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New classes. New people. A whole new experience. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed. But at UCM, you’re never flying solo!
SUPPORT when you need it HYPE when you crush it
GUIDANCE
when you’re not sure what’s next
Here, you’ll build the confidence to try new things, make exciting moves and stay true to yourself while becoming who you’re meant to be.
No one expects you to have it all figured out (spoiler: most people don’t). What matters is that you show up. We’ll help with the rest.
So take a breath – you’re in the right place.
Let’s do this together.
CARVE YOUR PATH.
“I know that 10 years from now when I come back to UCM hopefully as a doctor, as Dr. Schneller, I can thank all the faculty for supporting me.”
Paige Schneller Knob Noster,
MO
UCM is the launchpad to your career. After you choose from one of UCM’s 150+ majors, it’s time to start crafting your success story. From Aviation and Cybersecurity to Education and Nursing, we’ve got it all. And with hands-on experience from our innovative programs, you’ll be ready for what’s next.
98 % OF UCM STUDENTS ARE SATISFIED WITH HOW THEIR ACADEMICS PREPARED THEM FOR SUCCESS AS IT RELATES TO WHAT THEY ARE DOING POST-GRADUATION
91 % OF UCM STUDENTS
LAUNCH THEIR CAREER OR CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF GRADUATION
335 EMPLOYERS AT TEND UC M
CA R EER FA IR S EA CH YE AR
MAKE YOUR MARK.
Our alumni are leading, innovating and making an impact. Check out some of their real-life wins:
• Creating an Ebola vaccine
• Winning American Idol
• Flying a B2 Spirit Bomber
• Producing Marvel movies
• Being named Missouri Teacher of the Year
• Becoming a CNN media producer
• Owning a Major League Baseball team
• Writing a New York Times Best Seller FIND YOUR MAJOR ucmo.edu/majors
Being a Mule comes with
its Perks
R E EFAdmission to campus movie theater
Admission to athletic home games
Access to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center
Shuttle to take you around The Burg
Laundry facilities in residence halls
Food and personal items in the Campus Cupboard
Counseling and 24/7 crisis support line
Tutoring for 100+ courses (plus help with writing and essays!)
Career counseling (even if you have no idea what you want to do)
Professional clothing and headshots
Access to financial literacy resources and experts
No car? No problem.
UCM provides free transportation to and from various Warrensburg locations. Routes and hours: ucmo.edu/nightryder
Amtrak within walking distance!
8 min
“The Rec” is your go-to source for personal training, fitness classes, TONS of intramurals and outdoor adventures.
WE DON’T GATEKEEP AFFORDABILITY.
When universities say they’re “affordable,” it’s hard to know what that actually means. We keep our costs clear and help you manage them – so you don’t have to survive on instant noodles.
• Tuition lower than most Missouri colleges and the national average
• In-state tuition for 15 nearby states
• 98% of UCM undergrads* who file a FAFSA receive financial aid or other assistance
• Earn up to full tuition and fees with UCM’s signature Red and Black Scholarship
Talk it through with a real person. Find your personal financial aid counselor at ucmo.edu/contactsfs.
UCM’S YEARLY COSTS BEFORE FINANCIAL AID
“There are hundreds of scholarships that are available for anyone… They have kept my anxiety and stress low. I’m walking away with no debt.”
Tevin Johnson Lee’s Summit, MO
“The support services at UCM are some of the best.”
Leah Holt Kansas City, MO
A Whole Squad to Help Keep You on Track
Every college has advisors, but only UCM gives you a six-person success team .
SUCCESS ADVISOR
For everything related to academics – and beyond.
RESEARCH LIBRARIAN
Your go-to for those in-depth assignments.
CAREER ADVISOR
FINANCIAL AID COUNSELOR
For figuring out what $ you qualify for and how to get it.
ACADEMIC SUCCESS COACH
A peer to help you overcome obstacles.
FACULTY MENTOR
A professor in your major. A guide. A friendly face.
To help you land your dream job (even if you don’t know what that is yet).
“I was struggling. I needed to talk to somebody and get my stuff figured out. I never felt less-than for my situation. I never felt judged and I was never uncomfortable.”
Elle
Snider Kansas City, MO
Success Advising Center
If you’re looking for the basics – like help with registering for classes – you’ve come to the right place. If you’re looking for so much more, you’ve also come to the right place.
ucmo.edu/success
Learning Commons
Tutoring for 100+ courses. Writing assistance online and in-person. Guided study groups. Help is easy to find (and free).
ucmo.edu/learningcommons
Career & Life Design Center
Not just for seniors! Get help writing your résumé or prepping for a job interview. You also have access to 48,500+ employers and jobs through Handshake as well as free professional clothing and headshots.
ucmo.edu/career
The Center
Find your community, discover new perspectives and feel at home. Whether you’re here for meaningful conversations or a quick break between classes, The Center offers the comfort of a familiar, welcoming space.
ucmo.edu/thecenter
University Health Center
Your go-to for sniffles, sprains or just figuring out how to make an appointment on your own. The UHC’s got you covered.
ucmo.edu/uhc
Counseling Center
College can get loud — in your head, your heart and your schedule. Let’s talk it out. Free counseling from accredited pros, anytime you need it.
ucmo.edu/counselingcenter
Campus Cupboard
We all need a little help sometimes. Whether you’re low on groceries or forgot shampoo (again), the Campus Cupboard’s here — no questions asked, just good vibes and stocked shelves.
ucmo.edu/cupboard
Public Safety
We’ve got layers of security — campus police on duty 24/7, SAFE Team escorts available at night and electronic locks on all residential buildings.
ucmo.edu/ps
“Having the counseling center was super important. Free counseling sessions gave me the opportunity to work through what I was dealing with while I was still doing school.”
Annie
Alford Kansas City, MO
WE DON’T DO BORING.
This is where those “you had to be there moments” happen – when you discover new interests, explore your passions, find your besties and yourself. There are endless opportunities (like 185+ student organizations!) to stay busy in the most “you’re thriving” way and make this your stomping ground:
• 80+ academic orgs
• Community service orgs
• Culture and identity orgs
• Religious orgs
• Special interest orgs
• 26 national Greek-letter chapters
• 30 intramural sports/tournaments
• 17 NCAA D-ll Athletic Teams
Baseball Basketball Bowling Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Softball Track and Field Volleyball Wrestling
“I was able to go to Peru completely paid for. It just kind of changed the way that I look at the world, and now I want to do more volunteer work.”
Natalie Buss Imperial, MO
With UCM’s Global Vision and Study Abroad programs, you’ll discover new cultures, develop global skills and become a confident leader.
We’ll help you get there.
UCM scholarships and grants cover many of your travel expenses. These opportunities are designed to be accessible — even if you never thought studying in another country was possible.
“I always thought people who study abroad had to have a lot of money. I didn’t know this was an opportunity I could have.”
Izayah Townley Springdale, AR
Studied in London and Spain
YOU WON’T JUST LIVE HERE –YOU’LL LIVE HERE.
It’s the place where you’ll meet your people – the “laugh ‘til you cry,” “want to go to the dining hall?”
“I totally belong here” kind of people. The people who make new experiences feel a little more exciting (and way less scary).
• Community advisors so you’re not completely “on your own”
• Dining options so you don’t have to learn to cook
• Free laundry so you can forget the quarters
We’ve thought of it all. You’ll be close to the heart of campus life and even closer to your first class (so yes, you can hit snooze).
DINING LOCATIONS 14
ON-CAMPUS
NINE
RESIDENCE HALLS
SUITE-STYLE ROOMS:
Two rooms joined by a full bath, offering privacy & convenience
Live with people in the same major and classes as you.
• Art & Design
• Aviation
• Biology & Related Fields
• Criminal Justice
• Computer Science & Software Engineering
• Cybersecurity & Information Technology
• Education
• Music
• Nursing
• Theatre
SMALL TOWN. BIG ENERGY.
Insta-worthy trails and lakes, charming events straight out of a Hallmark® movie and the ultimate caffeine dream – Starbucks®, 7 Brew® and Dutch Bros® – all on the same block. Wherever you’re from, you’ll find something to love in The Burg!
HOMETOWN HIGHLIGHTS
DOWNTOWN ART WALK | APRIL-SEPT.
FARMERS MARKET | MAY-SEPT.
OLD DRUM DAY | JUNE
JOHNSON COUNTY FAIR | JULY
JOHNSON COUNTY RODEO | SEPTEMBER
BURG FEST | OCTOBER
LIGHTED HOLIDAY PARADE | DECEMBER
DICKENS CHRISTMAS | DECEMBER
“Warrensburg feels like home. I feel safe. There are all sorts of things going on constantly.”
Nadia Watkins Savannah, MO
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