In May, the renovations began on UMKC’s Atterbury Student Success Center (ASSC) to transition the building into a more welcoming environment for upcoming students.
The renovation covers approximately 44,400 square feet across the basement and second floors of the building.
The space will be home to Admissions, Advising, the Center for Transfer Students and Adult Learners, Roo Advising, Career Services, Professional Career Escalators, University College, and International Student Affairs.
Meanwhile, UMKC officials have stated academic-focused organizations that were in ASSC, such as First Gen Roos and PALs, have been relocated to the newly renovated fourth floor of Miller Nichols Library.
Career Services programming will expand to add a Professional Wardrobe Studio, giving students a place to browse and try on professional clothing options as well as take headshots for interviews.
The new space’s demographic is “guests and external people on campus who come and need to learn about the university and enrollment opportunities.” said Vice Senior Provost of Student Success Kristi Holsinger.
The renovations in ASSC will also include an inviting Welcome Center with a two-story atrium as well as a new Presentation Room for the upcoming student’s introduction and orientation processes.
“When people visit they can see what an exciting, cool place this is with all of the resources and opportunities,” said Holsinger.
The Professional Wardrobe Studio is described as “a storefront, with clothes that students come and take as they need for interviews and various things like that,” said Holsinger.
The goal of the new studio is to provide a place where students can “browse professional clothing options” and prepare for interviews for on or off campus positions.
UMKC emphasizes that the changes go “beyond aesthetics.” These updates are set to dramatically enhance the campus’s ability to attract and support students by offering centralized, modern, and welcoming spaces for engagement, advising, and professional readiness.
The renovations are scheduled to continue throughout the upcoming year, with completion expected in “spring 2026” said Holsinger.
