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Top myths about enrolling at K-State
You’re familiar with the greatest myths of all time: Medusa had bad hair (just ask her hairdresser), the Fountain of Youth exists somewhere (Captain Jack Sparrow is on the hunt), and Elvis is alive (and perhaps he’s working in your local supermarket).
But what do you know about enrolling at K-State? There are probably some crazy myths floating around, so let’s set the record straight. Let the myth-busting begin.
Myth 1: You need to choose your classes ahead of time
Unless you have lots of time to kill—and you've already conquered Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary and the phone directory—you don’t need to read the entire K-State course catalog. During orientation you’ll work with an academic advisor to sift through thousands of courses and assemble a first-semester schedule that’s right for you.
Myth 2: If you miss the first few enrollment dates, you’re stuck with leftover classes
’Twas oftentimes true in ye olden days when your parents rode horses to school and drank sarsaparilla for breakfast. Nowadays K-State reserves spots in the most popular classes for each day of enrollment.
Myth 3: Your first-year schedule will be Intro to Everything
You’ll be surprised. Many students start out in mid-level math, science, and language classes. If you’ve taken any AP classes or earned college credits, your advisor can help you find the right level. If you’re ready for Spanish III—or Calculus 27—that’s where you’ll start. Your schedule will be a mix of five or six classes: a class in your major, a few general classes (English composition, speech, or math), and some electives that catch your eye.
Myth 4: You have to settle on a major before you enroll
Join the proud and the brave: the undeclared. K-State’s open option advisors—a gang of pros dedicated to connecting students with compatible majors—will help you find a major that’s right for you. Advisors recommend that you mix general credits with some exploratory courses in areas you’re interested in.
Myth 5: You don't need to take the math placement exam
We require all students to take K-State's math placement exam—even if you scored a perfect 36 on the ACT or completed a college math class. The results allow your advisors to guide you into the appropriate courses.
Myth 6: Wildcat Warm-up is only for students who know nothing about K-State
Wildcat Warm-up is for all incoming freshmen. You can start building new friendships at this event and learn what it means to be a Wildcat. The event includes lodging, meals, and a welcome packet.
Myth 7: You won’t need a jacket
Although Manhattan summers can be blazing hot, some K-State buildings are ice cold. Winter temperatures can dip into the teens, while summer temps can reach the 90s. So when your orientation brochure advises you to bring shorts and a jacket, we mean it.
Myth 8: You can wait until fall to buy athletic tickets
Technically, this is true. But the prized combo package—student-section season tickets for football and men’s basketball—often sells out during the summer. If you wait until fall, you may still be able to purchase tickets.
Myth 9: You pay for the fall semester when you enroll
Good news: Fees are not due when you enroll. You’ll be billed later. After you enroll in June, you’ll receive an electronic bill in July, and your payment will be due by August 14. You can pay by mail, credit, in person, or through a payment plan.
Myth 10: Your ID photo is going to stink
That’s up to your gene pool. If you smile a little and keep at least one eye open, you—like thousands of K-Staters before you—will survive your ID photo.
Watch your mailbox
Invitations are being mailed this month. Read the brochure to get the facts on how you’ll spend your day choosing classes and getting ready to become a K-Stater.
For more information
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