Welcome, Griffons

We cannot wait to welcome you and your fellow Griffons at Griffon Edge.

Griffon Edge is your launch pad into life at MoWest. At Griffon Edge you will explore campus resources, learn how to be successful, and connect and create memories with your fellow Griffons.

What will I get out of Griffon Edge?

Connection to Campus:

GEM Teams: Students will be grouped by their UNV 101 / UNV 105 / GBA 110 Sections and lead by Griffon EDGE Mentors or “GEMS”. Your Griffon Edge Mentor will be your “go-to” person to answer questions and guide your way throughout Griffon Edge. Griffon Edge Mentors are a great resource to help you if you have questions throughout your first year on campus too.

Social Events: Making friends can be one of the most intimidating parts of starting college. Griffon Edge is here to help you make those connections before classes even begin. On top of the people you’ll meet in your color team, we will offer nightly social events where you can connect with even more Griffons.

Prepare for Classes:

Schedule Crawl: Nervous about finding your classes? We provide a tour of your class schedule so there is no scrambling to find a classroom on your first day.

Resources: At Griffon Orientation we introduced you to campus resources. At Griffon Edge, you’ll get in-depth knowledge from staff and faculty about how to succeed in the classroom, how to get involved, and how to survive your first year. All of our sessions will give you practical knowledge that will help you thrive in your first year.

Whether or not you plan to attend Griffon EDGE – please complete the GRIFFON EDGE RSVP!

• Participants who complete the RSVP prior to August 24th are guaranteed their t-shirt size! 
• Griffon EDGE Check-In: August 26th, 2026 | 8:00am – 12:00pm – All participants MUST check-in for Griffon EDGE at this time!

EDGE Programming will begin Wednesday, August 26th at 2:00pm and conclude on Sunday, August 30th at 8:00pm – activities will typically begin in the morning and continue through the evening each day. 

All first time, non-transfer students will be charged $150 Griffon EDGE participation fee unless you meet one or more of the exemption criteria noted in the RSVP Form. Please complete the RSVP form if you believe you meet the exemption criteria. 

If you are a transfer student wishing to participate in Griffon EDGE, please complete the Opt-In form located on your Application Portal. If you are not able to locate the form, please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@missouriwestern.edu or (816) 271-4266.

LIVING ON CAMPUS? 

Residence Hall move-in is from 8:00 am-12:00 pm on Wednesday, August 26th. Please check your MoWest email for more information about moving into the Residence Halls. Questions about living on campus? Please contact Housing and Residential Life at  reslife@missouriwestern.edu or (816) 383-7100. 

LIVING OFF CAMPUS? 

Griffon EDGE Check-In: August 26th, 2026 | 8:00am – 12:00pm | Blum Union 101 (Across from Starbucks) – All participants MUST check-in for Griffon EDGE at this time! 

BRINGING FAMILY / LOVED ONES TO GRIFFON EDGE? 

Parents & Loved Ones are invited to attend the Parent / Loved One Orientation, Official Welcome Celebration & Welcome BBQ on August 26th. Please be sure to note in the RSVP how many guests we should expect so we may order plenty of BBQ!

• Orientation: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
• Welcome: 4:00pm – 4:45pm
• BBQ: 5:00pm – 6:00pm