TRADITION. FAMILY. THE #WILDCATWAY

2017-2018 guide to majors and campus life

Your K-State experience starts here!

94%Amount of recent bachelor’s degree graduates who are employed or continuing

their education.

# 2National ranking for student-loved

colleges. (Princeton Review)

24,000Students come from all 50 states and more than

100 countries.

Nearly

$36 Million Amount of scholarships

awarded every year.

$230 Million

Financial assistance awarded annually. Seventy percent of

students receive scholarships, grants, loans or work study.

# 1Most beautiful college campus in the state. (Travel + Leisure)

85+Countries in the study

abroad program.

250+Majors and

options.

16

# 1

Varsity athletic sports.

College value in Kansas. (SmartAsset)

19:1Student-to-faculty ratio. You

may have some large lectures, but 87 percent of classes have

fewer than 50 students.

475+Clubs and organizations,

including 30/19 fraternities/sororities.

9Colleges to choose from

at our Manhattan and Polytechnic (Salina)

campuses. You can take courses in areas that

interest you.

Working hard Each year, students volunteer to whitewash the massive “K” and “S” letters overlooking Manhattan. Engineering students constructed the two letters that gave KS Hill its name in 1921, but never added the “U.”

Playing hard Aggieville is peppered with local shops, restaurants and entertainment across six lively blocks near campus. The area has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a laundromat in 1889.

The sweet life Generations of K-Staters have satisfied their sweet tooth at the Call Hall dairy bar. Made by students, the ice cream comes in 30-some flavors including the campus favorite — purple pride.

A FAMILY BUILT ON TRADITION. DISCOVER THE #WILDCATWAY

You’ll always remember the feel of limestone on your fingers, the taste of Call Hall ice cream in the spring, and the sound of 50,000 Wildcat fans cheering in unison. These special traditions and more are still waiting for you, and we can’t wait for you to soak up every second, starting now.

Spirit When the band starts playing Wabash Cannonball, students instantly find themselves twisting, bobbing and clapping to this well-known K-State anthem. It was the only music saved after a music department fire in the 1960s, and it continues to tell the tale of Wildcat resilience.

Traditions last a lifetime

Once you join the family, the traditions are yours to cherish. See more at k-state.edu/about/history-traditions

Welcoming Each April, thousands of visitors visit campus for Open House, a universitywide event that showcases everything K-State has to offer. It’s a great way to check out all the new buildings and activity on campus!

Loyalty K-Staters look out for each other, and the student-led, nationally recognized K-State Proud fundraising campaign is living proof. In 10 years, the campaign has raised more than $1 million for students in need.

Pride Our fearless mascot, Willie the Wildcat, inspires excitement and enthusiasm with his famous K-S-U pose and football game pushups. K-Staters are proud of Willie’s tireless energy and purple passion.

Connecting Each year Manhattan erupts with food, fireworks and festivities for Purple Power Play, a citywide pep rally held before the season’s football home opener. More than 20,000 students, alumni and fans join together to paint the town purple.

“K-State stands out because it’s so much more than what goes on in the classroom. It’s career preparation, internships, involvement — whatever you want. It’s a small-town atmosphere with all the benefits of a big school.”

— Jordan Kiehl, sophomore | Kansas City, KS

FROM “NAMASTE” TO THAT LAST-SECOND SHOT, K-STATE HAS YOUR RECREATION COVERED.Whether you’re competitive by nature or just out for fun, K-State’s sports and fitness programs will help you build confidence, make memories and unleash your inner athlete.

Rec ComplexYour K-State ID is the only equipment required to enjoy the Peters Recreation Complex, which includes:

• 40,000 square feet of cardiovascular and weight equipment

• 20 acres of athletic fields and courts

• 40-foot climbing wall

• Two indoor running tracks

• Two swimming pools

• Diving pool

Meet up with friends for a group fitness class, move to your own fitness beat or enlist the help of one of K-State’s personal trainers.

Intramural sportsAthlete, shmathlete. No special skills are required to join more than 60 individual, dual and team intramural sports. Whether you assist a shot, spike a volleyball or simply make new friends, you’re sure to excel.

Club sportsStudents may participate in student organizations where nonvarsity players compete against other colleges and universities. Showcase your skills by joining one of the many club sports organizations available, or start your own organization!Move to a new K-State tradition.

recservices.k-state.edu

FITNESS EVOLVED#2 most active large

public university in the nation. (American Kinesiology Association)

FIRST IMPRESSIONSK-STATE FIRST GIVES YOUR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE A SOLID START.

Your first year of college sets the stage for an unbelievable experience. Make the most of it with K-State First programs created just for first-year students. You’ll adjust to the college environment, make friends and connect with faculty members.

First-Year SeminarsDynamic and interactive seminars are available in a variety of academic disciplines. Small class sizes mean you’ll receive personal attention from professors, meet other first-year students, and engage in rich, lively discussions.

CAT CommunitiesConnecting Across Topics (CAT) Communities offer an academic experience that extends far beyond the classroom. Led by an outstanding professor and undergraduate peer mentor, small groups of 22 students take three courses together during their first semester. You’ll make friends, gain confidence in class, and develop skills and connections that will serve you throughout your life.

K-State Book NetworkConnect with students from diverse backgrounds around a common book. Students who attend Orientation and Enrollment in June will receive and read the selected book over the summer. Then, students can participate in a variety of classroom and campus activities related to the book throughout their first year at K-State.

Guide to Personal SuccessGuide to Personal Success (GPS) students receive guidance from an on-campus mentor — a faculty or staff member or graduate student — who will share resources and advice. This valuable support will help you throughout your time at K-State and beyond.

Take the first step to success.k-state.edu/first

Dive head first into a new culture while giving new depth to your education. Whatever type of experience you’re looking for, you can find it through K-State education abroad. Our expert education abroad advisors will work with you to find a program that meets your expectations, language requirements (English- or non-English-speaking) and budget.

With scholarships up to $5,000, studying abroad can be very affordable. You’ll gain global perspective, academic credit, new friends and life experiences. Choose from programs in more than 85 countries, all united by the same K-State family.

ADVENTURE AWAITSWILDCATS KNOW NO BOUNDS THANKS TO NUMEROUS

OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION ABROAD.

Paint the world purple. k-state.edu/abroad

Lifelong souvenirs • Confidence and independence

• Personal growth and understanding

• Lasting relationships with friends and host families

• New language abilities

• Experience to boost your résumé

Prague, Czech Republic

CHANGING THE WORLD CAN’T WAIT.As the nation’s first operational land-grant university, K-State has a long tradition of pioneering the most cutting-edge ideas. Our Office of Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry, or OURCI, encourages students to explore their research and creative inquiry interests early in their academic career. Whether you’re passionate about music, biology or any of our other 250-plus majors and programs, you’ll have a long-standing tradition of discovery behind you.

Benefits of undergraduate research:• Work side by side with world-renowned professors in world-class labs.

• Publish your research in academic journals, including K-State’s own student research journal, Crossing Borders: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Undergraduate Scholarship.

• Gain real-world experience that will boost your résumé when applying for jobs, professional programs or graduate school.

Resources at your fingertips:• OURCI research and travel grants for undergraduates.

• Developing Scholars Program, pairing students with a faculty member on a research project.

• McNair Scholars Program, prepares students for careers as professors or researchers.

• 90-plus research centers, including the Konza Prairie Biological Station and Johnson Cancer Research Center.

• Creative inquiry opportunities, including musical performance interpretation and sustainable fabric dye.

Explore research opportunities. k-state.edu/undergradresearch k-state.edu/scholars

‘BREAKING THROUGH’ ALL BOUNDARIES UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ENSURES DISCOVERY IS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL.

GET INVOLVEDINVOLVEMENT IS A PROUD K-STATE TRADITION.

It’s your college experience, so why not take the reigns? K-State is full of plenty of resources and options to allow to you personalize your college experience into a memorable journey of a lifetime.

Join a student organizationChoose from more than 475 student clubs and organizations, including academic clubs, leadership/service groups, multicultural organizations and interest groups. If you can’t find an organization that suits you, start your own!

VolunteerMake a difference in your community and world. Choose from a wide variety of service opportunities, including the local Big Brothers Big Sisters and worldwide service trips. Additionally, HandsOn K-State implements annual service events, such as Furniture Amnesty Day. The program also runs a live feed of service opportunities in the community.

Enjoy arts and cultureAttend a McCain Performance Series event — ranging from popular comedians to Broadway musicals — or tour an art exhibition at the Beach Museum of Art. Or, see students and faculty act, sing and dance in live performances or view their work in on-campus exhibits.

Discover new perspectivesEvery religion and faith is represented at K-State. The beautiful, on-campus All Faiths Chapel seats 500 people and numerous faith-based student groups meet regularly. Find your spiritual community on campus or in the Manhattan community.

Show your spiritShow off your purple pride by joining an intramural team or playing a club sport. Cheer on the ‘Cats as they compete in Big 12 athletic events, or try out for the dance team, cheerleading squad or color guard. You could even aspire to be Willie the Wildcat, K-State’s hero and mascot.

Explore Manhattan“The Little Apple” was recently ranked as the No. 8 college town in the nation by the American Institute for Economic Research. Similarly, the Princeton Review ranked K-State as No. 6 for happiest students in the nation. It’s easy to see why — discover your new favorite restaurant, peruse local shops and enjoy the natural beauty of the Flint Hills.

Our campus, your campus. k-state.edu/admissions/life

As an out-of-state student, I didn’t know many people when I got here. Getting involved gives you a great foundation of friends and resources. Don’t be afraid to take risks.

— Kelly Wilkerson Freshman in communication

sciences and disorders Columbia, MO

Kelly WilkersonFreshman in communication sciences and disordersColumbia, MO

Jordan KiehlSophomore in industrial engineering, minors in business and mass communicationsKansas City, KS

Dakota BaccusJunior in political scienceMinneapolis, KS

Coming from a small town, Dakota Baccus knew that a caring, supportive atmosphere was one of the keys to success. He found that at K-State, where he doesn’t feel like just a number. Dakota hopes to eventually attend law school and enter the world of politics, and his experience in the mock trial team is preparing him for the flow and environment he can expect in a courtroom. No matter where he ends up, Dakota knows the K-State family will have his back.

Jordan Kiehl’s parents were both K-State alums, so she was initially a little hesitant to attend her “parents’ school.” However, as she continued visiting, she discovered K-State had everything she wanted in a school. It quickly became more than a family legacy. It became her own K-State family experience. Jordan loves K-State because it’s not only an education but preparation for her future.

Kelly Wilkerson grew up accompanying her sister to speech therapy and found she had an interest in it that extended far beyond her own family. As a communication sciences and disorders student, she loves learning about how to help people improve their lives, while also enjoying her time in various K-State activities, including Quest Freshman Honorary.

“I love that my classes don’t feel like I’m just reading out of a textbook. My political science classes tie in with a lot of current events, and my professors find ways to apply what we’re learning to real life.”

“Being on campus, you get the sense that all the activity is student driven — the administration takes time to listen. K-State really is for everyone.”

“I visited another school, and one of the professors actually recommended I check out K-State for my major. I figured that was a pretty great endorsement.”

STUDENT STORIES

Paloma RomanJunior in public relationsGarden City, KS

Bailey PorterJunior in biochemistry, minors in anthropology and leadership studiesOverland Park, KS

Abby BakerJunior in interior architectureSt. Louis, MO

As an architecture major, Abby Baker spends a lot of time in studio working on projects. When she was a freshman she relied on the department’s peer educators for guidance and support, and she’s happy to now return the favor. Abby enjoys working with freshmen in their studios, giving advice and helping them feel comfortable in their new surroundings.

Paloma Roman wanted to continue her long-standing tradition of high school involvement once she got to college, especially leadership and networking roles. When she went through Wildcat Warm-up as an incoming freshman, she knew she wanted to pass that experience along to others. Now, as a Wildcat Warm-up ambassador, Paloma gets to share her love for K-State while welcoming students into the K-State family.

Right away, Bailey Porter knew he wanted his K-State experience to include research. When a biochemistry professor needed a new undergraduate assistant, he happily accepted the job. Today, Bailey is helping research a yeast genome and ancestral gene reconstruction — a great blend of his interest, as well as a stepping stone for his goal of becoming a pediatrician.

“The first time I visited K-State, I just knew it was the one. It felt right, and it was the best decision I could have made.”

“My favorite spots on campus are Anderson Hall and the beautiful new Welcome Center. Anderson Hall has so much history, and I love that I get to help new students get acclimated to university life.”

“Even though I switched majors a couple of times, I always felt supported while I figured out what I wanted to do. Now, I work at the Career Center, where I can help students wade through that same process and be a good resource for them. It’s full circle.”

Learn more about these K-Staters. k-state.edu/admissions/stories

* Numbers provided for non-K-State housing are estimates only. Additional fees may be required by the community living organizations.

** Personal costs include transportation and other miscellaneous expenses dependent on the students’ spending habits.

Graduate programs, online programs, and our Polytechnic Campus (Salina) have different tuition rates and fees. For students interested in Kansas State Polytechnic programs, be sure to visit our future student site. polytechnic.k-state.edu/admissions

COST SUMMARY 2017-2018

Tuition and fees

In-state tuition($309.10 per credit hour)

Out-of-state tuition($820.20 per credit hour)

Academic/Course fees(Varies by academic program)

Privilege fee(Health services, student newspaper, recreation complex and other items)

Books and supplies

Miscellaneous**

On-Campus University Housing (projections)

Residence hall (traditional double) Any 14 meal planAll-access meal plan

Honors House (traditional double) Any 14 meal planAll-access meal plan

Smurthwaite Leadership/ Scholarship House for women

Off-Campus Independent Housing (estimates)* Fraternity

Sorority

Smith Scholarship House for men

Clovia 4-H House for women

Semester (14 hours)

$4,327

$11,483

Varies

$431

$4,365$4,715

$4,700$5,050

$3,725

$4,072

$3,524

$2,300

$1,734

Year (28 hours)

$8,655

$22,966

Varies

$862

$8,730$9,430

$9,400

$10,100

$7,450

$8,144

$7,048

$4,600

$3,468

MANHATTAN CAMPUS

Plan your budget. k-state.edu/admissions/finaid

$400-$450

$800-$2,000

$800-$900

$1,600-$4,000

GRANTS

LOANS

JOBS

WORK-STUDY

TYPE OF ASSISTANCE WHAT IT IS HOW TO APPLY

Grants are available to students who meet financial need requirements and do not have to be repaid.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, as early as Oct. 1. The priority deadline is Dec. 1.

Borrow money for college at low interest rates. Many do not require you to begin payment until after graduation.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, as early as Oct. 1. The priority deadline is Dec. 1.

K-State employs more than 7,000 students who together earn more than $15 million annually.

Explore job possibilities with the Career Center. k-state.edu/careercenter

Part-time employment through the work-study program helps you supplement money from home and other assistance.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, as early as Oct. 1. The priority deadline is Dec. 1.

K-State awards more than $36 million in scholarships every year.

Apply for scholarships when you apply for admission. The scholarship priority deadline for new freshmen and spring transfer students is Nov. 1.

Transfer students who wish to start in the fall should apply by the Feb. 1 priority deadline.

SMART INVESTMENT PUT YOUR DREAMS WITHIN REACH BY EXPLORING FINANCIAL OPTIONS.

In today’s world, higher education is often vital to a successful career, and K-State is dedicated to making your goals a reality. The Office of Student Financial Assistance

distributes more than $230 million annually. Seven out of 10 K-Staters receive financial assistance from scholarships, grants, loans or work-study.

Apply for admission and scholarships. k-state.edu/admissions/apply

Explore scholarship opportunities. k-state.edu/admissions/finaid/scholarships

Learn about financial aid and jobs. k-state.edu/admissions/finaid

Apply for federal student aid. fafsa.ed.gov

SCHOLARSHIPS

SUPPORT IN MANY FORMS

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES OFFER THE K-STATE FAMILY COUNTLESS OPPORTUNITIES TO FIND THEIR OWN BRAND OF SUCCESS. At K-State, you’ll find a vast support system and numerous resources to help make your dreams your reality. If you have the will, we have the way, with tools to help get you there. Whether you want to boost your grades, manage your finances or land your ideal first job, K-State can help.

Support is personalized to your needs. Here is a sampling of what we offer our students:

Academic support• Tutoring

• Academic advising

• Assistance in matching academic programs and potential careers

Career Center• Help with resumes, interviews and

job applications

• Internship and career exploration

• Assistance finding part-time and full-time employment

Financial services• Personal financial assistance advisors

• Guidance on fellowships and scholarships

• Money, budget and debt management education

Health and safety• On-campus medical care and

counseling services

• Services for students with disabilities

• K-State Alerts notification service

• SafeRide shuttle service

• Sports and recreation opportunities

• Student activities and engagement

Technology• On-campus support for computer and

network services

• Laptops, video and audio equipment for checkout

Your dreams are in good hands. k-state.edu/onestop