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Special Events

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Special Events

Crimson and Blue Day at KU

Crimson & Blue Day

📅 October 17, 2025

  High School Students & Transfers

Immerse yourself in a day at KU during this large open-house-style experience. Choose from a variety of academic exploration sessions, interact with faculty and current students, and learn about KU's resources to support your success.

Jay Gen (First Generation) Event

Jay Gen (First Generation) Event

📅 TBD, Nov. 2025

  First-Generation High School Students

This event is an opportunity for students and guests to explore resources available specifically for first-generation students. Explore a little of the college experience and take a walking tour of campus. We'll share more about academic units and additional drop-in info sessions, too.




Academic & Program Events

PreHealth Day at KU Medical Center

PreHealth Day at KU Medical Center

📅 TBD, Nov. 2025

  High School Students

Are you curious about what it's like to be a pre-health student at KU? Explore undergraduate majors and tracks that could fit your interest and career goals at our interactive event featuring faculty, students, and staff from the numerous pre-health departments at KU.

Premedical Night

Premedical Night

📅 TBD, Nov. 2025

  High School Students

Join faculty and students from the KU School of Medicine in Wichita, Kansas to learn more about innovative opportunities in and outside of the classroom and learn how Jayhawks are excelling in the medical field.

Coffee with the College

Coffee with the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

📅 Dates/Locations TBD

  High School Students and Transfer Students

These are informal opportunities at a local coffee shop near you that provide a relaxed setting to discuss your specific questions about coming to KU with a College of Liberal Arts & Sciences staff member.