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YOUR<br />
experience starts here!<br />
<strong>Kansas</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Guide to majors & campus life<br />
2013
250 + 90<br />
Majors and options<br />
18:1 16<br />
Percent <strong>of</strong> classes<br />
with 49 students<br />
or fewer<br />
Student to faculty ratio<br />
Big 12 varsity athletic teams<br />
60<br />
Intramural sports<br />
23,800<br />
Students<br />
285,000<br />
Square feet <strong>of</strong> comprehensive<br />
recreation complex<br />
80 +<br />
Countries worldwide where you can<br />
study abroad<br />
475 + $200 million+<br />
Clubs and <br />
organizations<br />
Financial aid<br />
awarded annually<br />
No. 1<br />
Among public universities in<br />
Rhodes, Truman, Marshall, Udall<br />
and Goldwater scholars since 1986<br />
$18.5 million<br />
K-<strong>State</strong> scholarships<br />
per year<br />
$15 million+<br />
Student payroll
Traditions<br />
150 years <strong>of</strong> pride<br />
As a K-<strong>State</strong>r, you’ll be part <strong>of</strong> a long line <strong>of</strong> those proud to wear purple.<br />
K-<strong>State</strong> was founded in 1863, so you’ll find lots <strong>of</strong> traditions here. Start<br />
learning the lore <strong>of</strong> a great university!<br />
Purple Power Play<br />
Go crazy for the football team, watch fireworks<br />
and <strong>sample</strong> local cuisine at the annual Purple<br />
Power Play on Poyntz. Manhattan closes<br />
downtown’s main drag on the Thursday and<br />
Friday nights before the first home football<br />
game for this citywide rally.<br />
Wabash Cannonball<br />
Get on y<strong>our</strong> feet, clap, bend and<br />
twist to this rousing anthem.<br />
Learning “the Wabash” is a rite <strong>of</strong><br />
passage. After a fire destroyed the<br />
home <strong>of</strong> the music department, the<br />
band performed the only music left:<br />
“The Wabash Cannonball.”<br />
Aggieville<br />
A hot spot for students, The ‘Ville<br />
has shops and restaurants on six<br />
lively blocks. It’s a long way from its<br />
humble beginnings as a laundromat<br />
in 1889.<br />
K-<strong>State</strong> Proud<br />
K-<strong>State</strong> students show their purple<br />
pride by donating to this all-university<br />
campaign. In its first six years students<br />
raised more than $550,000 to help<br />
their fellow students through the<br />
K-<strong>State</strong> Proud awards.<br />
KS letters<br />
High on a hill overlooking<br />
Manhattan, they’re hard to miss.<br />
Engineering students plotted the<br />
80-foot-tall “K” in 1921 and later<br />
added the “S” on K-Hill. The “U” was<br />
never added, but students still<br />
whitewash the letters every year.<br />
Open House<br />
More than 20,000 visitors<br />
show up every April to check<br />
out majors and campus life.<br />
Experience K-<strong>State</strong> through<br />
performances, eating contests,<br />
science experiments and more.<br />
Willie the Wildcat<br />
Students go nuts when the K-<strong>State</strong><br />
mascot does push-ups for every<br />
point scored at football games.<br />
Globe-trotting K-<strong>State</strong>rs post<br />
pictures from exotic places posing<br />
as K-S-U just like Willie.<br />
Call Hall<br />
Our campus dairy bar <strong>of</strong>fers<br />
more than 30 flavors <strong>of</strong> studentmade<br />
ice cream, including<br />
espresso ecstasy, chocolate<br />
brownie delight and a campus<br />
staple — purple pride.
Student stories<br />
Brooke Williams<br />
Psychology major from Wichita, KS<br />
Becoming a Wildcat<br />
“Since being here I’ve really learned to step<br />
out <strong>of</strong> my comfort zone and meet new<br />
people. The relationships I’ve formed here<br />
since my freshman year are some that will<br />
last a lifetime.”<br />
Major decisions<br />
Once I got to K-<strong>State</strong> and learned more about the psychology program, I realized that<br />
there is a world <strong>of</strong> career options that you can pursue with this major, and that really<br />
excited me.<br />
Memorable moment<br />
One moment I will never forget is my first presentation for the Developing Scholars<br />
program. I really felt like I’d accomplished something huge here at K-<strong>State</strong> and that I had<br />
found my niche within the university.<br />
Valerie Rito<br />
Industrial engineering major<br />
from Liberal, KS<br />
Rob Breeden<br />
Biology and pre-med major<br />
from Overland Park, KS<br />
Going Greek<br />
“I knew that I wanted to be a part <strong>of</strong><br />
Greek life. My senior year <strong>of</strong> high school<br />
I came and visited the house and was<br />
completely impressed by how genuine<br />
the guys were. It was a huge deciding<br />
factor for me as I chose my house.”<br />
Making the transition<br />
I think the toughest part <strong>of</strong> transitioning from high school to college<br />
was learning new study skills. In high school I was able to study the<br />
night before a test and do well, but in college I had to learn to start<br />
preparing for exams days, if not weeks, before.<br />
Home away from home<br />
I love that I can just go to the union and people I don’t even know will<br />
smile and have conversations with me, which is something that I don’t<br />
think I could have found anywhere else.<br />
Major decision<br />
After exploring the industrial engineering department, I fell in love<br />
with the c<strong>our</strong>ses <strong>of</strong>fered and the people there. The projects and<br />
assignments really get me excited about all the things I can do in the<br />
future with my major.<br />
Giving back<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the coolest philanthropies I’ve gotten to be a part <strong>of</strong> since<br />
I’ve been at K-<strong>State</strong> was a pancake feed that my fraternity and a<br />
sorority on campus put on together to benefit the Boys and Girls<br />
Club in Manhattan. It’s really neat to see so many people come to eat<br />
pancakes and help us raise money for a great cause!<br />
Exceeding expectations<br />
I’ve met so many great people, got involved in activities that I never<br />
knew existed and have a ton <strong>of</strong> memories already. Being a student<br />
at K-<strong>State</strong> is an experience unlike any other and has surpassed all<br />
expectations I had ever had.
Landon Leiker<br />
Secondary education<br />
and mathematics major<br />
from Marion, KS<br />
Whitney Hillen<br />
Architectural engineering major<br />
from Columbia, IL<br />
A look at K-<strong>State</strong><br />
“When I visited K-<strong>State</strong> and walked around and<br />
soaked it all in, I got a feeling that is hard to explain.<br />
But I knew this is where I was supposed to be.”<br />
Coming to K-<strong>State</strong><br />
The individual attention and genuine concern for the students’<br />
success here at K-<strong>State</strong> was something that really impressed me and<br />
helped make my decision to come to school here.<br />
Getting involved<br />
There are endless opportunities and ways to get involved here at<br />
K-<strong>State</strong>. I’ve allowed myself to get out <strong>of</strong> my comfort zone and have<br />
ended up finding so many things I’m passionate about and enjoy<br />
doing!<br />
Finding balance<br />
Balancing schoolwork, clubs and organizations, and life outside the<br />
classroom can sometimes be tough. Utilizing y<strong>our</strong> teachers and the<br />
people here at K-<strong>State</strong> makes balancing everything and transitioning<br />
into college life much easier.<br />
Memorable moments<br />
Sometimes the littlest moments are the ones that you will<br />
never forget. The week before finals all <strong>of</strong> the girls from my<br />
floor in the hall went to the library together to study. We<br />
ended up staying there until f<strong>our</strong> in the morning just having a<br />
giant study session together.<br />
Res hall life<br />
Everything you need to live on y<strong>our</strong> own is in a central<br />
location. It’s great to be able to walk downstairs and have a<br />
place to do y<strong>our</strong> laundry, grab a meal, rent movies, or just<br />
relax with friends in the TV area.<br />
Lauren Garrott<br />
Regional and community planning major from San Antonio, TX<br />
Becoming a Wildcat<br />
“One thing that really surprised me once I arrived at<br />
K-<strong>State</strong> was the number <strong>of</strong> Texans that come here. It<br />
gave us an instant connection.”<br />
Get involved<br />
Organizations related to y<strong>our</strong> major are a great way to help you stand<br />
out as a student, meet pr<strong>of</strong>essionals from the industry and give you extra<br />
experience in y<strong>our</strong> field <strong>of</strong> study.<br />
Purple Pride<br />
The K-<strong>State</strong> campus is absolutely beautiful. When I came here for my first<br />
campus visit, I was in absolute awe <strong>of</strong> all <strong>of</strong> the architecture. One building<br />
that caught my eye from the beginning was Nichols Hall because it looks<br />
like a giant castle.
“<br />
I was really surprised how easy it was to get involved, and that really<br />
helped me to make friends and feel more comfortable.”<br />
Brett Seidl, public relations and marketing major from Valley Center, KS<br />
Campus life<br />
So you’re in college. Now what do you want to do? Raise money<br />
for charity? Design a solar car? Lead y<strong>our</strong> residence hall s<strong>of</strong>tball<br />
team to the championship? At K-<strong>State</strong> you can make the college<br />
experience y<strong>our</strong> own. Customize activities to fit y<strong>our</strong> interests.<br />
You’ve got plenty <strong>of</strong> places to get started!<br />
Clubs and organizations<br />
Choose from more than 475 clubs and<br />
organizations. If you can’t find one that fits y<strong>our</strong><br />
interests, you can start y<strong>our</strong> own.<br />
Service opportunities<br />
HandsOn K-<strong>State</strong> can hook you up with the<br />
American Red Cross, Big Brothers Big Sisters,<br />
Habitat for Humanity and other service<br />
organizations. Joining a summer international<br />
service team can take you around the globe.<br />
Leadership and service<br />
organizations<br />
Every club, organization, honorary society,<br />
sorority and fraternity needs someone who will<br />
get things done. Why not you? With the range<br />
<strong>of</strong> options at K-<strong>State</strong>, students who want to lead<br />
and serve their community have no problem<br />
finding opportunities.<br />
Multicultural organizations<br />
Celebrate cultures and treasured traditions<br />
when you join one <strong>of</strong> K-<strong>State</strong>’s multicultural<br />
groups.<br />
Arts and culture<br />
Catch K-<strong>State</strong> theatre, dance and music students<br />
in live performances, or see photography,<br />
sculpture and paintings by K-<strong>State</strong> students and<br />
faculty in galleries throughout campus. Attend<br />
a McCain Performance Series event or t<strong>our</strong> an<br />
exhibition at the Beach Museum <strong>of</strong> Art.<br />
Athletics<br />
Whether you’re a participant or a spectator,<br />
athletics are a big deal at K-<strong>State</strong>. Join an<br />
intramural team or start y<strong>our</strong> own. Play a club<br />
sport like soccer or rugby. Rather watch than<br />
participate? Join the action by cheering on the<br />
Wildcats in Big 12 basketball, football and more.<br />
Spirit teams<br />
Try out for the dance team, cheerleading squad,<br />
color guard or marching band. You could even be<br />
a baton twirler or K-<strong>State</strong>’s hero, Willie the Wildcat.<br />
Religion at K-<strong>State</strong><br />
Every religion and faith is represented at K-<strong>State</strong>.<br />
Whether you’re looking for a c<strong>our</strong>se in the<br />
philosophy <strong>of</strong> religion or just looking for a place<br />
<strong>of</strong> worship, you can find it here.<br />
Learn more at<br />
k-state.edu/admissions/life
Student services<br />
K-<strong>State</strong> cares about<br />
its students<br />
How do I choose a major and career?<br />
How do I pay for school? What if I need<br />
a job? How do I know my resume is<br />
good enough to land me that perfect<br />
job? K-<strong>State</strong> will help you answer these<br />
questions and more.<br />
Check out student services<br />
k-state.edu/onestop<br />
What help is available?<br />
Get tutoring, academic counseling and<br />
find out about <strong>University</strong> Experience<br />
classes through the Academic Assistance<br />
Center.<br />
Get a personal financial assistance advisor<br />
from the Office <strong>of</strong> Student Financial<br />
Assistance. Peer advisors are available,<br />
too.<br />
Visit Powercat Financial Counseling in the<br />
student union. They can help you make a<br />
budget or savings plan and manage y<strong>our</strong><br />
debt.<br />
Find part-time or full-time jobs and<br />
internships with Career and Employment<br />
Services.<br />
Get cost-effective health care and<br />
information from a pr<strong>of</strong>essionally<br />
accredited facility at Lafene Student<br />
Health Center.<br />
Connect to res<strong>our</strong>ces for academic and<br />
personal problems through the Office<br />
<strong>of</strong> Student Life. They also help monitor<br />
campus safety issues and support<br />
students and family members during<br />
times <strong>of</strong> crisis.<br />
On the web<br />
Check out the One Stop Shop for student success at<br />
k-state.edu/onestop for even more<br />
res<strong>our</strong>ces to help you:<br />
enroll in classes.<br />
get money for college.<br />
get academic help.<br />
explore majors and careers.<br />
find help for personal issues.<br />
“<br />
Sometimes I feel a little awkward asking<br />
for help, but Disability Support Services<br />
staff are welcoming and willing to help and<br />
make me feel comfortable with everything.”<br />
Brennen Menzie, mass communications major<br />
from Sublette, KS
Recreation<br />
New construction is almost complete on 10,000 more square feet <strong>of</strong> space for cardio and weights.<br />
Rec Complex<br />
recservices.k-state.edu<br />
Intramural sports<br />
recservices.k-state.edu/intramurals<br />
Club sports<br />
recservices.k-state.edu/sportclubs<br />
Nearly 5,000 people each day use the Chester<br />
E. Peters Recreation Complex, and a $21-million<br />
expansion will feature a new gymnasium, and a<br />
longer track and will expand the cardio/weight<br />
area to 20,000 square feet, twice the existing<br />
size.<br />
Y<strong>our</strong> semester fees help pay for recreational<br />
activities. By showing y<strong>our</strong> K-<strong>State</strong> ID you’ll be<br />
admitted free to both the Rec Complex and the<br />
natatorium.<br />
The complex has c<strong>our</strong>ts for racquetball,<br />
handball, squash and basketball; weight/fitness<br />
areas; indoor running tracks and more.<br />
Outdoors you’ll find 20 acres <strong>of</strong><br />
field space, which is lighted for<br />
night play. Check out:<br />
flag football<br />
soccer<br />
basketball c<strong>our</strong>t<br />
s<strong>of</strong>tball<br />
tennis c<strong>our</strong>ts<br />
horseshoe pits<br />
sand volleyball c<strong>our</strong>t<br />
fitness cluster with walking and<br />
running trails<br />
You can rent:<br />
canoes<br />
kayaks<br />
tents<br />
sleeping bags<br />
other outdoor equipment.<br />
Swimming:<br />
The natatorium features a pool for lap<br />
swimming, a recreation pool and a diving well.<br />
K-<strong>State</strong>’s intramural program<br />
hosts more than 60 individual,<br />
dual and team sports.<br />
Basketball, s<strong>of</strong>tball and volleyball — with<br />
approximately 300 teams competing — are<br />
K-<strong>State</strong>’s most popular intramural sports.<br />
Other sports include:<br />
badminton<br />
bowling<br />
cross country<br />
flag football<br />
golf<br />
handball<br />
inner tube<br />
water polo<br />
soccer<br />
table tennis<br />
wrestling<br />
and more<br />
Club sports give K-<strong>State</strong>rs<br />
a chance to compete with<br />
teams from other universities.<br />
Why not try:<br />
badminton<br />
baseball<br />
crew (rowing)<br />
cycling<br />
dodge ball<br />
fishing<br />
inline hockey<br />
rodeo<br />
lacrosse<br />
rugby<br />
soccer<br />
shooting sports<br />
Ultimate Frisbee<br />
water polo<br />
water skiing<br />
and more<br />
Whether you’re a state champion or you just<br />
want to play on a team for fun, you’ll find<br />
a place at K-<strong>State</strong>. Our sports and fitness<br />
programs cater to everyone.<br />
Nearly 88 percent <strong>of</strong> students<br />
participate in some activity<br />
through Rec Services.<br />
recservices.k-state.edu
First-Year programs<br />
Make the most <strong>of</strong> y<strong>our</strong> first year<br />
Find y<strong>our</strong> place in the K-<strong>State</strong> family. K-<strong>State</strong> First programs allow you to<br />
connect with other students and faculty and to learn with them in the<br />
classroom and beyond.<br />
First-Year Seminars<br />
Work closely with pr<strong>of</strong>essors and students in a First-Year Seminar c<strong>our</strong>se,<br />
all <strong>of</strong> which have 22 students or fewer. You can choose from c<strong>our</strong>ses in<br />
English, leadership studies, geology, political science, women’s studies,<br />
entomology and much more.<br />
CAT Communities<br />
Join a learning community made up <strong>of</strong> 22 students with similar interests in<br />
the Connecting Across Topics, or CAT, Community program. You’ll enroll in<br />
two regular c<strong>our</strong>ses taken together and another one-h<strong>our</strong> opportunity to<br />
discover c<strong>our</strong>se connections. There are even study abroad and residential<br />
CAT communities for you to explore!<br />
K-<strong>State</strong> Book Network<br />
Read a book with the rest <strong>of</strong> the campus in the K-<strong>State</strong> Book Network,<br />
or KSBN, and join fellow students in a series <strong>of</strong> book-related events and<br />
discussions. Students receive a copy <strong>of</strong> the book at June orientation and<br />
enrollment.<br />
Guide to Personal Success<br />
The Guide to Personal Success, or GPS, provides first-year students with<br />
a campus mentor as a point <strong>of</strong> contact who can assist students with<br />
personal and pr<strong>of</strong>essional needs throughout the freshman year. GPS<br />
guides are K-<strong>State</strong> staff, faculty, graduate students and recent alumni who<br />
volunteer their time to invest in the lives <strong>of</strong> first-year students like you.<br />
For more information, visit k-state.edu/first
<strong>University</strong> Honors Program<br />
Looking for an extra challenge? Check out how K-<strong>State</strong>’s honors program<br />
can help you customize y<strong>our</strong> undergraduate experience to fit y<strong>our</strong> dreams.<br />
You’ll take special classes, work with K-<strong>State</strong>’s top pr<strong>of</strong>essors and study<br />
with other students who want to excel. And you’ll interact with students<br />
from all the colleges at K-<strong>State</strong>.<br />
“<br />
I have the distinct privilege to work with the best and brightest<br />
students on <strong>our</strong> campus. Their intelligence, motivation, maturity and<br />
social skills make them ideal individuals to interact with, both in and out<br />
<strong>of</strong> the classroom.”<br />
Stephen Kiefer, pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> psychology and director <strong>of</strong> the <strong>University</strong> Honors Program<br />
Honors projects<br />
During y<strong>our</strong> junior or senior year you’ll<br />
be challenged to tie y<strong>our</strong> interests and<br />
experiences together with an honors<br />
project or thesis. You’ll write up results<br />
from a scientific experiment, pen a major<br />
research paper or produce y<strong>our</strong> own<br />
creative work.<br />
Examples <strong>of</strong> past projects include<br />
studying the “fool” characters in<br />
Shakespeare’s plays, an experiment<br />
with anticancer compounds and an<br />
examination <strong>of</strong> the relationship between<br />
oil flow control and food machinery.<br />
How are honors classes different?<br />
They <strong>of</strong>ten tackle several subjects at once — for example, the economics <strong>of</strong><br />
environmental chemistry, or Shakespeare and the law.<br />
They <strong>of</strong>ten include field trips and guest speakers.<br />
They take broad approaches to hot topics, such as Islam’s relationship to the West.<br />
Program requirements<br />
To join the program, you should have:<br />
A high school GPA <strong>of</strong> 3.75 or above and<br />
An ACT score <strong>of</strong> 28 or above and<br />
Complete a short entrance application, available at<br />
k-state.edu/ksuhonors/application<br />
You may also be considered based on factors such as leadership activities<br />
or extracurricular experiences.
Leadership<br />
Leadership comes naturally at K-<strong>State</strong>. Our programs are tops in the nation, <strong>our</strong><br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essors are tops in their fields, and <strong>our</strong> students regularly bring home top 10<br />
honors in competitions ranging from math to debate to dance.<br />
“<br />
I’ve taken advantage <strong>of</strong> a lot <strong>of</strong> opportunities at<br />
K-<strong>State</strong>, especially within the School <strong>of</strong> Leadership<br />
Studies. I’ve grown and been able to get involved in a lot<br />
<strong>of</strong> the things that I’m really passionate about, such as <strong>our</strong><br />
alternative breaks program.”<br />
Erika Williams, pre-medicine and theatre major from Topeka, KS<br />
C<strong>our</strong>se work<br />
K-<strong>State</strong>’s<br />
2011 team swept<br />
the International<br />
Leadership Association’s<br />
Case Study<br />
Competition in<br />
London.<br />
Leadership studies minor<br />
K-<strong>State</strong>’s School <strong>of</strong> Leadership Studies is a one-<strong>of</strong>-a-kind program that<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers students an interdisciplinary academic minor that complements<br />
any major at K-<strong>State</strong>.<br />
To become a K-<strong>State</strong> leader you can:<br />
Sign up for the leadership studies minor. You’ll develop skills<br />
that you can use on campus, in the community and y<strong>our</strong> future<br />
workplace.<br />
Become an ambassador, volunteer through HandsOn K-<strong>State</strong> or<br />
travel with <strong>our</strong> International Service Teams to countries like Kenya,<br />
Brazil and Mexico.<br />
The School <strong>of</strong> Leadership Studies is also housed in a LEED-certified<br />
building that is both sustainable and efficient. You can take advantage<br />
<strong>of</strong> high-tech collaborative spaces as well as more informal learning<br />
environments in the amphitheater outside or in the c<strong>of</strong>fee shop.<br />
More than 1,000 students are enrolled<br />
in the leadership studies minor.<br />
The minor requires students to complete 18 credits and some c<strong>our</strong>ses<br />
will count toward other degree requirements. Y<strong>our</strong> advisor will guide<br />
you along the way.<br />
Required c<strong>our</strong>ses include:<br />
LEAD 212 Introduction to Leadership Concepts<br />
Focuses on the academic study <strong>of</strong> leadership and the development<br />
<strong>of</strong> leadership skills. Students will explore the program’s mission<br />
related to knowledge, ethics, caring and inclusion.<br />
LEAD 350 Culture and Context in Leadership<br />
Provides students with a formal opportunity to integrate their<br />
c<strong>our</strong>se and leadership experiences with contemporary issues<br />
across cultures and contexts.<br />
LEAD 405 Leadership in Practice<br />
Identify a leadership practicum within the K-<strong>State</strong> or Manhattan<br />
community. Analyze what takes place in y<strong>our</strong> leadership setting<br />
and apply theory to practice.<br />
LEAD 450 Senior Seminar in Leadership<br />
Integrate the academic study <strong>of</strong> leadership and prepare to<br />
become a citizen and member <strong>of</strong> the contemporary workforce.<br />
Reflect and act on what you have learned about leadership.<br />
k-state.edu/leadership/minor
Service and leadership<br />
with ROTC<br />
Learn to lead, serve y<strong>our</strong> country and get tuition assistance through K-<strong>State</strong>’s Army<br />
and Air Force ROTC programs. You’ll create lifelong friendships and grow mentally<br />
and physically, and you’ll still be able to enjoy the traditional college experience.<br />
About ROTC<br />
ROTC, or Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, is part <strong>of</strong> the<br />
College <strong>of</strong> Arts and Sciences’ military science and aerospace<br />
studies departments. K-<strong>State</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers Army and Air Force ROTC.<br />
The ROTC program allows college students to earn their<br />
degrees while preparing for their future. Cadets earn an<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficer’s commission, and they have a job waiting for them in<br />
the military after graduation.<br />
Benefits <strong>of</strong> ROTC<br />
Earn scholarships for tuition and expenses.<br />
Scholarships help cover tuition, books and fees, while<br />
awards are given based on merit.<br />
Get management and leadership training. Learn how<br />
to achieve y<strong>our</strong> goals and motivate people — great<br />
preparation for y<strong>our</strong> military or civilian career.<br />
Add to y<strong>our</strong> resume. After graduation you’ll have a<br />
job waiting for you in the military. You can use y<strong>our</strong><br />
experience to launch a rewarding career in the military<br />
or the civilian sector.<br />
Students can take part in ROTC for the first year with no<br />
obligation to enlist.<br />
ROTC at K-<strong>State</strong><br />
ROTC has a long tradition at K-<strong>State</strong>. Since its founding<br />
in 1863, K-<strong>State</strong> has <strong>of</strong>fered general military training on<br />
campus. Army ROTC was established in 1918, and Air<br />
Force ROTC started in 1946.<br />
K-<strong>State</strong> is consistently named one <strong>of</strong> the best Army<br />
ROTC programs in <strong>Kansas</strong> and is ranked among the top<br />
20 percent in the nation.<br />
The Air Force named K-<strong>State</strong> one <strong>of</strong> the nation’s best.<br />
Our program holds the Air Force Organizational<br />
Excellence Award, putting us in the top 10 percent in<br />
America.<br />
Some <strong>of</strong> <strong>our</strong> cadets have been designated as<br />
distinguished military graduates, which ranks them<br />
in the top 20 percent <strong>of</strong> the 5,342 senior cadets<br />
nationwide.<br />
In 2012,<br />
K-<strong>State</strong>’s Pershing<br />
Rifles Company G-7<br />
was named the best<br />
military drill company<br />
for the second<br />
consecutive year.<br />
More information: Air Force ROTC | k-state.edu/usaf Army ROTC | armyrotc.k-state.edu
Study abroad<br />
Y<strong>our</strong> classroom can be thousands <strong>of</strong> miles<br />
and oceans away from campus. Trade a<br />
classroom for the Eiffel Tower, the Great<br />
Wall <strong>of</strong> China or the Parthenon.<br />
At K-<strong>State</strong> you can study in more than 85<br />
countries. Choose from summer, semester<br />
or yearlong options at universities around<br />
the globe.<br />
K-<strong>State</strong>’s study abroad options are<br />
affordable, and you can earn university<br />
credit to graduate on time.<br />
Why study abroad?<br />
Learn more about y<strong>our</strong>self. You’ll shatter stereotypes,<br />
gain confidence and independence, and uncork y<strong>our</strong><br />
sense <strong>of</strong> adventure.<br />
Build lasting relationships and lifelong friendships with<br />
people from around the world.<br />
Learn a new language. The best way to learn a new<br />
language is to speak it every day.<br />
Boost y<strong>our</strong> resume. Being bilingual can give you an<br />
advantage when you’re applying for jobs or graduate<br />
schools.<br />
Costs<br />
Studying abroad can be very affordable. Some programs<br />
cost the same or less than at K-<strong>State</strong>. The university <strong>of</strong>fers<br />
scholarships for students who study abroad, and they range<br />
from $250 to $5,000. Advisors can also help you apply for<br />
Rhodes, Marshall, Fulbright and other national scholarships to<br />
study overseas.<br />
Language<br />
You can study in an English-speaking country or take part in<br />
programs taught in English in non-English-speaking countries.<br />
Countries such as Turkey, the Czech Republic, Sweden, South<br />
Korea, Ghana and India <strong>of</strong>fer classes taught in English. Students<br />
with no foreign language background can learn the <strong>of</strong>ficial<br />
language <strong>of</strong> the host country and take classes in English.<br />
Academic credit<br />
Students work with their academic advisors and departments<br />
to determine what classes will transfer to K-<strong>State</strong>.<br />
Learn more about studying abroad: k-state.edu/studyabroad
Undergraduate research<br />
Undergraduate<br />
research is one<br />
<strong>of</strong> the cornerstones<br />
<strong>of</strong> K-<strong>State</strong>’s mission to<br />
become a top 50 public<br />
research university<br />
by 2025.<br />
Undergraduate research is an excellent way to enhance<br />
y<strong>our</strong> college experience. Opportunities exist across many<br />
academic programs to conduct independent research or to<br />
partner with a faculty member on a larger research project.<br />
Research program examples<br />
Cancer Research Awards — Students are selected to participate<br />
as part <strong>of</strong> a research team to learn about cancer, the scientific<br />
method, technical approaches and the critical analysis <strong>of</strong> results.<br />
Trauma Research, Education and Consultation at K-<strong>State</strong> Team —<br />
This team develops research programs and provides education<br />
and clinical consultation regarding trauma and traumatic stress.<br />
Developing Scholars Program — Students are chosen to<br />
work as research assistants for K-<strong>State</strong> faculty. The program<br />
provides academic, social and financial support to historically<br />
underrepresented students.<br />
McNair Scholars Program — This program is designed to prepare<br />
undergraduate students for successful careers as graduate<br />
students, pr<strong>of</strong>essors and pr<strong>of</strong>essional researchers.<br />
<strong>University</strong> Honors Program<br />
Students participating in the honors program have the opportunity to<br />
develop a research project with a faculty member. Work on this project is<br />
conducted during the junior or senior year.<br />
“<br />
The Developing Scholars Program made a huge difference in<br />
my undergraduate education. Because <strong>of</strong> my research experience<br />
and the enc<strong>our</strong>agement <strong>of</strong> my mentor, I was accepted to graduate<br />
school. The program was the key to my success.”<br />
Isaac Falcon, graduate student in human ecology<br />
Honors program project examples<br />
Examining the negative effects <strong>of</strong> action figures on males.<br />
Researching the bridal industry to design a line <strong>of</strong> bridal wear.<br />
Using computer animation in animal physiology.<br />
Setting up a marketing plan for a kids’ cooking show.<br />
Experimenting with anti-cancer compounds.<br />
Learning African culture through costume.
Student media<br />
Extra, extra!<br />
Students at K-<strong>State</strong> are not only in the news for doing<br />
great things, they’re doing great things with the news — in<br />
addition to photography, public relations, advertising and the<br />
yearbook.<br />
You don’t have to major in a particular field to be involved;<br />
you only need an appetite for sharing information with the<br />
campus, community and world.<br />
Publications<br />
The Royal Purple: K-<strong>State</strong>’s award-winning yearbook (with<br />
DVD), has been awarded more All-American Pacemaker and<br />
Gold Crown ratings than any other college yearbook in the<br />
nation. Student positions are available in many areas. Learn<br />
more at royalpurple.k-state.edu<br />
The Collegian: With a 10,000-weekday pressrun and a<br />
30,000-campus readership, the Collegian is one <strong>of</strong> the state’s<br />
largest daily morning newspapers. Students are responsible<br />
for every facet, from writing the stories to laying them out on<br />
the page. Visit kstatecollegian.com to learn more.<br />
Other opportunities<br />
KSDB-FM: The Wildcat 91.9 is K-<strong>State</strong>’s student-run radio station. Visit<br />
wildcat919.com to learn more.<br />
Wildcat Watch: The work <strong>of</strong> this student-run video production team<br />
appears online and through a local cable channel. Visit k-state.edu/<br />
wildcatwatch for more information.<br />
TakeFlight: An on-campus, student-run advertising and public relations<br />
agency. For more information, check out jmc.k-state.edu/current/ugpracticum.html<br />
Media Convergence Center: Located in Dole Hall, students cover and air the<br />
daily news, as well as use the latest technology in all forms <strong>of</strong> media.<br />
Student Publications ambassadors: These students act as advocates<br />
for student media and represent Student Publications. For their work,<br />
ambassadors receive a small scholarship. Interested applicants can visit<br />
jmc.k-state.edu/future/jmc-ambassadors.html<br />
Earn money while you learn. Students are paid for<br />
their work on a publication, including up to $12 per<br />
published photo.<br />
Student Publications Inc. has more than 120<br />
students on payroll and sells more than $700,000 in<br />
display ads each year.<br />
Alumni include the White House photographer<br />
for President Barack Obama, the director <strong>of</strong> public<br />
relations at General Motors Co., a CNN senior<br />
producer and a National Geographic photographer.<br />
jmc.k-state.edu
Multicultural organizations<br />
College is about exploring y<strong>our</strong><br />
ambitions and what you want from<br />
the world. It’s also a great time to<br />
explore y<strong>our</strong> own culture or others,<br />
and K-<strong>State</strong> is here to help.<br />
Res<strong>our</strong>ces<br />
40<br />
The number <strong>of</strong> multicultural<br />
organizations on campus.<br />
Traditions<br />
100<br />
The number <strong>of</strong> countries with<br />
students attending K-<strong>State</strong>.<br />
12<br />
The number <strong>of</strong> multicultural<br />
fraternities and sororities<br />
that K-<strong>State</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers.<br />
When it comes to finding y<strong>our</strong> niche in college life, K-<strong>State</strong>’s got you<br />
covered. Whether you’re looking for research opportunities or peer<br />
connections, one <strong>of</strong> <strong>our</strong> many multicultural <strong>of</strong>fices or programs can point<br />
you in the right direction.<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> Diversity: Works toward the enhancement <strong>of</strong> diversity through<br />
multicultural recruitment, retention, programming and overseeing <strong>our</strong><br />
multicultural student organizations.<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> International Programs: Supports and collaborates with students<br />
and faculty to internationalize K-<strong>State</strong> through programs like study abroad<br />
and the English Language Program.<br />
Developing Scholars: Offers research opportunities to traditionally<br />
underrepresented students. Students receive faculty support while<br />
participating in real academic discovery.<br />
Academic Assistance Center: The center’s Academic Transition Program<br />
is designed to help domestic multicultural students connect with campus<br />
res<strong>our</strong>ces and to provide a supportive network.<br />
Find more programs at k-state.edu/admissions/life/activities<br />
Groups<br />
More than 40 multicultural groups represent students from a variety <strong>of</strong><br />
walks <strong>of</strong> life at K-<strong>State</strong>. Multicultural fraternities and sororities also provide<br />
students with a place to expand their cultural horizons. A few groups are:<br />
Black Student Union (BSU)<br />
Asian American Student Union (AASU)<br />
Hispanic American Leadership Organization (HALO)<br />
Native American Student Association (NASA)<br />
League <strong>of</strong> Unified Latin American Citizens (LULAC)<br />
Find more groups at k-state.edu/directories/orgs-mc.html<br />
K-<strong>State</strong> has a long history <strong>of</strong> diversity. The university’s Black Student<br />
Union has been around since 1969 and has won numerous awards.<br />
Part <strong>of</strong> its success is its dedication to cultural awareness and<br />
events, like the annual Kwanzaa celebration. Other multicultural<br />
organizations have traditions <strong>of</strong> their own. Be a part <strong>of</strong> one, join many,<br />
or create y<strong>our</strong> own.<br />
Ms. Black and Gold Pageant: A scholarship pageant promoting<br />
diversity among women.<br />
Festival <strong>of</strong> Nations: Food and entertainment representing<br />
cultures from around the world.<br />
India Fest: A showcase <strong>of</strong> music, dance, art and food.<br />
International Week: A celebration <strong>of</strong> the many nationalities<br />
represented in <strong>our</strong> student body.<br />
Chinese New Year: A celebration <strong>of</strong> the rich cultural heritage<br />
and traditions associated with the Chinese New Year.<br />
k-state.edu/diversity/multicultural
Volunteering and philanthropy<br />
K-<strong>State</strong> students know how to give back. Many organizations exist on<br />
campus to help you find ways to pay it forward, ranging from raising funds<br />
for those in need or working with others on a service project.<br />
K-<strong>State</strong> Proud: Students helping students<br />
This student-led, nationally recognized fundraising campaign is guided by the<br />
Student Foundation and enc<strong>our</strong>ages students to show their K-<strong>State</strong> pride through<br />
philanthropy. In the first six years, students raised more than $550,000 to help their<br />
fellow students.<br />
All student campaign donations establish Student Opportunity and K-<strong>State</strong> Hero<br />
awards for K-<strong>State</strong> students. All K-<strong>State</strong> Proud awards provide financial assistance for<br />
students with extreme financial need or who need temporary assistance.<br />
K-<strong>State</strong> Hero Awards provide recognition for K-<strong>State</strong> students who have demonstrated<br />
exceptional commitment and dedication to improving the K-<strong>State</strong> community. Five<br />
awards <strong>of</strong> $500 are allocated each semester.<br />
To learn more, visit k-stateproud.org<br />
Other opportunities for service<br />
HandsOn K-<strong>State</strong> creates opportunities to volunteer, learn and lead in the<br />
community. Students can volunteer with campus and community organizations<br />
to provide service for programs and projects. Volunteers may sign up as<br />
individuals or participate in large-scale events.<br />
International service teams are made up <strong>of</strong> interdisciplinary students who serve<br />
in communities around the world during their summer breaks. Students work<br />
with international partners to plan and implement service projects during an<br />
eight- to 10-week stay in their country.<br />
Alternative spring breaks are an opportunity for students to participate in an<br />
intense service experience during their spring and winter breaks or over a<br />
weekend. Participants travel to communities around the country, working with<br />
residents to address a pressing social issue.<br />
The academic mentoring program trains and places K-<strong>State</strong> students in local<br />
schools and organizations to promote and support family literacy efforts and<br />
youth-related programming.<br />
For more information, check out k-state.edu/leadership/programs<br />
For more information, visit k-state.edu/onestop/get-involved
The<br />
Student<br />
Governing<br />
Association supports<br />
a variety <strong>of</strong> programs<br />
across campus by<br />
allocating $16 million<br />
in privilege fees.<br />
Y<strong>our</strong> voice:<br />
Student government at K-<strong>State</strong><br />
Students have opportunities to make K-<strong>State</strong> an even<br />
better university. Student governance organizations<br />
allow opinions to be heard, relationships to be<br />
strengthened and changes to be made.<br />
Student Governing Association<br />
Other opportunities<br />
SGA represents the student body and cooperates with faculty and<br />
staff, students and the colleges. Allocating more than $16 million in<br />
privilege fees each year, the three branches — executive, legislative<br />
and judicial — support the work <strong>of</strong> the campus.<br />
SGA involvement can include running for an elected position or<br />
applying for committee membership, a cabinet position or an<br />
internship. New students can get involved early through the SGA<br />
internship program in the fall <strong>of</strong> their freshman year. Find out more at<br />
k-state.edu/sga<br />
Take y<strong>our</strong> leadership skills up a notch with one <strong>of</strong> K-<strong>State</strong>’s other student<br />
governance organizations.<br />
Residence halls<br />
Association <strong>of</strong> Residence Halls members help shape the policies<br />
for campus residence halls. Students also sponsor campuswide<br />
activities and represent K-<strong>State</strong> at regional and national<br />
conferences.<br />
The Hall Governing Board provides leadership within each hall.<br />
Leaders administer policies and procedures for their specific halls<br />
and plan activities for residents.<br />
The Judicial Board helps influence the residence hall community<br />
by addressing inappropriate behavior while ensuring the residents’<br />
right to due process.<br />
Greek life<br />
Each Greek chapter has <strong>of</strong>ficers and committee chairs selected to<br />
provide leadership. Councils represent Greek life to the university<br />
community and provide programming, coordination and leadership<br />
development for members.<br />
Other Greek leadership opportunities include the Interfraternity<br />
Council, serving fraternities; the Panhellenic Council, serving<br />
sororities; and the National Pan-Hellenic Council Inc., serving<br />
multicultural fraternities and sororities. For more Greek life<br />
opportunities, visit k-state.edu/greek/current<br />
College councils<br />
Each academic college has a student council that sponsors activities<br />
and events, allocates funds and represents the student voice in<br />
issues impacting the college.<br />
Honor Council<br />
Students on the Honor and Integrity System’s Honor Council<br />
serve as case investigators and hearing panelists in the event <strong>of</strong> a<br />
potential honor code violation.<br />
Nathan Spriggs, student body president,<br />
and Grant Hill, student body vice president.<br />
To learn more, visit k-state.edu/sga
About Manhattan<br />
A classic college town<br />
When it comes to classic college towns, the Little Apple ranks<br />
among the best. Although considerably smaller than its New<br />
York namesake, Manhattan has blossomed into a diversified<br />
city with urban amenities while retaining its small-city appeal.<br />
What is there to do in Manhattan?<br />
Arts<br />
Laugh along with comedians like Zach<br />
Galifianakis, Anjelah Johnson and Will<br />
Ferrell or check out national musical acts<br />
like Jason Derülo and Ben Folds Five —<br />
without even leaving campus.<br />
Take in the Beach Museum <strong>of</strong> Art’s<br />
traveling exhibitions and collection <strong>of</strong><br />
regional art.<br />
Catch a Broadway show or music<br />
performance at McCain Auditorium.<br />
Bring y<strong>our</strong> lawn chair to a summer concert<br />
in City Park.<br />
Shopping<br />
Sample nightlife and restaurants in<br />
Aggieville, the state’s first shopping district.<br />
Visit the historic downtown district, Town<br />
Center Mall and Manhattan Marketplace<br />
with its specialty stores and restaurants, from<br />
national chains to unique, local favorites.<br />
Attractions<br />
Walk the Konza Prairie Research Natural<br />
Area, the largest tallgrass prairie preserve<br />
on the continent.<br />
Check out the Flint Hills Discovery Center<br />
and connect with the region’s history,<br />
ecology and geology.<br />
Times Square with a twist: Ring in the new<br />
year with the apple drop in Aggieville.<br />
Visit the historical sites at the nearby Fort<br />
Riley Army post.<br />
Visit the animals at Sunset Zoo or listen to<br />
the tunes <strong>of</strong> the annual jazz festival.<br />
Sports and recreation<br />
Cheer on the Cats as they take on Big 12<br />
Conference opponents in 16 Division I sports.<br />
Boat, fish and camp at Tuttle Creek Lake, one<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Midwest’s largest man-made lakes.<br />
Golf at one <strong>of</strong> several public c<strong>our</strong>ses.<br />
Walk, jog or bike the citywide trails and parks.<br />
Play at one <strong>of</strong> the best s<strong>of</strong>tball and soccer<br />
complexes in <strong>Kansas</strong>.<br />
Learn ballroom dancing, Indian cooking<br />
or how to speak Russian at the UFM<br />
Community Learning Center.<br />
The<br />
Princeton<br />
Review’s “The Best<br />
376 Colleges” ranked<br />
<strong>Kansas</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
No. 2 in the nation where<br />
campus and community<br />
relations are<br />
great.
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