Fulbright Pre-Academic Program 2026
This activity is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs as part of the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s flagship international exchange program supported by the people of the United States and partner countries around the world. For more information, visit fulbright.state.gov.
This activity is administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE).
Welcome!
Congratulations on beginning this next stage of your academic and professional journey.
The U.S. Department of State and the Institute for International Education (IIE), along with Kansas State University welcome you to the United States for this orientation program and your subsequent graduate studies.
During your time in this three-week program, you will have the opportunity to polish your English skills, learn about U.S. academic culture, and experience American culture first-hand in a friendly and welcoming environment. Program faculty, staff, and volunteers are waiting to welcome you!
We feel honored that the ELP and Kansas State University have been selected to host you.
Pre-Arrival Handbook (Coming Soon!)
Program Handbook (Coming Soon!)
- Arrival and Orientation Schedule (pdf)
- Program Schedule (pdf)
- Plan to fly into Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) on Saturday, July 20.
- Once you have contacted our coordinator and provided your travel information, we will work with you to plan for pick-up at the airport.
- Other transportation options from the airport include:
During your time in Manhattan, you will live in a Residence Hall on the Kansas State University campus with others in the Fulbright group and students from across the United States and around the world.
You will eat most of your meals in a Dining Center on campus.
In addition to the transportation options listed above, other local transportation options include:
- Manhattan aTa Bus (free with K-State ID card)
- Green Apple Bikes (free)
For any questions regarding the program, contact:
Leena Chakrabarti, Ph.D.
Associate Director
English Language Program
leena@ksu.edu
205 Fairchild Hall
1601 Vattier Street
Manhattan, KS 66506
Phone: 785-532-7324