Orientation
Orientation is your next step in joining the Jayhawk community. Orientation will provide you opportunities to do the following:
Discover. You will learn what it means to be a University of Kansas student, both in and out of the classroom, and will get your first KU class schedule. You will also explore opportunities to participate in research, service, and global initiatives.
Engage. You will meet other new and current students, faculty and staff while learning how to navigate KU. You will also interact with student services and get an understanding of how KU supports new students.
Belong. Learn about campus services, activities and resources and see what connections can be made during your first year at KU. You will feel better prepared to start your KU experience.
Freshmen
Orientation sessions are 1 or 2-day events. By paying the New Student Fee, you have paid for your orientation. Guests can attend for an additional fee. To register, follow these steps:
| 1 | Create your KU ID
You'll need your student ID number from your admission letter or the admission status page. (It's not the user name used to apply for admission.) Need help? 785-864-8080 or itcsc@ku.edu |
| 2 | Pay your New Student Fee
The new student fee counts toward your fall tuition bill. |
| 3 | Register for Orientation |
| 4 | Plan your trip
Such as your transcript, lodging, directions to KU, and parking. |
Transfers
Transfer Orientation sessions are 1/2-day or 1-day events. Students will have a first-year student fee placed on their tuition bill following the event. Guests can attend for an additional fee. To register, follow these steps:
| 1 | Create your KU ID
You'll need your student ID number from your admission letter or the admission status page. (It's not the user name used to apply for admission.) Need help? 785-864-8080 or itcsc@ku.edu |
| 2 | Register for Orientation |
| 3 | Plan your trip
Such as your transcript, lodging, directions to KU, and parking. |
Readmits
Readmitted students have the option of attending a 1-day Orientation. If you choose to attend an event, follow these steps:
| 1 | Create your KU ID
You'll need your student ID number from your admission letter or the admission status page. (It's not the user name used to apply for admission.) Need help? 785-864-8080 or itcsc@ku.edu |
| 2 | Register for Orientation |
| 3 | Plan your trip
Such as your transcript, lodging, directions to KU, and parking. |
International
Orientation for International Students is coordinated by International Student Services. Information for this intensive orientation program, titled "You at KU" can be found at the link below.
"You at KU" International Student Orientation
Graduate/Med/Law
The Office of First-Year Experience does not coordinate orientation programs for students admitted to graduate programs, the KU School of Medicine, or the KU School of Law. Orientation information for those programs can be found at the links below.
Graduate School Orientation
KU School of Medicine
KU School of Law
Edwards Campus
The KU Edwards Campus will be offering a Transfer Student Orientation & Enrollment program for the undergraduate programs of College of Liberal Arts & Science (CLAS), School of Social Work (BSW), School of Engineering (BSIT), and School of Business (BBA)on Friday, April 19 at 2:00 p.m. in BEST 130. You will receive registration information from your academic advisor (see below).
The Fall 2013 semester regular orientation program will be held Tuesday, July 30, 2013 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The Spring 2014 semester regular orientation program will be held Thursday, January 9, 2014 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Academic Advisor Information:
- Developmental Psychology; Literature, Language, & Writing; Molecular Biosciences or Public Administration - Dan Mueller, dmueller@ku.edu, 913-897-8659.
- Social Work (BSW 2+2) - Maxine Elmore, melmore1@ku.edu, 913-288-7304.
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Chris Claussen, claussen@ku.edu, 913-897-8419.
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) - Lauren McEnaney, laurenmc@ku.edu, 913-897-8623.
