K-State Kickoff
Prior to the start of classes all new Wildcats are invited to connect with the incoming class, attend social events, learn K-State traditions, and build a strong foundation to have a successful kickoff to your time as a Wildcat!
What to Expect
- K-State Kickoff, is your way to jump start your semester prior to the start of class
- K-State Kickoff will start the evening of Thursday, August 21, 2025
Schedule
Date | Event | Time | Location |
Thursday, Aug. 21 | K-State Kickoff | 7 pm | Anderson Lawn |
Friday, Aug. 22 | Academic College Welcome | 9:30 am | Various by College |
Walk your class schedule | 1:30 pm | Waters Quad | |
Academic Resources Fair | 1:30 pm | Hale 181 | |
Tips and Twix with Pre-Health and Pre-Law | 1:30 pm | Kramer Dining Center | |
K-State First Semester Start Up | 4 pm | Student Union Ballroom | |
Transfer Student Social | 5:30 pm | Bosco Plaza Lawn | |
Late Night at the Union | 7 pm | Student Union | |
Saturday, Aug. 23 | Irish Gameday Bash: 'Cats Watch Party | 11 am | Student Union |
2025 Class Photo | 4 pm | Memorial Stadium | |
Pancake Feed | 9 pm | Memorial Stadium | |
Purple Pursuit | 9:30 pm | Alumni Center | |
Sunday, Aug. 24 | New Student Convocation | 5 pm | Bramlage Coliseum |