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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 Schedule - Fall 2025
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 2025 Week of Welcome Schedule.
Sunday, August 17
| 9am-9pm | Band Auditions, UCM Bands, Hart Recital Hall |
| 10am | Residence Halls Open Spring 2025 Move-in Guide |
| 6pm | Catholic Mass & Dinner, Catholic Newman Center, 307 S. Holden St. |
| 6-8pm | Ice Cream Social, Baptist Student Union, 302 S. College St. |
| 7pm | The Welcome Experience, Elliott Student Union & The Center |
Monday, August 18 - First Day of Classes
| All day | Classes Begin |
| 8:30-10:30am | First Day Photos, Baptist Student Union, Elliott Student Union |
| 8:30am-4pm | Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128 |
| 5pm | Fraternity/Sorority Life Information Night, Union Ballrooms |
| 5:30pm | Cookout, Christian Campus House, 211 S. Maguire St. |
| 6:30pm | Inclusivity Rocks, Free Mom Hugs and Gender & Sexuality Studies, SRWC Rock Wall |
| 7pm | Axe Throwing & Cookout, Catholic Newman Center, 307 S. Holden St. |
Tuesday, August 19
| 8:30am-4pm | Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128 |
| 12:30-2:30pm | Coffee & Coloring, Baptist Student Union, TBD |
| 5pm | Theatre & Dance Rally, Wood 100 |
| 6-7pm | Back to School Bash, Baptist Student Union, 302 S. College St. |
| 7pm | WOW Laser Tag, hosted by IFC |
| 7pm | Candlelight Mass, Catholic Newman Center, 307 S. Holden St. |
Wednesday, August 20
| 8:30am-4pm | Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128 |
| 11am-1pm | Lunch at Ellis with BSU, Baptist Student Union, Ellis Dining Hall |
| 3-5pm | Involvement Fair, Office of Student Activities, Union Mall |
| 3-5pm | MAC Make & Take, Mo's Activities Council, South Quad |
| 5-7pm | Pizza Party, Lutheran Student Center, 215 S. Holden St. |
| 5-7pm | Art Walk: Authors of August, Warrensburg Main Street, Downtown Warrensburg |
| 5:30pm | Sorority Recruitment Registration Deadline, Online |
| 5:30-8pm | Meet Your Gamma Chi (Sorority Recruitment Required), Fraternity & Sorority Life, Union Auditorium |
| 6:30pm | Theatre & Dance Auditions, Wood 100 |
| 6:30pm | PRISM Weekly Meeting, Union Auditorium |
| 7pm | MAC Comedy Night: Chinedu Unaka, Mo's Activites Council, Union 240 |
| 7pm | Bible Study, Christian Campus House, 211 S. Maguire St. |
Thursday, August 21
| 8:30am-4pm | Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128 |
| 9am-5pm | Poster Invasion, Office of Student Activities, Union Mall |
| 10am-4pm | Week of Welcome Blood Drive, Volunteer Services, Union Ballrooms |
| 4pm | Picnic & Prizes, Honors College, Achauer House |
| 5pm | Welcome Back BBQ, Lutheran Student Center, 215 S. Holden |
| 6 & 8:30pm | A Minecraft Movie, Elliott Student Union, Union Cinema |
| 6-8pm | Watermelon Luau, Baptist Student Union, 302 S. College St. |
| 6:30pm | Theatre & Dance Auditions, Wood 100 |
| 7pm | UCM Bingo, Mo's Activities Council, Union 236 |
| 7pm | Trivia & Tacos, Catholic Newman Center, 307 S. Holden St. |
| 7pm | Games & Ice Cream, Christian Campus House, 211 S. Maguire St. |
Friday, August 22
| 9am-5pm | Poster Invasion, Office of Student Activities, Union Mall |
| 11am-1pm | Lunch at Todd with BSU, Baptist Student Union, Todd Dining Hall |
| 6:30pm | Theatre & Dance Fall Auditions, Wood 100 |
| 8pm | Outdoor Movie Night: A Minecraft Movie Night, Elliott Student Union & Mo's Activities Council, JCKL Lawn |
| 8pm | Outdoor Movie & Mario Kart, Catholic Newman Center, 307 S. Holden St. |
Saturday, August 23
| 8am | Warrensburg Farmers Market, Warrensburg Main Street, Downtown |
| 6pm & 8:30pm | A Minecraft Movie, Elliott Student Union, Union Cinema |
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.
Contact
Student Activities
Elliott Union 217
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Tel: (660 543-4007
