Kansas State UniversityManhattan, Kansas www.k-state.edu

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

• An accredited major public university• More than 200 undergraduate majors and option• 65 master’s, 43 doctoral, and 12 certificate programs

MANHATTAN, KANSAS

• A mid-west community of 49,000 in the heartland of the U.S.

• Safe, friendly community• Four-season climate• Many recreation and entertainment facilities

Degree Programs

• More than 250 undergraduate programs

• More than 113 graduate and doctorate programs

Undergraduate Colleges

• Agriculture• Architecture, Planning

and Design• Arts & Sciences• Business Administration• Education• Engineering• Human Ecology• Technology and Aviation• Veterinary Medicine

Agriculturewww.ag.ksu.edu

• Agribusiness• Agricultural

Communications• Agricultural Economics• Agricultural Education• Agricultural Technology

Management• Agronomy• Animal Sciences• Bakery Science

Agriculturewww.ag.ksu.edu

• Food Science• Feed Science• Horticulture• Horticultural Therapy• Milling Science• Park Management• Pre-veterinarian• Natural Resource and

Environment

Architecturewww.arch.ksu.edu/arch

• Architecture• Interior Architecture• Landscape

Architecture

Arts & Sciences www.ksu.edu/artsci/

• Anthropology• Art• Biochemistry• Biology• Chemistry• Dance• Economics

•English•Geography•Geology•History•Journalism •Kinesiology•Mathematics

Arts and Sciences (continued)www.ksu.edu/artsci/

• Modern Languages• Music• Philosophy• Physics• Political Science• Psychology• Pre-Law• Social Work• Sociology• Speech• Statistics• Theatre• Many more…

Business Administrationwww.cba.k-state.edu

• Accounting• Finance• General Management

and Entrepreneurship• Operations

Managements

•Human Resource Management•Management Information Systems

Engineeringwww.engg.ksu.edu

• Architectural• Biological and

Agricultural• Chemical• Civil• Computer

Engineering• Construction Science

and Management

Engineering (continued)www.engg.ksu.edu

• Electrical • Industrial• Information Systems

•Manufacturing Systems•Mechanical and Nuclear

Human Ecologywww.humec.k-state.edu

• Athletic Training• Apparel Marketing• Textiles• Dietetics• Human Nutrition

•Hotel and Restaurant Management•Family Studies and Human Services•Human Ecology•Interior Design

Technology and Aviationwww.sal.ksu.edu

• Aviation Maintenance• Computer Systems

Technology• Electrical and Computer

Engineering Technology• Mechanical Engineering

Technology• Professional Pilot• Technology Management

Veterinary Medicinewww.vet.ksu.edu

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Clinical Sciences• Diagnostic Medicine /

Pathobiology

Admission

UndergraduateAdmission

www.ksu.edu/admit• Admission with no TOEFL

scores to qualified applicants

• Applicants take the in-house English Proficiency Test (EPT) upon arrival

GraduateAdmission

www.ksu.edu/grad

ContactsEnglish Language Program:Mary Wood elp@ksu.edu

Application / Admission QuestionsJames Lewis intlpreadmit@ksu.edu

Sponsored Students:Barry Michie sikarraj@ksu.edu

Housingwww.housing.k-state.edu

Housingwww.housing.k-state.edu

• Three choices of housing at KSU:

1. Dormitory2. University Apartment3. Off-campus

Dormitory (Residence Hall)www.housing.k-state.edu

• Open year-round• All-male, all-female or

co-ed halls• Most have laundry

and kitchen facilities• Recreation and

computer rooms• Three meals a day• Close to your classes• Fun atmosphere

Jardine Apartmentswww.housing.k-state.edu

• One or Two bedroom units

• With or without furniture

• Low rent• Play areas for

children• Daycare facility• Community Center

Off-Campus Housing

• Rent can range from $300 - $550

• Some may be furnished

• May have to pay for utilities (electricity, water, trash, etc.)

• Sign a six-month or a one-year lease (rental contract)

Manhattan, Kansas www.ci.manhattan.ks.us/

Aerial view of Manhattan, Kansas and the Kansas State University campus

Manhattan

• Population of 49,000• Safe and friendly• Many public parks, tennis

courts, golf courses• Zoo

•Shopping Mall•International food stores•Nightlife district (Aggieville)•Worship buildings for different faiths

Climate of Manhattan• Four-season climate:

– Wonderful, mild springs– Hot summers– Cool and colorful

autumns– Cold winters with some

snow

•Typical Temperatures:-15°C to 11°C (Winter)16°C to 37°C (Summer)

Student Serviceswww.ksu.edu/osas/

Available to all Kansas State University students

International Student Centerwww.ksu.edu/intlstucenter

• Provides rooms for meetings and celebrations

• Helps with immigration, travel, work and cultural adjustment

• Provides contact information with your country’s student association

• Coordinates Conversation Partner and Basic Language Training programs

Student Clubs

• Over 350 student clubs

• Soccer, Band, Student Associations, etc.

National Student Associations:www.ksu.edu/icc

www.ksu.edu/intlstucenter/associations

Student Activitieswww.recservices.ksu.edu

As a K-State student, you have access to:• Recreation Center• Natatorium (swimming pools)• Tennis Courts• Playing Fields• Computer Labs and much more

Student Activities (cont)

Sports at K-Statewww.k-statesports.com

Sports are very popular at K-State. The most popular sports are:– American Football– Basketball

English Language Program (ELP)www.ksu.edu/elp

• Member of UCIEP (University Consortium of Intensive English Programs) and of AAIEP (American Association of Intensive English Programs)

• All English classes carry university credit, 15 hours of which may be applied toward a Bachelor’s degree

English Classes

•Intensive, full-time English classes

•Part-time classes

•Experienced faculty

•Language Lab

•Elective classes including test preparation and university class audit

•Accept students at any level of English

•Full-time ELP students are considered K-State students (have benefits)

Special ELP ProgramsAmerican Language and Culture

Certificate (ALC)• One-year program at Kansas State

University for international students already having one year of university experience.

• Introduction to American culture, society, and education system

• Background in American history, geography, and politics

• Introduction to the KSU campus, student life, and activities

• A variety of university courses to fulfill the 24 credit hour requirement

Summer Short Programs• Eight-week program (June & July)• Three-week program “Sunflower

Institute”

Academic Calendarwww.ksu.edu/calendar/

• Fall semester:– August – December

• Spring semester:– January – May

• Summer semester:– June and July

Travel to Manhattan, Kansas and KSU• Local airport:

– Manhattan, Kansas; 20 minutes from KSU

• Nearest major international airport:– Kansas City, Missouri;

2 ½ hours from KSU• Free KSU Shuttle

from Kansas City airport at beginning and end of each semester

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas, USAwww.k-state.edu