Table of Contents
Academic Calendar..................................................1
Admissions..............................................................5
Advising...................................................................7
Henry W. Bloch School of
Business and Public Administration.......................10
College of Arts and Sciences...................................8
Conservatory of Music and Dance.........................10
Continuing Education.............................................13
Fees................................................................ 17-21
Final Exam Calendar................................................3
Financial Aid............................................................6
Graduation.............................................................19
HelpLine................................................................29
Important Policies..................................................28
Mathematics Entrance Tests....................................7
PACE.....................................................................12
Quick guide to registration
New students start here.
1. Apply for admission.......................................... 5
2. Set up your Single Sign-On............................... 6
3. Apply for financial aid........................................ 6
4. Take Math Entrance Tests................................. 7
Continue to step 5
Registering for Classes.................................... 13-16
School of Biological Sciences..................................9
School of Computing and Engineering...................10
School of Dentistry..................................................8
School of Education...............................................11
School of Graduate Studies......................................9
School of Law..........................................................9
School of Medicine................................................11
School of Nursing..................................................12
School of Pharmacy...............................................11
Single Sign-On........................................................6
Special Courses.....................................................13
Undergraduate Exit Examinations..........................22
University Services.......................................... 23-27
Where to go for help................................................4
Statement of Human Rights
The Board of Curators and UMKC are
committed to the policy of equal
opportunity, regardless of race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, national
origin, age, disability and status as a
Vietnam era veteran. UMKC Office of
Diversity and Equity, 223 Administrative
Center, 5115 Oak St., is responsible for all
relevant programs. Call 816-235-1323 for
information.
Relay Missouri: 1-800-735-2966 (TT)
Returning students start here.
5. Meet with your academic adviser...................7-12
6. Pick your class schedule and register..........13-16
7. Pay your fees...............................................17-21
8. Get your student ID........................................... 25
9. Purchase your textbooks................................... 23
10. Buy a parking pass......................................... 26
Recycle: Remove the cover and staples,
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Academic Calendar
Academic Calendar
For up-to-date information, see www.umkc.edu/registrar/acal.asp.
Fall 2008
November
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First day of priority registration for continuing students
for Spring 2009. Each student is assigned a specific date
and time from Nov. 3-21. Check Pathway for your specific
date and time.
Last day to turn in theses/dissertations to the School of
Graduate Studies for format review for fall graduation.
5
Written English Proficiency Test (WEPT): Royall Hall,
room 111
7
Last day for undergraduates to withdraw from Fall 2008
with assessment. Students will earn a W or WF on their
transcript. WF grades calculate in the GPA like an F.
20 Last day of law classes.
24-30 Thanksgiving holiday (no classes)
27-28 Thanksgiving holiday (university closed)
December
1
Fall 2008 coursework resumes.
Open registration for continuing and new students for
Spring 2009
Law exams begin.
4-5 College of Arts and Sciences Reading Days
5
Last day of Fall 2008 classes.
Last day for graduate students to withdraw with
assessment.
Last day for graduate students to change audit to credit.
8-12 Final exams for Fall 2008
12
Fall Commencement (dates and times may vary, see
www.umkc.edu/commencement)
16
Fall 2008 grades due to the Registration & Records Office
22
Fall 2008 grades available on transcripts
Spring 2009
January
5-9
5
8
12 16 19
26 Walk-in Review Days
Dental clinic course work begins
Law coursework begins
Coursework begins
Registration ends.
Last day to change audit to credit.
Last day for 100-percent educational fees adjustment.
Martin Luther King Jr., Birthday Observance (no classes)
Last date for 60-percent educational fees adjustment.
Fall 2008 degrees guaranteed to be posted on transcripts.
Fall 2008 diplomas available for pick up.
Holidays/Scheduling
In recognition of the diversity of the UMKC campus
community, faculty are encouraged to avoid scheduling
examinations on religious holidays. Students are encouraged
to discuss this issue with faculty in a timely manner.
February
2
6
9
25 Last day for 40-percent educational fees adjustment.
Last day for undergraduates to change credit to audit.
University Census Date.
Last day to apply for Spring 2009 graduation.
Last day for 20-percent educational fees adjustment.
Last day to drop a class and have it not appear on your
transcript.
Last day to swap classes.
Fall 2008 diplomas mailed to students.
Written English Proficiency Test (WEPT)
March
6
Last day to withdraw without assessment.
Students withdrawing after this date may receive a “WF”
for “Withdraw Failing” if they are failing the class at the
time they withdraw.
Last day to withdraw on Pathway. Students must come in
person to the Registration & Records Office to withdraw
after this date.
23-29 Spring Break (no classes)
30
Last day to turn in theses/dissertations to the School of
Graduate Studies for format review for spring graduation.
April
6
10 15 23 27
30
First day of priority registration for continuing students for
Summer and Fall 2009. Each student is assigned a specific
date and time from April 6-24. Check Pathway for your
specific date and time.
Last day for undergraduates to withdraw with assessment.
Written English Proficiency Test (WEPT)
Last day of law classes.
Open registration for continuing and new students for
Summer and Fall 2009.
Law exams begin.
College of Arts & Sciences Reading Day
May
1
College of Arts & Sciences Reading Day
Last day of classes.
Last day for graduate students to withdraw with
assessment.
Last day for graduate students to change audit to credit.
4-8 Final exams
8-9 Spring Commencement (dates and times may vary)
12
Spring 2009 grades due to Registration & Records Office
18
Spring 2009 grades available on transcripts
Diploma
Diplomas may be picked up in the Registration & Records
Office 40 days after the end of the semester. The remaining
diplomas will be mailed beginning 60 days after the
semester ends.
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Registration Dates
Final Exam Calendar
Registration Dates
Final Exam Calendar
Spring 2009
January intersession 16-week
First 8-week
Second 8-week
Priority registration begins
Nov. 3
Nov. 3
Nov. 3
Nov. 3
Open registration begins
Dec. 1
Dec. 1
Dec. 1
Dec. 1
Classes begin
Dec. 15
Jan. 12
Jan. 12
March 9
Last day to add without instructor signature
Last day to change audit to credit
(undergraduate)
Last day for a 100 percent refund
Dec. 15
Jan. 16
Jan. 14
March 11
Last day for 60 percent refund
Dec. 16
Jan. 26
Jan. 16
March 13
Last day for 40 percent refund
Dec. 17
Feb. 2
Jan. 22
March 18
Last day to change credit to audit
(undergraduate)
Dec. 18
Feb. 6
Jan. 26
March 20
Last day to drop with no record
Last day to swap classes
Last day for 20 percent refund
Dec. 18
Feb. 9
Jan. 26
March 20
Last day to withdraw with “W”
Dec. 24
March 6
Feb. 9
April 10
Last day to withdraw with “W” or “WF” (undergraduate)
Jan. 6
April 10
Feb. 23
April 24
Last day to withdraw with “W” or “WF” (graduate)
Last day to change credit to audit (graduate)
Last day of class
Jan. 9
May 1
March 6
May 8
Final exams
Last class
May 4-8
Last class
Last class
* Because students have access to drop classes on Pathway 24/7, some of these dates may fall on the weekend.
Important: You must make a minimum payment before classes begin. If you register after the first day of class, you must make a payment
on that date. It is your responsibility to log in to Pathway to view your billing statement.
Evolution of the Roo
Spring 2009
•Common final exams of multi-sectional Math 110 and Math 210 courses are scheduled for 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 2.
•Final exams of first-year foreign language courses are scheduled for 1-7 p.m. Saturday, May 2.
•Final exams for courses regularly meeting on Saturdays will be May 2.
•W or R exams conflicting with MW or TR exams will be Saturday, May 2.
•Reserved for exams lasting three hours: 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. Saturday, May 2.
Spring 2009 Day Classes
Class time
Regular meeting days
Final time
8/8:30 a.m.
8/8:30 a.m.
9/9:30 a.m.
9/9:30 a.m.
10/10:30 a.m.
10/10:30 a.m.
11/11:30 a.m.
11/11:30 a.m.
Noon/12:30 p.m.
Noon/12:30 p.m.
1/1:30 p.m.
1/1:30 p.m.
2/2:30 p.m.
2/2:30 p.m.
3/3:30 p.m.
3/3:30 p.m.
4 p.m.
4 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
MW
TR
MW
TR
MW
TR
MW
TR
MW
TR
MW
TR
MW
TR
MW
TR
MW
TR
MW
TR
8-10 a.m. Monday, May 4
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday, May 4
1-3 p.m. Monday, May 4
3:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, May 4
8-10 a.m. Tuesday, May 5
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 5
1-3 p.m. Tuesday, May 5
3:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 5
8-10 a.m. Wednesday, May 6
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 6
1-3 p.m. Wednesday, May 6
3:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 6
8-10 a.m. Thursday, May 7
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7
1-3 p.m. Thursday, May 7
3:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7
8-10 a.m. Friday, May 8
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday, May 8
1-3 p.m. Friday, May 8
3:30-5:30 p.m. Friday, May 8
Spring 2009 Evening Classes
Class time
1938
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MWF MTWF MWRF
TRS
TWRF
MWF MTWF MWRF
TRS
TWRF
MWF MTWF MWRF
TRS
TWRF
MWF MTWF MWRF
TWRF
MWF MWRF
TWRF
MWF MWRF
TWRF
MWF MWRF
TWRF
MWF MWRF
TWRF
MWF MWRF
TWRF
MWF MWRF
TWRF
2004
2008
4:30-7 p.m.
4:30-7 p.m.
4:30-7 p.m.
4:30-7 p.m.
5:30/6 p.m.
5:30/6 p.m.
7-9:45 p.m.
7-9:45 p.m.
7-9:45 p.m.
7-9:45 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
Regular meeting days
M
T
W
R
MW
TR
M T W R
MW
TR
MW
TR
Final time
5:45-7:45 p.m. Monday, May 4
5:45-7:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 5
5:45-7:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 6
5:45-7:45 p.m. Thursday, May 7
5:45-7:45 p.m. Monday, May 4
5:45-7:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 5
8-10 p.m. Monday, May 4
8-10 p.m. Tuesday, May 5
8-10 p.m. Wednesday, May 6
8-10 p.m. Thursday, May 7
8-10 p.m. Wednesday, May 6
8-10 p.m. Thursday, May 7
8-10 p.m. Monday, May 4
8-10 p.m. Tuesday, May 5
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Quick Reference
Admissions
Where to go for help
Admissions Office
120 Administrative Center
816-235-1111
admit@umkc.edu
www.umkc.edu/admissions
Coordinates the admission of students
to virtually all undergraduate, professional
and graduate programs and is also
responsible for determining residency.
Admissions
Office of Services for
Students with Disabilities
131 University Center
816-235-5696
disability@umkc.edu
www.umkc.edu/disability
Assists students with disabilities in
gaining equal access to the learning
environment. To assure timely assistance,
contact the office as soon as possible.
Campus Information Center
University Center, first-floor lobby
816-235-5555
Maintains campus lost and found, and
serves as a resource for campus, event and
local information. Available by phone
or in person from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
and 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesdays.
Cashier’s Office
112 Administrative Center
816-235-1365
cashiers@umkc.edu
www.umkc.edu/adminfinance/
finance/cashiers
Collects fees, processes refunds and
grants tax tuition scholarships.
Career Services Center
4825 Troost Ave., room 205
816-235-1636
careerservices@umkc.edu
www.career.umkc.edu
Assists students with choosing a
major. Maintains employment database
with part-time, full-time and internship
opportunities, as well as résumé and job
search assistance and practice interviews.
The Center sponsors numerous career
days/employer fairs during academic year.
Center for Academic Development
210 SASS Building
816-235-1174
www.umkc.edu/cad
Provides support services that help
students attain their academic goals.
Programs include Supplemental
Instruction (SI), Video-based
Supplemental Instruction (VSI), the
Math and Science Resource Center
(MSRC), the UMKC Coaching Program,
Upward Bound and Jumpstart.
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Financial Aid Office
101 Administrative Center
816-235-1154
finaid@umkc.edu
www.sfa.umkc.edu
Assists students with scholarships, grants,
loans, work study and emergency loans.
HelpLine
University Center
816-235-2222
helpline@umkc.edu
www.umkc.edu/helpline
Provides an outlet for problems and
complaints. The office investigates
concerns of students, staff and faculty,
explains University policies and cuts
through red tape. Visit the Web site
for more information on intellectual
diversity, grievance procedures and sexual
harassment.
Parking Office
221 Administrative Center
816-235-5256
www.umkc.edu/adminfinance/parking
Police
4825 Troost Ave.
816-235-1515
www.umkc.edu/adminfinance/police
Registration and Records Office
115 Administrative Center
816-235-1213
registrar@umkc.edu
www.umkc.edu/registrar
Offers advance and regular registration
for all UMKC academic units; degree
checking and processing; monitoring
undergraduate and graduate student
academic probation; maintaining all
official permanent records; and issuing
class lists, grade rolls, grade reports,
transcripts and enrollment reports.
Student Loan Office
224 Administrative Center
816-235-1346
umkc-studentloans@umkc.edu
www.umkc.edu/adminfinance/finance/
studentloans/
WEPT
See Page 27 for information.
Information Services Call Center
4825 Troost Ave., room 102
816-235-2000
callcenter@umkc.edu
www.umkc.edu/is/support
Offers technical support to students,
faculty and staff by resolving computerrelated issues.
International Student Affairs Office
International Center
5235 Rockhill Road
816-235-1113
www.umkc.edu/isao
Coordinates the admissions of
international students to undergraduate,
professional and graduate programs.
International Student Affairs is
responsible for issuing government
forms for international students and
scholars to obtain their visas and advises
international students on immigrationrelated issues.
816-235-1111
admit@umkc.edu
www.umkc.edu/admissions
Priority deadlines for
undergraduate programs are:
Fall semester: April 1
Spring semester: Nov. 1
Summer semester: May 1
Students whose admission applications
are filed by the deadlines (along with all
required transcripts and test score reports)
will be considered for admission for the
coming term on a priority basis. Note that
some undergraduate and many graduate
programs have selective admission criteria
and special deadlines. Students whose
applications are filed after the priority
deadline and those whose admission
files are not completed by the deadline
may still be considered for admission
(except to selective programs). However,
evaluation of previous credits may not
be provided. Applicants who have not
received notification of a decision by
then should call or visit the Admissions
Office the week of Jan. 5-9 to discuss the
status of their application. There is a $35
non-refundable application fee when
submitting an application online and a
$45 non-refundable application fee for
paper applications.
Walk-in Review Days
Spring: Jan. 5-9
During this week, new freshmen,
transfer students, re-admitted students
and graduate students can come to the
Admissions Office to apply for admission
or to ask about the status of a previously
submitted application. Students should
have transcripts and required test scores
with them or have these items sent to
Admissions well in advance.
Eligible applicants will be admitted,
referred to the appropriate office for
advising (if required) and may then
register for classes. For selective
undergraduate programs (Conservatory
of Music and Dance, business, dental
hygiene and nursing) and all graduate
programs, the Admissions Office will
require written permission from the
department to admit students. The
counseling psychology, counseling and
guidance, dental, environmental design,
six-year medical and pharmacy programs
admit students for the fall semester only.
Admissions, Cashier’s, Financial Aid
and Registration office hours for Jan. 5-9
are 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday and
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday.
Nondegree-Seeking Students
If you wish to be a part-time,
nondegree-seeking student, you may
be able to apply for admission as a
community student without having to
present credentials. The Admissions
Office can provide information and
application forms. Another option is
enrolling through one of the continuing
education departments. Visit www.umkc.
edu/registrar/ce.asp.
Welcome Center
816-235-UMKC
welcome@umkc.edu
The Welcome Center serves as a
central location to greet campus visitors
and provide campus tours to prospective
students and their families. For assistance
or to schedule a campus tour, call the
center.
Students with Disabilities
816-235-5696
131 University Center
www.umkc.edu/disability
Students who need accommodations
under the Americans with Disabilities
Act must be registered with the Office of
Services for Students with Disabilities.
Re-admission to Undergraduate or
Graduate Study
If you have attended UMKC before
but did not attend during the Fall 2008
semester, you need to submit a new
application. You should complete and
return it as soon as possible, preferably by
Nov. 1 to ensure that your advising and
registration materials will be available for
regular registration. Late applicants should
refer to the walk-in review information.
If you have questions
You can check your admissions status
at pathway.umkc.edu. You will receive
your Pathway user ID and password via
e-mail after you apply. Questions about
admissions deadlines and procedures
should be directed to the UMKC
Admissions Office.
816-235-1111
admit@umkc.edu
120 Administration Center
5115 Oak St.
Kansas City, MO 64110-2499
International Admissions
816-235-1113
5235 Rockhill Road
www.umkc.edu/isao
This office is authorized under federal
law to enroll nonimmigrant students.
Contact the International Student Affairs
Office for an application and information
regarding international admissions.
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Financial Aid and Scholarships, Set up Your Single Sign-On
Financial Aid and
Scholarships
www.sfa.umkc.edu
The Financial Aid and Scholarships
Office works with students who need
help financing educational costs. They
administer federal, state, institutional and
private financial resources.
The Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) is the basis for
awarding many sources of aid and is
available after Jan. 1 each year. Grants,
loans and work study awards usually
Set up your Single
Sign-On (SSO)
require financial need, as determined from
the FAFSA. They also offer loans that are
not based on financial need for students
and their parents.
UMKC offers a wide-range of
scholarships for students. Some
scholarships are automatically awarded
to qualifying students upon admission.
Students can also compete for UMKC
scholarships by completing our separate
application, available each fall for the
upcoming academic year. Most of these
scholarships are based on academic merit
but a few also require financial need.
There are many scholarships awarded by
academic units. Information regarding
those scholarships can be obtained
from the specific unit’s office. They also
administer scholarships awarded to our
students through sources outside the
University.
They are ready to assist you. Stop by
our office at 101 Administrative Center,
5115 Oak St., call 816-235-1154 or e-mail
finaid@umkc.edu. Information is also
available at www.sfa.umkc.edu.
Computer Labs
click “Student Password Recovery Web
Page.” Then click “Current Users.”
You will need the following information
to reset your password:
•UMKC SSO (username)
•Date of birth
•UMKC student ID number
•The last four digits of your Social
Security number
www.umkc.edu/exchange
Outlook e-mail gives you instant access
to campus e-mail, along with a personal
calendar and address book.
www.umkc.edu/is/labs
Information Services (IS) provides
computer resources to all currently
enrolled students. These resources include
but are not limited to:
•six computer labs, computers running
Windows XP
•file storage space
•adaptive equipment (for persons with
visual disabilities or wheelchair access
needs)
•digital scanner (for document, image,
slide and negative scanning) and
•150 pages of printing per week.
Pathway
How do I find out my SSO?
www.umkc.edu/launch
As a UMKC student, you have a host of
online services accessible with your Single
Sign-On (SSO)/Username and password.
Outlook E-mail
pathway.umkc.edu
Pathway allows access to information
about your admission status; the ability
to register, add and drop classes; current
account balance and direct link to online
bills and QuikPay online payment site;
the ability to accept or decline financial
aid; and the ability to add, remove or
change your address and phone number.
Blackboard
blackboard.umkc.edu
The Blackboard Course Management
System provides tools used for presenting
course content and other materials online.
If you take an online course at UMKC,
the course content will be delivered
through Blackboard.
OneStop
onestop.umkc.edu
OneStop is UMKC’s central point of
online information for students, faculty
and staff.
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Math Entrance Tests, Advising
New students are automatically
assigned a Single Sign-On (SSO) which
is also known as a User ID. Your SSO
was e-mailed or mailed to you when you
applied for admission. If you do not know
your SSO, you can get it by entering your
last name in the “Student Lookup” search
box on the UMKC Web site (umkc.edu)
and finding your name in the list displayed.
If you can’t find your name or have any
problems, contact the IS Call Center to
recover your username.
*International students will be sent their SSO
and a temporary password called a Bootstrap
Password. See www.umkc.edu/registrar/
pathway.asp for instructions on how to use
the Bootstrap password.
How do I set up the password
for my SSO?
If you know your SSO and need to set
or reset your UMKC password, go to
www.umkc.edu/is/userpassword.asp and
Free Application for Federal
Student Aid:
Complete your FAFSA at:
www.fafsa.ed.gov
UMKC School Code: 002518
Priority deadline: March 1
The first time you set your password,
do not be concerned about the security
question, go ahead and enter the last four
digits of your Social Security number and
click enter. The system will recognize
you, and you will be able to set up a
security question on the next screen. If
you previously set your password, you will
need to know the security question in
order to reset it. Answers to the security
question are case sensitive, so remember
exactly how you entered it. For detailed
instructions on how to set up your initial
password, visit www.umkc.edu/registrar/
passwordsetup.pdf.
If you already know your password and
would like to change it to something else,
visit the Account Password Change Web
site at https://auth1.umkc.edu/secure/
APC.asp.
Questions
If you have any questions about, or
problems with, the password reset/recover/
create process, contact the IS Call Center
at 816-235-2000 or e-mail
callcenter@umkc.edu.
Mathematics
Entrance Tests
cas.umkc.edu/math/mathentrance.htm
To register for Math 110 (College
Algebra), Math 120 (Pre-calculus), Math
206 (Brief Calculus and Matrix Algebra)
or Math 210 (Calculus I), you must
pass the associated online Mathematics
Entrance Test.
The purpose of these tests is to assess
your present mathematical skills to ensure
you do not waste time and money. You
should take these online tests honestly
and without help. The online tests
are randomly generated each time you
attempt them, so you can repeat them
as many times as necessary until you
pass. There is no advantage to cheating,
because you will suffer if you enroll in a
course for which you are not ready.
How to take an entrance test
Log in to Blackboard with your SSO:
http://blackboard.umkc.edu
If you do not see the Mathematics
Entrance Tests on your “My UMKC,”
you must self-enroll for the tests in
Blackboard by following these steps:
1.Click the “Browse Course Catalog” tab.
2.In the “Search Catalog” box, type
“mathematics.”
3.Click the “GO!” button.
4.The four course sites titled
“Mathematics Entrance Test – College
Algebra”, “Mathematics Entrance
Test – Pre-calculus”, “Mathematics
Entrance Test – Brief Calculus and
Matrix Algebra” and “Mathematics
Entrance Test – Calculus I” will appear.
Click the “Enroll” button next to the
test you want.
5.When the “Self-Enrollment” screen
appears, click the “Submit” button.
6.On the next screen, click “OK.”
7.Once your submission is accepted,
click the “My UMKC” tab.
If you do see your desired Mathematics
Entrance Test on “My UMKC,” then:
1.Click on the Mathematics Entrance
Test name and continue.
2.On your choice of Mathematics
Entrance Test page, read the
instructions for the test, then click
on it and proceed.
3.You have 35 minutes.
Basic facts about the online
Mathematics Entrance Tests
•Have scratch paper and a pencil.
•Pick a time when you won’t be
interrupted or distracted.
•Each entrance test has a 35-minute time
limit. Blackboard provides a timing bar
at the lower left of your screen to show
the time elapsed since you began the
test. If you exceed the time limit, no
score is recorded.
•You may take any entrance test as many
times as you like, but a new, equivalent
test is randomly generated each time
you start a new test.
•Each test consists of mostly multiple
choice questions. Occasionally there
may be a fill in the blank, matching or
multiple answer question.
•Each question is worth one point. Your
entrance test score is the number of
questions you answer correctly out of
the total number of questions on the
test. Wrong answers are not penalized.
After you pass a Mathematics
Entrance Test:
Within a few days after you pass an
Entrance Test, Pathway will allow you to
enroll yourself in the associated course.
If you don’t want to wait that long,
contact your academic adviser to complete
an add/drop form, with both your signature
and your adviser’s signature, to get permission
to register in the course associated with
the entrance test you passed.
Your entrance test scores are
immediately available online to both you
and any UMKC academic adviser. Passing
an entrance test does not guarantee you
will pass the course. Passing an entrance
test does not earn you credit for any
prerequisite courses.
Advising
All students new to UMKC are
required to meet with an adviser prior to
registering for classes. Depending on your
major you may be required to meet with
your academic adviser prior to registering
every semester. New freshmen are required
to go to orientation.
Adviser Release for Registration
Consent Course Approvals
Many courses require special consent for
enrollment. See the department so your
student ID can be input in Pathway to
allow you to register for the course.
Academic Probation
Students are expected to maintain a
grade point average that meets or exceeds
the minimum as established for their
degree program. If a student’s GPA falls
below the minimum, the student will be
placed on some form of probation or will
become ineligible for further study at
UMKC. If a student becomes ineligible,
they may petition to their academic unit
for continued enrollment or to another
academic unit for acceptance. Each
academic unit establishes the minimum
GPA necessary to be in good academic
standing and determines what form of
probation is appropriate for students
who are not in good standing. Students
are responsible for knowing the GPA
requirements of their academic unit.
For more information about academic
probation, contact an academic adviser in
the appropriate academic unit. Students
on probation must get advising before
registering for classes.
Administrative Holds
UMKC will apply administrative holds
on students’ accounts when students owe
UMKC past due balances or any form of
debt (such as library books, traffic and
parking fines, etc.). These holds may
prevent students from registering
for classes until debts are settled.
Administrative holds also are applied
for some non-financial reasons (such as
academic ineligibility, disciplinary actions,
missing admissions documents, etc.).
You can view which office has applied
an administrative hold in the Pathway
Student Self-Service Center.
Overloads
For undergraduates, a program of
18 or more semester hours constitutes
an overload and requires an adviser’s
approval. For graduate students, a
program of 12 or more hours constitutes
an overload and requires approval by the
dean of the School of Graduate Studies.
If advising is required for you, your
adviser must release your name in the
computer before you can register.
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Advising Information
Advising Information
School of Dentistry
dentistry.umkc.edu
Registration information will be
provided via e-mail to each dental,
dental hygiene and graduate dental
student. Students outside of the School
of Dentistry must obtain permission to
register in any School of Dentistry course
from the associate dean for academic
affairs.
Dean’s Office
650 E. 25th St., room 440
816-235-2010
School of Biological Sciences
Student Programs
816-235-2080
The School of Dentistry maintains
a policy of mandatory attendance for
all scheduled classroom, laboratory and
clinical courses.
Withdrawal
Any student desiring to withdraw from
their dental program must submit their
request to withdraw in writing to the
associate dean for academic affairs. Prior
to final approval to withdraw, students
must obtain clearance through each
designated department.
Degrees offered through this school
B.S. in Dental Hygiene
Doctor of Dental Surgery
M.S. in Dental Hygiene Education
M.S. in Oral Biology
Graduate Certificates in:
Advanced Education in General
Dentistry (AEGD)
Endodontics
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Orthodontics and Dentofacial
Orthopedics
Periodontics
Interdisciplinary Ph.D.
Registrar
sbs.umkc.edu
Undergraduate degrees offered
through this school:
B.S. in biology
B.S. in biology with cellular and
molecular basis of health and disease
(pre-med)
B.S. in biology with bioinformatics
emphasis
B.S. in biology with biotechnology
emphasis
B.S. in biology with pre-dental
concentration
B.S. in medical technology
B.A. in biology
816-235-2081
College of Arts and Sciences
cas.umkc.edu/advising
Arts and Sciences Academic Advising
Office: 9 Scofield Hall (basement)
816-235-1148
All undergraduate students are
encouraged to seek advising every
semester before registering for classes.
The Arts and Sciences Advising Office
sees undergraduate students either by
appointment or walk-in. Hours for the
Arts and Sciences Advising Office are:
By appointment:
9 a.m.-noon, 1-6 p.m. Monday-Tuesday
9 a.m.-noon, 1-5 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday
9 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. Friday
By walk-in:
9-11 a.m., 1-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday
9-11 a.m., 1-3 p.m. Friday
For students in one of the specialized
programs below (APP, Pre-Law, etc.)
call the number listed to make an
appointment. For all other students, call
816-235-1148 to make an appointment.
Students on Probation
If you are on academic probation, you
must be advised in Scofield Hall, room 9,
before you will be released for registration.
This advising cannot be completed by
telephone. Call 816-235-1148 for more
information.
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Students who must meet with an
adviser and obtain an adviser’s release
before they can register include:
•all students who haven’t declared
majors (general studies)
• all freshmen (students with fewer than
30 credit hours)
•all chemistry majors
•all physics majors
•all studio art majors
•all theater majors
•new transfer students
•students on academic probation
•students requesting overloads, audits,
credit/no credit option
•graduate students in chemistry, English,
geosciences, sociology and theater. (Go
directly to the department for advising
and approvals.)
Students who have chosen a major
should contact their department faculty
adviser for an appointment. The list of
departmental advisers may be found at
www.umkc.edu/sched/cas_advsing.htm.
New undergraduate transfer students
should first go to 9 Scofield Hall for an
evaluation of transfer work. Additionally,
students interested in the following areas
should contact:
Advanced Preparation Program (APP)
Cecelia Brewer, coordinator
17 Scofield Hall, 816-235-2586
Undergraduate students enrolled in
biological sciences programs are required
to participate in registration advising
each semester to develop or review their
plans of study. First semester freshman are
required to attend Freshman Information
Sessions to address their registration
needs prior to enrolling in a second
semester. All other currently enrolled
students have the following options to
participate in registration advising before
and during priority registration: Plan of
study appointments, on-line advising, or
group advising. New students are advised
by individual appointments during open
registration. Appointments can be set up
by calling the advising office at
816-235-2580 or by coming to room
B013 in the Biological Science Building.
Before an appointment, students should
review their plan of study and the SBS
Undergraduate Programs Handbook,
and prepare a tentative schedule for the
adviser’s approval.
Graduate students also need their
adviser’s approval before registering.
Graduate degrees offered
through this school:
Interdisciplinary Ph.D.
M.S. in cellular and molecular biology
M.A. in biology
Graduate students who do not have
a permanent adviser must contact the
school’s graduate programs office, BSB
room 114, 816-235-2352, for more
information.
School of Graduate Studies
Pre-Law
Brianne Wyatt, pre-Law adviser
9 Scofield Hall, 816-235-6094
Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dental, Pre-Health
Cary Lyon, director
22 Scofield Hall, 816-235-5874
Pre-Business
Bloch School of Business and Public
Administration Advising
115 Bloch, 816-235-2215
Pre-Education
School of Education advising
129 Education, 816-235-2234
Pre-Engineering
School of Computing and
Engineering Advising
546 Flarsheim Hall, 816-235-1193
PACE
Jewel Allers, student services coordinator
104 Scofield Hall, 816-235-2533
Applied Language Institute
Monica Mingucci, director
5301 Rockhill Road, 816-235-1233
www.umkc.edu/sgs
300F Administrative Center
816-235-1161
Graduate students are expected
to become familiar with the general
graduate academic regulations in the
UMKC Graduate Catalog, www.umkc.
edu/catalog. When specific degree
requirements are more stringent than the
general regulations, the degree-specific
regulations take precedence. When all
course requirements have been met,
graduate students must be continuously
enrolled each fall and winter semester.
The continuous enrollment requirement
may be met by enrolling in Grad. 899
continuous graduate enrollment and
paying the equivalent of one graduate
credit hour fee for no academic credit.
Information on how to enroll in Grad.
899 is available at the Registration Office.
Graduate students who plan to graduate
during this term must take the following
steps:
1.Check the term deadlines for
completing the various degree
requirements that are printed in the
calendar in this booklet (Page 1).
2.File an application to graduate with the
Records Office by the term deadline
printed in the calendar section of this
booklet (Page 1).
3.If a thesis or dissertation requirement is
included in the student’s program, the
degree candidate must:
a)Submit the final draft of the thesis
or dissertation to all members of his
or her supervisory committee at least
eight weeks prior to the end of the
term.
b)Submit the thesis or dissertation,
with preliminary approval from
the degree candidate’s supervisory
committee, to the School of
Graduate Studies for certification
of acceptance by the term deadline
printed in the calendar section of
this booklet. The School of Graduate
Studies holds workshops on
formatting theses and dissertations
near the beginning of each term.
For information on workshop times,
dates and locations, or for more
information about the approval
process, contact the School of
Graduate Studies Office at
816-235-1161.
Repeated Graduate Credit Courses
If approved by their degree program’s
principal graduate adviser, graduate
students may repeat a course once to
improve grade point average or satisfy
degree requirements. Graduate students
should submit a course repeat form to
the Registration Office no later than the
fourth week of the term. Students seeking
graduate degrees are limited to repeating
no more than 20 percent of the course
hours applicable toward their degrees.
School of Law
www.law.umkc.edu
Complete registration information can
be found online at www1.law.umkc.edu/
academic/courses.htm. Students must
obtain permission to register in any law
classes from the associate dean and the
registrar of the Law School. Law students
are not permitted to register for courses
using Pathway.
Withdrawal from classes
A student enrolled in a course cannot
unilaterally withdraw from it but must
secure permission from the associate
dean to do so, and must follow prescribed
withdrawal procedures. A student who is
not in good standing in the course at the
time of withdrawal (has earned a grade of
‘F’ at that point) will receive a grade of ‘F’
for the course.
Dean’s Office
1-200 Law School
816-235-1644
Registrar
816-235-1688
Student Programs
816-235-1654
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Advising Information
Advising Information
Henry W. Bloch School of Business and Public Administration
www.umkc.edu/bloch
Student Services Coordinators
Walk-in advising is available 1-4 p.m.
Monday, 9-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m TuesdayWednesday and 9-11 a.m. Thursday in
Bloch, room 115. Other times available by
appointment. Call 816-235-2215 for more
information.
Undergraduate Advising
Freshmen and junior B.B.A. and B.S. in
accounting students must be advised each
term before registering for classes. New
students, regardless of level or program,
must meet with an adviser prior to
registration. Advising is optional for
all other students. Students from other
academic units at UMKC or visiting
students should contact the Bloch School
Student Services Office to get information
about enrollment in Bloch School courses.
Graduate Advising
New M.B.A. and M.P.A. students must
be advised before registering for their first
semester. Continuing M.B.A. students
and M.P.A. students are not required to be
advised after the first term of enrollment.
M.S. accounting students must be advised
before registering for classes each term.
School of Computing and Engineering
www.sce.umkc.edu
Dean’s Office
816-235-2399
534 Flarsheim Hall
All students in the School of
Computing and Engineering (SCE) are
assigned to a faculty adviser. All SCE
students must be cleared to register by
an adviser each semester. To schedule
an advising appointment, contact your
department office.
For online course information, visit
http://blackboard.umkc.edu or call
816-235-1193.
Pre-Engineering, Civil and
Mechanical Engineering Advising
352 Flarsheim Hall
Phone: 816-235-5550
Fax: 816-235-1260
Pre-Engineering, Electrical
and Computer Engineering,
Computer Science and Information
Technology Advising
546 Flarsheim Hall
Phone: 816-235-1193
Fax: 816-235-5159
Degree Options in Civil and
Mechanical Engineering (CME)
B.S. in civil engineering
B.S. in mechanical engineering
M.S. in civil engineering
M.S. in mechanical engineering
Degree Options in Computer Science,
Electrical and Computer Engineering,
and Information Technology
(CS/ECE/IT)
B.A. in computer science
B.S. in computer science
Bachelor of information technology
(B.I.T.)
B.S. in electrical and computer
engineering
M.S. in computer science
M.S. in electrical engineering
Conservatory of Music and Dance
www.umkc.edu/conservatory
General Admissions Requirements
To be admitted as an undergraduate
or graduate music major, an audition
is required. Audition requests must be
received no later than Feb. 4 for the final
audition day. See the Web site for details:
www.umkc.edu/conservatory/students/
audition_application.aspx.
Matriculation Exam
All newly admitted graduate students
must take the matriculation exam in
music history and theory. The exam will
be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Jan. 8.
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Master’s and Doctoral
Comprehensive Exams
Master’s Comprehensive Exams will
be given during the weeks of Feb. 23-27
and Sept. 22-26. Notify the Graduate
Advising Office prior to Jan. 16. Doctoral
Comprehensive Exams in music theory
and music history will be given on two
consecutive Saturdays. The theory and
history exam dates are Feb. 28 and March
7. Notify the Graduate Advising Office
prior to Jan. 16 if you plan to take the
exams in the spring semester.
Student Advising
School of Education
www.umkc.edu/education
Teacher Education
Undergraduate education majors are
required to meet with an academic adviser
in Education Student Services prior to
registering each semester. Applicants
to the upper-level coursework leading
to teacher certification must pass the
C-BASE test and complete a special
application packet by the appropriate
deadline: final deadline of Feb. 1 for
middle school, secondary and K-12
students; priority deadline of Feb. 1 for
early childhood and elementary and final
deadline of July 1.
Graduate Students
Graduate students must have an
approved program of study on file prior
to completing the final 15 credit hours
of their degree program. Degree program
outlines are available in the Education
Student Services office. Departmental
faculty advise all graduate students.
Most CPCE courses are restricted
to CPCE majors. Contact CPCE at
816-235-2722 for exceptions. Programs
in counseling psychology, counselor
education and educational administration
require a special application packet.
Probation
Graduate students who are
conditionally admitted must have met
with a faculty adviser to determine the
first four classes to complete to remove
themselves from probationary status.
Note: Non-education majors on
probation are not allowed to enroll in
education courses.
Academic Advisers
129 Education Building
Jeff Vincent, 816-235-2621
Brad Martens, 816-235-2474
Dean’s Office
347 Education Building
Ginny Miller, assistant dean
816-235-1473
Questions
School of Education
Student Services Office
129 Education Building
816-235-2234
education@umkc.edu
www.umkc.edu/education
Graduate Faculty Advising
Counseling and Guidance and Counseling
Psychology, 816-235-2722
Curriculum and Instruction, 816-235-2241
Educational Administration, 816-235-2716
Reading Education, 816-235-2241
Special Education, 816-235-2241
School of Medicine
www.med.umkc.edu
Complete information on the School
of Medicine’s curriculum and evaluation
policies can be found at www.umkc.edu/
medicine/curriculum and www.med.umkc.
edu/admin/sections/councils/evaluation/
coepolicymanual2007.pdf.
Students enrolled in medicine or B.M.S.
courses must be previously admitted
to the School of Medicine’s combined
B.A./M.D. program or the M.D. program.
All students are required to meet with an
adviser prior to registration.
UMKC School of Medicine students
enrolled in a course can not unilaterally
withdraw, but must first secure advice
from an adviser and permission from the
Council on Curriculum.
Student Affairs and Academic Affairs
Year 1 & 2 Office
Student Affairs Office (Hospital Hill)
816-235-1900
www.umkc.edu/medicine/sa/
studentaffairs.asp
Master of Science in Anesthesia
www.med.umkc.edu/MSA
Spring semester admission only.
816-235-1344
www.umkc.edu/medicine/sa/Year1&2.htm
School of Pharmacy
All undergraduate and graduate
students in the Conservatory are required
to meet with their adviser before
registering. Call 816-235-2900 for an
appointment.
pharmacy.umkc.edu
Undergraduate Advising
816-235-2900
Graduate Advising
816-235-2900
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
816-235-2900
Degree Advising
Lindsay Groh, Helen Perry, Jaclyn Swope
Provisional freshmen, pre-pharmacy
students and students enrolled in the
bachelor of science in pharmaceutical
sciences program are required to schedule
an appointment with an adviser in the
Pharmacy Student Services office for
enrollment release prior to each term of
enrollment. Students on probation or
on contract must meet with their faculty
adviser or professional development
1219 Health Sciences Building
2464 Charlotte, Kansas City, MO 64108
816-235-1613
adviser and then set up an appointment
with an academic adviser prior to
registering. Go to pharmacy.umkc.edu
and select “current students” for specific
registration information and schedule
announcements. Students who do
not complete required courses or who
receive a grade below C must make
an appointment with an adviser in
the Pharmacy Student Services office
before enrolling in subsequent terms
of enrollment. With permission of the
Committee on Admissions and Academic
Requirements, deficiencies must be
cleared before a student can advance to
the next term of enrollment.
Pharmacy graduate students must meet
with their major faculty advisers to plan
a program of study and committee. A
program of study should be filed with
the Graduate Programs Committee
within the first academic year of graduate
study.
Student Services
Marilee Congrove, academic adviser
Traci Parker-Gray, manager of diversity
and outreach initiatives
Shelly Janasz, director
Wayne Brown, associate dean
Steve McDonald, academic adviser
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Advising Information
Advising Information
School of Nursing
www.umkc.edu/nursing
Pre-Nursing
Pre-nursing students should review
their degree audit and must meet with
their academic adviser prior to registering
for classes. Come prepared to your
appointment with your specific course plan.
Pre-licensure B.S.N. Students
B.S.N. students should review their
degree audit, their plan of study, the
class schedule and be prepared with
their specific course plan for the
upcoming semester prior to their advising
appointment. Students on probation
must first meet with their faculty mentor
prior to speaking to their academic
adviser. All immunizations and required
documentation must be on file prior to
registering.
Continuing Education
R.N.-B.S.N. Students
R.N.-B.S.N. students must adhere to
their plan of study or touch base with
their academic adviser prior to registering
for classes. All immunizations and
required documentation must be on file
prior to registering.
Beginning Fall 2007, R.N.-B.S.N.
students are not required to make
contact with their faculty mentor or
academic adviser in order to be cleared
for enrollment. Feel free to contact your
faculty mentor at any time.
Jo Klaassen is the faculty mentor for
students whose last name falls between
A and L, and Anita Skarbek is the faculty
mentor for students whose last name falls
between M and Z. Note that any student
who is on academic probation must
contact their assigned faculty mentor prior
to enrolling for the next semester in order
to be cleared for enrollment.
Graduate Students
All graduate students must adhere to
their plan of study or touch base with an
academic adviser prior to registering for
classes. All immunizations and required
documentation must be submitted upon
admission to the program.
Academic advisers
Pre-Nursing and Pre-Licensure
Programs
Leah Wilder, 816-235-5768
or wilderl@umkc.edu
R.N.-B.S.N. Program
Lauren Klemmer, 816-235-6277
or klemmerl@umkc.edu
M.S.N. Programs
Brenda Riggs, 816-235-1710
or riggsb@umkc.edu
D.N.P. and Ph.D. Programs
Judy Jellison, 816-235-1740
or jellisonj@umkc.edu
The Program for Adult College
Education (PACE) provides an
alternative for students who have
difficulty pursuing a bachelor’s degree due
to employment responsibilities, family
or other obligations. PACE provides a
nontraditional method for earning a
bachelor’s degree through courses offered
in a special weeknight, weekend and
independent study format. PACE courses
are normally presented in 12-hour blocks,
arranged by theme or issue. There are
also numerous Internet, Web-assisted and
second eight-week courses.
Each 12-hour block includes a
weeknight class that meets once a week
all semester, a weekend course that meets
four weekends during a semester (once
a month), and a modified independent
study that is arranged by the instructors
of the block. A number of courses may
be offered using distance education
technology.
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The bachelor of liberal arts (B.L.A.) is
the most popular degree offered through
PACE. This degree program allows
enhanced flexibility in selection of
academic areas of study for those whose
aspirations are not served by a traditional
major. The B.L.A. with a concentration
area or minor is designed to allow all the
advantages of a liberal arts education
while providing an indication of a
student’s special area of interest. Typically,
18 credit hours are required in related
interdisciplinary fields to qualify for a
concentration or minor. Concentrations
are informal academic designations and
are not reflected on official transcripts.
Minors earned in conjunction with the
B.L.A. are reflected on official transcripts.
However, typically it is necessary for
students pursuing a minor to take a
required course outside of the PACE
curriculum. Students should refer to the
associated departmental requirements in
the UMKC undergraduate catalog and
consult a PACE adviser. While there
is no major associated with the B.L.A.,
students can meet B.A./B.S. general
College of Arts and Sciences.....................................................................816-235-2736
School of Business and Public Administration.........................................816-235-2215
School of Education...................................................................................816-235-1188
Conservatory of Music and Dance............................................................816-235-2022
School of Law............................................................................................816-235-1648
School of Pharmacy...................................................................................816-235-1616
Special Courses
Black Studies
Director: Mat Forstater
816-235-5862
cas.umkc.edu/blackstudies
Gerontology
Coordinator: Linda Breytspraak
816-235-1744
cas.umkc.edu/cas
Family Studies
Director: Deborah B. Smith
816-235-2529
Women’s and Gender Studies
Director: Miriam Forman-Brunell
816-235-5955
cas.umkc.edu/wgs
For information about online courses,
visit blackboard.umkc.edu.
PACE (Program for Adult College Education)
cas.umkc.edu/pace
The University’s schools and colleges extend the University’s knowledge resources
beyond the traditional degree programs through continuing education courses and
conferences. For details about continuing education classes for credit and noncredit,
call or visit www.umkc.edu/registrar/ce.asp.
degree requirements through the PACE
program. In conjunction with designated
disciplines, students can incorporate
the PACE curriculum while pursuing a
major or minor. Degrees associated with
an academic unit’s evening division are
recommended for this process. PACE also
participates in certificate programs such
as film studies, computer and information
technology and gerontology. The PACE
program provides students the ability to
achieve rigorous academic preparation
for graduate and professional degree
programs. The B.L.A. is recognized as
an appropriate degree for a number of
graduate/professional programs at UMKC
and elsewhere. Many PACE students
continue their studies in graduate degree
programs.
PACE students may call 816-235-1588
or stop by room 104 in Scofield Hall for
additional information or advising.
Writing Intensive Courses
Writing Intensive (WI) courses are
intended to help students learn to express
themselves formally and coherently in
discursive prose. In WI courses, students
will prepare a number of different
assignments of varying lengths and intent.
In order for students to be eligible to
sign up for a WI course, they must first
successfully pass the WEPT or complete
English 299: Form and Structure of
Writing with a grade of “C-” or better.
Many majors include a WI course as a
part of degree requirements.
Cluster Courses
in the Humanities
Cluster courses provide an opportunity
to study a special theme or historical
period from the perspective of several
disciplines at once. Each course is
developed to integrate with one or more
courses in other fields to show how
different disciplines complement each
other to form a more comprehensive
understanding of a given topic. All
cluster courses with the same title
meet at the same time.
Registering for Classes
To select classes, log on to Pathway and
click on Class Search or use My Class
Scheduler at www.umkc.edu/registrar/
myclassscheduler. Once you have decided
which classes to take, you can register
yourself. Pathway is a simple way to
register for classes online. You can register,
drop and add courses and access your
grades without coming to campus.
Priority Registration
During priority registration, continuing
students cannot register before their
assigned registration appointment time.
Students may look up their registration
appointment time on Pathway two to
three weeks before registration begins.
Pathway Help
For a tutorial on how to register for
classes in the new Pathway system, visit
www.umkc.edu/registrar/pathway.asp or
e-mail imkcregistrar@umkc.edu.
Registration Dates
Technical Questions
Late Registration Fee
Registration Questions
There are specific start and end dates for
registration. See page 2 for a complete list.
A fee of $35 will be charged to students
who register once the term begins.
Class Permission
If a class is limited to a specific
population of students, you may have
to get permission to add it to your
schedule. The department offering the
course can enter this permission in
Pathway so you can register yourself.
Contact the Call Center at
callcenter@umkc.edu or 816-235-2000.
Contact the Registration & Records
Office at registrar@umkc.edu or
816-235-1125 or go to the office
located at 115 Administrative Center,
5115 Oak St.
Registration & Records Hours
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Thursday
and Friday.
8 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday
Enrollment Shopping Cart
In order to register for classes, you
must first place them in your enrollment
shopping cart. If you do not intend to take
the classes, make sure to remove them
from your shopping cart so the system
does not automatically enroll you.
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Pathway
Pathway
Accessing Pathway
www.pathway.umkc.edu
Logging in to Pathway
UMKC Pathway
You will need to obtain your SSO and
one-time password. Usually this was sent
to you by e-mail or in the mail from the
Admissions office. If you have lost that
information, send an e-mail to registrar@
umkc.edu which includes your full name,
date of birth, and Social Security number
(if you have one).
pathway.umkc.edu
•Look up your registration start time
•Register for classes
•View your class schedule
•Update your address and phone number
•View and pay your bill
•Check financial aid status
and accept awards
1.Go to http://pathway.umkc.edu.
2.Log-in with your User ID (SSO) and
one-time password.
• Click on UM Processes and Reports.
• Click on Welcome BootStrap Password.
• Choose a security question.
• Type in an answer to the question and press enter.
• Click the Continue button.
3.Set up your new, permanent password.
• Click on UM E-Consent.
Passwords have lots of rules:
• At the bottom of this page, decide
• Cannot contain spaces
whether to Accept or Deny consent.
• Cannot be based on a word in the 5.If you accepted, you will have to log on
dictionary, or any UM/campus related to Pathway again, with your same User
terms (like UMKC or Roo)
ID and password.
• Cannot be based on account owner’s • The UMKC Alert service information
name or User ID
will appear on the screen. Update any
• Must be 8-26 characters
appropriate contact information. Click
• Must contain 3 of the 4 character sets:
Done Updating or Opt-Out.
a.Lower case letter(s): a, b, c
• Click on Self Service
b.Upper case letter(s): A, B, C
• Click on Student Center
c.Numbers: 1, 2, 3
d.Symbols: ? . , _ - ~ + = $ !
If you need assistance with this process,
• A message pops up that your password
contact the UMKC Call Center at
has been successfully updated.
816-235-2000
• Click on the UMKC or Pathway picture
at the bottom of the page to go to the
log-on page for Pathway.
4.Log-on to Pathway using your User ID
(SSO) and the new password you just
set-up in the previous steps.
Enrolling in classes
Student Center
Class Search
pathway.umkc.edu
You can access the real time class
schedule through Pathway. It allows you
to search by:
•course subject
•class days
•session
•location
•instructor
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The Self-Service Student Center is
your one-stop shop for everything you
need to do at UMKC. You can add and
drop classes, view your account balance
and financial aid information, update
your address and phone number, and see
if there are any holds on your account. To
get to the Student Center in the left-side
menu bar, click on Self-Service and then
click on Student Center.
Enrolling in classes
1.Click on Self-Service and then Student
Center.
2.In the Academics section, click on Add
a Class.
3.Make sure the appropriate semester
appears in the Select a Term box and
click the yellow Continue button.
4.Search for the class you want to add by
clicking the yellow Search button.
a.You must select at least two
search criteria. We recommend
course subject and course career
(undergraduate) and a third: check
the Show Open Classes Only box.
b.Click the yellow Search button near
the bottom right of the search page.
5.Find the class you want to add and
click the yellow select class button.
6.Verify that you have the pre-requisites
for the class and that it does not require
department consent. If it is a variable
credit-hour class, this is where you can
indicate the number of credit hours
using the drop-down box next to Units.
7.Click the yellow Next button.
8.The course is now added to your
Enrollment Shopping Cart.
a.You do not have a reserved spot in
this class until you finish enrolling.
b.You may go back to step 3 to add
more classes to your shopping cart.
9.Once you have all the classes you want
to take in your enrollment shopping
cart, click the yellow Proceed to Step 2
of 3 button.
10. Confirm that you want to add all of
these classes to your schedule.
11. Click the yellow Finish Enrolling
button.
12. If this is the first time you
have accessed add/drop for the
semester, you will be presented
with the Statement of Financial
Responsibility. You can read the text
of the statement on page 19 of this
guide. When you register for classes,
you are obligated to pay for those
classes whether you attend them or
not. If you do not agree, you will not
be registered for your classes. After
you have read the information, click
the yellow Agree and Continue box.
13. The classes that were successfully
added to your schedule will have a
green check-mark next to them.
If any classes were not able to be
added, there will be a red X next
to them.
a.Check the Message column to
see what prevented Pathway
from adding the course(s) to your
schedule. These remain in your
shopping cart until you delete them
or are able to add them.
14. You can now return to the Student
Center to view your account and see
how much tuition and fees you owe
for these classes.
For additional help with the Pathway
system visit www.umkc.edu/registrar/
pathway.asp.
If you cannot log-in to Pathway call the
UMKC Call Center at 816-235-2000.
If you are logged on to Pathway, but
cannot register, e-mail registrar@umkc.edu.
Include your User ID (SSO) and
UMKC Student ID number with all
communications.
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Registering for Classes
Registration Error
Messages
Access denied
You have not granted your consent to
do business with the university online.
Click on the UM E-consent link in the
blue Pathway menu on the left, grant
consent, and re-log into Pathway.
This is not a valid class number.
The class number is the 5-digit reference
number that tells the computer which
section of a particular course you want
to enroll in (eg. 45678). Spring class
numbers all begin with the number 1,
Summer class numbers begin with a 3
and Fall class numbers begin with a 4.
You have already taken this class. You
have now exceeded the repeatable limit
for this class. Verify that this class will
apply toward your course of study.
This is only a warning message. You
have been enrolled in the class, but you
should double-check with your advisor
that it will count toward your degree. If
you are re-taking a class to improve your
GPA, you must complete a form in the
Registration & Records office for the
previous grade to be removed from your
GPA.
Fee Information
You have a hold on your record. The
hold on your record must be removed
before this transaction can be processed.
To view the holds on your record,
return to Self-Service > Student Center.
Holds are displayed in a blue box in the
upper right-hand corner of the page.
Unable to add this class—requisites
have not been met. Check the class
description for a list of enrollment
requirements.
Some classes are restricted to students
in specific majors or require a minimum
number of credit hours completed. Click
on the class number on the online class
search for information on requisites for a
particular class.
Unable to complete your request. You
do not have access to perform this
transaction at this time.
There are multiple reasons you might
see this message:
•Your registration appointment time has
not yet arrived.
•You have not yet been admitted to
UMKC. Contact the Admissions office
at 816-235-1111.
•Open registration is over. To add classes,
you will need to complete an add/drop
form and obtain a signature from each
instructor.
Unable to add this class—term
maximum exceeded. Adding this class
would exceed the maximum number of
units or courses allowed for this term.
You are trying to enroll in more credit
hours than is permitted by your academic
unit. See your academic adviser to request
permission to take more hours.
You cannot drop this class. Dropping this
class would put you below the minimum
required units.
You may not drop all of your classes
on Pathway. To drop all of your classes
you must complete an exit interview
questionnaire available at https://www.
umkc.edu/stu-aff/exit/login.cfm.
Note:
•Law students must get a signature from
the law school in order to drop below
12 hours.
•Athletes must get a signature from the
Athletic Student Services office to drop
below 12 hours.
•International students must get a
signature from the International
Student Affairs office to drop below 12
hours.
Dropping a Class
You may drop classes in the same way
you register for classes. Always confirm
your withdrawal by printing a copy of
your class schedule from Pathway or
obtaining a copy from the Registration
Center. Withdrawing from classes does
not release you from financial obligations
to the University. See Page 2 for refund
percentage deadlines. If you have any
problems or questions when dropping a
class, contact the Registration Center at
816-235-1125.
No one (including faculty and advisers)
can withdraw for you. Check the
withdrawal deadlines in the academic
calendar on Page 1. Undergraduate and
graduate student withdrawal deadlines
differ and are strictly enforced. If you
require advising or have questions,
contact your academic adviser before
withdrawing.
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Official Withdrawals
Official withdrawals can be done by
mail when a student is unable to appear in
person (for example, if you are out of town
or suffering from an illness or accident)
or if the Registration Office is closed or
Pathway is down (for example, during a
power outage) and you wish to receive
a certain refund. The postmark on the
envelope is used as the refund date.
Total Withdrawals
Students wishing to withdraw from
all of their classes must complete an
exit interview questionnaire available at
https://www.umkc.edu/stu-aff/exit/login.
cfm. If you received financial aid for the
Summer/Fall 2008 semester you may be
required to pay back all or a portion of the
aid you received.
Actions that are not considered official
notification of withdrawal
Assuming classes will be cancelled for
nonpayment, failure to attend class, giving
notice to an instructor, stopping payment
on a check used to pay fees, crossing out
courses on a schedule, returning only
partial payment to the Cashier’s Office or
verbal notice to any University office.
Sign up for direct deposit
Questions and Answers About Fees
Nonresident Fees
Nonresident fees apply to students
not living in Missouri and students who
have not met residency requirements
in accordance with the University of
Missouri Residence and Educational
Fee Rules, which are available at the
Admissions Office.
Do I need to see a cashier?
Fees can be paid using cash, check or
credit card. You’ll need to see a cashier if
you are paying your fees by cash. Payment
by check can be made in person, by mail,
by drop box or online. Payment by credit
card – MasterCard or Discover – can be
made online only. To access your bill and
make an online payment visit
pathway.umkc.edu.
What if financial aid pays my fees?
Your student financial aid will be
applied toward fees, but you must make
the minimum payment if your financial
aid is less than your total fees. Student
financial aid, except outside checks
payable to the student, is directly applied
to the student’s account. If accepted aid
equals or exceeds the amount owed, no
action is necessary. The balance will be
paid to you by check or directly deposited
in your bank account. If student financial
aid is less than the amount due, the
remainder must be paid in accordance
with UMKC policy.
Where are the drop boxes?
A drop box is located in the Administrative
Center lower lobby and can be used to pay
by check.
Class Cancellation Policy
Classes are not automatically cancelled
for nonpayment. It is the responsibility
of all students to withdraw from classes if
they will not be attending the semester. If
a student withdraws from classes, he or she
may still owe the University full or partial
fees in accordance with the UMKC fee
refund policy.
Minimum Payment
A minimum payment is required by the
first payment deadline according to the
first billing statement. If a student registers
after the first billing statement is issued,
a minimum payment will be due upon
registration. Pending financial aid and
scholarships do not constitute a minimum
payment of fees if an outstanding balance
remains. If anticipated financial aid is not
received or is not sufficient to cover all
charges, the student remains responsible
for all remaining charges incurred for the
semester.
When are my fees due?
Fee payment is due by the first day of
the semester. Students who participate in
priority registration will be billed in four
installments. Any unpaid billed balance
is subject to a 1-percent finance charge.
The collection of delinquent fees will be
pursued, including referral to collection
agencies and credit bureaus. Student
accounts will be assessed an additional
collection charge when it is referred to a
collection agency.
Excess Financial Aid/Overpayments
Excess financial aid funds can be
directly deposited into bank accounts
(ACH) if authorized. ACH deposits start
the week before classes begin. If ACH
is not authorized, checks will be mailed
to the current address on the student’s
record. If a check is mailed to an invalid
address, the student may be required to
wait two weeks before the check can be
reissued and subject to a processing fee.
In general, students who have signed up
for direct deposit receive their excess
financial aid refund several days earlier
than those expecting a check. You can
sign-up for direct deposit on Pathway.
Note: If financial aid is less than fees, the
minimum amount due must be paid to
hold classes or a student may be dropped
for non-payment.
Fee Payment Schedule Spring 2009
Registration Date
Bill Date
Date Due
Amt.
Bill Date
Date Due
Amt.
Bill Date
Date Due
Amt.
Bill Date
Nov. 3 - Dec. 21
Dec. 22
Jan. 20
25%
Jan. 25
Feb. 20
25%
Feb. 25
March 20
25%
March 25 April 20
25%
Dec. 22 - Jan. 19
No bill
Jan. 20
25%
Jan. 25
Feb. 20
25%
Feb. 25
March 20
25%
March 25 April 20
25%
Feb. 25
March 20
33%
March 25 April 20
33%
Jan. 20 and after*
33% due at registration
Date Due
Amt.
Students registering for classes after Dec. 21 will not receive any billing statement until Jan. 25. In order to hold classes, a minimum
payment is due prior to Jan. 20. Students can access their bills on a daily basis by checking their fee statements on Pathway.
* Jan. 11 is the last date to register for spring semester without a late registration fee.
Get your financial aid refunds
automatically and more quickly.
You can now manage and update
your direct deposit information on
Pathway. Login to Pathway and
navigate to Self Service > Student
Center and click the Manage Direct
Deposit link.
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Fees
Fees/Assessment
Fees
Nonresident Fees
Nonresident fees apply to students
not living in Missouri and students who
have not met residency requirements
in accordance with the University of
Missouri Residence and Educational
Fee Rules, which are available at the
Admissions Office, 120 Administrative
Center.
Metro Rate
The Metro Rate is a program benefiting
undergraduate, nonprofessional students
who are legal residents of Johnson,
Leavenworth, Miami or Wyandotte
counties in Kansas. These students will
be assessed educational fees equivalent to
those of a Missouri resident (the in-state
rate). Questions about the Metro Rate can
be directed to the Office of Admissions.
Missouri Taxpayers Scholarship
If you had a Missouri income tax
liability for 2007, you may be entitled to
pay reduced fees even if you are a resident
of another state. For detailed instructions
and applications, visit www.umkc.edu/
adminfinance/finance/cashiers.
Part-time Nonresident Scholarship
Nonresident students who take a
part-time credit load of six hours or less
during the fall/spring semester and three
hours or less during the Summer, will
receive a tuition scholarship equal to
the nonresident portion of the fees. This
tuition scholarship is not available to
nonresident students taking more than
six hours. Students who enroll in more
than six hours and then drop to six hours
or less will not be given a refund of the
nonresident fees for the hours remaining
on their schedules. International students
(F-1 and J-1 visas only) will not be eligible
for part-time scholarships.
Fees changes
The University reserves the right to
increase or decrease the fees charged
for attendance and other services at the
University when the Board of Curators
considers it in the best interest of the
University to do so. Any increase in
fees must be approved by the Board of
Curators not less than 30 days prior to
the beginning of the academic term
(semester, etc.) to which these fees will
be applied. Any changes in fees will be
effective irrespective of whether fees have
or have not been paid on behalf of the
student prior to the effective date of the
modification.
Spring 2009 Drop Rate Schedule
Last day for a …
Jan. intersession
16-week
First 8-week
Second 8-week
100 percent refund
Dec. 15
Jan. 16
Jan. 14
March 11
60 percent refund
Dec. 16
Jan. 26
Jan. 16
March 13
40 percent refund
Dec. 17
Feb. 2
Jan. 22
March 18
20 percent refund
Dec. 18
Feb. 9
Jan. 26
March 20
Fee Estimator
www.umkc.edu/adminfinance/
finance/cashiers/feestructure.asp
Paying Your Fees
Billing Statements
The Finances section in the Pathway
Student Center contains up-to-date
real-time information about your student
account charges. Your billing statement is
available to view and print on QuikPay,
the University’s third-party vendor for
billing and online payment processing.
Billing statements are generated once
each month, just like a credit card
statement, and thus are current as of the
date of the statement.
To view and/or print your billing
statement:
1. Log in to Pathway
2. Navigate to Self Service >
Student Center
3. Click on “make a payment”
4. Click the yellow continue button
You will be redirected to QuikPay.
QuikPay opens in a new window, so you
may have to disable pop-up blockers on
your computer or hold down the CTRL
key on your keyboard while you click the
continue button.
You can pay your fees using a credit card
(MasterCard and Discover only), check or
cash.
Credit Card
(MasterCard or Discover)
Credit card payments can be made
online at pathway.umkc.edu from any
computer with Internet access. Pathway
will redirect you to the University’s
vendor for credit card processing,
QuikPay. Convenience fees will be
charged by a third party vendor.
Computers are available in the SelfService Center, Registrar’s Office, 115
Administrative Center.
Checks (personal or cashier)
•Mail
•Drop boxes, located in the
Administrative Center, 5115 Oak St.
Cashier’s window, first floor of the
Administrative Center
•Pathway (e-check): visit
pathway.umkc.edu.
Cash
Cashier’s window only, first floor,
Administrative Center
Student Financial Aid
If your anticipated aid does not
cover your entire bill, you must pay the
minimum amount due that is indicated on
the invoice. Your anticipated aid does not
apply as the minimum payment.
Refund Schedule for Withdrawals
The UMKC refund policy is based
on the date of official withdrawal from
classes. The fee refund schedule applies
except when individual refunds are
adjusted to meet federal regulations if
student financial aid is involved. Refunds
for courses that do not meet during
the regular session (weekend courses,
abbreviated courses) are prorated based
on the length of the course and the date
of withdrawal. If you receive a refund that
you believe you should not have received,
check your class schedule or contact the
Cashier’s Office. See Page 2 for specific
refund dates.
The Fee Estimator feature of the
Cashier’s Web site may be used to
estimate education fees for specific
academic programs in a given semester.
Late fees
Student accounts will be subject to a $10 late fee when
payment is not received by the scheduled due date as
communicated on the student’s monthly billing statement.
If the minimum payment or billed balance due is paid
on or before the scheduled due date, as it appears on the
student’s monthly billing statement, no late fees will apply.
In addition, there is a 1 percent finance charge on all
unpaid balances.
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Total Withdrawals and Federal Aid
When a student totally withdraws from
all of his or her classes, there is a certain
percentage of aid that UMKC is required
to return due to federal regulations
regarding the return of Title IV funds.
The amount UMKC is required to return
may exceed the student’s credit balance
for withdrawing from classes making the
student owe a balance to UMKC.
Are there exceptions to the
refund policy?
The Registrar’s office is authorized to
make exceptions in the application of
the refund policy in unusual and extreme
circumstances. The policy and form can
be found at www.umkc.edu/registrar/
petition.asp. Requests for exceptions must
be submitted in writing with supporting
documentation to the Registrar’s office.
Decisions will be sent in writing. Appeals
of these decisions must be made in writing
and should include as many additional
details as possible. Appeals should be
addressed to the Committee on Fee
Assessment and Residence, Administrative
Center, room 336, 5100 Rockhill Road,
Kansas City, MO 64110-2499. The
committee meets monthly. Appeals are
reviewed according to the committee’s
meeting schedule.
Billing statements are no longer mailed.
You must log in to Pathway to view your bill each
month. You can print a paper copy of your bill for
your records.
Important: You must make a minimum payment
before classes begin. If you register after the first day
of class, you must make a payment on that date. It is
your responsibility to login to Pathway to view your
billing statement.
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Fee Information
Fee Information
Statement of Financial Responsibility
Before a student can register for a term,
they must electronically agree to or sign a
hard copy of the Statement of Financial
Responsibility. Students can accept the
agreement through Pathway or in the
Registration & Records Office.
Payment of fees
All fees are due and payable to
the University and are the student’s
responsibility to pay as the result of
registration or other activity that incurred
charges to the student. A minimum
payment option is available for students
unable to complete their financial
arrangements at the time of registration.
Students with delinquent accounts will
not be allowed to register in subsequent
semesters. All payments received are final,
no changes or adjustments are allowed to
the payment amount once the payment
has been processed. Reassessment of fees
will still occur based on the established
reassessment schedule.
Electronic billing
Electronic billing is the official method
for billing all enrolled students. Billing
statements are updated monthly. Students
are notified at their UMKC e-mail address
when the statement is available for
viewing. Electronic billing statements can
be viewed from Pathway.
E-mail and online statements
UMKC e-mail is the official University
method of communication with the
student. It is the student’s responsibility
to check and responsibly manage their
UMKC e-mail account so that important
information can be received. As billing
statements are available online, failure
to receive a billing statement does not
constitute a valid reason for not paying
a bill in a timely manner. Actions and
charges that result from failure to pay
charges on time or to respond to a
cashier’s responsibility.
Late payment fees
Student accounts will be subject to a $10
late fee every billing period when payment
is not received and processed by the
scheduled due date as communicated on
the student’s Monthly Billing Statement.
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Finance charges
The University will assess a monthly
1-percent finance charge on any account
that remains unpaid after the payment
due date. A finance charge is always
assessed on the unpaid balance that has
been billed after the payment due date;
therefore, it is to the advantage of the
student to avoid finance charges by paying
the account in full.
Late registration fee
Any student registering on or after the
first day of classes will be assessed a late
registration fee of $35.
Withdrawal
It is the student’s responsibility to
formally notify the Registrar’s office
and to follow proper procedures when
withdrawing from the University. Failure
to pay fees, failure to receive financial
aid, failure to attend class or refusing
financial aid does not constitute an official
withdrawal from University of MissouriKansas City.
Fee reassessment for adding classes,
dropping classes, cancellation or
withdrawal from school
Fees will be reassessed for students who
officially cancel classes, withdraw from
the University or add/drop classes. Fees
included in this reassessment are the
educational fee; non-resident fee; student
activity fee; information technology fee
and course fee (if applicable). Such fees
are reassessed and reduced in accordance
with the reassessment schedule for each
term found on the cashier’s Web site. The
official refund policy can be found online
at www.umkc.edu/adminfinance/finance/
cashiers.
Financial hold
If payment is not received by the due
date communicated on your monthly
billing statement a financial hold will be
placed on your account. This hold will
prevent you from receiving transcripts and
your diploma.
Delinquent indebtedness
The University will pursue any and all
collection efforts and practices including
referring the account to a collection
agency and/or attorney and reporting to
the credit bureau. The account will be
assessed all additional collection charges
associated with the collection of the debt
including but not limited to: collection
agency fees, reasonable attorney’s fees,
court costs and all other charges allowed
by law not to exceed 50 percent of the
total charges.
Right to modify
The University reserves the right to
modify by increase or decrease the fees
charged for attendance and other services
at the University, including but not
limited to educational fees, at any time
when in the discretion of the governing
board the same is in the best interest of
the University, provided that no increases
can or will be effective unless approved
by the governing board not less than
thirty (30) days prior to the beginning
of the academic term (semester, etc,)
to which the fees are applicable, with
all modification of fees to be effective
irrespective as to whether fees have or
have not been paid by or on behalf of a
student prior to the effective date of the
modification.
Minimum fee payment plan
The student’s account is billed for the
full account balance for each payment
date; however, a minimum payment
amount is allowed. The minimum
payment amount is derived by dividing
the current term charges by the number
of scheduled payment dates remaining in
the semester, and adding the total of any
previous semester remaining balance.
The required minimum payment must
be made by the due date to avoid finance
charges and late fees. You may pay the
total due or any amount greater than
the required minimum. Any payment
amount less than the total due results in a
1 percent monthly finance charge on the
unpaid billed balance. Enrollment is not
complete until the minimum payment is
made.
Financial aid
Financial aid (grants, scholarships,
loans) that has been approved but has
not yet paid to the student account
is considered to be “anticipated.”
Anticipated aid is deducted from the
current term balance in the Billed Balance
Calculation area of your monthly billing
statement. The balance remaining will be
billed to the student and the minimum
payment must be paid by the due date
communicated on the billing statement.
The remaining balance is subject to the
1 percent monthly finance charge and
late fee. When the aid is received, it will
be applied to the student account but
there will be no reduction in the amount
due since the aid was already taken
into consideration and deducted from
the current term balance. Current term
aid should not be used to pay past term
balances. Aid is intended to be used for
the semester for which it was applied.
Third party sponsorship
If part or all of your educational
expenses are paid by an embassy, agency
or company, you can elect to have them
billed through our Sponsor Billing
process. Written authorization from your
sponsor is required and should be directed
to UMKC Cashier’s Office, 5100 Rockhill
Road, Administrative Center 112, Kansas
City, MO 64110, Attn: Sponsor Billing.
Upon receipt of a completed billing
authorization, a credit will be posted to
your student fee account for the amount
authorized. We will bill the sponsor
directly on your behalf. If the sponsor
does not pay in a timely manner, the third
party credit will be removed from your
account and you will be responsible for
payment.
If you do not have full sponsorship for
all your fees, you must make at least the
minimum payment in order to hold your
classes. If you pay less than the full billed
balance, you will be subject to a 1 percent
monthly finance charge on the unpaid
billed balance. If you owe a past term
balance, it must be paid in full.
may also be subject to cancellation.
E-check - Electronic check payment
can be made for the amount due online
via Pathway. There is no processing
fee associated with electronic check
payments. A $25 returned check fee will
be charged for any electronic checks that
are not honored by your bank.
MasterCard and Discover - Credit card
payments may only be made through our
third party vendor which can be accessed
via Pathway. Payment will be accepted
on the student’s account up to the credit
limit of the card holder and may not
exceed the amount due. Be aware that a
2.75 percent convenience fee will apply
to the amount of the payment. Refunds
based on credit card payments will be
refunded to the credit card.
Returned checks
Any check not honored by your bank
will result in a $25 returned check fee.
If the returned check, including e-check
payments, was attempting to pay a prior
term balance your classes may be subject
to cancellation.
Personal banking online payments
Payments made with your online
banking service may result in a significant
delay in the processing. We make no
guarantees that your payment can be
received and processed by the due date.
Bankruptcy
Educational and related fees are
generally non-dischargeable in bankruptcy
and will survive after the bankruptcy
has closed. Except in certain limited
situations, this means that a student will
still owe the debt to the University after
the bankruptcy.
Payment methods
Personal checks - The amount of
the personal check may not exceed the
amount due from the student. A student
whose checks are returned from the bank
unpaid will incur a $25 service charge
per check. A student presenting a check
for fees to the University that is returned
unpaid and remains unpaid after the close
of the regular registration period may be
considered a late registrant and be subject
to the late registration fee; the enrollment
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Graduation
Services
Undergraduate General Education Exam
The University of Missouri Board of
Curators, the Coordinating Board for
Higher Education of the State of Missouri
and the Higher Learning Commission
of the North Central Association of
Colleges and Schools, all require the
University to assess the effectiveness of
academic programs in a variety of ways.
One way the University currently assesses
the effectiveness of its undergraduate
general education programs is to require
all undergraduate students to take a
national standardized test of four core
skill areas targeted by the general
education curriculum: critical thinking,
reading, writing and mathematics. This
test is called the Measure of Academic
Proficiency and Progress (MAPP).
Undergraduate students who have
completed more than 75 credit hours are
eligible to sit for the MAPP. The value
of the assessment to the University is
greater the closer it is taken to the actual
completion of most general education
requirements. However, since there
is great variability in when students
complete general education requirements,
the only requirement that can be applied
universally is that all undergraduate
students must take the MAPP prior to
graduation. Undergraduate students
should plan to take the MAPP as soon
as possible after receiving the first e-mail
notification of eligibility.
Undergraduate Major Field Exit Exams
Specific academic programs require
majors to sit for a national standardized
Major Field exam as a requirement for
graduation. (some academic programs
require an alternative summative
assessment and thus are not represented
here. Check with your major department
if your major is not listed below.)
Students with the following majors are
eligible to take the Major Field Exit Exam
once they have earned at least 105 credit
hours, and they must register for the exam
once they have applied to graduate. Fieldspecific exams currently managed by the
Office of Academic Assessment include
biology, business, chemistry, computer
science, mathematics, music, physics,
political science and psychology.
Exam Registration and Scheduling
Registration for the MAPP and the
Major Field Exit Exams is online at
http://www.umkc.edu/irap/assessment/
exitexams/. E-mail notifications will be
sent on the UMKC e-mail system to
all students when they become eligible
to take the MAPP (75 credit hours)
and, if applicable, the Major Field
Exit Exam (105 credit hours), and/or
when they have applied to graduate.
Additional notifications and reminders
will be sent throughout the semester.
These requirements should also be on
your adviser’s graduation requirement
checklist.
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MAPP and Major Field Exit exams
are scheduled and administered by
the Office of Testing Services. If you
have any problems with, or questions
about, scheduling your exams, contact
testingservices@umkc.edu or call
816-235-5820.
You must take the MAPP and, if
applicable, the Major Field Exit Exam
before you can graduate. Your degree will
be delayed until the requirement has been
fulfilled.
Graduation and
Commencement
www.umkc.edu/commencement
Graduation takes place three times per
year at UMKC, at the end of each spring,
summer and fall semester. However,
commencement ceremonies are held only
at the end of the fall and spring semesters.
Apply to Graduate
An application for graduation form is
required of all students. The application
for graduation form initiates the degree
check process. The form is available in
the Records Office and in most advising
offices on campus. The form should
be completed and submitted to your
academic unit one semester prior to
graduation. In order to graduate in any
given semester, students must apply prior
to the deadline for that semester which
is the end of the fourth week of classes in
fall and spring semesters and at the end
of the second week of classes in summer
semesters.
Order Regalia
There are graduation fairs in October and
March where you can order regalia for
the commencement ceremony, as well
as graduation announcements, class
rings and other graduation memorabilia.
After the graduation fair, visit the
UMKC Bookstore to purchase
graduation-related items.
Diplomas
Diplomas may be picked up in person
beginning 40 days following the last final
exam for the semester. They are located
in the UMKC Records Office at 5115
Oak St., AC 115. Students must present
photo identification to pick up their
diplomas. Diplomas not picked up
in person will be mailed to students
beginning 60 days following the last
final exam using the address supplied on
the application for graduation form.
University Services
Address Changes
Students are responsible for ensuring
that their current address is on file with
Registration & Records. Failure to do so
can delay important information from
being sent to the student. You can log
on to the Pathway Student Self-Service
Center to change your address, download
a change of address form at www.umkc.
edu/registrar, or visit the Registration &
Records Office in 115 Administrative
Center.
Applied Language Institute
www.umkc.edu/ali
816-235-1223
The Applied Language Institute
has programs to prepare non-native
English speakers for academic study, or
for business or personal reasons. The
Intensive English Program includes classes
from Level 1 (beginner) through Level 4
(advanced). Individual classes cover the
skills of speaking and listening, reading
and vocabulary, writing and grammar.
These courses are listed under English 101
through English 105. Two of the classes,
English 104G (Advanced Grammar) and
English 104C (Advanced Reading and
Vocabulary), carry elective credit toward
graduation in the College of Arts and
Sciences.
The Institute offers special assistance
for academically-admitted students who
need to improve their English. Classes are
available for non-native speakers who are
preparing for the TOEFL, GRE, GMAT
or other standardized tests in English.
Composition and Cross-Cultural Classes:
For writers whose first language is not
English, the Institute offers special
sections of the required undergraduate
composition courses, English 110A and
English 225A.
The Institute’s cross-cultural classes,
A&S 210 and A&S 310, are offered
for all native and non-native speakers
interested in exploring issues of cultural
communication for academic or business
reasons, or for travel or other personal
reasons. For more information, contact
the Applied Language Institute office at
816-235-1233.
The ALI also offers English 250:
Introduction to Language Acquisition and
Diversity, a requirement for all Institute
for Urban Education graduates. This
course can also be taken by any student
who wishes to learn about the basics of
first and second language acquisition. Bookstore
www.umkcbookstore.com
816-235-BOOK
Course Materials
Owned and operated by the University
of Missouri, the UMKC Bookstores
provide a wide array of educational
materials and a variety of services.
Student success hinges on having the
necessary resources at the right time
and the right price. We work to ensure
students get only the textbooks that are
needed and are spared unnecessary costs.
That’s why UMKC Bookstores make every
effort to carry as many used textbooks as
possible, as they cost 25 percent less than
new textbooks. To support creative growth
and discovery, we carry bestsellers, fiction,
nonfiction and academic titles. UMKC
Bookstores also carry a variety of school
and office supplies, as well as college living
essentials. Other convenient services
include: Textbook Reservation Program,
Textbook Buyback, Graduation Fairs, the
Booker’s Dozen reading rewards program
and Special Order programs.
Technology Is Affordable and Easy
At RooTech, located inside the
main bookstore, UMKC students are
automatically eligible for special savings
on technology hardware, software and
supplies. Look no further for a technology
package that is user friendly and residence
hall ready. A valid UMKC ID is necessary
to obtain educational pricing.
Textbook Buyback
There aren’t too many items that can be
purchased, used for a several months and
then returned to the store for cash. During
the last two weeks of the fall and winter
semesters, an independent wholesale book
company conducts book buyback to help
the campus bookstore fill the textbook
department with used books required
for the upcoming semester. At this time,
students can sell back their textbooks
for cash. If an instructor has requested a
particular book for the next semester, the
bookstore will pay up to 50 percent of the
new price until the order is filled. Even if
you originally bought the book for used
price, you’ll still get 50 percent of the new
price if the book is needed. If a textbook
is not required for the upcoming semester
or if an instructor has not yet turned in
their order, the wholesale book company
may buy back your books to fill orders
at other colleges and universities. If the
book has value, the company may offer
up to 35 percent of the new book price.
Students can receive buyback e-mail alerts
from the UMKC Bookstores, as well as
check the value of their textbooks online.
The bookstore also offers the Used Book
Classifieds, which allows students to sell
books to each other privately. Just visit
umkcbookstore.com and select the Sell a
Book feature.
Convenient Payment Options
Customers may use cash, personal
checks, credit cards (Mastercard, Visa and
Discover), UMKC Bookstore gift cards
and Student Charge. A valid photo ID is
required for check transactions and a valid
UMKC ID is required to student charge.
Student charge is available for financially
enrolled students. Student charge allows
students to purchase bookstore items with
their UMKC ID and charge it to their
University account. Financial enrollment
means that a student has made the
minimum educational fee payment for the
academic semester. A student may not
student charge if they are not officially
enrolled for the current semester. A
student may charge a maximum of $1,000
per semester. Once the limit is reached,
another form of payment is needed.
Making a payment to your University of
Missouri bill will not adjust the balance
back to $1,000.
Returns
We guarantee any item we sell without
reservation. For most items, we will gladly
make an exchange, credit or refund within
10 days of your purchase. Proof of purchase
is required. Items must be returned in
original, saleable condition. Computer
software must include a valid, transferable
license. Additional restrictions apply; see
stores for details.
Course Material Returns Provisions
For regular classes in the Fall, Spring
and Summer terms, we extend our usual
grace period to accommodate course
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material returns within 14 days from the
first official day of classes, or two days from
the purchase date after the 14-day period.
For special sessions and weekend classes,
you may return course materials until the
mid-point of the class meetings. Course
materials purchased the last two weeks of
any term are not eligible for return.
Cancellation of Classes
The University reserves the right to
cancel classes when there are fewer than
12 students in undergraduate courses
and fewer than six students in graduate
courses. Classes may also be suspended
because of inclement weather, although
UMKC itself typically does not close.
Students should listen to local media
or visit www.umkc.edu/umkcalert for
information related to class suspension or
official University closings.
Center for Academic Development
www.umkc.edu/cad
210 SASS Building
816-235-1174
The Center for Academic Development
(CAD) provides support services that help
students attain their academic goals.
We promote access, retention, and
academic excellence for students of all
ages on our campus, in our community,
and around the world. Programs include
Supplemental Instruction (SI), Video-based
Supplemental Instruction (VSI), the Math
and Science Resource Center (MSRC),
the UMKC Coaching Program, Upward
Bound and Jumpstart.
Changing or Declaring a Major
Students desiring to transfer from one
major/plan to another must contact the
academic advisers of the academic units so
the necessary Declaration of Major form
can be initiated. These requests must be
filed 60 days before the next term to be
effective for that semester’s registration.
Coaching Program
www.umkc.edu/cad/coaching
212 SASS Building
816-235-6709
The Coaching Program serves trial
admit, first-generation and historically
underrepresented freshmen and firstyear transfer students. The goal of the
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program is to provide each student with
the individual support and academic
skills necessary to be successful at the
university, and throughout their careers.
The Coaching Program assists students
in becoming engaged with the university
community and promotes lifelong learning
through critical thinking and social
awareness. Coaching Program students
are paired with a Peer Coach who works
one-on-one with the student to set goals,
refine study skills and explore resources at
the University.
Computer Resources
www.umkc.edu/is/infoportals/
students.asp
Information Services provides a variety
of computer services to students.
For additional information, visit
the Web site above or contact the
UMKC Call Center at 816-235-2000
or callcenter@umkc.edu. A student
computer resource guide is also available
at the Call Center at 4825 Troost, room
102, or online at www.umkc.edu/is/
studentguide.
Counseling and Testing Services
www.umkc.edu/chtc
4825 Troost, room 206
816-235-1635
chtc@umkc.edu
Testing Services offers a comprehensive
list of exams for academic admission,
distance education and professional
licensure and certification. The service
offers all Prometric exams, MOS
certification exams and MAP/AP
Assessment Exams.
UMKC Dining Services
www.umkc.edu/foodservice
University Center, ground floor
816-235-1417
UMKC Dining Services offers a wide
array of formats and menu options. From
early morning until late at night, dining
services is open to accommodate most
schedules. We have several residential
meal plans, commuter meal plans and
faculty/staff plans designed to meet your
unique dining needs, from brick oven
pizza to fresh fruit smoothies to gourmet
bagels. We’ve built a menu as diverse and
exciting as the UMKC community.
Locations
All-You-Care-to-Eat Dining Experience,
located on the ground level of the
University Center, offers all-you-careto-eat-and-drink deli, pizza, salad, grill,
international dishes and homemade
entrees. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday and
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.
Freshens Smoothies Frozen Treats, located
on the ground level of the University
Center, offers fresh blended fruit smoothies,
frozen yogurt treats and hot pretzels. 10
a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 10
a.m.-5 p.m. Friday.
UMKC Café, located on the ground
level of the University Center, offers
Starbucks fair-trade coffee, pastries,
sandwiches, salads and sushi.
7 a.m.- 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday and
7 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday.
Café a la Cart, located inside the south
entrance of Miller-Nichols Library, offers
freshly made sandwiches and salads, as
well as hot entrees and sides.
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and
11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday.
Einstein Bros. Bagels, located in Royall
Hall, offers gourmet coffee, bagels, deli,
soups and more. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. MondayThursday and 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday.
UMKC-Store, located in the Oak
Place Apartments, offers basic groceries,
beverages, snacks, cleaning, personal care,
and household items. Cash, credit card
and declining balance accepted.
Meal Plans Available
There are a wide variety of meal plans
available. For more information, visit
our Web site or contact one of the offices
listed below:
Residential students
(Oak Street and Cherry Street)
816-235-8840
Commuter students, faculty and staff
816-235-1412
Sodexho/UMKC Dining Services general
manager
816-235-1077
Catering Services
UMKC Dining Services also offers a
three-tiered catering program designed
to meet the diverse needs of the campus.
Catering services can be reached at
816-235-1076.
Directory Information
See the Request to Restrict Directory
Information form at www.umkc.edu/
registrar/forms.html.
E-mail @ UMKC
All students are issued a UMKC e-mail
account for their use. This account is used
for official University communication and
students are expected to regularly maintain
this account. Information on how to
access your e-mail account and UMKC’s
student e-mail policy can be found at
www.umkc.edu/exchange-faq/.
Fellowships Advising Office
816-235-6230
www.umkc.edu/international
UMKC offers support to students
for many nationally competitive and
prestigious fellowships that can enhance
your undergraduate education and future
graduate work. The Fellowships Advising
Office, located at the International
Academic Programs (IAP), will help you
learn about and apply for the fellowships
that are right for you. These are meritbased awards given to individuals who
have excelled academically and have
demonstrated exceptional leadership and
public service. The application process is
rigorous, but the rewards are unparalleled:
academic achievement, travel and
financial support. Over the years,
UMKC students have won prestigious
awards such as the Fulbright, Truman,
NSEP-Boren, Freeman-Asia and Rotary
fellowships. Most national awards require
that you work with the UMKC Liaison
for National Fellowships as part of the
application process: IAP and the Liaison
provide students with help on finetuning their application, reviewing drafts
of personal statement and/or proposal,
mock interviews and general assistance
in understanding complicated fellowship
procedures. For more information, check
our Web site or make an appointment
with the Liaison for National Fellowships,
Dr. Linna Place, Ph.D.
Grades
Grades are due to the Office of
Regristration & Records three days
(excluding Sunday) after the end of the
examination period. UMKC does not
mail grades to students. Students can
access their grades via Pathway. Official
grade reports and transcripts are available
approximately one week after the last
scheduled final. If you have a question
about your grade, you should first contact
your instructor. Information on the grade
appeal process is available from your dean
or director’s office.
Health Insurance
A student accident and sickness
insurance plan is available for UMKC
students, spouses and their dependents
through Aetna Student Health.
Enrollment brochures are available at the
Cashier’s Office, the Campus Information
Desk, Student Life Office, Student Health
Center and at some student services offices
located in academic units. Students can
enroll in the insurance plan up to 30 days
after the first day of class during the fall
and spring semesters. Summer coverage is
also available. Students can receive more
information about the plan and email
on the Aetna Web site at
www.aetnastudenthealth.com
or by calling 877-375-7905.
ID Cards
One Card ID Office, University Center,
room 101A
816-235-6657
You should carry your UMKC student
photo ID card at all times for use at the
UMKC libraries, the Cashier’s Office,
the Registration Office, the Counseling
and Placement Center, student computer
labs, the recreation facilities and campus
activities. Cards are issued through
the OneCard ID Office, located in the
University Center. Office hours are from
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. There is
a replacement fee if your card is lost or
stolen. Cards are issued at the Campus
Information Center in the University
Center. Call the Information Center
at 816-235-5555 for the current hours
of operation.
KCASE Student Exchange
www.umkc.edu/registrar/kcase.asp
As a member of the Kansas City Area
Student Exchange, UMKC offers full-time
undergraduates an opportunity to register
for one course a semester at another
institution. KCASE exchange students
pay regular tuition and fees at their home
institution and laboratory or special
course fees at their host institution.
The KCASE program is designed to
offer students the opportunity to take
courses of interest that are not offered at
UMKC. Students should not plan to fulfill
degree requirements through KCASE;
approval to do so may be granted only in
exceptional circumstances at the discretion
of the academic unit. Applied music,
business, computer science, continuing
education, engineering, health sciences
and special topics courses are excluded
from this agreement. Students should visit
with their academic unit’s advising office
about their eligibility to participate in the
KCASE program at least eight weeks prior
to the start of the term.
Math and Science Resource Center
(MSRC)
www.umkc.edu/cad/msrc
205 SASS Building
816-235-1108
The Math and Science Resource Center
(MSRC) provides free tutoring to UMKC
students who are enrolled in certain
math, biology and chemistry courses, all
listed on the Web site. The MSRC is
staffed by trained part-time tutors who
offer assistance to UMKC students at no
cost. Students may work individually or
in small groups with tutors. Textbooks
student solution manuals, videotapes, and
content specific handouts are available,
though students should bring their own
notes from class, handouts and previous
homework. Services are available on a
drop-in basis.
MindBody Connection
www.umkc.edu/chtc/mindbody.html
University Center room 161
816-235-5169
mindbody@umkc.edu
The MindBody Connection provides
UMKC students with opportunities
to enhance their physical, mental and
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emotional health in support of academic
success.
In the MindBody Connection students
may use the Relaxation Station with its
state-of-the-art massage chair; Get In
the Zone to learn how to focus on heart,
breathing and thought to achieve mental
calmness and focus. Other programs that
focus on physical, mental and emotional
health are offered through the academic
year.
Parking
Students with motor vehicles need the
minimum amount of liability insurance
required by Missouri law. Students must
park and pay at the meters or purchase a
parking permit. Permits can be obtained
at Parking Operations, room 221 at the
Administrative Center, 5115 Oak St., or
at www.umkc.edu/adminfinance/parking.
Parking Meters
Parking is available in the metered areas
located throughout campus. Anytime a
vehicle is parked in a metered space, the
meter must be paid, even if a University
parking permit was purchased and
displayed on the vehicle. UMKC meter
parkcards (meter debit cards) are available
in Parking Operations.
Parking Permits
Day as well as night permits are
available on a semester basis: fall, spring
or summer. Multi-semester permits are
also available in the fall and winter/spring
semesters.
Day Student Permit Parking
Day student parking permits are valid
24-hours a day in the student-permit lots.
Night Permit Parking
Faculty/staff and student permit lots
will be restricted until 4:15 p.m. daily.
After 4:15 p.m., most permit lots will
be available to students who purchase
day or night student parking permits.
For a list of restrictions, contact the
Parking Operations Office, room 221,
Administrative Center, 5115 Oak St.
Disability Permit Parking
Individuals who require disability
parking should contact the Parking
Operations Office at 816-235-5256.
Services
Student Activities
www.umkc.edu/stulife
G6 University Center
816-235-1407
Students can experience and benefit
from a variety of educational, recreational
and social programs while at UMKC. The
Student Life Office coordinates programs
and services that enhance students’
involvement on campus. Available
activities include community service,
membership in student organizations,
leadership programs, fraternities,
sororities, governmental councils,
academic honor societies and many
others. Students can also take advantage
of enrolling in free classes offered through
Communiversity. Class topics range from
cooking classes to playwriting, from belly
dancing to wholistic health.
Do something great, get involved!
Student Health and Wellness
www.umkc.edu/chtc/health
4825 Troost, room 115
816-235-6133
816-235-6103, pharmacy
studenthealth@umkc.edu
Student Health and Wellness (SHW)
provides health care for students. SHW
can evaluate and treat illnesses, provide
physical exams, conduct well woman
exams, prescribe selected medications as
needed and provide health counseling on
a variety of topics. SHW also provides
immunizations, health information and
health promotion activities. Appointments
are strongly recommended. A part-time
pharmacy is also available. SHW also
sponsors a student peer education
organization. Contact SHW or visit
the Web site for further information.
Appointment hours
8:30 a.m.-noon and 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Monday, Thursday and Friday
8:30 a.m.-noon and 1:30-6:30 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday
Students with Disabilities
www.umkc.edu/disability
131 University Center
816-235-5696
disability@umkc.edu
The Office of Services for Students with
Disabilities is committed to making the
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supportive environment for people with
disabilities. We are here to help you gain
equal access to the learning environment.
Contact us soon and see how we can help.
Study Abroad Opportunities
UMKC students considering or
preparing for an educational experience
outside of the United States for which
they intend to be awarded academic credit
are to contact the International Academic
Programs (IAP). Information about
a variety of opportunities, as well as
scholarships, can be found at the IAP,
5325 Rockhill Road, 816-235-5759 or at
www.umkc.edu/international.
Supplemental Instruction
www.umkc.edu/cad/si
816-235-1166
Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a free
program that allows students to meet
with classmates to review difficult and
important course content. SI sessions are
regularly-scheduled, informal reviews in
which students compare notes, discuss
concepts, develop organizational tools
and predict test items in order to better
understand the material and earn a
higher grade. Sessions are facilitated by
an SI leader, who is a fellow peer who
has already completed the course and
has been trained to help students acquire
the tools they need to be academically
successful.
Swinney Recreation Center
www.umkc.edu/src
816-235-1556
Students are eligible to use the center.
Membership runs from the first day of
classes to the first day of classes of the
next semester.
Writing Center
http://cas.umkc.edu/writingcenter
5201 Rockhill Road, second floor
816-235-1146
Foundational to the Writing Center’s
mission is the belief that collaboration
represents the most productive process
toward affecting change – be it in writing
or knowledge in general. The mission of
the College of Arts and Sciences Writing
Center is to provide UMKC’s writing
community an accessible, comfortable,
inclusive, inspirational space where
writers from all disciplines can compose,
revise and share writing.
The primary goal of the Writing Center
is to offer one-to-one consultations
with writing consultants trained to
provide individualized feedback that will
assist writers in developing their ideas,
rhetorical strategies and writing processes.
All of the Writing Center’s consultants
are UMKC students from an array of
academic backgrounds and majors, who
are able to provide a range of perspectives
on any given project. The Writing Center
also provides a variety of other services
to support writers, such as workshops,
readings, creative writing events,
handouts, writing groups and also houses
a resource library, computer lab and work
space.
The Writing Center space is a perfect
place to hang out, sip (free) coffee and
chat with interesting people.
Summer hours
See the Writing Center Web site for the
Summer schedule.
Fall and Spring hours
8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Wednesday
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday
8 a.m.-noon Friday
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday (Miller Nichols
Library)
WEPT (Written English Proficiency Test)
http://cas.umkc.edu/english/programs/
writing/wept.htm
The WEPT is a three-hour exam offered
twice each semester. Packets for the exam
are available one week before the given
test date. The packets include detailed
instructions for preparing for the test
and several articles on a particular topic.
Past WEPT topics have included racism
on campus, academic honesty and gays
in the military. You’ll be expected to
write an essay on the topic, integrating
information from the articles and
including parenthetical citation and a
works cited page.
Who has to take it?
The WEPT is a requirement for all
degree-seeking undergraduates at
UMKC, including those earning a
second bachelor’s degree at UMKC.
When should I take it?
You should take the WEPT after you’ve
completed English 225 (or its equivalent).
You must pass the WEPT before you begin
any writing-intensive class.
When is the WEPT offered?
The WEPT is offered twice during fall
and spring semesters — at midterm and
toward the end of the term — and once
during the Summer. Check the above
Web site for specific times and dates.
Where do I get exam materials?
102 Royall Hall, one week before
the exam
How do I register for the WEPT?
Students may register for the WEPT by
completing a registration form at the time
of the exam. Students must bring their
UMKC ID numbers and Single Sign-On
to the test. A photo ID is required to
be admitted for the exam. For more
information, contact the coordinator
at bowenlm@umkc.edu.
Can I get help for the WEPT?
Help is available through the Writing
Center at 5201 Rockhill, second floor.
You should call 816-235-1146 in advance
for help. If you are enrolled in English
225, your teacher may also give you
pointers for the WEPT. Additionally,
strategies for taking the WEPT and
other information can be found online.
fail the WEPT twice are required to
take English 299.
Veterans Certification
The veterans certifying official is
located in the Registration & Records
Office, 115 Administrative Center. The
phone number is 816-235-1112. Student
veterans and veteran dependents are
encouraged to apply for benefits at least
eight weeks before the beginning of the
semester in which they plan to enroll.
Veteran benefits are determined by many
factors, including the number of credit
hours that the student is enrolled in.
All students who anticipate receiving
veteran benefits should consult the
certifying official before registering for,
adding or dropping any courses. Veterans
are required to contact the certifying
official each semester at the time of
registering for classes.
If an enrolled student is deployed
during a term, the student will provide
a copy of the current deployment order
from the commanding officer to the
veterans certifying official. Veterans
who are currently enrolled and called
to active duty will not be required to fill
out an admissions application (intent
to re-enroll) for up to 18 months when
returning to the campus.
How can I find out whether I passed or
failed the WEPT?
About a month after you take the exam,
the WEPT coordinator will e-mail you
when the test results have been posted
on Blackboard at http://blackboard.umkc.
edu. Thus, it’s crucial that you give your
UMKC e-mail user number when you take
the WEPT. If you have not heard from the
coordinator after a month, contact her at
bowenlm@umkc.edu.
What if I fail the WEPT?
The English Department sends copies
of failing exams to the Writing Center.
You may call for an appointment
(816-235-1146) to have a Writing Center
tutor go over the exam with you to help
you determine why you failed. You can
also enroll in English 299 for WEPT
tutoring. English 299 doesn’t count as
credit toward your degree. You may take
the WEPT only twice. Students who
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Important Policies
Access to Educational Records
In accordance with Public Law 93-380,
the Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act of 1974, UMKC is required to inform
currently enrolled students of their right
to access certain education records.
Education records maintained by UMKC,
and available to students, are financial aid
records, students’ cumulative advisement
file, student health records, disciplinary
records and the cumulative scholastic
record.
To request access, contact the
following offices:
Student Financial Aid
Jan Brandow, Director
Administrative Center, 5115 Oak St.
Disciplinary Records
Paul Shang, Assistant Vice Chancellor
for Student Development
Administrative Center, 5115 Oak St.
Student Health Records
Sandra Handley
4825 Troost, room 115
All other Educational Records
Doug Swink, Registrar
Administrative Center, 5115 Oak St.
Any student may review, upon
written request, his or her records and,
if erroneous information is included
therein, may request the expunging of
such information. Written requests must
be made to the officials named above
for access to records desired. (Students
desiring reproduction of education records
will be charged a per copy rate based on
current actual reproduction costs.)
A UMKC student wishing to challenge
the content of any record may request an
opportunity for a hearing to insure that the
records are not inaccurate. UMKC officials
charged with custody of education records
will attempt to settle informally any
disputes by meetings and discussions
with the student.
If a formal hearing is necessary, the
student or the UMKC official charged with
the custody of the education records may
request such a hearing by submitting
a request in writing to the chancellor,
who will appoint a hearing officer or a
hearing committee. The hearing shall be
conducted and decision rendered by an
appointed official or officials who shall not
have a direct interest in the outcome.
Either party may appeal the decision
of the hearing to the chancellor. Appeal
from the chancellor’s decision is to the
president. Appeal from the president is to
the Board of Curators.
UMKC designates as “Directory
Information-Public Information” the
following categories of information:
student name, address, telephone number,
e-mail address, student level, full- and
part-time status, date and place of birth,
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major field of study, participation in
officially recognized activities and sports,
weight and height of members of athletic
teams, dates of attendance, degrees and
awards received, and the most recent
previous educational agency or institution
attended by the student.
A student wishing to restrict the
release of “Directory Information”
pertaining to him or her is to advise the
Registrar’s Office in writing. Any student
wishing to obtain a copy of the complete
guidelines governing the protection of
the privacy of student records under the
Public Law may do so by going to this
Web site: www.ed.gov/policy/gen/
guid/fpco.
Your name, local address and
telephone numbers will be included in
electronic or printed student directories
unless restricted by you. Visit the
Registrar’s Office Web site at www.umkc.
edu/registrar for the form to restrict your
directory information.
Access for Speech- or
Hearing-Impaired People
People with speech or hearing
impairments can contact the University by
using Relay Missouri, 800-735-2966 (TT).
Compulsory Eye Protection
A Missouri state law requires all
students, faculty and visitors to wear an
industrial-quality protective eye device
when participating in courses of instruction
that involve a potential eye hazard.
Your class instructor will advise you
as to the specific type of protection
needed. Personal protective eye wear
can be obtained at the UMKC Bookstore.
University bulletin boards in all main
buildings provide specific information on
the University’s eye program.
Maintaining a Positive Work
and Learning Environment
The University of Missouri is committed
to providing a positive work and learning
environment where all individuals
are treated fairly and with respect,
regardless of their status. Intimidation
and harassment have no place in a
university community. To honor the dignity
and inherent worth of every individual
— student, employee or applicant for
employment or admission — is a goal
to which every member of the University
community should aspire and to which
officials of the University should direct
attention and resources.
With respect to students, it is the
University’s special responsibility to
provide a positive climate in which
students can learn. Chancellors are
expected to provide educational programs
and otherwise direct resources to creative
and serious measures designed to
improve interpersonal relationships to
help develop healthy attitudes toward
different kinds of people and to foster
a climate in which students are treated
as individuals rather than as members
of a particular category of people. Visit
the Web site at http://umkc.edu/helpline
for more information on intellectual
diversity, grievance procedures and sexual
harassment.
With respect to employees, the
strength we have as a university is directly
related to maintaining a positive work
environment throughout the institution.
The University should provide a positive
recruiting and work environment focused
on the duties and skills of work to be
performed. It is the expectation of the
University that all employees and potential
employees will be treated on the basis
of their contribution without regard to
personal characteristics not related
to competence, demonstrated ability,
performance or the advancement of the
legitimate interest of the University. The
General Officers are expected to provided
training programs for supervisors to assist
in achieving this objective.
With respect to violations of the policy,
faculty, staff and students may use
their respective grievance procedures
approved by the Board of Curators. The
approved grievance procedures are as
follows: Grievance procedure in Section
370.010 for faculty, grievance procedure
in Section 380.010 for staff, and
grievance procedure in Section 390.010
for students, and each such procedure
shall not be interpreted in such a manner
as to violate the legal rights of religious
organizations, or military organizations
associated with the Armed Forces of the
United States of America.
For more information, visit
www.umsystem.edu/ums/departments/
gc/rules/personnel/330/080.shtml.
Measles/Rubella
Immunization Policy
In order to adequately protect its
students at risk for communicable
disease, UMKC requires a variety of
immunizations for students identified as
high-risk (i.e., residence hall students,
international students and those enrolled
in the schools of medicine, dentistry,
pharmacy and nursing) These students
will be notified by the appropriate
campus office of specific immunization
requirements pertaining to them.
Exemptions from immunizations are
permitted for health and religious reasons.
Students who exempt themselves from
immunization for either reason must
sign a University of Missouri exemption
form (parents must sign for students
under 18). For medical exemptions, the
form must be completed by a physician.
The form should be presented in lieu of
actual immunization records to the office
making the request. These records will
be kept in the appropriate office with
actual immunization records. For their
own protection, students who have an
exemption may be required to leave
campus in case of an outbreak.
UMKC strongly encourages all of
its students to review and update their
immunization records, particularly as they
relate to measles. The American College
Health Association recommends that all
college students born after 1956 should
have two doses of the measles vaccine.
All UMKC students are encouraged
to file health care provider- signed
documentation of immunization with
the Registrar’s Office. In the event of a
measles outbreak, students who don’t
have documentation on file may be asked
to leave campus.
For more information, contact
the Office of the Vice Chancellor for
Student Affairs at 816-235-1141.
Statement of Human Rights
The Board of Curators and UMKC
are committed to the policy of equal
opportunity, regardless of race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, national
origin, age, disability and status as a
Vietnam era veteran. The Affirmative
Action Office, 223 Administrative Center,
5115 Oak St., is responsible for all
relevant programs. Call 816-235-6133 for
information.
Students’ Right to Know
The UMKC Police Department publishes
an annual campus report on personal
safety and crime statistics. The report
includes statistics for the previous three
years concerning reported crimes that
occurred on campus; in certain offcampus buildings owned or controlled by
UMKC; and on public property within, or
immediately adjacent to and accessible
from the campus.
The report also includes institutional
policies concerning campus security, such
as policies concerning alcohol and drug
use, crime prevention, the reporting of
crimes, sexual assault and other matters.
The report is available at the UMKC
Police Department, Room 213, 4825
Troost Building or at www.umkc.edu/
adminfinance/police/csr.asp.
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UMKC Alert!
UMKC’s Emergency Mass Notification System
Be prepared. Activate emergency
messaging to your cell phone and
learn more about UMKC Alert!
umkc.edu/umkcalert
UMKC E-mail:
The Address for Success
All UMKC students are assigned an e-mail address
with the "umkc.edu" domain name. Use your UMKCissued e-mail address to be sure you are getting all
the news and updates you will need to be successful
at UMKC.
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Examples of the e-mails you'll receive:
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• Registration start time
• Financial aid award updates
• Official UMKC news and announcements
• Details about campus activities and opportunities
to get involved
• Access to online tools provided by UMKC like
BlackBoard, Pathway, etc.
@u
Visit www.umkc.edu/launch to set up your initial password.
If you have technical questions about your
UMKC e-mail address, contact the IS Call Center
at 816-235-2000.
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5000 Rockhill Rd.
23. James C. Olsen Performing
Arts Center
4949 Cherry St.
43. Research Services
5211 Rockhill Rd.
2. Administrative Center
5115 Oak St.
24. Miller Nichols Library
800 E. 51 St.
3. Swinney Recreation Center
5030 Holmes St.
25. 51st Street Annex
301 E. 51 St.
4. Oak Street Residence Hall
5051 Oak St.
26. Applied Language Institute
5301 Rockhill Rd.
5. Cherry Street Residence Hall
5030 Cherry St.
27. Writing Center
5201 Rockhill Rd.
6. Oak Place Apartments
5050 Oak St.
28. Vacant
5301-03 Holmes St.
7. Scofield Hall
711 E. 51 St.
29. Center for Creative Studies
5305-07 Holmes St.
8. Manheim Hall
710 E. 52 St.
30. Berkley Child and Family
Development Center
1012 E. 52 St.
44. CB Annex
5014 Rockhill Rd.
45. KCUR, Campus Police, Career
Services, Student Health Center,
Counseling Center, Mailing Services
4825 Troost Ave.
46. General Services Building
1011 E. 51 St.
47. Old Maintenance Building
801 E. 51 St.
48. Research Services
5319 Rockhill Rd.
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5311 Holmes St.
33. University News/Communiversity
5327 Holmes St.
12. Flarsheim Building
5110 Rockhill Rd.
13. Royall Hall
800 E. 52 St.
14. Grant Hall
5228 Charlotte St.
35. Institute for Professional Preparation
5310 Harrison St.
15. Henry W. Bloch School of
Business and Public Administration
5110 Cherry St.
36. Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology
5215 Rockhill Rd.
16. Law School
500 E. 52 St.
37. African American History and Culture House
5245 Rockhill Rd.
17. Epperson House
5200 Cherry St.
52. 215 Volker Blvd.
53. Music Department
5301 Charlotte St.
54. 5100 Troost Ave.
34. Center for International Academic Programs
5325 Rockhill Rd.
55. Department of Art and Art History
5301 Harrison St.
56. Institute for Professional Prep
5307 Harrison St.
57. Institute for Professional Prep
5312 Harrison St.
58. Research Services
5315 Rockhill Rd.
59. Institute for Entrepreneurship
and Innovation
4747 Troost Ave.
38. International Student Affairs
5235 Rockhill Rd.
60. Chancellor’s Residence
5106 Cherry St.
39. Institute for Professional Preparation
5322 Troost Ave.
19. Fine Arts Building
5015 Holmes St.
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5010 Troost Ave.
32. Department of Theatre/Honor College
5317-19 Holmes St.
11. Newcomb Hall
5123 Holmes St.
18. Katz Hall
5005 Rockhill Rd.
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5130 Troost Ave.
31. College of Arts and Sciences Continuing Education
5300 Rockhill Rd.
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5322 Rockhill Rd.
10. Cockefair Hall
5121 Rockhill Rd.
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615 E. 52 St.
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9. Haag Hall
5120 Rockhill Rd.
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61. Toy and Miniature Museum
5235 Oak St.
20. Biological Sciences
5007 Rockhill Rd.
40. UMKC Charter Schools and Center for Economic Education
5306 Holmes St.
21. Spencer Chemistry Building
5009 Rockhill Rd.
41. Laboratory Support
1015 E. 50 St.
62. University Play House
Corner of E. 51 St. and Holmes St.
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http://www.umkc.edu/virtualtour
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1. UMKC School of Medicine
6. Children’s Mercy Hospital
11. Hospital Hill Center
16.TMC Plant Operations
21.Don Chisholm Building
2411 Holmes St.
2401 Gilham Rd.
2310 Holmes St.
2055 Holmes St.
610 E. 22 St.
2. UMKC School of Dentistry
7. Hospital Hill Medical Pavilion
12. Diagnostic and Treatment Center
17.TMC WIC Program Building
22.Ronald McDonald House
650 E. 25 St.
2301 Charlotte St.
660 E. 24th St.
520 E. 22 St.
3. UMKC Health Sciences Building
8. Western Missouri Mental Health
13. Old Health Sciences
18.Kansas City Health Department Building
2464 Charlotte St.
1000 E. 24 St.
2220 Holmes St.
2400 Troost Ave.
4. UMKC Hospital Hill Annex
9. Children’s Mercy Hospital Modular Buildings
14.Gambro Dialysis Center
19.Diastole Compound
5. Truman Medical Center
901 E. 24 Terr.
10. Eye Foundation of Kansas City
15.TMC Behavioral Health Network
20.Jackson County Medical Examiner
2301 Holmes St.
2300 Holmes St.
2250 Holmes St.
2211 Charlotte St.
2501 Holmes St.
660 E. 24 St.
2502 Cherry St.
23. Safety Street
2401 Campbell St.