New Student Convocation
At the beginning of each school year, thousands of students, faculty, staff, and administrators gather together at the New Student Convocation event. It is an opportunity to formally welcome our first-year students to Kansas State University and provide an introduction to our campus. You will be greeted by and hear stories from current students, alumni, and key stakeholders of the university who share a collective voice of a community that cares for and is focused on our students' success.
Convocation and Pep Rally 2024
We are in the process of planning this year's New Student Convocation event. Check this page for updated information as we get closer to the beginning of the fall 2024 semester!
We are excited to be together in person, several thousand strong, in Bramlage Coliseum, to share in this moment of belonging. Join us on Sunday, August 18th from 5-6 pm to continue building your K-State community.
Be sure to arrive early when the doors open at 4:30 pm to find your seat! We hope that after the evening's event you'll see how you belong at K-State, learn a little about our university's history and traditions, reflect on the power of getting involved, and think about what your goals for your academics and college life might be.
If you are an instructor or one of our Learning Assistants and would like some ideas on how to connect before, during, and after the event, we have created a quick tips document (pdf), which also includes a discussion facilitation guide.
Tips for the evening:
- Be sure to bring along your water bottle as you are walking to Bramlage - it's going to be hot!
- You'll be entering through the Northwest entrance of Bramlage if you are walking over from the residence halls with a group. If you need to ride the ATA bus to the stadium, you'll be dropped off and enter the same way.
- Convocation transitions into the K-State Pep Rally, where you'll get to learn some great K-State traditions like the Alma Mater, the Wabash Canonball, hear from some of our athletics coaches and players, and play some games!
- Dinner will be available after the events of the evening.