Elevate Your Alumni Experience: Benefits and Opportunities
UMKC ALUMNI ASSOCATION
Your UMKC journey continues long after graduation. And the Alumni Association is here to keep you connected along the way.
Travel the world with fellow Roos, explore professional development, receive alumni discounts and so much more. Wherever life takes you, we hope you'll always consider UMKC a little piece of home.
UMKC Alumni Perks Did you know that as a UMKC graduate, you’re eligible for benefits and services just for alumni? Check out some of the great opportunities for all of our graduates, plus unique ways to support the Alumni Association.
- Discounts on Roo gear, and Dell and Apple computers
- Career services, mentorships and networking opportunities
- Health and life insurance plans just for UMKC alumni**
- Home and auto insurance discounts**
- Deals on vacation packages to destimations around the globe**
- Discounted Kansas City Repertory Theatre (KC Rep) tickets*
- Alumni Association voting privilegees*
- Travel insurance**
- Official UMKC transcripts
*With any gift of $50 or more to any UMKC fund annually. Learn more.
**Royalties and sponsorships received from these programs and services offered by the UMKC Alumni Association, constitute an important source of funds that go to support programs and activities of the Association including raising financial support for immediate aid and endowment scholarships for current UMKC students.
UMKC Alumni Association Membership Opportunities
General Members
All graduates of UMKC are automatically considered members of the UMKC Alumni Association. There are no annual dues, but you are invited to participate financially by supporting the UMKC Alumni Fund at any amount.
Contributing Members
Become a Contributing Member of the UMKC Alumni Association by contributing to the UMKC Alumni Fund or by donating to any scholarship, school or program at UMKC in an amount of $50.00 or more per year.
Not only will you assist current students and programs, but you will also be able to enjoy additional benefits in addition to what is already offered to you for being a graduate.
Lifetime Members
For the ultimate gift of support, consider a Lifetime Membership. Your $1,000 donation helps fund an endowment that supports the activities of the Alumni Association.
Lifetime Members automatically receive all Contributing Member benefits in perpetuity and have their names recorded on our virtual honor wall.
Stay Connected
Here are a few ways to stay connected with fellow UMKC alumni in 2025! Follow the Alumni Association on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date with the latest UMKC and alumni news. Join the Alumni Association LinkedIn group and claim your profile on Roo Network to explore mentorship opportunities and career connections.
Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Roo Network
Send us your recent achievements, and you could be highlighted in one of our email newsletters or next year’s issue of Perspectives!
Shop Roo Gear
The UMKC Bookstore is the place for anything UMKC. Alumni receive 10% off in-store on qualifying items. From sweatshirts to coffee mugs, the UMKC Bookstore has it.
Roos Mobb Collection
The UMKC X MADE MOBB '24 collection brings together old-school and new-school vibes, blending modern streetwear with vintage-collegiate style and Kansas City pride. As ROOS MOBB returns for its second collaboration, this year's collection features standout pieces like the blue varsity jacket, adorned with collaboration logos and a big chenille Kansas City backer. Each item, from shirts to hats and jackets, embodies a fusion of MADE MOBB's streetwear style with UMKC's heritage varsity essence.
University-wide Volunteer Opportunities
UMKC is proud to have more than 60 constituent organizations working on its behalf. If you have an interest in serving on an advisory board, joining a committee or volunteering in support of an academic unit, contact us and our staff will be happy to match you to a meaningful volunteer opportunity at UMKC.
Become a Mentor
UMKC Professional Career Escalators is an exciting new program open to all majors that connects students to career and academic guidance from day one, helping them pay for school and steering them toward a clear path for a bright future. Interested in becoming more involved? Indicate your interest here.
Roo Network is an online community for UMKC students and alumni to facilitate professional networking and mentorship. Connect with other Roos, become a mentor and explore different career paths - all in one place!