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all the essentials for orientation

Everything you need to start school, packed into one day

Come to the Union bright and early to start your day.

Staying the night

You can spend the night in a residence hall. Reservations are encouraged.

Go to Moore Hall when you get to Manhattan.
Pay when you check in at the hall (don't send room payment now). The cost is $26 per person for a double-occupancy room, or $33 for a single.

All bedding and towels are provided. Breakfast and dinner meals are available in the dining center for an additional cost. For more information, or to make residence hall reservations, call 1-888-568-5027 (toll free) or 785-532-6368. Ask for guest services.

Check for hotel rooms in Manhattan.

What you should bring

Academic records for advising: ACT/SAT scores and high school and college courses and grades.
Photo ID for proof of identity to pick up your student ID.
Financial aid information; bring your award letter and any material you've received in the mail. We'll be glad to answer questions.
Comfortable shoes for walking and touring campus.
Casual clothing, both for summer heat and well air-conditioned buildings.
A backpack or bookbag to take home all the information you'll pick up.
An alarm clock if you're staying overnight.
A few dollars for journalism, business, and education students to pick up a handbook (less than $5).
An umbrella, just in case.

Meningitis vaccine policy

If you are planning to live in the residence halls, you are required to have the vaccination for meningitis or sign a waiver. Lafene Student Health Center staff will be available to provide the vaccination at your orientation.

Get more information.

Placement tests

All new K-State students are required to take the online math placement exam before attending orientation and enrollment. You'll need your eID and password to log in to the website. Take the online math placement exam.
If you plan to study a foreign language, Spanish placement tests will be given during the afternoon to decide the right level of study. There is no charge for placement tests.

Frequently asked questions

What if I can't make a June session?

It's best if you can enroll during June orientation. But if you can't make it in June, you may enroll in August. Information will be sent later. New students who have not enrolled in June or August must get special permission from their academic dean.

Will I have to pay tuition and fees?

You will not pay your tuition and fees when you enroll for your fall semester classes during our June orientation program. Tuition bills will be sent to students at their K-State e-mail address in mid-July. A $15 fee will be added to your tuition bill to cover the cost of your student ID card.

Get more information on tuition and costs

What if I don't have a financial aid award letter?

Award letters should reach you by early May if your application was in by March 1. If you have not heard from the Office of Student Financial Assistance by May 15, you should check with them to determine the status of your application.

Contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance

Do I attend if I'm going to K-State at Salina?

The College of Technology and Aviation has a separate orientation program on the Salina campus. Watch your mail for information regarding the dates and time or call 1-800-248-5782 (toll free) or 785-826-2640.

Check the orientation schedule for K-State at Salina