Your Orientation Day

With KU closer than ever, it’s time to attend your last major milestone: Orientation. Here’s what to know about your upcoming session.

Session highlights

Students posing for a picture with their student to student group and orientation assistant

Student-to-student

In your student-to-student session, you’ll meet other future Jayhawks in your major or with similar academic interests. In our experience, these sessions often form the basis for future friendships.
Students and guests visiting the first-year course table at the opportunities fair

Opportunities Fair

Meet with a variety of KU offices to learn more about services and resources available to the Jayhawk community.
Student meeting with an academic advisor

Advising and enrollment

You’ll also attend a one-on-one appointment with your advisor. Together, you’ll discuss your future plans, consider possible majors or Exploratory Pathways, and enroll in your first semester.
Students at their orientation session listening to their orientation assistants instrcutions

What to bring

Weather-appropriate clothes: It’s Kansas, so the weather can vary greatly from day to day. Plan to check the weather forecast to make sure you have attire that will be comfortable. Please keep in mind that students will travel outside to various locations on campus during their Orientation day, and all parent and guest programming will take place in the Kansas Union.

Government-issued ID: Student will need this to pick up their KU ID at checkout.
Student checking in for their orientation day

Where to go

Orientation check-in is from 8 to 9 a.m. on the fourth floor (street level with Jayhawk Boulevard) of the Kansas Union. See the schedule for more details.

Parking is free during your Orientation day in the Mississippi St. Garage (1261 Oread Avenue), located just north of the Kansas Union.

View the Orientation schedule

Preview your full day of Orientation programming, including session times, locations, and details.
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Your Jayhawk guides

Orientation Assistants introducing themselves at the welcome

Orientation Assistants

Our Orientation Assistants are current KU students who are trained to help you get the most out of your session. They’ll be with you throughout your session, answering questions, offering advice, and preparing you for Jayhawk life.
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Student and guest speaking to an Orientation staff member

Orientation Staff

All Orientation staff members are from the Center for Orientation & Transition Programs, which means they’re experts at providing new students with the information and tools they need to excel in their first semesters at KU. Together, these staff members organize and oversee the Orientation process.
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Before Attending

Don't forget to check off your Pre-Orientation checklist! Update your major, submit your transcripts and exam scores, order your KU ID card, and more. 

https://orientation.ku.edu/prepare