Welcome to UMKC! We are excited for your student to join our welcoming and diverse community of UMKC Kangaroos.

Transitioning to college is a big step in your student's journey. And we want you to feel comfortable and confident in their decision to attend UMKC.

Our faculty and staff are focused on your student's success, both inside and outside the classroom. We provide several resources, like Academic Support and Mentoring, to empower students to accomplish their goals. Their success is our success. Partnering together, we hope to empower our students with the knowledge and skills they need to craft the career of their dreams.

As you help your student to prepare for life at college, please don't hesitate to reach out to our offices with any questions you may have.

Perks of Being a Roo

There are a lot of reasons our students love UMKC, and we've compiled a list of the perks they mention the most.

UMKC Music Composition Professor Honored Among Best of Contemporary Musicians

Chen Yi’s newest world recognition follows a career of breaking glass ceilings; overcoming obstacles

Major Building Projects Taking Shape at UMKC

The University of Missouri-Kansas City has announced and begun construction on major improvements to its physical facilities to meet key strategic goals. This article will keep the status of each project updated.

Celebrating Construction of the Healthcare Delivery and Innovation Building

$145 million project is largest UMKC capital project in university history

UMKC on the Threshold of Elite Research Designation

5 reasons why achieving Carnegie R1 status matters

UMKC Welcomes the 2024 Trustees’ Scholars

Seven outstanding students were chosen from more than 120 applicants

Psychology Major Hopes to Help Black Community and Fellow Veterans

Aijalon Edwards says a sense of community kept him at UMKC and provided lifelong friendships

“We came in to work on swamp monkeys. It's something I'm never going to forget."

Macila Arnold

B.S.D.H. '23