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 2023 Week of Welcome Schedule.
9am-3pm | Residence Halls Open |
All day | Classes Begin |
8:30am-4pm | Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128 |
4pm | Artist Talk & Reception, Art & Design, Wood 100/Art Center Gallery 115 |
7pm | Gingerbread House Competition, Christian Campus House, Union Food Courts |
8pm | First Bowl Back, Elliott Student, Union Bowling Center |
8:30am-4pm | Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128 |
4:30pm | Cocoa & Crafts, Honor College, Achauer House |
6-8pm | Back to School Bash, Baptist Student Union, 302 S. College St. |
7-9pm | Inclusivity Rocks & Games, University Housing, Gender & Sexuality Studies, and Free Mom Hugs of Warrensburg, SRWC Lower Courts |
7pm | Newman Catholic Consumed Night, Catholic Newman Center, 307 S. Holden St. |
8:30am-4pm | Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128 |
3-5pm | Involvement Fair, Office of Student Activities, SRWC Lower Courts |
5pm | Pizza Party, Lutheran Student Center, 215 S. Holden |
5:30pm | Women's Basketball vs. Washburn, Multipurpose Building |
6:30pm | PRISM Weekly Meeting, PRISM, Union Ballrooms |
7:30pm | Men's Basketball vs. Washburn, Multipurpose Building |
7:30 | DIG Worship, Christian Campus House, 211 S. Maguire St. |
8:30am-4pm | Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128 |
5pm | Welcome Back BBQ, Lutheran Student Center, 215 S. Holden |
7pm | UCM Bingo, Mo's Activities Council, South Quad (Outside SRWC) |
7pm | Game Night, Christian Campus House, 211 S. Maguire St. |
1pm | Women's Basketball vs. Emporia State, Multipurpose Building |
3pm | Men's Basketball vs. Emporia State, Multipurpose Building |
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, January 10 from 3-5pm on the lower courts of the SRWC.
Student Activities
Elliott Union 217
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Tel: (660 543-4007