Special Events
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Special Events
Final Fridays
📅 June 27 and July 25, 2025
Transfer Students
During Final Fridays, prospective transfer students will get a glimpse of Jayhawk life at our Edwards Campus in Overland Park, Kansas. There will be a welcome presentation and campus tour followed by a Q&A session.
Sunflower State Tour
📅 September 8-11, 2025
High School Students and Transfer Students located in Kansas
The University of Kansas and Kansas State University are joining forces at the Sunflower State Tour. Offered at seven different locations across the state in September 2025, you will have a unique opportunity to connect with both universities and learn more about our admission and scholarship processes, student life, and more.
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
📅 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
📅 Saturday, November 15th
High School Seniors and Transfer 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
📅 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 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.
Sorority & Fraternity Life Virtual Info Session
📅 TBD, Fall 2025
High School Students and Transfer Students
This virtual info session will include a discussion panel with current KU Sorority & Fraternity Life students and staff. Current students will share their experiences in their organizations and the community. Other topics that will be discussed are recruitment and intake opportunities, as well as how to go about joining one of our on-campus chapters.