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What's KU really like?
You've seen the pictures - in sports broadcasts, at commencement, when a notable gives a speech. Maybe you’ve been to KU for a debate conference or a music festival, a basketball or volleyball game. But what is it really like? How big is it, how beautiful is it, how hilly is it? How do the classrooms, labs, libraries, theaters, residence halls look? What is a union? A visit to campus is the surest way to get a sense of the University of Kansas and to answer your myriads of questions. We offer several choices during the academic year and the summer session.

Learn more: Directions to the KU Visitor Center, home to the Office of Admissions and Scholarships
Daily visits
We encourage all high-school and transfer students and their parents or guardians to visit, and we offer a variety of weekday tours, even the occasional Saturday one, in fall, spring and summer sessions. Tour the campus with a knowledgeable guide; drop into a band rehearsal, perhaps, or grab a meal at Mrs. E’s eating hall. With notice, we can set up a meeting with a faculty member in your area of interest. You can even register on-line.
Special visit days
Besides a campus tour and an introduction to what makes KU unique, these visits are designed to introduce the University’s academic programs to selected groups: high-school juniors or seniors, scholarship winners, transfer students, multicultural students and international students. Some days are specifically for students who have decided on a field of study; those who haven’t chosen a focus for study will be given information about the range of choices available. Pre-registration is required.
Fieldtrips for Elementary and Junior High Students
Various campus entities offer field trips for elementary and junior-high pupils, including the Natural History Museum, the Spencer Art Museum, Allen Fieldhouse and the Lied Center. Tours and informational sessions can be set up for groups.