Family Weekend is an important UMKC tradition. Spend time with your student, enjoy signature events, explore our diverse Kansas City community, and take part in the UMKC student experience.

Family Weekend 2024 | September 20-22

Family Weekend celebrates parent and family involvement in our UMKC community. We hope to connect you to campus resources, help you meet faculty/staff, and welcome you into our UMKC family.

Family Weekend 2024 schedule coming soon!

NEW 2024! UMKC Family and Supporter of the Year Award

The UMKC Family & Supporter of the Year Award celebrates the supportive role parents, families, and supporters play in the lives of our students. Honoring outstanding supporters serves as a reminder that parents, families, and supporters are essential to the success of our students, the prosperity/viability of our institution, and to the connection with our larger campus community.

Award Information & Nomination Form