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K-State First

Kansas State University

122 Anderson Hall

Manhattan, KS 66506

 

785-532-6237

kstatefirst@k-state.edu

A great college experience starts with a great first year

K-State FirstK-State First is the University's first-year experience program, our way of helping students establish a great foundation for the rest of their college career.

We offer first-year seminar courses and learning communities designed specifically for first-year students only. We are the home for the University's common reading program (KSBN) and a one-on-one mentoring program (GPS) that connects new students with other members of the K-State family. In everything we do, K-State First is deeply committed to academic excellence, community, diversity, and the empowerment of students.

We're also here to help. If you have any questions or suggestions, please let us know at kstatefirst@k-state.edu. We'd love to hear from you.

Guide to Personal SuccessK-State Book NetworkCAT CommunitiesFirst-Year Seminar
What's New? 
 
One of our CAT Community professors, Dr. Laura Kanost, is making a real difference in our community with her service learning projects for students. Way to go, Dr. Kanost!
 
K-State First is proud to announce that our programs are directed by an award-winning faculty member. Dr. Greg Eiselein was named 2013 Kansas Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, or CASE. To see one of his classes in action click here or to find out more about the award click here. 
 
Enrolling in K-State for the Spring? Consider K-State First! If you are interested in being a part of a First Year Seminar, talk to your advisor during enrollment or email us at kstatefirst@k-state.edu. Click here to view the Spring 2014 FYS classes offered. 

Registration for the 2013-2014 Guide to Personal Success mentoring program has closed. To be paired with a mentor for the 2014-2015 school year, please look for a registration survey that will open in May. Registration by August 1st is preferred, as space is limited. If you have any questions, please email gps@k-state.edu.
 
All K-State students are a part of the K-State Book Network. First-year students have received a copy of the 2013 KSBN selection, Ready Player One, at Orientation and Enrollment, and are encouraged to read it and join our events throughout the school year. If you want to have a voice in the selection of the 2014-15 book, please check out our finalists and let us know what you think. 
 

Ready Player One
 
 
K-State First offers four programs for first-year students that are open to all students, in any field of study. To learn more about our programs, browse the toolbar on the left hand side of the screen. If you have any questions, please email us at kstatefirst@k-state.edu.