KU Admissions FAQ
All (or almost all) of your KU Admissions questions answered here!
An undergraduate student that is denied admission can request an appeal by e-mailing processing@ku.edu or following the link in the e-mail communication of their denial. Once they request to appeal the decision, they must submit a complete appeal file, which contains:
- A formal letter of appeal explaining extenuating circumstances that contributed to their previous academic experience, why the student believes they will be successful at KU and any other information that they would like the committee to know about them.
- A letter of recommendation written by someone that can address the student’s academic abilities.
- A questionnaire of short answer questions allowing the student to expand on their previous experiences and goals moving forward.
Once all of these documents are received, the complete appeal file and the documents in the student’s application file will be reviewed by the Admissions Appeal Committee. This committee of faculty, academic advisors and/or staff meets once a month or on an as-needed basis. The decision of the committee is final and may not be appealed again for the same term.
If the student, or parents/guardians of a dependent student, have lived in Kansas more than 12 months, the student has not enrolled at a state university during that time, the student most often is considered an in-state (resident) student for tuition and fee purposes.
Your best first step is to speak with your admissions rep so they can look at your application and determine the best course of action.
Scholarships and admission decisions are based on your 6th semester (i.e. conclusion of your junior year) transcript, so any changes to your GPA in the fall semester of senior year (for better or worse) will not impact your scholarship decision.
There are several departmental scholarships you can apply for, grants, etc. Check out our full list of aid opportunities so you can get the best package possible.
Decision Day at KU is May 1 of your senior year. We just need to receive your deposit that day to guarantee your spot in the incoming freshman class.
Absolutely, but be aware you will only be allowed to pull one other student during room selection. We also have many students who don't have a preferred roommate, and simply select their preferred living space, and then is paired with another Jayhawk in that space. Housing & Residence Life offers an optional roommate questionnaire as a tool to help you meet fellow Jayhawks wanting to live on campus.
Unfortunately, no, that scholarship is only for students who attend specific schools in Missouri.
No, you do not need a foreign language to be admitted to KU, however, depending on your chosen major, you may need to take foreign language courses as part of your degree requirements in order to graduate.
Absolutely you can. KU provides various interdisciplinary pathways to expand your academic pursuits with two majors.
Awesome, our Jayhawks have a long history of excelling both on the court/field, and in the classroom. We recommend referencing this resource from KU Athletics for everything you need to know to join our historic Jayhawk program!
No, you do not need to submit ACT or SAT scores for general admission. Some of our majors, though, do require test scores to be admitted to their specific programs. Visit the apply page for all of our admissions requirements.
KU charges a $40 application processing fee. We do offer fee waivers for those with expressed need as well.
The dates change every year, but the most updated information can be found on the Orientation site.
When you transfer to KU from another college or university, there are standards for transfer credits that can be found on the Registrar site. We also recommend you try out CredTran to compare your actual classes and how they would transfer to KU.