, Union Mall |
8am | Sorority Recruitment Registration Deadline, Fraternity/Sorority Life, Online |
9am-4pm | Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128 |
1-3pm | Grand Opening & Dedication, The Honors College, Achauer House |
3-5pm | Involvement Fair, Office of Student Activities, Union Mall |
5pm | Ice Cream Social, Lutheran Student Center, 215 S. Holden |
5:30-8:30pm | Fraternities on the Field, Fraternity/Sorority Life, East Field |
6:15-7:15pm | Newman Carnival Night, Catholic Newman Center, 307 S. Holden St. |
6:30pm | Theatre & Dance Fall Auditions, Theatre & Dance. Highlander Theatre |
7-9pm | Sand Volleyball, UCM Navs Christian Ministry, The Crossing Volleyball Courts |
7:30-8:45pm | DIG Worship, Christian Campus House, 211 S. Maguire St. |
9am-4pm | Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128 |
5pm | Welcome Back Barbeque, Lutheran Student Center, 215 S. Holden |
6-8pm | Watermelon Luau, Baptist Student Union, 302 S. College St. |
6:15-7:15pm | Newman Consumed & Dinner, Catholic Newman Center, 307 S. Holden St. |
6:30pm |
Theatre & Dance Fall Auditions, Theatre & Dance. Highlander Theatre |
7pm | UCM Bingo, Mo's Activities Council, South Quad (Outside SRWC) |
7-9pm | Rock Talks - Dinner, Games & Conversation, The Rock, 305. S. Holden |
7:30-9:30pm | Nav Night Worship, UCM Navs Christian Ministry, Union |
8:30-9pm | Pool Party @ Nassif, Christian Campus House, 428 E. Mill St. |
5:30-7:30pm | 5 Star Struggle Meals Cooking Class, Christian Campus House, 211 S. Maguire St. |
6:15-7:15pm | Newman Olympics, Catholic Newman Center, 307 S. Holden St. |
6:30pm | Theatre & Dance Fall Auditions, Theatre & Dance. Highlander Theatre |
7-9:30pm | Board Game Night, UCM Navs Christian Ministry, Union Food Court |
7pm | MAC on the Block, Mo's Activities Council, East Field |
6:15-7:15pm | State Fair Trip, Catholic Newman Center, 307 S. Holden St. |
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 17 from 3-5pm on the Union Mall.
Student Activities
Elliott Union 217
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Tel: (660 543-4007