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.
There are a lot of reasons our students love UMKC, and we've compiled a list of the perks they mention the most.
Programs will increase research opportunities and community engagement
Mya Thomas’s passion for interdisciplinary learning fueled her interest in STEM organizations such as Women in Science (WiSci) and Baja Buggy
UMKC researcher studies sleep as a solution to alleviate trauma
High school- and college-age students are introduced to pharmacy earlier than ever before with a UMKC summer internship
$8.3 million grant is largest NIH award in university history
School’s initiative yields 90% pass rate