UPCOMING EVENTS AND IMPORTANT DATES
College Faculty Meeting
Thu., May 7 | 4:30-5:15 p.m.
106 Kedzie Hall
NOTE TIME CHANGE for people attending the university awards ceremony.
This will be the last college faculty meeting of the semester. All faculty and staff members are welcome. Only faculty who are eligible to vote in Faculty Senate elections may vote.
ArtSci Drop-By
Thu., May 7 | 5-6:30 p.m.
Union Station by JP’s
Enjoy some relaxed socializing with friends, colleagues and college leadership at this informal gathering for all Arts and Sciences faculty and staff! Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be provided. (Dean Culbertson’s last ArtSci Drop-By.)
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Information Session
Fri., May 8 | 2-3 p.m. | Zoom
Hosted by Office of Scholar Development and Undergraduate Research
Register for the info session
The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) offers three years of financial support to graduate students in STEM and most social sciences. K-State students have won it multiple times, and the Office of Scholar Development and Undergraduate Research (SDUR) would like to support more students in applying. Encourage juniors and seniors who plan to go into a full-time, research-based master’s or Ph.D. program in fall 2026 or 2027 to attend. Faculty and staff are also welcome.
ROTC Officer Commissioning Ceremonies
Fri., May 15
9 a.m. – Army
1 p.m. – Air Force
Forum Hall, K-State Student Union
Cadets in Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC will be commissioned as officers at these ceremonies.
For more information, contact Melissa Winkel, mewinkel@k-state.edu, 785-532-6600.
Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremonies
Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Commencement
Sat., May 16 | 8:30 a.m.
Bramlage Coliseum
Graduate School Commencement
Fri., May 15 | 1 p.m.
Bramlage Coliseum
Faculty are encouraged to participate. If you’re interested, check your inbox for an invitation or email marcia@k-state.edu.
Details about parking, schedule and more, are on K-State’s Day-of-Celebration Guide.
Farewell Reception for Dean Culbertson
Thu., May 28 | 8:30-10 a.m.
K-State Student Union, Bluemont Room
The campus community is invited to a farewell reception honoring Dean Chris Culbertson and his many contributions to K-State during his 23 years of service. Breakfast items and cake will be served.
RSVPs by 5 p.m. Wed., May 13, are appreciated for planning purposes but not required for attendance. Please RSVP using this form.
For more information, contact Carmen Thurlow, cthurlow@k-state.edu, 785-532-6900.
Call for America 250 events
K-State joins the nation in celebrating the U.S.’s semiquincentennial anniversary—250 years since its founding in 1776—with special events throughout 2026.
K-State’s America 250 events will inform and engage the university and greater community and celebrate what George Washington referred to as the “great experiment for promoting human happiness” and the young nation’s ensuing 250-year journey through triumphs and tribulations.
To learn more and add your event, see the webpage and email america250@k-state.edu.
Important dates
- May 8 – Last Day of Classes (Grade rosters created at 5 p.m. in KSIS)
- May 11-15 – Final exams
- May 12 – Deadline to Return I-NR Grades
- May 15-16 – Manhattan Commencement ceremonies
- May 18 – First Day of May Intersession (Late Enrollment Fee Assessed)
- May 19 – Spring 2026 Grades Due by 5pm CST (4pm if grading in CANVAS)
- May 20 – Spring 2026 Grades available in KSIS
- May 20-27 – PERC Review by College and Academic Departments
- May 25 – Memorial Day: Campus Closed
- May 26 – First day of Summer Classes
- May 28 – Registrar’s Office will run official PERC drop process
- Aug. 24 – First day of Fall 2026 Classes