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Summer New Student Orientation is officially underway! Register and add it to your calendar. Roo Up!
First New Student Orientation Day down, and we’re so happy you chose UMKC! So many more Roo‑filled days to come. 💙✨
06/03/2026
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1. Worlds of Fun
Kick off your KC adventure at this fan‑favorite amusement park. Spend a full day riding coasters, splashing at Oceans of Fun, and soaking up summer vibes.
Throughout the summer.
- Worlds of Fun: 11:00 AM–7:00 PM (times may vary)
- Oceans of Fun: 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
Tickets: Buy online
2. FIFA World Cup Fan Fest
A massive watch party for soccer lovers as KC hosts the FIFA World Cup for the first time in history.
Location: National WWI Museum and Memorial
Admission: Free general admission (reserve online)
3. Stars and Stripes Picnic
KC’s official Independence Day celebration is happening Saturday, July 4. Enjoy local vendors, live music, performances, food trucks, and one of the best fireworks shows in the city.
Location: National WWI Museum and Memorial
Schedule: Grounds open at 3 PM; fireworks at ~9:40 PM
Admission: Free
4. Heart of America Shakespeare Fest
A beloved KC summer tradition. Bring a blanket, pack a picnic, and enjoy Macbeth under the evening sky.
Location: Southmoreland Park
Dates: June 16–July 5
Days: Tuesday–Sunday evenings
Admission: Free
5. Nelson-Atkins Lawn Party
You can’t escape the summer without a good lawn party in Kansas City! Fun for everyone!
Location: Nelson‑Atkins Museum of Art lawn
Date: July 19
Time: 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
Admission: Free
A dreamy little slice of campus life for your feed. 🎧✨💙
Leaping into Roo life like it’s meant to be.
You made the right decision to spend your next four years at UMKC!
Orientation season is officially here! We’ll be welcoming over 400 new students next week, and we can’t wait to welcome our new Roos to campus this summer.
Comment below if you’re joining us for one of our Blue Days or Gold Days!
Whether you’re transferring to UMKC, signing up for Orientation, or enrolling in classes, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Roo Up!
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