Kansas State University Manhattan, 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
Agriculture www.ag.ksu.edu
• Agribusiness • Agricultural Communications • Agricultural Economics • Agricultural Education • Agricultural Technology Management • Agronomy • Animal Sciences • Bakery Science
Agriculture www.ag.ksu.edu
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Food Science Feed Science Horticulture Horticultural Therapy Milling Science Park Management Pre-veterinarian Natural Resource and Environment
Architecture www.arch.ksu.edu/arch
• Architecture • Interior Architecture • Landscape Architecture
Arts & Sciences www.ksu.edu/artsci/
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Anthropology Art Biochemistry Biology Chemistry Dance Economics •English •Geography •Geology •History •Journalism •Kinesiology •Mathematics
Arts and Sciences (continued) www.ksu.edu/artsci/
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Modern Languages Music Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Pre-Law Social Work Sociology Speech Statistics Theatre Many more…
Business Administration www.cba.k-state.edu
• Accounting • Finance • General Management and Entrepreneurship • Operations Managements •Human Resource Management •Management Information Systems
Engineering www.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 Ecology www.humec.k-state.edu
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Athletic Training Apparel Marketing Textiles Dietetics Human Nutrition •Hotel and Restaurant Management •Family Studies and Human Services •Human Ecology •Interior Design
Technology and Aviation www.sal.ksu.edu
• Aviation Maintenance • Computer Systems Technology • Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology • Mechanical Engineering Technology • Professional Pilot • Technology Management
Veterinary Medicine www.vet.ksu.edu
• Anatomy and Physiology • Clinical Sciences • Diagnostic Medicine / Pathobiology
Admission Undergraduate Admission www.ksu.edu/admit • •
Contacts English Language Program: Mary Wood elp@ksu.edu Application / Admission Questions James Lewis intlpreadmit@ksu.edu Sponsored Students: Barry Michie sikarraj@ksu.edu
Admission with no TOEFL scores to qualified applicants Applicants take the in-house English Proficiency Test (EPT) upon arrival
Graduate Admission www.ksu.edu/grad
Housing www.housing.k-state.edu
Housing www.housing.k-state.edu
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Three choices of housing at KSU: 1. Dormitory 2. University Apartment 3. 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 Apartments www.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 Services www.ksu.edu/osas/
Available to all Kansas State University students
International Student Center www.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 Activities www.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-State www.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 Programs American Language and Culture Certificate (ALC) •
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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
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Eight-week program (June & July) Three-week program “Sunflower Institute”
Academic Calendar www.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, USA www.k-state.edu