PocketSights

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Atterbury Student Success Center

The Atterbury Student Success Center is located at the end of the University Walkway. The building consists of a basement and two floors. The basement includes our UMKC barbershop and the International Student Affairs Office (ISAO) - an entire office dedicated to serving our international students from over 80 different countries! On the first floor, you’ll find the Office of Admissions Welcome Center where our Admissions Counselors and Ambassadors welcome guests to campus! Across from the Welcome Center, you can smell fresh Starbucks coffee brewing daily at our UMKC Café. You can also stop by the campus’ Dining Center. The Dining Center is set up buffet-style and offers vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal, and allergy-sensitive options for our students. There is also a to-go meal option for students to enjoy their meals on the go, whether you’re running to class or taking a snack back to the residence halls!The second floor houses a variety of free programs to support UMKC student success! Walking up the stairs to the second floor, you’ll see the Writing Studio where staff help students through every part of the writing process, from research essays to thesis statements, presentations, speeches, and more. This is one service offered by Academic Support and Mentoring (ASM)! ASM also manages UMKC Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction (SI). Our university houses the International Center for SI, a program where student leaders facilitate peer-to-peer study sessions outside of the classroom. The SI leaders are trained to create fun and engaging activities that reinforce content covered in class. Academic Support and Mentoring offers fun, free, and effective academic tools to support students across all different majors! Wrapping around the rest of the second floor, you’ll also see the PAL Program, Career Services, and University College! The PAL Program pairs incoming students with a Peer Academic Leader (PAL) as they get started at UMKC, and they offer mentorship opportunities for all students. University College supports our Exploratory students who are exploring different major options! They use a variety of methods to help students narrow their interests, find their ideal major, and stay on track for graduation. And Career Services works with all UMKC students and alumni to search for jobs and internships, prep grad school applications, explore different majors and careers, prepare for interviews, access professional clothing, and much more!

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Fine Arts Building

The Fine Arts Building was originally built as the Chemistry-Biology Building in 1942. This is where many of our studio art and art history classes are held. On the ground floor, you can find The UMKC Gallery of Art, showcasing student and professor artwork!

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"Any Word Except Wait" by Flávio Cerqueira

This sculpture was donated to UMKC in 2018 by Flávio Cerqueira, a Brazilian sculptor who studied at The Kansas City Art Institute. It represents the power of education to create a better future.Read more about the sculpture here!

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Swinney Center

Swinney Center houses Campus Recreation and KC Roos’ Athletics facilities! The original building, now nicknamed “Old Swinney,” was built in 1941. Inside the Swinney Center, students can access our combined indoor-outdoor pool, indoor track, fitness center, and gymnasiums. Campus Recreation offers intramural sports and activities for students to stay active, from bubble soccer to goat yoga! Services in Swinney are included with student tuition and fees, so all students are free to use our facilities as much as they’d like.

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Miller Nichols Learning Center

Here you’ll see the Miller Nichols Learning Center attached to the library! The MNLC has a variety of large lecture halls and open seating located throughout.

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Miller Nichols Library

The Miller Nichols Library is the largest library on campus, with four floors and a basement. On the ground floor, students can access the Marr Sound Archives and our Music/Media Library, often used by Conservatory and History students! Many students spend time on the first floor of the library – it's filled with study space, glass walls to write on with dry erase markers, printers, computers, presentation spaces, and our Robot Café that serves locally-roasted Roasterie coffee. All UMKC students have access to use the computers, scanners, and printers and check out tech, like iPads, from the help desk! As you go up in our library, the sound level goes down. So the second, third, and fourth floors house more study space for students and computer labs! Whether you want to collaborate with a study group or head up to the top floor to study in complete quiet, Miller Nichols Library is the place to be.

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Miller Nichols Library Roobot

Through this giant window, you’ll see our book-retrieving robot, lovingly referred to as the “Roo-bot.” It houses over a million books, magazines, and articles that students can check out from the main Miller Nichols Library help desk. Students simply go online, select the item they’d like to use, and the Roo-bot grabs it to be picked up from the help desk within 15 minutes! This saves us time and space

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University Playhouse

People often wonder what this structure in the middle of campus is all about! The University Playhouse was the outdoor lobby for the university’s original theater. That theater was located where the awning connected to our Miller Nichols Learning Center currently stands. Before a show or at intermission, patrons would come out to the Playhouse and cozy up with a hot chocolate while a fire burned in the outdoor fireplace. Today, it’s a reminder of UMKC’s rich history, and student organizations often use the location for small events!

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Archipenko sculptures & University Walkway

These two sculptures located at the entrance to our University Walkway were a gift from cubist sculptor Alexander Archipenko, an artist in residence at the university from 1949 to 1950. The Archipenko sculptures are actually identical but turned in such a way that they appear different as the light passes through them each day. Walk through them, and you’ll be on the University Walkway, leading down to our Atterbury Student Success Center. There's always something happening on the walkway, from pre-game tailgates to food trucks, rock-climbing walls and free t-shirts! It’s not uncommon to walk out of class and smell barbecue or hear music bumping over here. If you ever want something to do, just stop by the University Walkway!

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Swinney Center Pool

This is one of our students’ favorite spots! On nice days, these black window panels open up, and our indoor pool in the Swinney Center becomes an outdoor pool! We get the best of both worlds, whether it’s a searing-hot day or the dead of winter. There’s also a sauna and steam room next to the pool. And students can access these facilities as much as they’d like year-round! Some organizations even host pool parties here.

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Durwood Soccer Stadium

Durwood Soccer Stadium is UMKC’s stadium for our men’s and women’s soccer teams! You’ll also see our outdoor track here. It all opened up in 2010, thanks to a $6 million gift from the Stanley Durwood Family Foundation. UMKC has 14 D1 sports, and all home games are free to UMKC students! Come down to cheer on your KC Roos!

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James C. Olson Performing Arts Center

Take a look at the James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, better known as the PAC. The PAC houses performance and practice spaces for our Conservatory students in music, dance, and theatre. It’s also one location for the Kansas City Repertory Theatre, or KC Rep, a renowned regional theatre! UMKC students can attend Conservatory performances for free and KC Rep performances for a reduced price.

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Roo Patio

Welcome to the Roo Patio! This is a popular location on KC Roos game days. Stop by for pre-game festivities, free food, t-shirts, and prizes!

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Cherry Street Parking Garage

The Cherry Street Parking Garage is one of two parking garages on campus. There are six floors, offering ample parking to our students. This garage has two walkways on the fifth floor. One leads to the Performing Arts Center and the other leads to our Student Union! It’s closely located to both residence halls on campus. Any student who purchases a parking pass can park here and in student lots across campus.

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UMKC Police Department

The UMKC Police Department patrols and monitors our campuses 24/7 to ensure student safety! They offer a variety of services, including vehicle lockout assistance, fingerprinting, and police escorts. You can see our blue emergency poles across campus that instantly connect to the UMKC PD. Students can easily access these polls in an emergency, call campus police 24/7, or request a police escort anywhere on campus.

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Herman & Dorothy Johnson Residence Hall

Johnson Residence Hall was completed in 2009 as UMKC’s first LEED-certified green building. The building was named in honor of Herman and Dorothy Johnson, legends in Kansas City’s African American community and long-time university benefactors. Both of our residence halls have a three-tier security system. Students must scan their student ID to enter the building, at the front desk which is staffed 24/7, and to use the elevator or get into their wing. Johnson is a suite-style co-ed residence hall. Two students live in one room that is connected through a Jack-and-Jill style bathroom with the second room. Each room has a sink and mirror, and the toilet and shower are in the shared bathroom. Rooms come furnished with beds, desks, chairs, dressers, nightstands, microwave, and minifridge. Residents can pick their roommates or fill out a survey that will match them with their most compatible roommate! There are study rooms and kitchenettes throughout the residence halls with a full-size kitchen in the student lounge on the ground floor. The main student lounge also has computers, a printer, a large television, and pool and ping-pong tables! Across from the lounge are the mailboxes. Each room has a designated mailbox. And both residence halls also have laundry facilities for students to use free of charge! In Johnson, students can access sound-proof music practice rooms and an outdoor sand volleyball court. Johnson has dedicated living spaces for students in the Conservatory and the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences. [see Oak Street Residence Hall for more information on residential life]

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Oak Street Residence Hall

Oak Street Residence Hall is a suite-style co-ed residence hall with a beautiful courtyard! It was built in 2004. Oak Street also includes the three-tier security system, individual mailboxes, a full kitchen and student lounge area, and free laundry facilities. In addition, students can access the Smart Market on the ground floor of Oak. The Smart Market is basically a convenience store for residents. Oak Street Hall is the larger of the two residence halls, and it has dedicated spaces for Honors Program students and 6-year BA/MD students. Transfer students and upperclassmen can also live in our Hospital Hill Apartments on the Health Sciences campus! Residents in all campus housing are assigned a Resident Assistant (RA) to help them in their transition and connect them with resources on campus. [see Johnson Residence Hall for a full description of residence halls on campus]

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Administrative Center

Visit the Administrative Center (AC) to access the following offices: Office of Admissions Processing and Communications Centers, Financial Aid & Scholarships Office, Records & Registration, UMKC Central, Human Resources, Parking Operations, University Communications (MCOM), Academic Affairs, and Student Affairs.

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Student Union

Welcome to the Student Union! Similar to the University Walkway, there is always something fun going on in the Student Union. On the first floor, we have a full-size theater that hosts everything from guest lectures and town halls to movie nights and talent shows! Walking into the second floor, you’ll see a variety of dining options, including Chick-fil-a, Baja Fresh, Jazzman’s Café, and a rotating resturant that changes every month! This is also where we have the UMKC Bookstore and our on-campus US Bank.The third floor is a hub for student involvement on campus! Here, you’ll find the Office of Student Involvement (OSI) which represents over 300 student organizations on campus. OSI also supports Fraternity and Sorority Affairs! We have a variety of Greek organizations, including CPC, IFC, and historically African American fraternities and sororities. Another part of OSI is our LGBTQIA+ Programs and Services. Check out the Rainbow Lounge on the third floor, a safe space for all Roos! Next to OSI, we have the Multicultural Student Affairs Office (MSA). MSA offers a welcoming space for students of all different cultures! This includes support and mentorship programs for African American and Latinx students and represents a variety of multicultural student organizations. On top floor of the Union, you’ll find our rooftop terrace with a community garden, lounge space, and a beautiful view of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art!

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Bloch Executive Hall

Bloch Executive Hall (BEH) is one of the two buildings home to the Bloch School of Management. It was built in 2013 thanks to a $32 million donation from Henry W. Bloch. Inside of BEH, you can find the Regnier Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, innovation labs, a simulated trading floor, and study spaces! This is also the location for the Bloch Career Center – offering career services tailored to our Bloch students.

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Henry and Marion Bloch sculpture

The Henry W. Bloch and Marion Bloch sculpture is an eight-foot-tall piece installed between Bloch Executive Hall and Bloch Heritage Hall. It was made by Eugene Daub who selected the space to install the sculpture along with the Bloch family. The sculpture is made of bronze and represents Henry and Marion’s love for each other and the university.

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Bloch Heritage Hall

Bloch Heritage Hall, often dubbed “Old Bloch,” is one of the two buildings that houses our Bloch School of Management. In addition to faculty and staff offices and classroom space, BHH offers lab space and a student lounge. The Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation has donated funds to update and expand this building, so it won’t be “Old Bloch” for much longer!

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School of Law

Inside of this building, you’ll find the UMKC School of Law! Walking through, you can see the faculty and advanced-student offices are clustered into suites that simulate the organization of law firms. There’s also a moot courtroom used for actual court cases, classrooms, and student lounge areas. A fun fact about our School of Law is that President Harry Truman attended law school here! While he never graduated with his Juris Doctorate, he did return to campus in 1945 to receive his honorary degree from the university.

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Linda Hall Library

The Linda Hall Library of Science and Technology is not officially connected with UMKC, though since its founding in 1946, it has served as a resource for our students! UMKC students often use the library for studying, science and technology research, and its beautiful outdoor trails.

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Grant Hall

Grant Hall provides additional practice and performance spaces for our Conservatory students studying music, dance, and theatre!

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Rockhill Parking Garage

The Rockhill Parking Garage is one of two parking garages on campus. It’s conveniently located next to the Quad, and the fourth floor attaches directly to Royall Hall by skywalk. Any student with a permit can park in this garage as well as student lots across campus!

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Cockefair Hall

Cockefair Hall was originally home to the School of Law. Today, you can find the Departments of English, History, and Philosophy inside. It was renamed in 1980 to honor Carolyn Benton Cockefair, a former faculty member instrumental in developing the humanities and continuing education opportunities at UMKC. The Cockefair Chair lecture series continues to this day in her honor.

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Haag Hall

Haag Hall provides classroom and study space to students in all different majors. This is where you’ll find the Women’s Center, a fantastic resource for all students at UMKC to support women’s equity! On the second and third floors, you can also view a series of murals, the priceless Don Quixote Frescoes by Luis Quintanilla and campus murals by Austrian painter Joseph Fleck. Haag Hall connects directly to Flarsheim Hall and Royall Hall.

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Royall Hall

Royall Hall provides classroom and study space to students in all different majors, including the largest lecture hall on campus. Walking in, you can smell coffee and bagels instantly from Einstein Bros Bagels serving Caribou Coffee! This is a popular spot for students to grab a snack before class and study with a hot drink. There’s a computer lab and lounge area for students on the third floor as well. Go up to the roof, and you’ll find the Warko Observatory. On clear Friday nights, astronomers from all over the area gather here to stargaze! Royall Hall is connected directly to Haag Hall and Manheim Hall.

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Manheim Hall

Manheim Hall was renamed in 1999 in honor of Ernest Manheim, a professor of sociology at the university of 54 years. Today, it primarily houses faculty offices. Stop by for your professors’ office hours! Manheim is connected directly to Royall Hall.

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UMKC's World War I Memorial

Here you can see our on-campus World War I memorial, dedicated in memory of UMKC students who joined the war effort.

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Newcomb Hall

Newcomb Hall currently supports The State Historical Society of Missouri. This is a great resource for student research!

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Scofield Hall

Scofield Hall was the first building on campus with everything from classrooms to the cafeteria and a swimming pool inside! Today, it provides classroom space and services for the College of Arts and Sciences, our largest academic unit at UMKC.

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The Quad

The Quad is a collection of six buildings surrounding an open courtyard space for students. Four of the six buildings are conveniently connected to one another as well as the Rockhill Parking Garage. This is where students can expect to have a lot of their lectures, and it’s also a popular space for campus events and hanging out with friends between classes!

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Tribute to Robert H. Flarsheim

View UMKC's tribute to Robert Flarsheim, a UMKC benefactor who resided for over 40 years in a house at 50thand Cherry, where the Student Union sits today. When Mr. Flarsheim passed away in 1995, he left a $9 million endowment to UMKC for campus beautification. Flarsheim Hall was named in his honor!

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Flarsheim Hall

Flarsheim Hall is home to UMKC’s School of Computing and Engineering and the Departments of Geosciences and Physics. It is the largest building on campus with study space, lab space, and classrooms. Flarsheim connects directly to Haag Hall as well as the newest addition to campus, Plaster Hall!

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Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise and Research Center

The Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise and Research Center, or Plaster Hall, is a new $32 million addition to Flarsheim Hall. Inside, you’ll find the renewable energy lab and roof deck, a nanomaterials clean room, the two-story unmanned systems/drone lab, a maker shop with 3D printing facilities, virtual/augmented reality labs, student build space, and collaboration space for our students in computing and engineering!

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Spencer Chemistry Building & Biological Sciences Building

The Biological Sciences Building and the Spencer Chemistry Building are technically two separate structures, but they were designed as an interrelated pair. Together, they house the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences and include brand new laboratory facilities. Additionally, there are updated study spaces for students on every floor!

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Katz Hall

Katz Hall offers more classroom space and supports the Department of Architecture and Urban Design.