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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 Schedule - Fall 2025

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 2025 Week of Welcome Schedule.

 

Sunday, August 17

9am-9pm Band Auditions, UCM Bands, Hart Recital Hall
10am Residence Halls Open
Spring 2025 Move-in Guide
6pm Catholic Mass & Dinner, Catholic Newman Center, 307 S. Holden St.
7pm The Union Experience, Elliott Student Union
8pm Welcome Kickback, The Center

 

Monday, August 18 - First Day of Classes 

All day Classes Begin
8:30am-4pm Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128
5pm Fraternity/Sorority Life Information Night, Union Ballrooms
7pm Axe Throwing & Cookout, Catholic Newman Center, 307 S. Holden St.

 

Tuesday, August 19

8:30am-4pm Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128
5pm Theatre & Dance Rally, Wood 100
7pm WOW Laser Tag, hosted by IFC
7pm Candlelight Mass, Catholic Newman Center, 307 S. Holden St.

 

Wednesday, August 20

8:30am-4pm  Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128
3-5pm Involvement Fair, Office of Student Activities, Union Mall
3-5pm MAC Make & Take, Mo's Activities Council, South Quad
5-7pm Pizza Party, Lutheran Student Center, 215 S. Holden St.
5-7pm Art Walk: Authors of August, Warrensburg Main Street, Downtown Warrensburg
5:30pm Sorority Recruitment Registration Deadline, Online
5:30-8pm Meet Your Gamma Chi (Sorority Recruitment Required), Fraternity & Sorority Life, Union Auditorium
6:30pm Theatre & Dance Auditions, Wood 100
6:30pm PRISM Weekly Meeting, Union Auditorium
7pm MAC Comedy Night: Chinedu Unaka, Mo's Activites Council, Hendricks Hall

 

Thursday, August 21

8:30am-4pm Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128
9am-5pm Poster Invasion, Office of Student Activities, Union Mall
10am-4pm Week of Welcome Blood Drive, Volunteer Services, Union Ballrooms
4pm Picnic & Prizes, Honors College, Achauer House
5pm Welcome Back BBQ, Lutheran Student Center, 215 S. Holden
6 & 8:30pm A Minecraft Movie, Elliott Student Union, Union Cinema
6:30pm Theatre & Dance Auditions, Wood 100
7pm UCM Bingo, Mo's Activities Council, Union 236
7pm Trivia & Tacos, Catholic Newman Center, 307 S. Holden St.

 

Friday, August 22

9am-5pm Poster Invasion, Office of Student Activities, Union Mall
6:30pm Theatre & Dance Fall Auditions, Wood 100
8pm Outdoor Movie Night: A Minecraft Movie Night, Elliott Student Union & Mo's Activities Council, JCKL Lawn
8pm Outdoor Movie & Mario Kart, Catholic Newman Center, 307 S. Holden St.

 

Saturday, August 23

8am Warrensburg Farmers Market, Warrensburg Main Street, Downtown
6pm & 8:30pm A Minecraft Movie, Elliott Student Union, Union Cinema

 

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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