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Week Of Welcome

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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 Schedule - Spring 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 Back Schedule.

 

Sunday, January 11

9am Residence Halls Open

 

Monday, January 12 - First Day of Classes 

All day Classes Begin
8:30am-4pm Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128
7pm Bowling Night, Christian Campus House, Union Bowling Center

 

Tuesday, January 13

8:30am-4pm Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128
8pm First Bowl Back, Elliott Student Union, Union Bowling Center

 

Wednesday, January 14

8:30am-4pm  Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128
3-5pm Involvement Fair, Office of Student Activities, SRWC Lower Courts
7:30pm Bible Study, Christian Campus House, 211 S. Maguire St.
8pm Mules on the Mic, Elliott Student Union, Union Atrium

 

Thursday, January 15

8:30am-4pm Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128
2pm A Glimpse of 2026, Ellliott Student Union, Union Atrium
7pm UCM Bingo, Mo's Activities Council, Union Atrium

 

 

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. 

Register on Central Connect

 

 

 

 

Contact

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

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