Save the date: Open House set for April 18, 2026

Thursday, May 1, 2025

An overhead shot shows several people browsing booths at an information fair in the K-State Student Union during K-State's Open House.
Attendees browse booths at the 2025 K-State Open House.

Following a hugely successful Open House on the Manhattan campus, save the date for Kansas State University’s 2026 annual open house on April 18, 2026.

Plans for K-State’s biggest annual event are already in the works to make it better than ever. To stay informed about all things related to open house, join the listserv by emailing kstateoh@k-state.edu. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the energy of K-State’s vibrant campus and show off your purple pride!

More than 8,000 prospective and admitted students, children and other community members attended this year’s open house. This popular event enables participants to engage with all areas of campus, including academic programs, campus life and student organizations.

With a mix of campus tours, live entertainment, hands-on activities, food options, booths and displays, Open House offers something for everyone.

Submitted by Susan Heim, susanheim@k-state.edu