2025 Parent and Guest Orientation Schedule

Student and their guest posing for a picture with baby jay cardboard cut out at orientation

*The 2026 schedule will be released later this spring. The start and end times for the day will remain the same.

Morning

TimeSession Details

8:00 – 

9:00 a.m.

Check-in
Kansas Union, fourth floor

Major Change Help Room
Governor’s Room, fifth floor

8:15 –

8:45 a.m.

Honors Welcome
Hawks Nest, first floor

This session is for students who have been admitted to the University Honors Program.

9:00 – 

9:45 a.m.

Orientation Welcome
Woodruff Auditorium, fifth floor 
Kickoff with an introduction to the Jayhawk experience.
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.Supporting Your Student Through Advising and Enrollment
Woodruff Auditorium, fifth floor 
Learn about KU’s academic advising process and how to support your student’s academic journey.
10:30 – 11:45 a.m.Opportunities Fair
Big 12 and Jayhawk rooms, fifth floor
Fourth floor lobby
Meet with a variety of KU offices to learn more about services and resources available to the Jayhawk community.

A-L
10:50 – 11:15 a.m.

M-Z
11:20 – 11:45 a.m.

Housing Sessions
Woodruff Auditorium, fifth floor 
Hear from KU Housing & Residence Life about on-campus living and dining options
10:45 – noonLunch
Ballroom, 5th floor

Afternoon

TimeSession Details
Noon – 12:45 p.m.

Keynote Speaker
Woodruff Auditorium, fifth floor 
Student Affairs leadership will present information on personalizing your student’s KU journey.

Paying for KU
Woodruff Auditorium, fifth floor 
Learn about the financial obligations and opportunities common to every new Jayhawk.

Introduction to the Afternoon
Woodruff Auditorium, fifth floor

 
PARENT AND GUEST SESSION BLOCKS
Review your Orientation letter given at event check-in for your day's session options.
1:00p.m.Session 1
1:40p.m.
Session 2
 
2:20p.m.
Session 3
 
3:00p.m.Session 4

Optional sessions

TimeSession Details
2:45 – 4:30 p.m.

Advising Help Room
Governor’s Room, fifth floor 
Visit the help room if you need information about advising.

Financial Services Help Room
Alderson Auditorium, fourth floor 
Visit this help room if you have questions or need information about:

  • Financial aid
  • Paying your bill
  • VA benefits
  • Payment plans
  • Delegate access
  • And more
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.Housing Help Room
International Room, fifth floor
Stop by to get information from KU Housing & Residence Life about on-campus housing options, applying for housing, application deadlines, and how living on campus helps your student connect with the KU community.
4 – 6 p.m.Ambler Student Recreation Center Tours
Ambler Student Recreation Center
​​​​​​​Tour KU’s student recreation and fitness offerings.