Visit Us
We have a lot to share with you. The best way to find out if the KU School of Engineering — or any university — is right for you is to spend some time on campus, learn about the programs and meet some of the people. Whether you’re a student looking for a top-quality program or an alumnus who knows you can never have too much KU, our door is always open.
Prospective Undergraduate Students
If you would like to schedule an appointment to visit the University of Kansas please contact the KU Visitor Center at (785) 864-3911. The Visitor Center can help you plan a personalized visit to the University and coordinate appointments with academic units, such as the School of Engineering.
If you have already visited the University of Kansas, and now you would like to see the School of Engineering, contact us (785) 864-3881 to schedule a personalized visit to meet with department representatives, tour the engineering facilities, and speak with current engineering students.
Tours of the School of Engineering are held on most Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays (when classes are in session) at noon and 4 p.m..
In addition to personalized visits to the School of Engineering, we also offer a variety of camps and special events for prospective students to attend.
Prospective Graduate Students
Contact the Coordinator of Graduate Student Recruitment (785) 864-3881 to schedule a visit to KU that fits your needs and your schedule. We will arrange a personalized visit for you that can include meeting current graduate students and faculty, touring research labs and centers, and visiting with your department of interest.
The KU School of Engineering invites a selection of admitted students to attend the Graduate Student Visitation Day early in the spring semester. Please contact the Coordinator of Graduate Student Recruitment for details.
K-12 Students
Want to know more about engineering or computer science, but not sure where to start? Well, this is the place. The KU School of Engineering has lots of camps and events that show how cool and creative engineering and computer science are. Whether you want to spend a week, a weekend, or a just part of a day, the School of Engineering has something for you.
You can also contact the school in person, (785) 864-3881, or by email kuengr@ku.edu.
K-12 Teachers
Contact Recruitment Director kuengr@ku.edu, 785-864-3622, to schedule a tour of the school or to learn about other visit opportunities for your classroom. The school also offers two annual events for students:
- High School Design Competition for high school students, held each fall, and
- Engineering Expo, held in February, for all grade levels.
Alumni and Friends of the School
Contact Events Coordinator Carolyn Church, 785-864-2909, to learn about upcoming social events with KU School of Engineering faculty and staff. The school also hosts several alumni events at major U.S. cities every year. So if you can’t come to us, we may be coming your way.
Learn More
You can learn more about our facilities before you arrive.
Request Information
Looking for something on paper instead of pixels? You can request information about the KU School of Engineering here. In the Academic Interest menu, select “Engineering,” or the appropriate department within the School of Engineering (Aerospace, Architectural, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Petroleum, Physics, Civil, Mechanical). You can also contact the School of Engineering recruitment staff at 785-864-5354.
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