New Student Orientation

Orientation is your next step in joining the Jayhawk community. Orientation will provide you opportunities to do the following:

Discover. You will learn what it means to be a University of Kansas student, both in and out of the classroom, and will get your first KU class schedule. You will also explore opportunities to participate in research, service and global initiatives.

Engage. You will meet other new and current students, faculty and staff while learning how to navigate KU. You will also interact with student services and get an understanding of how KU supports new students.

Belong. Learn about campus services, activities and resources and see what connections can be made during your first year at KU. You will feel better prepared to start your KU experience.

Orientation is provided through the new student fee and has to be paid before you can register for an orientation date. Orientation is your first opportunity to enroll in classes. If you elect to NOT attend orientation, the earliest you can enroll in your classes is during late enrollment. There is a $150 late enrollment fee.

Do you know your KU Online ID and password?

You will be asked to enter your KU Online ID and password to gain access to the online registration form. The KU Online ID will also allow you to access important information regarding services available to KU students. You received instructions on how to create your KU Online ID and password in your letter of admission from KU. If you have not established your KU Online ID and password, go to technology.ku.edu/accounts/.

• Do not proceed any further without knowing your KU Online ID and password.
• You MUST arrive at your orientation program with your KU Online ID and password. you will use it to enroll in your classes.
• Failure to know your KU Online ID and password will result in a delay in your enrollment at orientation.