BECOME A JAYHAWK
Your guide to the University of Kansas
WE WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE. You’ll get an outstanding education at an affordable
price. You can CONDUCT RESEARCH. Study abroad. Learn the Rock Chalk Chant. And make
friends from all over the world. Come see for yourself.
admissions.ku.edu
MAJORS
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO? CHOOSE FROM NEARLY
200 FIELDS OF STUDY.
CONCENTRATIONS: ItalicsContact the appropriate school for minors and a complete listing of concentrations.
(EC): Taught at Edwards Campus.
*A co-major must accompany a major.
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academics
CHOOSING A MAJOR & CAREER
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MAJORS
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO? CHOOSE FROM NEARLY
200 FIELDS OF STUDY.
�SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN & PLANNINGArchitecture Architectural studies Design Environmental design; Illustration & animation; Industrial design; Photo media; Visual communication design
SCHOOL OF BUSINESSAccountingBusiness administration (also EC)FinanceInformation systemsManagement & leadershipMarketingSupply chain management The following concentrations may be combined with any business major: Entrepreneurship; Human resources; Information systems; International business; Supply chain management
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Curriculum & Teaching Early childhood, unified Elementary education Foreign language Chinese; French;
German; Japanese; Latin; Russian; Spanish Middle-level education English; Mathematics; Science Secondary-level education English; History & government
Note: Secondary math and science programs also are available through UKanTeach, a joint education-liberal arts program. Health, Sport & Exercise Sciences Athletic training Community health Health & physical education Sport science Exercise science; Sport management
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING Aerospace engineering Architectural engineering Chemical engineering Biomedical; Environmental; Petroleum; Premedical Civil engineering Environmental Computer engineering Computer science Electrical engineering Engineering physics Aerospace systems; Chemical systems; Digital electronic systems; Electromechanical control systems Information technology (EC)Interdisciplinary computing Astronomy; Biology; Chemistry; Geography; Physics Mechanical engineering Biomechanical Petroleum engineering
SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS Clinical laboratory science Clinical; Molecular biotechnology Cytotechnology Health information management Respiratory care Certificate programs Diagnostic cardiac sonography, Diagnostic ultrasound technology (general & vascular), Nuclear medicine technology
SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATIONSNews & information Strategic communication
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES African & African-American studies Arabic & Islamic studies American studiesAnthropologyApplied behavioral scienceAstronomyAtmospheric scienceBehavioral neuroscienceBiochemistry Biology Cellular biology; Biodiversity, ecology & evolutionary biology; Genetics; Neurobiology; Organismal biology; Teaching biology Chemistry Biochemistry; Biological chemistry; Chemical physics; Environmental chemistryClassical antiquityClassical languagesCommunication studiesDevelopmental psychology (EC)East Asian languages & culturesEconomicsEnglish Creative writing; Language, rhetoric & writingEnvironmental studiesEuropean studies co-major*French French & Italian studies; Italian Geography Geographical information & analysis; Physical geography Geology Earth/space science; Engineering geology; Environmental geology; Geophysics Germanic languages & literaturesGlobal & international studiesHistoryHistory of art Human biology Anthropology; Applied behavioral science; Biology; Psychology; Speech-language-hearingHumanitiesLatin American studiesLiberal arts & sciencesLinguisticsLiterature, language & writing (EC)MathematicsMicrobiologyMolecular biosciences (EC)PhilosophyPhysics
Political sciencePsychologyReligious studiesRussian & East European studies co-major*Slavic languages & literaturesSociologySpanishSpecial majorSpeech-language-hearingWomen’s studies Certificate program: Systems analysis & design (EC)School of the Arts Dance Film & media studies History of art Theatre Performance; Theatre, culture & society Theatre design Visual art Ceramics; Expanded media; Metalsmithing/jewelry; Painting;
Printmaking; Sculpture; Textile design/weaving
Visual art educationSchool of Public Affairs & Administration Public administration (EC)
SCHOOL OF MUSIC Bassoon Clarinet Double bass Euphonium Flute French horn Harp Music Jazz studies; Musicology; Music theory; Piano, organ & orchestral instrument; Voice Music compositionMusic education Music theory Music therapy Musicology Oboe Organ Percussion Piano Saxophone Theatre & voice Trombone Trumpet Tuba Viola Violin Violoncello Voice
SCHOOL OF NURSINGNursing
SCHOOL OF PHARMACYDoctor of pharmacy
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WELFARESocial work
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ACADEMICS
LEARN FROM THE BEST.
Our academic programs are top-notch and top-ranked. Our honors program is one of the oldest and best in the country. Our undergraduates have exceptional
opportunities for volunteering, hands-on research, and global experiences.Even if you’re unsure about a major now, we’ll prepare you
for whatever future you envision.
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Best Kansas college for return
on investment.-Businessweek.com
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for Multicultural Scholars.
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GETTING IN2012-13 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COLLEGE OF
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
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Kansas residents21+ ACT (980+ SAT) orGraduate in top third of high school class or2.0+ GPA in the Kansas
Qualified Admissions Curriculum
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Out-of-state residents24+ ACT (1090+ SAT) or
Graduate in top third of high school class or2.5+ GPA in the Kansas
Qualified Admissions Curriculum
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Professional school requirements and Kansas Qualified
Admissions Curriculum: adm.ku.edu/req
Students graduating from high school in 2015 and after must meet different requirements.
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KU has 48 NATIONALLY
ranked academic programs.
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Honors program: No. 2 in the nation in
benefits to students. -A Review of 50 Public
University Honors Programs
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APPLY admissions.ku.edu/apply
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
EXPAND YOUR EDUCATION — INSIDE AND OUTSIDE
THE CLASSROOM.
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THE HONORS PROGRAM provides academically talented students with an elite
education and all the resources of a major research
institution.
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STUDY ABROADstudyabroad.ku.edu
UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM
honors.ku.edu
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No matter what your major
is, you can STUDY ABROAD in more than 70 countries.
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Get connected to internships at KUCareerHawk.com
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FIVE Engaged Learning programs complement
your major by rewarding entrepreneurship, international experiences, research, service
learning, and leadership.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMentr.ku.edu
LEADERSHIP STUDIESSERVICE LEARNINGservicelearning.ku.edu
GLOBAL AWARENESS PROGRAMgap.ku.edu
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE PROGRAMrep.ku.edu
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The Jayhawk represents only one university in the world:
KU.
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KU’s ROCK CHALK CHANT is the nation’s coolest
football cheer.–Bleacher Report
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TRADITIONS
PUT YOUR ARMS AROUND YOUR NEIGHBOR AND SWAY TO THE
ALMA MATER. DON’T BE SHY. YOU’RE PART OF THE FAMILY.
Once you’re on campus, you’ll quickly learn about our other traditions, like waving the wheat and walking down the Hill on graduation day.
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ALLEN FIELDHOUSE
is the loudest U.S. basketball arena.
–ESPN
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CHANT ALONG WITH UStraditions.ku.edu
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You’ll fit right in — choose from MORE THAN 600 student
clubs.
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MORE THAN 3,100 students were
involved in sororities and fraternities in
2011–12.
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LEARN MOREsilc.ku.edu
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Student events have included a
B.o.B. concert, stand-up by Aziz Ansari, and
Project Runway competitions.
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Students volunteered 16,000
hours last year through the Center
for Community Outreach.
CAMPUS LIFE
LIFE ON CAMPUS IS PRETTY SWEET. THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING FUN
GOING ON, AND YOU’LL MAKE TONS OF NEW FRIENDS.
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HOUSING
WHEN YOU LIVE ON CAMPUS, YOU JOIN A COMMUNITY THAT OFFERS
FRIENDSHIP, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, AND CONVENIENCE.
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About 5,200 students live
on campus.
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KU OFFERSEight residence halls
two-person rooms or two- or
four-person suites 12 scholarship halls
about 50 students, who cook and clean in
return for a reduced housing rate
Two apartment complexes
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STUDENTS WHO LIVE ON CAMPUS
get better grades and are more likely to
graduate on time.
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KU STUDENT HOUSINGhousing.ku.edu
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LAWRENCE has eclectic shops,
beautiful green spaces, and tons of music venues and art
galleries. And no matter what you’re
hungry for, you’ll find it on Massachusetts Street — from falafel to gourmet burgers
to sushi. Yum.
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OFF CAMPUS
YOU CAN’T STUDY ALL THE TIME. SO GET OUT AND
EXPLORE LAWRENCE OR NEARBY KANSAS CITY.
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Lawrence appears on four
“Top 10 College Towns” lists.
Everybody loves us.
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90,000: population of
Lawrence, Kan. Not too big, not too small.
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KANSAS CITY, just 40 minutes east,
offers an international airport, shopping, entertainment, and
internship opportunities.
FINANCIAL AID
WHAT’S IT GOING TO COST? KU STRIVES TO MAKE COLLEGE
AFFORDABLE FOR ALL STUDENTS.
Incoming freshmen are part of the Four-Year Tuition Compact, meaning you’ll never see an increase in tuition during the four years
it takes to earn a bachelor’s degree.
KU IS A GREAT VALUEWe offered $20.7 million in renewable freshman scholarships last year. We’ve got great financial awards for you, too — just turn the page.
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ESTIMATED COST OF TUITION, FEES, BOOKS, & HOUSING FOR FRESHMEN, 2012-13*
Kansas residents Nonresidents
Freshman 4-year tuition compact $8,790 $22,860
Required campus fees $888 $888
Room and board $8,186 $8,186
Books $900 $900
Estimated total $18,764 $32,834
DON’T SKIP THIS PART
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File the FAFSA. This Free Application
for Federal Student Aid is your key to be considered
for federal grants, loans, and work-study programs.
YOU CAN FILE STARTING JAN. 1. And don’t forget to have your FAFSA info sent to KU (our federal school code is 001948). File by March 1 to be
considered for the best aid package.
* Estimated cost includes allowances for tuition and fees (based on 30 hours each academic year in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), room and board, and books.
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FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS affordability.ku.edu
Scholarships on these two pages are available to eligible freshmen who enroll for the fall semester after completing high school. These scholarships cannot be combined. Only domestic students are eligible for these scholarships.
SCHOLARSHIPS
YOU’VE GOT THE GRADES.WE’VE GOT THE SCHOLARSHIPS.
You’ll be guaranteed a renewable scholarship if you meet the qualifications and submit a complete admission application by Nov. 1.
Scholarship Test Score + GPA Amount Annual Renewal Criteria
National Merit Finalist, National Achievement Finalist, National Hispanic Scholar
Must select KU as No. 1 college choice with National Merit Scholarship Corp.
$40,000($10,000 per year)
30 KU hours + 3.4 GPA
National Merit Semifinalist, National Achievement Semifinalist
$20,000($5,000 per year)
30 KU hours + 3.4 GPA
Chancellor 32 ACT/1400 SAT3.85 GPA/4.0 scale
$20,000($5,000 per year)
30 KU hours + 3.4 GPA
Traditions 31 ACT/1360 SAT3.75 GPA/4.0 scale
$16,000($4,000 per year)
30 KU hours + 3.4 GPA
Crimson & Blue 28 ACT/1250 SAT3.5 GPA/4.0 scale
$8,000($2,000 per year)
30 KU hours + 3.4 GPA
Rock Chalk 25 ACT/1130 SAT3.5 GPA/4.0 scale
$4,000($1,000 per year)
30 KU hours + 3.4 GPA
Jayhawk 24 ACT/1090 SAT3.75 GPA/4.0 scale
$4,000($1,000 per year)
30 KU hours + 3.4 GPA
KU Pell Advantage*
22 ACT/1020 SAT3.25 GPA/4.0 scale
Combination of scholarships & grants to fund tuition & fees
24 KU hours + 2.5 GPA
KANSAS RESIDENT RENEWABLE SCHOLARSHIPS
*Must file the FAFSA by the 3/1 priority date each year and be Pell-eligible.
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Scholarships on these two pages are available to eligible freshmen who enroll for the fall semester after completing high school. These scholarships cannot be combined. Only domestic students are eligible for these scholarships.
*Partial tuition waiver.**Eligible majors: African and African-American studies; American studies; architectural studies; master of architecture; astronomy; classics; dance; design
(environmental/interior design, industrial design, illustration & animation, photo media, visual communication/graphic design); engineering physics; environmental studies; geology; community health; humanities; journalism & mass communications; Latin American studies; music (performance, musicology, theory & composition); music education; music therapy; petroleum engineering; philosophy; physics; religious studies; Russian, East European and Eurasian studies; Slavic languages and literatures; visual art education; women’s studies.
MIDWEST STUDENT EXCHANGE: YOU MUST LIVE INIllinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, or Wisconsin.
JAYHAWK GENERATIONS: YOU MUST have a parent, stepparent, grandparent, step-grandparent, or legal guardian who graduated from KU.
ABOUT THESE SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship Test Score + GPA Amount Annual Renewal Criteria
National Merit Finalist, National Achievement Finalist, National Hispanic Scholar
Must select KU as No. 1 college choice with National Merit Scholarship Corp.
$40,000($10,000 per year)*
30 KU hours +3.4 GPA
National Merit Semifinalist, National Achievement Semifinalist
$20,000($5,000 per year)*
30 KU hours + 3.4 GPA
Midwest Student Exchange Program**
24 ACT/1090 SAT3.25 GPA/4.0 scale
$38,700 over four years ($9,675 per year)*
30 KU hours +3.4 GPA
KU Excellence 28 ACT/1250 SAT3.5 GPA/4.0 scale
$38,700 over four years ($9,675 per year)*
30 KU hours +3.4 GPA
KU Distinction 25 ACT/1130 SAT3.5 GPA/4.0 scale
$24,000($6,000 per year)
30 KU hours +3.4 GPA
KU Achievement 24 ACT/1090 SAT3.75 GPA/4.0 scale
$16,000($4,000 per year)
30 KU hours +3.4 GPA
NONRESIDENT RENEWABLE SCHOLARSHIPS
JAYHAWK GENERATIONS
28 ACT/1250 SAT3.5 GPA/4.0 scale
$46,700 over four years ($11,675 per year)*
30 KU hours +3.4 GPA
26-27 ACT/1170-1240 SAT3.5 GPA/4.0 scale
$27,432 over four years ($6,858 per year)*
30 KU hours +3.4 GPA
24-25 ACT/1090- 1160 SAT3.5 GPA/4.0 scale
$18,288 over four years ($4,572 per year)*
30 KU hours +3.4 GPA
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LEARN MOREaffordability.ku.edu/cs affordability.ku.edu/pelladvantage
SENIOR TIME LINE
MAKE THIS A PRIORITY. A MONTH-BY-MONTH LOOK AT DEADLINES.
NOVEMBER▼
Nov. 1: Deadline to apply for
scholarships and the University
Honors Program.
JANUARY▼
Jan. 1: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available.
fafsa.govDECEMBER
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Dec. 1: Scholarship hall decisions begin. We’ll make offers
the last week of each month into the summer.
Last ACT/SAT for scholarship consideration.
FEBRUARY▼
Feb. 1: Sign up for an
orientation session.orientation.ku.edu
Deadline to report improved ACT/
SAT for scholarship reconsideration.
NOW▼
Apply early for admission. admissions.ku.edu/apply
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Contract with KUStudent Housing once
you’re admitted.You may also apply for a
scholarship hall. housing.ku.edu
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AUGUST ▼
Attend orientation.
Arrive on campus and become a Jayhawk.
Aug. 26:
First day of classes.
MARCH▼
March 1: Priority date
to file the FAFSA. File earlier if you can.
(You may still file the FAFSA after March 1, but your application
will be late and your award may be smaller.)
Final deadline to submit scholarship hall materials for the
fall semester.
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New residents who have signed housing contracts
begin selecting rooms and roommates online.
MAY▼
May 1: Deadline to pay the new
student fee.
JUNE▼
Attend orientation.
JULY
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Attend orientation.
July 1: Deadline to submit final high
school transcript.
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VISIT KU
COME FOR A VISIT AND GET A TRUE SENSE OF WHAT LIFE AT KU IS LIKE.
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90 PERCENT of graduating
seniors say they’d attend KU all
over again.
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JAYHAWK DAYS Daily visits include an introduction to KU and a campus tour with Student Ambassadors. If you’re interested in doing more, we can schedule residence hall tours and visits with departmental advisers.
Sept. 4, 2012 – May 9, 2013Mondays and Fridays9 a.m. or 1 p.m.Tuesdays and Thursdays9 a.m.Select Saturdays9 a.m.
No tours Nov. 21-23 (Thanksgiving break)Dec. 7-Jan. 25 (winter break)
SENIOR DAYS 2012In-depth exploration of what it means to be a Jayhawk. For high school seniors and their families.
MULTICULTURAL VISIT DAY 2013Learn about support services that help multicultural students thrive. For students in grades 9–11 and their families.
March 25
REGISTER admissions.ku.edu/multicultural
EngineeringSept. 28
JournalismOct. 15
EducationOct. 15
BusinessOct. 29
MusicOct. 29
Health professionsNov. 9
All majorsSept. 10Oct. 1Oct. 8Oct. 22Nov. 2 Nov. 12Nov. 16Nov. 26Nov. 30
ArchitectureSept. 14
DesignSept. 14
REGISTER admissions.ku.edu/seniordays
SCHOLAR DAYSFor academically talented students, such as National Merit Semifinalists, National Achievement Semifinalists, and National Hispanic Scholars. By invitation only.
JUNIOR DAYS 2013An introduction to KU. For high school juniors and their families.
Feb. 18March 4March 11
March 29April 5April 15
April 19April 29May 3
REGISTER admissions.ku.edu/juniordays
SummerJune 5 – July 26Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays9 a.m.
No tours July 4
REGISTER admissions.ku.edu/jayhawkdays
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WE CAN’T WAIT TO SHOW YOU AROUND.
Schedule a campus visit.visit.ku.edu
Apply today.admissions.ku.edu/apply
Let’s be social
Published by the Office of Marketing Communications in cooperation with the Office of Admissions. Additional photography: Kelly Anderson, Jan Nitcher/Student Housing. This booklet is for institutional purposes only and does not constitute a contract. Tuition and fees are subject to change by the Kansas Board of Regents.
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university’s programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, [email protected], 1246 West Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.
120485
Office of [email protected] admissions.ku.edu
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