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.
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 2025 Week of Welcome Schedule.
9am | Residence Halls Open Spring 2025 Move-in Guide |
All day | Classes Begin |
8:30am-4pm | Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128 |
4-6pm | Kleppe Visiting Artist Lecture Series, College of Arts, Humanitites & Social Sciences, Wood 100 |
5-6:30pm | Reception - Lost and Found, Department of Art & Design, Art Center Gallery 155 |
7pm | Night of Bowling, Christian Campus House, Union Bowling Center |
8:30am-4pm | Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128 |
8-10pm | First Bowl Back, The Union, Union Bowling Center |
8:30am-4pm | Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128 |
3-5pm | Involvement Fair, Office of Student Activities, Union Mall |
4-6pm | Cocoa & Crafts, Honors College, Achauer House |
5:30pm | Women's Basketball vs. Newman, Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center |
7pm | Comedian Mike E. Winfield, Mo's Activites Council, Hendricks Hall |
7:30pm | DIG Worship & Bible Study, Christian Campus House, 211 S. Maguire |
7:30pm | Men's Basketball vs. Newman, Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center |
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, Union 236 |
6-9pm | Welcome Party, International Student Organization, TBD |
7pm | Trivia Night, Christian Campus House, 211 S. Maguire |
1pm | Women's Basketball vs. Emporia State, Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center |
3pm | Men's Basketball vs. Emporia State, Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center |
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.
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.
Student Activities
Elliott Union 217
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Tel: (660 543-4007