Spring 2026 arrival schedule
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| December 10 | Earliest entry date The earliest date you may enter the U.S. per F-1 and J-1 regulations. |
| January 5-9 | Arrival week
Latest arrival date is January 9th. You should arrive on or prior to this date so you have time to get settled before orientation begins. Please schedule your flight to arrive at the Manhattan Regional Airport between January 5 and January 9, 2025. During that time, Kansas State University will provide transportation from the Manhattan Airport to the K-State Manhattan campus for all new international students arriving during those days. Shuttle details and sign-up will be emailed to students with issued visas. Early arrival HousingHousing opens for international students early since you are required to arrive for new student orientation. This will have an additional early move-in fee associated with it. Please visit the Housing and Dining website for more details. As soon as you arrive on campus, you must report your arrival online with International Student and Scholar Services by completing the online Check-In survey and uploading the requested documents. |
| January 12 |
New International Student Orientation On-campus orientation begins a week prior to classes starting. Check out the schedule online to view the full week of sessions and social events! If you have not enrolled for classes prior to arrival, you should connect with the Office of Recruitment and Admissions via phone or email 785-532-1521 or events@ksu.edu. |
| January 20 | First day of Spring classes |
| March 15-22 | Spring Break |
| May 11-15 | Finals Week |
| May 16 | Summer break begins |
| August 24 | Fall 2026 semester begins |