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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 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.
Week of Welcome Schedule - Fall 2024
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 2024 Week of Welcome Schedule.
Sunday, August 18
| 10am-3pm | Residence Halls Open |
| 11am-1pm | Free Potato Bake, The Rock, 141 E. Gay St. |
| 6pm | Ice Cream Social, Baptist Student Union, 302 S. College St. |
| 6pm | Catholic Mass & Dinner, Catholic Newman Center, Alumni Chapel |
| 7-9pm | Outdoor Games & Popsicles, The Navigators Ministry, East Field |
| 7-10pm | The Union Experience, Elliott Student Union, Elliott Student Union |
| 7-11pm | Welcome Back Party, Center for Multiculturalism & Inclusivity, 3rd Floor Union |
Monday, August 19 - First Day of Classes
| All day | Classes Begin |
| 8:30am-4pm | Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128 |
| 5pm | Theatre & Dance Rally, Division of Theatre & Dance, Highlander Theatre |
| 5:30-7:30pm | Cookout, Campus Christian House, 211 S. Maguire St. |
| 6pm | Fraternity & Sorority Information Night, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Union 240 |
| 6pm | Laser Tag, United Student Housing Association (USHA), SRWC Lower Courts |
| 7pm | Axe Throwing, Catholic Newman Center, 307 S. Holden St. |
Tuesday, August 20
| 8:30am-4pm | Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128 |
| 2:30-4:30pm | Counseling Center Open House, Counseling Center, Admin 102 |
| 4-5:30pm | Picnic & Prizes, The Honors College, Achauer House |
| 6pm | Fraternity Fun Night, Fraternity/Sorority Life, SRWC Lower Courts |
| 6pm | Free Home Cooked Dinner, Baptist Student Union, 302 S. College St. |
| 6-8pm | Pizza & Plants, The Navigators Ministry, Selmo Park |
| 7-9pm | Game Night & Donuts, Christian Campus House, 211 S. Maguire St. |
| 7pm | Catholic Mass & Bonfire, Catholic Newman Center, 307 S. Holden St. |
| 7:30-9:30pm | Inclusivity Rocks & Games, University Housing, Gender & Sexuality Studies, and Free Mom Hugs of Warrensburg, SRWC Classroom |
Wednesday, August 21
| 8:30am-4pm | Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128 |
| 3-5pm | Involvement Fair, Office of Student Activities, Union Mall |
| 3-5pm | Make-and-Take with MAC, Mo's Activities Council, South Quad |
| 5pm | Pizza Party, Lutheran Student Center, 215 S. Holden |
| 5-7pm | Art Walk, Warrensburg Main Street, Downtown Warrensburg |
| 6-8pm | Fraternity Recruitment Event, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Location TBA |
| 6:30pm | Theatre & Dance Fall Auditions, Division of Theatre & Dance, Highlander Theatre |
| 6:30pm | Free Dinner & Games, The Rock, 305 S. Holden |
| 7-9pm | Sand Volleyball, The Navigators Ministry, The Crossing Volleyball Court |
| 7:30pm | Bible Study & Worship, Christian Campus House, 211 S. Maguire St. |
Thursday, August 22
| 8am | Sorority Recruitment Registration Ends, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Online |
| 8:30am-4pm | Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128 |
| 10am-4pm | Week of Welcome Blood Drive, Volunteer Services, Union Ballrooms |
| 5pm | Welcome Back BBQ, Lutheran Student Center, 215 S. Holden |
| 6pm | Watermelon Luau, Baptist Student Union, 302 S. College St. |
| 6:30pm | Theatre & Dance Fall Callbacks, Division of Theatre & Dance, Highlander Theatre |
| 7pm | UCM Bingo, Mo's Activities Council, South Quad (Outside SRWC) |
| 7pm | MarioKart Tournament, NAfME Collegiate, UTT 008 |
| 7pm | Newman Consumed, Catholic Newman Center, 307 S. Holden St. |
| 7:30pm | Nav Night Workship & Teaching, The Navigators Ministry, Union 235 |
Friday, August 23
| 5pm | Food & Field Day, Christian Campus House, Location TBD |
| 5:45-7pm | Dinner at Spin Pizza, The Navigators Ministry, Spin Pizza |
| 6-9pm | Welcome Party, International Student Organization, Union 240 |
| 7pm | Men's & Women's Night, Catholic Newman Center, 307 S. Holden St. |
| 8pm | Dodgeball - Outdoor Movie and Game, Mo's Activities Council, East Field |
Saturday, August 24
| 8am-12pm | Paw-ty at the Market: Dog Day at Warrensburg Farmers' Market, Warrensburg Main Street, Downtown |
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
