Jayhawk Day visits
A Jayhawk Day is a free campus visit open to any high school or transfer student and their guests. Reservations for visits are required and visit days do fill up, so reserve early and before booking travel arrangements. See the box at right to reserve your spot!
How to attend
After you register online, we'll send an email confirmation of your visit. We'll also mail a confirmation letter to you before your visit.
What is a Jayhawk Day?
Each Jayhawk Day includes:
- An introduction to KU from admissions representatives
- A one-hour walking tour of campus with our Student Ambassadors
- Optional residence hall tours
We provide parking and campus transportation. In the event of inclement weather, we may offer a shortened campus tour via bus. Please remember to dress appropriately for a walking tour and the ever-changing Kansas weather – casual attire is welcomed.
What else can you do on your visit?
If you'd like to stay on campus longer, we're happy to help customize your visit. We can help you:
- Tour a residence hall
- Meet with a faculty member or adviser (requires 10 days' notice)
- Eat lunch at a KU residence hall cafeteria
- Learn about Greek life (fall and spring semesters only)
- See Allen Fieldhouse and the Booth Family Hall of Athletics
- Check out a KU museum
- Meet with Financial Aid & Scholarships
- Visit the Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center
- Learn about the KU Bands
- Visit the Sabatini Multicultural Resource Center
In the event of inclement weather, we may offer a shortened campus tour on a bus. Please remember to dress appropriately for a walking tour and the ever-changing Kansas weather.
Visit Dates
When you click the "Register online" button on the upper right, you'll see a calendar with the exact dates available.
Fall and spring visits
During the academic year, Jayhawk Days are generally:
- Mondays and Fridays, 9-11:30 a.m. or 1-3:30 p.m.
- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-11:30 a.m.
- Select Saturdays, 9-11:30 a.m.
- No academic appointments are available on Saturdays or during winter or spring break.
- No visit days are scheduled during Thanksgiving or winter break.
- Wednesdays are reserved for high school groups of 25 or more.
- Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9-11:30 a.m.
- *Due to summer orientation sessions, individual academic appointments are very limited. We will fill requests for these appointments on a first-come, first-served basis.
Exceptions:
Summer visits
During summer session (June and July), Jayhawk Days are:
Extended Summer visits:
July 30th – August 10th
Monday, Wednesday, Fridays, 9-11:30 a.m.
*Academic appointments are not available during this time.
