Applied Learning for Students

Kansas State University is committed to providing all degree-seeking students with Applied Learning Experiences (ALE). These opportunities ensure every student is applying what they learn in the classroom in meaningful, deep, and involved ways throughout their path to degree completion.

There are six recognized categories at K-State, though any authentic experience which meets the ALE framework could count.

Global
Internship
Community-engaged learning

 

Creative
Research
Leadership

Co-curricular Experiences

Have an idea for an Applied Learning Experience? Co-curriculars are experiences outside of ALE tagged traditional courses that could be an ALE for students. Connect with the ALE office at appliedlearning@k-state.edu to get started.

Graduation Requirement (Pending Approval)

Beginning with the Fall 2026 semester all incoming students will be required to complete an Applied Learning Experience before they graduate.

Benefits of Applied Learning Experiences

There are several benefits to participating and completing an Applied Learning Experience including:

Higher GPAs
Increased Starting Salaries
On-time Degree Completion
Transferrable Skills

Applied Learning Experiences
appliedlearning@k-state.edu
103 Leadership Studies Building
Manhattan, KS 66506
785-532-6087