OVERVIEW
General information tables
In the K-State Student Union
Stop by for information about:
- Admission
- Student financial assistance
- Student organizations
- Student services
- Residence halls
- Fraternities and sororities
Register to win textbook money at the financial aid table.
Campus tours
Walking tours leave every half hour from the admissions booth in the Union.
En español: The 1 p.m. tour will be conducted in English and Spanish.
Housing options
Stop by booths in the Union to explore your housing options. Then let your groovy side show by visiting any of K-State’s living options. Hop on a shuttle from Bosco Student Plaza for a ride to any of the residence hall complexes or Jardine Apartments.
Residence halls
Drop by the halls throughout the day for tours of suites and traditional rooms, refreshments, and fun. A $5.50 all-you-can-eat sandwich bar will be available at Derby and Kramer dining centers during lunch.
Stop by our model room in the Union to meet with staff members, pick up information about living on campus, and win prizes.
Jardine Apartments
Stop by to tour K-State’s new on-campus apartments. Kick off your day with free pancakes at the Frith Community Center (2002 Tunstall Circle) from 7:30 to 10 a.m.
Fraternities and sororities
Tour Greek houses from noon to 3 p.m.Many chapters host luncheons for prospective members and their families.
Visit our table in the Union to pick up recruitment information, learn about Greek life, and get your questions answered by fraternity and sorority leaders.
Scholarship/cooperative house tours
Women:
- Smurthwaite Leadership/Scholarship House, 1500 N. Manhattan Avenue.
- Alpha of Clovia, 1200 Pioneer Lane.
Men:
- Smith Scholarship House, 331 N. 17th.
Majors
Find the right major
Which careers—and K-State majors—might be the right fit for you? Take a free online career assessment, offered every hour, beginning at 10 a.m. (It’s limited to eight people per hour, so stop by early to sign up for a spot.) Academic and Career Information Center, 14 Holton Hall.
Student life tours
Recreation Complex
Visit the award-winning Chester E. Peters Recreation Complex, the campus hub for fitness, recreation, intramurals, and sport clubs. Guided tours will be offered all day, or drop by to look around. Parents or guests accompanied by a K-State student can get a free daily pass. Located at Denison Avenue and Olympic Drive (east of the football stadium).
K-State Libraries
In the Union:
- Find out how your own puzzle piece fits into the big picture of K-State Libraries. You’ll get useful information, hear some great music, and meet some lively librarians. Don’t forget to pick up a library magnet and get your puzzle piece.
Hale Library: Follow the pink paw prints
- Connect with your very own librarian and enter the prize drawing.
- Check out some unusual items from the libraries’ collection.
- Find your parents or grandparents in our old K-State yearbooks.
- Play Guitar Hero or Wii Sports and learn why games are an important part of libraries today.
- Visit the ADAPT station to find out how the libraries are using technology to help students with disabilities.
Alumni Center
Stop by the Alumni Center, which serves as both home to the K-State Alumni Association and a meeting and conference center for campus and community events. Highlights of the building include an aquarium filled with K-State fish, the K-State Memorabilia Room, the original Bluemont Arch from 1859, a bronze Wildcat statue, and more.
Telefund grand prize giveaway: a new car!
Join the K-State Telefund team as it shares the success of this year’s calling campaign, recognizes outstanding volunteers, and awards one lucky student caller with a new 2009 Nissan Versa. Other prizes will be scholarships, laptops, mp3 players, and more. Noon, Bosco Student Plaza, outside the Union.
Beach Museum of Art
Check out these exhibits: The American Soldier–A Photographic Tribute, Figuring it Out: Mike Lyon 2009 Friends of the Beach Museum of Art Gift Print Artist, and outdoor/indoor/outdoor.
Continuing education and graduate study
Division of Continuing Education
K-State distance education offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programs and certificate and professional development opportunities for those who are unable to attend traditional on-campus classes. Current technologies, flexible hours, affordability, and award-winning programs make K-State a leader in distance education. Check out the information table in the Union to learn more about opportunities to continue your education.
Graduate School programs
K-State offers advanced study in more than 65 master’s programs, 21 certificate programs, and 43 doctoral programs. K-State receives more than $100 million each year in external research funding. Stop by the Graduate School table in the Union to find out more.
Fun around campus
Friday
At Tointon Family Stadium
- Don't miss the fireworks after the Wildcat baseball team takes on Missouri. 6:30 p.m.
Saturday
On the quad: K-State’s carnival of conservation and culture
Between Waters Hall and Hale Library
- Explore the excitement of protecting the earth and learning more about our world. Play recycling games, see hybrid cars, check out water pollution demonstrations, and learn how K-State students are making a difference. Get autographs from Willie the WIldcat and the K-State athletes.
- See the juggling club in action. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Lecompton Reenactors. 10 a.m.
- Stuff your face at the wing eating contest. 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
- Check out the multicultural dance competition. 1:30 p.m.
On the plaza
- Live music and more.
At Memorial Stadium: soccer tournament
- See midwestern teams compete in the Ed Chartrand memorial tournament Friday through Sunday.
Inside the Union
Friday
UPC After Hours: step show
6 to 9 p.m. Forum Hall, ground floor.
Toy Story
10 p.m. $1. Forum Hall, ground floor.
Saturday
Shawn the Balloon Guy
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Roving inside.
UPC presents actor/comedian Kyle Cease
As seen in Not Another Teen Movie and 10 Things I Hate About You. 7:30 p.m. PG-13. Free. Union Ballroom, second floor.
Toy Story
7 and 9:30 p.m. (also at 8 p.m. Sunday). $1. Forum Hall, ground floor.
Union Program Council booth
Get involved booking films, speakers, concerts, and other events. UPC info table in the foodcourt.
Shopping, food, and recreation
Food options
- Foodcourt: Taco Bell, Panda Express, Chick-fil-A, Mesquite Ranch BBQ and Grill, Mama Leone’s, Market Carvery, Garden Emporium. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., first floor.
- Subway. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., lower level by the bowling center.
- Cats’ Den convenience store. 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., first floor, north entrance.
- Caribou Coffee, featuring Call Hall ice cream. 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., first floor.
Retail
- Bookstore. Books, apparel, and more. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., ground floor.
- Computer store. Apple computers, iPods, and accessories. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., first floor.
- Commerce Bank. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Recreation
- Bowling and billiards center. 9 a.m. to 1 a.m., lower level.
Nearby destinations
Manhattan Christian College
Visit MCC at 1415 Anderson Avenue.
Aggieville
Discover Aggieville for the first time—or relive old memories—as you stroll down Moro Street. This one-of-a-kind destination mixes family-friendly shopping and dining during the day with a spicy nightlife.
Need information?
Questions?
Head to the information booth at the north entrance inside the Union.
Lost?
Contact one of the 100 volunteer guides. Look for the Lost? T-shirts. Sponsored by Ballard’s Sporting Goods in Aggieville.