University of Central Missouri | Transfer Visit Booklet 2021/2022

YOUR LIFE AT

UCM TR ANSFER VISIT 2021/2022

By transferring to UCM, you will discover a university with 150 years of academic excellence – a university that pairs your ambitions with valuable opportunities.

You’ll discover the opportunity to learn from world-class faculty who support you and know you by name. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to be treated like an individual, not a number, the opportunity to fit in – while standing out and the opportunity to create the future you want.

That’s the power of Opportunity in Action.

Discover your future at UCM!

YOUR FUTURE IN THE MAKING FOUR COLLEGES

150+

1,561

ACRE CAMPUS

PROGRAMS APPROXIMATELY

10k

STUDENTS

TRANSFER EASILY, SUCCEED IMMEDIATELY! JOIN THE NEARLY

900

STUDENTS WHO TRANSFER TO UCM EACH YEAR!

TOP RANKED

UCM IS CONSISTENTLY RANKED BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT AND THE PRINCETON REVIEW.

YOUR SUPPORT UCM provides support for every area of your education with faculty and staff who are dedicated to your future and genuinely care about your success. You’ll have your very own success team to help you navigate and customize your UCM experience!

Academic success advisors cheer you on from day one! We want to get to know you and help you reach your definition of success.

We’ll discuss your goals, help you select a major and enroll in courses, build an academic plan and share exciting UCM opportunities. Your advisor is always a text, phone call, email, walk-in or appointment away. We are here for YOU!

– Rachelle Krausen Academic Success Advisor

As a Career Advisor, I love the way our Career Services team prioritizes supporting students and their career readiness. It’s inspiring to prepare students, through our courses and additional resources, to gain the confidence to pursue their goals and to be curious to try new things.

– Chelsea Miyashiro Career Advisor

I advise and mentor students about federal financial aid, scholarships and grants as they navigate their path through college. It’s inspiring to see hardworking students complete their degree from start to finish with the tools and connections I’m able to offer!

– Maddie Brungardt Financial Aid Counselor

I meet with students to discuss their academic successes and struggles. I also provide hands-on tips and tricks from my personal college experience including time management skills and learned study tips, and how to plan time for their classes and homework while practicing self-care.

– Amia Shaw Academic Success Coach

I start by listening to a students’ story. Then, we work together to create a plan that will help them develop confidence and gain the skills needed to successfully reach their goals.

– Dr. Matt Garver Faculty Mentor

YOUR CAMPUS ELLIOTT STUDENT UNION Located in the heart of campus, the Elliott Student Union is the perfect gathering place for students, and features The Union Bowling Center, Union Cinema, Success Advising Center and multiple dining options.

JAMES C. KIRKPATRICK LIBRARY The James C. Kirkpatrick Library provides 20,000 square feet and three stories of space to research, study and relax. It is also home to the award-winning McClure Archives and University Museum.

STUDENT RECREATION AND WELLNESS CENTER

The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is a state-of-the-art facility with fitness equipment, basketball courts, a running track and a rock-climbing wall.

UCM’s award-winning campus is known for its beauty.

Take a break between classes to relax in the quad beneath 100-year-old trees, hang out with friends at the Elliott Student Union or get in a workout at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. You’ll find a blend of historic buildings and state-of-the-art facilities on our 1,561 acres.

AUDREY J. WALTON STADIUM Home of Mules Football, the Audrey J. Walton Stadium features seating for 5,800 with vending and luxury suites on three levels, as well as a 400-meter track and a 15,000-square-foot space with locker rooms, a sports medicine room and training facility.

THE CROSSING Located adjacent to Walton Stadium, The Crossing is a mixed-use facility that features student apartments, Spin!

Neapolitan Pizza, Starbucks and the University Store.

SAFEST

COLLEGE CAMPUS

IN MISSOURI 2019 Ranking by “Your Local Security Organization”

YOUR HOME

By living on campus, you’ll have the opportunity to get involved, discover new experiences and make lifelong friendships.

If you’re a upperclass student, you also have the option of renting a campus apartment.

You’ll still be within walking distance of your classes, the library, the Student Recreation and Wellness Center and tons of great dining options (don’t forget about the free Wi-Fi, laundry and utilities). There is always something exciting happening on campus!

6

UPPERCLASSMAN

APARTMENTS

13

ON-CAMPUS

DINING OPTIONS

27

GREEK LETTER

ORGANIZATIONS AT UCM

200+ STUDENT

ORGANIZATIONS

25

INTRAMURAL

SPORTS

ucmo.edu/costs

YOUR INVESTMENT

At UCM, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity for an affordable, high-quality education, which is why we work hard to keep costs low and help you graduate with less debt. In fact, our costs are lower than most colleges in Missouri, and well below the national average!*

*According to College Tuition Compare 2020/2021 rates

UCM’S TYPICAL YEARLY COSTS* Yearly costs are based on 30 credit hours.

92

%

UCM UNDERGRADUATES RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID

95%

In-State

Out-of-State

Tuition & General Fees

$ 9,072

$16,819

Textbooks

$ 1,250

$ 1,250

Residence Hall

$ 5,904

$ 5,904

Meal Plan

$ 3,454

$ 3,454

$19,680

$27,427 **

YOU INVEST

*These costs are before financial aid is applied. ** The UCM Bound Out-of-State Scholarship and other out-of-state assistance is available to those who qualify.

UCM GRADUATES

LAUNCH THEIR CAREER OR CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF GRADUATION*

HOW UCM COMPARES NATIONALLY*

UCM Scholarship Finder allows

$9,072

scholarships at one time. You only fill out ONE application that is automatically submitted toward all

ucmo.edu/scholarshipfinder

$41,411

$11,171

students to apply for multiple

eligible scholarships!

$26,809

Average tuition including fees is based on 30 credit hours.

In-state UCM

In-state public Out-of-state public

Private

*Data provided by U.S. News & World Report, 2020-2021 national average for four-year colleges

YOUR TOWN POPULATION: 20,000+ 45 MILES FROM KANSAS CITY 2020 MOST PATRIOTIC CITY IN MISSOURI*

Warrensburg – “The Burg” as it’s lovingly known – gives you the perfect balance between city and small-town life! Our town is proud to be the home of UCM and will welcome and support you as a student. Here, you’ll find miles of hiking trails, many unique local shops, two beautiful lakes and a dog park! Whatever your interests are, you’ll find something to love about The Burg!

CENTRAL MISSOURI SPEEDWAY Spend an evening at the races by visiting the Central Missouri Speedway, a Nascar-sanctioned clay track just three miles north of Warrensburg!

NASSIF AQUATIC CENTER Cool off at Nassif Aquatic Center, a local water park that features a lap pool, slide, diving board, spray ground and lazy river.

Right across from Nassif are eight tennis courts and a skate park!

* Per Insurify.com

PERTLE SPRINGS Go hiking, catch some fish or have a bonfire at this 300-acre park! Now home of the Mules National Golf Club and Traditions Restaurant, Pertle Springs once housed a resort that was one of the most popular tourist destinations in Missouri! In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, people came from all across the United States to visit the resort and drink from the spring, which they believed to have healing powers.

KNOB NOSTER STATE PARK Become one with nature at the beautiful Knob Noster State Park, only seven miles east of Warrensburg! You can enjoy camping, rent a kayak, have a picnic or check out one of seven trails and several lakes.

WARRENSBURG FARMERS MARKET Find fresh homegrown vegetables, fruits, flowers and plants from 30+ local vendors at the downtown Warrensburg Farmers Market!

Keep your eye to the sky – you'll often catch a glimpse of the iconic B-2 Spirit bomber, as Whiteman Air Force Base is just 12 miles east of Warrensburg!

25+ UNIQUE, LOCALLY OWNED RESTAURANTS Take on “Ron’s Challenge” at Raging Bull Steakhouse! Finish a four-pound cheeseburger, two large orders of fries, two large milkshakes and one large soda in 30 minutes to get your bill paid, your name on the wall of fame and a free T-shirt!

Heroes Restaurant and Pub has been a town favorite since 1981! They’re famous for their onion rings and even have an entrée called the “Warrensburger!”

YOUR PEERS ALLEYIANA BROWN HOMETOWN Kansas City, Missouri

COLLEGE Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies

MAJOR WHY UCM?

Speech Language Pathology

“After realizing the Big 10 environment at my previous university just wasn’t for me, I chose to transfer to the University of Central Missouri because they have an excellent Speech Language Pathology program, the education is affordable and it’s a good distance from home!”

HOW WAS YOUR TRANSFER PROCESS? “Transferring to a new university was scary, but [my academic advisor] helped make it a lot easier by helping me map out my four-year plan. The transfer process was fairly easy. I transferred at semester so I left my previous college in December and I was on campus in Warrensburg just a couple weeks later in January. UCM has been really amazing about all of my previous credits transferring in!”

WHAT’S LIFE LIKE ON CAMPUS? “I have joined several student organizations including the Student Government Association and National Student Speech Language Hearing Association, and I am also an Admissions student ambassador. I participated in UCM’s production of Hairspray as the role of Judine. Getting involved has been a really fun way for me to meet so many new people and try new things. I have also met a lot of my friends through my classes and by forming study groups. UCM’s size makes it easy to make connections and get involved!”

FAVORITE PLACE ON CAMPUS? “The Union is my favorite spot on campus. It’s where I can relax in between classes, grab a bite to eat or go see a movie on the weekends. I also spend time in the Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity on the third floor of the Union to catch up with friends and study.”

The best way to see if UCM is the right fit for you is to learn from the experiences of real transfer students! See why they love UCM and catch a glimpse into their daily lives on campus.

MOST SURPRISING THING YOU LEARNED YOUR FIRST YEAR? “My UCM professors took attendance at the beginning of class; this was a big surprise to me. They actually care that you are present and learning. When I went to a larger university, the students there were just a number.”

ADVICE TO INCOMING TRANSFER STUDENTS? “You won’t know what works for you until you try it out. I thought I wanted to go to a really big university and it turns out that wasn’t a good fit for me. Transferring to UCM was the best decision I could have made for my education and I’m much happier here than I was at my previous university. Come take a tour and see what you think! Whether you’re coming from a smaller school or a bigger school, UCM is the perfect size. Classes aren’t too big, professors are caring and willing to help and there are so many resources on campus designed to help students succeed.”

A DAY IN THE LIFE 8 a.m.

9 a.m.-Noon

Wake up, get ready and have breakfast

Work

12:30-1:45 p.m.

School Age Issues class in the Martin Building

2-3:15 p.m.

Hearing Measurement class in the Martin Building

3:30-4 p.m.

Grab some food at Einstein Bros. Bagels in the library

4-5 p.m.

Work out in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center

5-6 p.m.

Student Government Association meeting

6-9 p.m.

Study and work on projects in the library

YOUR PEERS LYNDSEY HOLMAN HOMETOWN

Lee’s Summit, Missouri

COLLEGE

College of Education

MAJOR

Secondary Education: Family Consumer Sciences Teacher Education

WHY UCM? “I chose to transfer to UCM because of their outstanding Education program. When I came for my tour and orientation, I felt at home and could see myself spending the rest of my education here. There are so many ways to get involved, and it is a great community.”

HOW WAS YOUR TRANSFER PROCESS? “My transfer process was stress free. My transfer representative was very helpful and answered any questions I had. I reached out to her when I knew I wanted to go to school here, and she told me the steps I needed to take and what to send to the school.”

WHAT’S LIFE LIKE ON CAMPUS? “I commuted my first semester here at UCM. I got to really know the school and get involved in clubs and activities. I met my best friend and now roommate in a club called Ladies Inspiring Versatility (L.I.V.), and we live together in an on-campus apartment.

I also am involved with a club called L.E.A.D, which stands for Leading Educators Advocating for Diversity. When I came to UCM I knew no one, so I really tried to get involved as much as possible without overwhelming myself. It has allowed me to meet some really great people.”

FAVORITE PLACE ON CAMPUS? “My favorite place on campus is the Union because of all the fun activities that go on there! There is a movie theater, restaurants and a bowling alley. It’s also a really great place to study because there is a ton of furniture and it has a really calm atmosphere.”

MOST SURPRISING THING YOU LEARNED YOUR FIRST YEAR? “The most surprising thing I learned during my first year was that I needed to get involved. It is a great way to learn new things, meet new people and have new experiences!”

ADVICE TO INCOMING TRANSFER STUDENTS? “I would recommend taking a tour, asking lots of questions and getting to know the school. You know yourself better than anyone, and it is important to go to a school that fits you. I think that UCM is a school with a great community and offers a great education. Everyone here wants you to succeed, and I have always found opportunities to grow and learn. There are many support systems and activities to better your education and prepare you for your future career.”

A DAY IN THE LIFE 6 a.m.

Wake up

6:45 a.m.

Go to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center for a workout with my roommate

7:45 a.m.

Make breakfast

8:30 a.m.

Get ready for the day

9:15 a.m.

Check email

9:30-10:45 a.m.

11-11:45 a.m.

Noon

Chemistry class

Get coffee in the Union and work on homework

Eat lunch with my friends outside

12:30-1:45 p.m.

Child Development class

2-2:45 p.m.

Eat a snack and take a nap at my apartment

3-5 p.m.

Work

5:15-6:45 p.m.

Study and work on homework at the library

7 p.m.

Meet friends for dinner at El Monterrey

8:15 p.m.

Hang out with my roommate and friends, clean and relax 10 p.m.

Get ready for tomorrow and go to bed

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