You're Invited
Whether you’ve already settled on the perfect profession or are still pondering which career path you want to take, come to Junior Days at K-State!
You'll explore possible occupations, learn which paths will take you to the career you want, and check out what K-State has to offer.
Each K-State Junior Day is full of activities that will help you and your parents plan your career path and explore K-State. You have two dates to choose from:
- Tuesday, September 29 (Registration closed)
- Thursday, December 3
You can also learn more about our technology and aviation campus at K-State at Salina's Junior Day.
cost
$20 per student and $15 for each parent, family member, or guest
Registration
Junior Days schedule
8:30 a.m.
Registration at the K-State Student Union courtyard
Student services browsing fair
9 a.m.
Welcome to K-State
9:45 to 10:15 a.m.
Morning session one (students only)
10:20 to 10:50 a.m.
Morning session two (students only)
10:55 to 11:25 a.m.
Morning session three (students and parents)
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
Residence hall tour
Campus tour
1:30 p.m.
Academic and career decisions session
2 p.m.
Campus tours leave every 30 minutes until 3:30 p.m.
Sorority and fraternity houses open for tours.
2 to 3 p.m.
K-State browsing session
Morning Sessions
Students will choose three morning sessions:
Got spirit?
What is it going to take to try out for the band, dance team, or cheerleading? Find out here!
Residence life: be our guest!
Learn what living in the residence halls is all about—from life in the halls to how to get along with your roommate.
Be you! Be Greek!
Get an inside and in-depth look on what it means to join a sorority or fraternity.
Show me the money
How are you going to pay for college? Find different ways to look for scholarships, loans, and grants.
Choosing a major
What’s the right major for you? Learn how your interests, abilities, and values match up with majors at K-State. Prepare to be surprised!
Your time to shine
Find out what to put on those college scholarship applications to make you stand out. You’ve done the work of being involved: now learn how to put that down on paper!
College test drive
Want to know what college is right for you? Find out the inside scoop on what you should be doing on your college visits to make the most out of your day.
Tricks of the trade
Should I get a computer? Where do I park my car? This mini-orientation will ease your anxiety by answering questions of concern to new K-Staters.
Parents Session
9:45 to 10:50 a.m.
While students are in the first two morning sessions, parents can get their questions answered during this session with Dr. Pat Bosco, vice president for student life, and Larry Moeder, assistant vice president for admissions and student financial assistance.
Residence halls
Every student will tour a residence hall and eat lunch in a dining center.
Afternoon session
Academic and career decisions
Pick the academic area you're most interested in and learn more about it. You'll learn about majors and possible careers.
Tours
Optional campus tours and Greek house tours will run every 30 minutes starting at 2 p.m.
What students are saying
"I thought I wanted to major in one thing but Junior Day helped me discover a new interest."
Haley Sandberg
"It was pretty awesome. A lot of stuff about college and K-State was explained and I had a ton of my questions answered."
Anjelica Kidd
"I liked it a lot, especially going from place to place and exploring campus. The students were helpful and nice."
Thomas Hobson
Questions?
Junior Days
Office of Admissions
Kansas State University
119 Anderson Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506–0102
1-800-432-8270 (toll free)
or 785-532-6250
k-state@k-state.edu