Admitted Students
Calling all admitted Wildcats! Your academic journey is about to take off, and K-State’s Open House is here to provide an immerseive experience so you can get a firsthand look at your life as a Wildcat.
College of Arts and Sciences
Annual faculty exhibition
All day, Chapman Gallery, Willard Hall
View new and recent work by art, design and art history faculty. Chapman Gallery is on the first floor of Willard Hall.
Arts and Science of the April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse
10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 103 Cardwell Hall
An integrated lecture will be presented by faculty from the College of Arts and Sciences describing the science of a solar eclipse — including the one that will be visible in Northeast Kansas two days after Open House — and the impacts of eclipses on human culture throughout history.
Biochemistry degree tracks
All day, Chalmers Hall
Learn about undergraduate and graduate degrees offered in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics. Explore research opportunities in our faculty laboratories.
Biochemistry for everyone
All day, Chalmers Hall
Colorful biochemical experiments and demonstrations. Come and watch plants glow in the dark, isolate DNA from strawberries, and find out why different vegetables have different colors.
Biology tabling
All day, K-State Student Union
Want to learn about wildlife, meet some critters and discuss cutting-edge research in genetics, microbiology, ecology and more? Come check us out at our booth in the K-State Student Union! We'll have demos by the K-State Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society, and biology and microbiology graduate students will be there to answer your questions. Are you interested in a career in the biological sciences — medicine, vet med, wildlife biology and much more? Come chat with our awesome advisors!
Build your own eclipse viewer
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 224 Cardwell Hall
Participants will be able to build and take away a scientific instrument to view the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse that will be visible in Northeast Kansas.
Check out the critters!
11 a.m.-1 p.m. 114 Ackert Hall
Want to learn about mammals, birds, fish and plants? Current students will share their experiences and demonstrations from our fisheries, wildlife, conservation and environmental biology program. Join us in celebrating the diversity of life by interacting with skulls, furs, and flora and fauna from our courses!
Chemistry of slime making
All day, K-State Student Union courtyard or outside the K-State Student Union
Visit our booth in the K-State Student Union from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. to learn about the chemistry department, which looks beyond the traditional divisions of chemistry and offers cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research. Our undergraduate educational program is designed to give hands-on experience in addition to an immersive and detailed curriculum. We will also have a fun hands-on activity for all ages: make slime and take it outside on a sunny day for an exciting surprise! In addition, visit us at 10:30 a.m. in 4 King Hall for a glassblowing demonstration to see how molten glass is shaped for scientific research. Following that, at 11:30 a.m., students from ??S chemistry fraternity will put on a chemistry demonstration with colorful reactions and thrills galore.
College of Arts and Sciences expo
All day, K-State Student Union courtyard
See all that K-State’s largest and most versatile college has to offer in one fun stop! You’ll be able to cruise interactive exhibits showcasing K-State’s natural and quantitative sciences, social and behavioral sciences, and arts and humanities while meeting rockstar professors and staff and in-the-know students.
Cyanotype demonstration
11 a.m.-2 p.m. 204 Willard Hall (if weather permits, on the Quad)
The K-State photography area will host a cyanotype demonstration, suitable for ages 5 and up. Cyanotypes are made with UV sunlight and chemistry and are exposed outside using large negatives. Visitors can take home dried works.
Explaore the Nature Co-Lab
Noon-2 p.m., 211 Willard Hall
Come and explore the intersections of art and science with a hands-on approach at the new initiative in the art department called Nature Co-Lab.
Future Leaders
All day, Gen. Richard B. Myers Hall
K-State Army ROTC will provide hands-on insight into the program. Applicants will be able to talk with current cadets and try on equipment.
Hands-on physics
All day, Cardwell Hall, first floor lobby
Scientists of all ages can experience the laws of physics themselves through hands-on demonstrations. Sparks may fly! Bananas may shatter!
KKSU-TV Broadcasting Studio tour
1 p.m. and 3 p.m., Dole Hall lobby
Tour the broadcasting studio in Dole Hall and experiment with the equipment our students use to produce a weekly live broadcast.
Light Your Torches: Glassblowing demonstration by Jim Hodgson
10:30-11:20 a.m. 4 King Hall
The chemistry department invites you to a glassblowing demonstration to see how molten glass is shaped for scientific research.
Metals/jewelry demonstration
10 a.m.-1 p.m., 318 Willard Hall
Come visit the metalsmithing area in the art department to learn about traditional and contemporary metalsmithing and jewelry techniques!
Move your body
1-2 p.m., Nichols Hall
Come move your body with students and faculty from K-State's dance program. All levels welcome.
Animal and food science open house
8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Call Hall and Weber Hall
Come and see all the interesting activities we are doing in animal and food science.
Painting demonstration
11 a.m.-2 p.m., 222 Willard Hall
The painting area will engage visitors with demonstrations and a variety of painting materials and media. Visitor participation is encouraged!
Pin-on button workshop
10 a.m.-2 p.m., 301A Willard Hall
Come visit the visual communication design area and design your own pin-on button.
Take a tour of the human body
11 a.m.-1 p.m., 230 Ackert Hall
Join us in exploring human anatomy and physiology! Current K-State biology students will share their experiences from taking the Human Body classes. Check out a human skeleton and cool models of organs. Come appreciate the beauty of the body!
The Cure Starts With Us!
9 a.m.-noon, 36 Chalmers Halls
Come see how you can be a part of cancer research by trying your hand at working with a scientist. Learn about K-State cancer research and how you can participate in finding a cure!
The Demo Show: Nature's Rules of the Universe in Action
12:30-1:30p.m., 103 Cardwell Hall
The legendary Chris Sorensen, emeritus university distinguished professor of physics, will perform some of the most spectacular physics demonstrations the department has to offer.
The magic of chemistry
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 4 King Hall
Visit our booth in the K-State Student Union to learn about the chemistry department, which looks beyond the traditional divisions of chemistry and offers cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research. Our undergraduate educational program is designed to give hands-on experience in addition to an immersive and detailed curriculum. We will also have a fun hands-on activity for all ages: make slime and take it outside on a sunny day for an exciting surprise! In addition, visit us at 10:30 a.m. in Room 4 of King Hall for a glassblowing demonstration to see how molten glass is shaped for scientific research. Following that, at 11:30 a.m., students from ??S chemistry fraternity will put on a chemistry demonstration with colorful reactions and thrills galore.
Tour of a microbiology lab
11 a.m.-1 p.m., 123 Ackert Hall
Join us in exploring the microbiology lab! Current K-State biology students will have demonstrations with microscopes and share their experiences in their microbiology labs. Come appreciate the little things (microorganisms) in life!
Tour of biology
11 a.m.-1 p.m., 116 Ackert Hall
Take a tour of the biology building! Learn what it is like to major in biology at K-State. You can explore the class spaces and talk with current students. They will share their experiences, while guiding you through the building. Along the way, you can check out the principles of biology, human body, organismic biology, and microbiology labs! Show up anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to go on a tour.
Visit the Wildcat 91.9 radio station
9 a.m.-noon, third floor, McCain Auditorium
Visit the third floor of McCain Auditorium to explore studios and equipment used by the students of the 2023 Best College Radio Station in the Nation, Wildcat 91.9!
Woodcut T-shirt printing
9 a.m.-1 p.m., 320 Willard Hall
The Prairie Fire Printmaking Student Club is hosting a woodcut T-shirt printing activity for the public in Willard Hall. Participants select a hand-carved block made by our students and print their own T-shirts.
You Gotta Have Art open house
9 a.m.-4 p.m., Beach Museum of Art
Visit the current exhibitions and participate in art activities inspired by the exhibition "Where the Magic Happens: The Artist in the Studio." Celebrate the final weekend of "wood+paper+box in your hands" by creating your own mini-installations.
College of Engineering
Engineering children's displays
All day, Engineering Complex, SAS Tutoring, 1112 Engineering Hall
Each College of Engineering department has a unique hands-on activity for children. Come see the magic of engineering!
Engineering departmental displays
All day, Engineering Complex, Fiedler Hall Atrium
Learn about each department in the College of Engineering. Department representatives will be present at to answer any and all questions!
Engineering research and innovation displays
All day, Engineering Complex, Fiedler Learning Commons, 1093 Fiedler Hall
Students in the College of Engineering will present their projects from the past year. Come see a wide variety of recent student creations!
Engineering student organization displays
9 a.m.-3 p.m., Engineering Complex atrium
A wide variety of student organizations will display their recent accomplishments. Learn about ways to get involved as a student in the College of Engineering.
College of Agriculture
94th annual Little American Royal Showmanship Contest
All day, Weber Hall
The premier on-campus livestock show will take place during Open House! Visit Weber Arena to see K-State students compete in showmanship contests with a variety of species raised at our animal science research and teaching units. Presented by K-State Block and Bridle and the Dairy Science Club. This will be the last year this historic event will be housed in Weber Arena. Featured with the livestock show will be several clubs from the College of Agriculture selling their merchandise.
Agronomy and you
All day, Waters Lawn at the College of Agriculture hub
Learn about the latest advances in agronomy and how they affect your life.
Airbrush tattoos
All day, Waters Lawn at the College of Agriculture hub
Come join us for airbrush tattoos and explore everything happening on the north end of campus! Presented by the College of Agriculture Ambassadors.
All about agronomy
All day, Waters Lawn at the College of Agriculture hub
Learn more about the discipline of agronomy. Test your knowledge with a plant and seed identification station and learn about soil classifications with a painting activity. Presented by the Wheat State Agronomy Club.
Bake sale and more: Pretzels! Cookies!
All day, Shellenberger Hall
Pretzel making: Come to the bake lab on the first floor and learn to shape pretzels. See large-scale baking equipment. Presented by the Bakery Science Club.
Bake sale and more!
9 a.m.-2 p.m., Shellenberger Hall
Purchase baked goods and flour products in Room 204.
Buggy bonanza
All day, Waters Hall, West Wing
Explore the fascinating world of bugs through microscopes and other devices, and learn the different ways our scientists interact with them. Compete against AI at counting aphids and see how our experts use machine learning to identify bugs! Watch the “Big Bug” science fiction movie. See how insects have made their way into popular culture. Presented by the entomology department.
Build a brotherhood
All day, Waters Lawn at the College of Agriculture hub
Learn how we create a community of brotherhood that cultivates the potential of our members, strengthens values and provides unique leadership and personal growth opportunities to build exceptional men. Visit us to find out how you can get involved. Presented by FarmHouse Fraternity.
Careers in Plant and Soil Sciences
All day, Waters Lawn at the College of Agriculture hub
Learn about the amazing field of agronomy, educational options, internships and potential careers.
Careers with bugs and cupcakes
All day, 122 Waters Hall
Stop by for homemade cupcakes and advice on bug careers. With the diversity and interdisciplinary nature our field affords, we are happy to showcase the awesome stuff our department does and connect you with our community! Presented by Entomology Student Success.
College of Agriculture scavenger hunt
All day, Waters Lawn at the College of Agriculture hub
Participate in the College of Agriculture scavenger hunt for a chance to win a T-shirt! Presented by the Agricultural Education Club.
Collegiate 4-H organization
All day, Waters Lawn at the College of Agriculture hub
Test your skill with some simple STEM activities and earn prizes while learning about Kansas 4-H.
Diversifying agriculture
All day, Waters Hall, West Wing
Play some trivia, earn prizes and learn about the K-State Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences, or MANRRS, chapter and College of Agriculture Diversity Programs Office.
Embrace the sisterhood
All day, Waters Lawn at the College of Agriculture hub
Alpha of Clovia is a 4-H Cooperative Leadership House located near campus. Since 1931, the women of Alpha of Clovia have lived together in a cooperative manner — sharing housework and possessions to reduce the overall cost of living. Throughout the years, women from various backgrounds across the country have become members, participating in activities such as: philanthropies, house retreats, the annual national Clovia meeting and homecoming, among other social events. 4-H experience is not required to be a member, Clovia gives women the opportunity to acquire and grow their leadership skills.
Find your future
11 a.m.-noon, Waters Hall
There’s so much to discover related to food, agriculture and natural resources! Do you like plants? We’ve got that! Love animals? So do we! Do you like to eat? You better believe we’ve got that covered! Attend our special session to get a sneak peek into life as a K-State ag student at 11 a.m. in the Waters Hall lobby. Our students and faculty will share with you some of the awesome internships, jobs and careers available with a degree in agriculture and related fields.
Find your future in agriculture
All day, K-State Student Union
Visit the College of Agriculture display at the K-State Student Union to explore the opportunities in agricultural sciences. As a top U.S. school of agriculture, K-State has the programs, facilities and faculty that will enable you to build a career. And don’t forget to attend our special session for you to get a sneak peek into life as a K-State ag student at 11 a.m. in the Waters Hall lobby! Presented by the K-State College of Agriculture.
Find your people
All day, Waters Lawn at the College of Agriculture hub
Stop by the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity booth to learn more about our fraternity and Greek life at K-State. Alpha Gamma Rho is very involved on and off campus and 96% of our current members are K-State ag students. If interested, join us at our trap shoot recruitment event at noon today at 1919 Platt Street!
Flour milling 101
All day, Shellenberger Hall
Learn about the flour milling process. Kids take home a mug cake mix and learn different grains using sensory tubs. Presented by the Milling Science Club.
Free lunch
All day, North Grain Science Complex
Enjoy a hot dog, chips, granola and a drink. Hosted by the Feed Science and Milling Science clubs.
Fun with food science
All day, Call Hall
Explore food science with gummy worm experiments, virtual tours of the dairy plant, bubble tea tasting, color changing cabbage, food safety exploration and information about international study trips. Presented by the Food Science Institute.
Fun with sheep and goats
All day, Weber Hall
Learn about the animals and research conducted at K-State. Presented by the Sheep and Goat Unit.
George Wright Society: Find Your Place in the Outdoors!
All day, Waters Lawn at the College of Agriculture hub
Participants will find their place in the outdoors by engaging in enlivening conversation and activities centered around nature-based experiences.
Go with the grain
All day, Shellenberger Hall and the North Grain Science Complex
- Free lunch!
o Enjoy a hot dog, chips, granola and a drink. Hosted by the Feed Science and Milling Science Clubs.
- Make your own corn puffs
o Come to the Bioprocessing and Industrial Value Added Products building to see how corn puffs are made and season your own. Presented by Extrusion Research Lab Group.
- Tour the O.H. Kruse Feed Technology Center
o Tour a world-class feed facility. Kids will enjoy playing Plinko and riding the Grain Train. Presented by the Feed Science Club.
- Tour the Hal Ross Flour Mill
o Tour our state-of-art flour mill. Flour products and baked goods will be available for purchase. Presented by the Milling Science Club.
Shellenberger Hall
- Bake sale and more: Pretzels! Cookies!
o Pretzel making: Come to the bake lab on the first floor and learn to shape pretzels and see large-scale baking equipment. Presented by the Bakery Science Club.
o Purchase baked goods and flour products in 204 from 9 a.m.-– 2 p.m.,
- Flour milling 101
o Learn about the flour milling process. Kids take home a mug cake mix and learn different grains using sensory tubs. Presented by the Milling Science Club.
- Make your own dog treats
o Help make EPAW Crunchers dog biscuits. Take some home for your pooch. Presented by the Pet Food Program.
Good eats with the legen-dairy experience
10 a.m.-2 p.m., Call Hall
Prize games, trivia questions and outlook on the future of dairy at K-State and the country! You are not going to want to miss this! While you are here learning about what makes our milk and ice cream the best, enjoy a $3 hot dog lunch. All beef hot dogs and your choice of chips. Drinks for an additional charge. Who knows, maybe if you know your stuff you can get a scoop of ice cream for free!
Hunting and fishing with WOEM Club
All day, Waters Lawn at the College of Agriculture hub
Hunt some deer and catch fish in our outdoor environment. Learn how science can be used to make your hunting and fishing experiences more enjoyable and how to turn these activities into a life-long career!
Live insects, maggot painting and critter petting zoo
All day, Waters Hall, west wing
Have a maggot painting party and create art! Get to know bugs and even pet a few. Presented by the Popenoe Entomology Club.
Make your own corn puffs
All day, North Grain Science Complex
Come to the Bioprocessing and Industrial Value Added Products building to see how corn puffs are made and season your own. Presented by Extrusion Research Lab Group.
Make your own dog treats
All day, Shellenberger Hall
Help make EPAW Crunchers dog biscuits. Take some home for your pooch. Presented by the Pet Food Program.
Meet the plant doctors
All day, Waters Lawn at the College of Agriculture hub
Did you know that plants can get sick just like humans? They become infected, sickly looking and aren’t very good to eat. Explore these microorganisms that cause diseases in farmer’s fields and home gardens and see what they look like. Interactive displays for all ages show the global effects of these diverse organisms. Join us to see how nematodes, fungi, bacteria and viruses affect yield, appearance and quality of the food you eat. Meet the plant doctors and learn about our research, community outreach, classes and the plant pathology minor. Presented by the Department of Plant Pathology.
Plant some grass and get some home lawn advice
9a.m.-1p.m., Waters Lawn at the College of Agriculture hub
What turfgrasses grow best in Kansas? Get some advice for your home lawn, and kids can plant their own little "lawn in a cup."
Pollinator crafts, conservation and games
All day, Waters Lawn at the College of Agriculture hub
Learn about the diverse pollinators of Kansas and how you can protect them. Craft a pollinator or play our pollinator lawn game. We'll showcase live bugs, bee habitats, other bugs and more. Interact with BeeMachine, our free bee-identifying app. Presented by the Insect and Pollinator Ecology Labs.
Roping demonstration
All day, Waters Lawn at the College of Agriculture hub
Stop by for roping demonstrations and lessons. Presented by the Rodeo Club.
Sigma Alpha professional agricultural sorority
All day, Waters Lawn at the College of Agriculture hub
Sigma Alpha is a professional agricultural sorority that promotes scholarship, leadership, service and fellowship among its members. We are dedicated to our motto: Women Excelling in Agriculture.
Spring plant sale and more
All day, Kansas State University Gardens-Daylily Garden
Visit the Horticulture Club in the University Gardens to pot a plant and participate in our spring plant sale.
Tour the Hal Ross Flour Mill
All day, North Grain Science Complex
Tour our state-of-art flour mill. Flour products and baked goods will be available for purchase. Presented by the Milling Science Club.
Tour the O.H. Kruse Feed Technology Center
All day, North Grain Science Complex
Tour a world-class feed facility. Kids will enjoy playing Plinko and riding the Grain Train. Presented by the Feed Science Club.
What sparks you?
All day, K-State Student Union
4-H believes in the power of young people. Every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us. 4-H is America’s largest youth development organization — empowering nearly six million young people across the U.S. and over 70,000 youth in Kansas with the skills to lead for a lifetime. Kansas 4-H is a vibrant youth development program for K-State Research and Extension. 4-H is committed to providing positive dynamic learning experiences for as many young people as possible.
Willie and the beanstalk contest
All day, Waters Hall
Come see the biggest and best soybean plants in Kansas. Raised by classes all over the state, witness as the plants are judged based on height, biomass, leaf area and more.
College of Business Administration
Business panel
11a.m.-noon, Business Building
Gain exclusive insights into the K-State College of Business Administration by joining our interactive student panel. Listen as current business students share why they chose our program and what keeps them dedicated. This dynamic session offers a firsthand glimpse into the unique experiences that define their journey in the college.
Business trip scavenger hunt
All day, Business Building
Join the K-State College of Business Administration on a business trip! On this business trip you'll learn how to create, market and sell an idea. Learn about the majors in the college and see how all aspects of business work together. You'll even get to take your product home with you!
Cake walk
1 p.m-2 p.m., Business Building
Join the College of Business Administration student organization leaders and members for a cake walk activity from 1-2 p.m. for a chance to win a free cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes. Family fun for all ages.
Call Hall ice cream
11 a.m.-1 p.m., Business Building
Business student organization leaders and members will be serving free Call Hall ice cream from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., or while supplies last. Stop by to enjoy delightful flavors such as Purple Pride, cherry choco crunch, vanilla and more!
Cash cube
9 a.m.-3 p.m., Business Building
Get ready for some cash-filled fun at this year's Open House! Dive into a trivia challenge where you can snag real cash in the cash cube while testing your luck and skill. Gather your friends and find out who's the business whiz at K-State.
Food trucks: MHK Caravan, A Bite Above, The DoughBro
9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Business Building
Treat your taste buds in the parking lot of the College of Business Administration by sampling items, while supplies last, from food trucks operated by K-State graduates and Manhattan entrepreneurs. Explore the Business Trip activity and grab a complimentary voucher for nachos, cinnamon rolls, homemade lemonades and more.
College of Education
Ask an academic advisor
All day, Bluemont Hall
Come visit with an academic advisor to learn more about the academic programs in the College of Education. An academic advisor can answer specific questions about the curriculums you may have the most interest in.
Bluemont Hall building tours
All day, Bluemont Hall
Join us for a tour of Bluemont Hall — the main building for education majors — led by College of Education ambassadors. The building is currently undergoing a $4 million renovation.
Family and consumer sciences education
All day, Leadership Studies Building
Make trail mix and friendship bracelets and learn about all of the great things family and consumer sciences has to offer.
Let's play with the Game Lab
All day, Leadership Studies Building
The Game Lab offers K-State students the opportunity to play tabletop, board and card games with an emphasis on learning. Join us as we share some of our favorites during Open House.
Military Initative committee
9 a.m.-noon, Leadership Studies Building
Photo both and miniature air planes
SPEDCATS
9 a.m.-noon, Leadership Studies Building
Activate your senses! Explore how special education teachers activate multiple senses through fun, hands-on learning.
College of Veterinary Medicine
American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners
All day, I-70 Mosier Hall
The American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners will host a booth in the College of Veterinary Medicine. People can learn about what a laboratory veterinarian is and what opportunities there are at K-State.
Avian Medicine Club booth
All day, I-70Mosier Hall
The Avian Medicine Club helps provide extracurricular experiences and resources to supplement avian medicine knowledge. Stop by our booth to learn more about what we do and how to get involved if interested.
BluePearl booth
All day, I-70 Mosier Hall
Come learn about all that BluePearl has to offer as a 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital.
Bovine Club
All day, I-70 Mosier Hall
We will have displays and members available to discuss how we aid in leading future veterinarians in furthering their bovine medicine education.
Clinical skills
All day, 111 Trotter Hall
Want to hear what the veterinarian hears when they use a stethoscope? We have sound machines for that! You can also learn how to halter a horse, muzzle a dog and build a cone.
Comparative anatomy
All day, third floor Trotter Hall, Anatomy Lab
Take a look at a variety of preserved animal species while learning about their differences in anatomy. Then take a short, interactive walk to learn about blood flow through the heart.
Early Admission Program presentation
1 p.m.-2 p.m. BI Auditorium, Mosier Hall
Are you a high school student interested in attending veterinary school? Attend this presentation to learn about the College of Veterinary Medicine's Early Admission Program and hear from current veterinary students on their experience.
Exotic Animal Medicine Club
All day, I-70 Mosier Hall
The Exotic Animal Medicine Club is hosting a booth to demonstrate the importance of exotic animal veterinarians. Attendees can look at bone, X-rays and specialized medical equipment for different animals.
Hill's Pet Food
All day, I-70 Mosier Hall
Come learn about all the amazing things Hill's Pet Food can do for you.
Human/animal bond
All day, BI Auditorium, A101, Mosier Hall
Experience the mental and physical impacts animals have on our lives. Come meet a vet student and their beloved pet.
Kids pet clinic
All day, first floor, Trotter Hall
Meet a first-year veterinary student and assist them in performing an exam on a patient. Come learn about some things we look for when doing physical exams.
Latinx Veterinary Medical Association
All day, I-70 Mosier Hall
The Latinx Veterinary Medical Association will be hosting a booth for those attending to learn how the student organization represents Latinx student both in college and the profession.
Pathology booth
All day, second floor, Trotter Hall
This booth will feature a few microscopes with blood smears for attendants to view. Additionally, there will be other preserved specimens from the general pathology lab for viewing.
First aid/toxicology booth
All day, 313 Trotter Hall
This booth features a display of common household items and substances that are toxic to pets. Also at this booth is an array of common bandaging supplies that are used for first aid on veterinary patients.
Heartland Veterinary Partners booth
All day, Mosier Hall
Heartland Veterinary Partners' mission statement is "to improve the lives of veterinarians." The booth will feature more information on how fulfull their mission and what locations and services they offer.
MedVet booth
All day, Mosier Hall
MedVet is a network of veterinarian owned and led emergency and specialty hospitals across the U.S. with a mission of "Leading Specialty Healthcare for Pets." Their booth will feature more information about their team and opportunities they offer for students, pets, and community members.
Modern Animal booth
All day, Mosier Hall
Modern Animal's core values are inspired by the company's mission: "to better the lives of animals by building a place that's better for all of us who love them." Modern Animal's booth will feature more information on how they run their small animal GP offices, located in California and Texas, and possibly some merch items.
Parasitology booth
All day, 204 Trotter Hall
This booth will feature different parasite specimens for viewing as well as information about common veterinary parasites.
Vet Med ROCKS booth
All day, Mosier Hall
Vet Med ROCKS is a series of day camps for students — third grade through undergraduate — to participate in hands-on learning with veterinary medicine students and faculty. The booth will feature more information about how Vet Med ROCKS strives to inspire the next generation of veterinarians and encourage diversity in the field.
Oxbow booth
All day, I-70 Mosier Hall
Oxbow will have brochures/client education resources and displays of products. They will also be explaining how to sign up for the student/faculty discounts.
Purina
All day, I-70 Mosier Hall
The human-animal bond is powerful, and we help foster that relationship by providing pets with the nutrition they need.
Race through the GI tract
All day, 109 Trotter Hall
Learn the path food takes through the body by driving remote control cars through our GI tract.
Respiratory
All day, third floor, Trotter Hall
Come compare lungs of a variety of animal species and visualize how lungs inflate.
AAVMP booth
All day, I-70 Mosier Hall
The Association of Asian Veterinary Medical Professionals is hosting a booth where people can learn what AAVMP is and how they represent Asian veterinary students on a national scale.
SCAAEP/Equine Club
All day, I-70 Mosier Hall
The SCAAEP/Equine Club booth will have a variety of equine educational displays on a table, and live horses for visitors to see. One horse will be painted with the outline of its skeleton for educational purposes.
Shelter Medicine Club
All day, I-70 Moiser Hall
Visitors will get to see what the Shelter Medicine Club at K-State does and how we spread awareness about shelter medicine as a career option upon graduation.
Small Ruminant Club
All day, I-70 Moiser Hall
Come learn all that the small ruminant club has to offer.
Student American Veterinary Medicine Association
All day, I-70 Moiser Hall
Come learn all the amazing things that SAVMA has to offer students in veterinary medicine.
Student Chapter of American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
All day, I-70 Moiser Hall
We will have an educational booth, showing how veterinary students advance their knowledge of large and small animal internal medicine specialities.
Sunset Zoo demo
11 a.m.-noon, BI Auditorium, Mosier Hall
Ambassadors from the Sunset Zoo will give a demonstration pertaining to zoological medicine and care. Special animal guests will be in attendance to help with the presentation.
Surgery Club booth
All day, I-70 Moiser Hall
The Surgery Club booth will have a fun game of operation, surgery gowns for people to try on and some materials for everyone to practice suturing. Our hope is that everyone gets a glimpse into how fun the topic of surgery is.
SVMC Pride
All day, I-70 Moiser Hall
SVMC Pride is hosting a booth for people to learn about the club. SVCM Pride is a student organization that represents and supports the LGBTQ+ community in veterinary medicine.
Veterinary Business Management Association
All day, I-70 Moiser Hall
We are a student-driven organization dedicated to advancing the profession through increasing business knowledge, creating networking opportunities and empowering students to achieve their personal and professional goals.
Swine Club booth
All day, BI Auditorium, Mosier Hall
Swine Club helps encourage and inform veterinary students about the world of swine medicine and all the opportunities that it can provide. This club is a great way to get out of the classroom and gain unique hands-on experience working in the swine industry.
College of Health and Human Sciences
Aging! It's all the rage!
All day, Justin Hall, Hoffman Lounge
Come experience a glimpse into growing older. Will things look the same? Will things sound the same? Experience how those you will interact with in your career hear and see the world as they age.
Building communicaton skills
All day, Justin Hall, Hoffman Lounge
Come “build” your communication skills with a partner, parent or peer through a fun building game! No partner? No problem! Human development and family science students and faculty will be available to team up with you.
Discover communication sciences and disorders
All day, Justin Hall, Hoffman Lounge
Learn more about the structures that help you hear and speak. Examine anatomical models of the ear and the larynx, speech-language development in young children, swallowing and the services provided by the K-State Speech and Hearing Center.
Discover health and human sciences
1 p.m.-1:30 p.m., 163 Justin Hall
In a world focused on things, we focus first on people. Join the College of Health and Human Sciences for a 30-minute presentation where you will discover the many different programs and careers our students pursue to make a difference in the world, including nutrition, personal financial planning, fashion studies, public health and more. Program faculty, staff and students will be available for questions.
Exercise is medicine
All day, Justin Hall, Hoffman Lounge
Interested in learning about human movement? Come join our interactive session on the importance physical activity has on your health and well-being.
Explore the K-State and Wichita State Pathway to Nursing Program
All day, Justin Hall, Hoffman Lounge
Learn more about the K-State and Wichita State Pathway Nursing Program, take a tour of our interactive Simulation Lab and meet some of our faculty/staff and students.
Fashion FUNdamentals
All day, Justin Hall, Hoffman Lounge
Come and explore the world of fashion design. Experiment with different ways to design clothing while also minimizing environmental impact!
Food for thought
All day, 115 Justin Hall
All foods can fit into a healthy lifestyle, but some are a better fit than others. Come challenge your nutrition knowledge with our hands-on activities.
Grab a bite at Lacy's Fresh Fare and Catering
10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Justin Hall, Lacy's Fresh Fare and Catering
Join us at Lacy's Fresh Fare in the main lobby of Justin Hall for lunch or a snack in the student-run restaurant as you enjoy all that K-State has to offer! Offering a limited menu today, but you're sure to find something for everyone to enjoy. Brought to you by the hospitality management department.
Hearing screenings at the K-State Speech and Hearing Center
9 a.m.-1 p.m., Campus Creek Complex
Come see your eardrum on a screen using a video otoscope and receive a free hearing screening.
Hospitality management towel folding zoo-gami
All day, Justin Hall, Hoffman Lounge
Discover the techniques used in the hospitality industry to create your favorite towel animals while exploring exciting career paths in hospitality management.
Is the price right?
All day, Justin Hall, Hoffman Lounge
How well do you know the price of everyday items? Test your knowledge and learn how it connects to your financial goals with the personal financial planning program.
Learn about the nursing degree offered on K-State's campus
All day, Justin Hall, Hoffman Lounge
The K-State and Wichita State Pathway to Nursing faculty, staff and students will be available to discuss this unique degree opportunity that allows students to earn two bachelor's degrees from two top-tier universities.
Meet the physician assistant program
All day, Justin Hall, Hoffman Lounge
Meet with faculty and staff to learn about the K-State Physician Assistant Program and see their state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.
Need help finding Justin Hall and Campus Creek Complex?
All day, K-State Student K-State Student Union
Stop by the College of Health and Human Sciences booth and a student ambassador will guide you to the many attractions found through both locations.
Pathway to Nursing Program informational session
11 a.m.-noon, 164 Justin Hall
Interested in how you can obtain your Bachelor of Science in nursing on the K-State campus? Join the K-State and Wichita State Pathway to Nursing Program faculty and staff as they highlight this unique degree opportunity and answer questions about the program.
Physician assistant — your health is our profession
9 a.m.-2 p.m., K-State Student Union or Bosco Plaza
You are walking at the mall and someone is having a heart attack. What should you do? Join us to learn hands-only CPR by American Heart Association instructors. You can save lives — learn CPR!
Sensory perception: Do you trust your senses?
All day, Justin Hall, Hoffman Lounge
How well do you trust your nose? How about your eyes? Come join the food, nutrition, dietetics, and health faculty for a quick and fun sensory science activity to test how well you can identify familiar scents.
Test your balance and coordination
All day, Justin Hall, Hoffman Lounge
Come join the athletic training and rehabilitation sciences program and faculty to experience a concussion's effects on balance and coordination by trying putt-putt golf or bean bag toss while wearing our concussion goggles. Concussion goggles are specially engineered to simulate the potentially debilitating effects of traumatic brain Injuries.
Test your bedside skills in the nursing simulation labs
All day, 341 Justin Hall
Come tour our state-of-the-art nursing simulation labs and test your bedside care skills!
The science and art of interior design
All day, Justin Hall, Hoffman Lounge
Visit with interior design students and faculty and learn how they use technology and the science of human behavior to design functional and beautiful spaces. Discover the diverse career opportunities our interior design graduates enjoy. And, if you want more, a student ambassador will take you on a tour and show you this technology in action and more amazing student work.
Trail mix of FCS
All day, Justin Hall, Hoffman Lounge
Build a trail mix with the ingredients of family and consumer sciences.
Around Campus
2D digital drawing
9 a.m.-2 p.m., Hale Library Innovation Lab, first floor
Lean how to create a 2D digital drawing using state of the art tablets.
Admissions 101
10 a.m. and 1 p.m., K-State Student Union, Forum Hall
Learn what it takes to be admitted into Kansas State University
Admissions 101 in Spanish
1p.m., Student K-State Student Union, Forum Hall
Learn what it takes to be admitted into Kansas State University.
Advenures in youth board gaming
9 a.m.-2 p.m., Hale Library Great Room, third floor
Find an old favorite or discover a new board game.
Ag, accessibility and academia games
9 a.m.-2 p.m., Hale Library Great Room, third floor
Unearth and grow your knowledge with an all inclusive gaming experience.
Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity informational
9 a.m.-noon, College of Agriculture, Waters Lawn
Stop by the AGR booth to learn more about our fraternity and K-State Greek life.
Are you smarter than an honors student?
All day, Leadership Studies Building
Test your trivia knowledge against a K-State honors student and win a prize. Information about the university honors program will also be available.
Bond with the K-State Board Game Club
9 a.m.-2 p.m., Hale Library Great third floor
Try your hand at card, board and dice games.
Can you solve it?
All day, Cardwell Hall
Join us in Cardwell Hall to interact with mathematical games, puzzles and mazes. Take away gifts will be at each display/activity.
Cornerstone Café at Jardine Apartments
All day, Cornerstone Café at Jardine Apartments
Visit the Cornerstone Café at Jardine Apartments. Proudly serving Starbucks products, enjoy our full-service café menu and welcoming atmosphere.
Cornerstone Café at Wefald Hall
10 a.m.-3 p.m., Cornerstone Café at Wefald Hall
Visit the Cornerstone Café at the Jardine Apartments. Proudly serving Starbucks products, enjoy our full-service café menu and welcoming atmosphere
Derby Dining Center lunch promotion
10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Derby Dining Center
Enjoy lunch in the Derby Dining Center. Open House guests receive an "all you care to eat" $10 lunch.
Digital AI petting zoo
10 a.m.-noon 359 Hale Library
Explore the wonders of the different species of artificial intelligence.
Explore our beautiful campus
9 a.m.-2 p.m., K-State Student Union
Walking tours of the K-State campus given by student ambassadors! Please meet at the Office of Recruitment and Admissions table in the K-State Student Union. Tours leave every 30 minutes.
Fear Factor: Global Food Systems leadership edition
9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Waters Lawn at the College of Agriculture hub
Participants are given a sample of a food that holds significance to our global farming community. They must eat the food without knowing what it is and then guess what they ate based on taste and texture alone.
Find your K-State legacy
9 a.m.-2 p.m., 508 Hale Library
Come check our vintage collections and discover your ties with K-State.
For Sophomores Only
7:45 a.m.-11 a.m. K-State Student Union Ballroom and Forum Hall
High school sophomores, register to attend this program where we teach K-State’s traditions and history. The program is hosted by the K-State Alumni Association and the Student Alumni Board.
Housing tours
Noon-3 p.m., all residence halls and Jardine Apartments
Tour any of our 10 residence halls or Jardine Apartments. Tours begin at each hall’s front desk and depart every half hour with the last departure at 2:30 p.m.
- Derby Community — located on the east side of campus.
- Haymaker, Ford, Moore and West Halls.
- Smurthwaite Scholarship and Leadership House.
- Strong Community — located on the east side of campus.
- Putnam and Van Zile Halls.
- Kramer community — located on the west side of campus.
- Goodnow, Marlatt and Wefald Halls.
- Jardine Apartments — located on the north side of campus.
- Meet at the Jardine Tower, 1603 Hillcrest Drive.
Instrument petting zoo
2 p.m.-3 p.m., McCain Lobby
Visit the K-State School of Music, Theatre, and Dance and participate in our instrument petting zoo. See, hear and hold musical instruments in an informal setting hosted by K-State music faculty and students.
Joyce and Joe's Cornerstone Café at Hale Library
9 a.m.-2 p.m., Joyce and Joe's Cornerstone Cafe at Hale Library
Visit Joyce and Joe's Cornerstone Café at the Hale Library. Proudly serving Roasterie products, enjoy our full-service café menu and welcoming atmosphere.
JP's Sports Grill at Jardine promotion
11 a.m.-2 p.m., JP's Sports Grill at Jardine Apartments
Visit JP's Sports Grill at the Jardine Apartments. Enjoy one free kids meal with the purchase of one adult entree.
K-State and Manhattan community bus tour
9 a.m.-2 p.m.K-State Student Union
Explore our beautiful city and campus on our bus tour!
K-State Family Feud
Top of every hour starting at 10 a.m., Town Hall, Staley School of Leadership.
K-State Family Feud is played by two teams of students, faculty and fans! The objective of the game is to guess the most popular answers to survey questions related to Kansas State University's history, traditions and culture. Episodes start filming at the top of every hour!
K-State Online
All day, K-State Student Union
K-State offers online bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, and certificate and professional development opportunities for those who are unable to attend on-campus classes. Technology, flexible hours, affordability and award-winning programs make K-State a leader in online education.
K-State Strengths initiative
All day, Staley School of Leadership
Stop by the Staley School of Leadership to discover how you can use your top 5 CliftonStrengths to thrive! Explore moments of excellence with K-State Strengths peer coaches, eager to help you name, claim and aim your strengths towards success.
Kids makers space crafting
9 a.m.-2 p.m., Hale Library Innovation Lab, first floor
Design and create take home paper crafts.
Make your own stress ball
Noon-1 p.m., TBD
Decorate and make your own stress ball to help with self-care while meeting social work faculty.
Math and physics sculpture build
1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Cardwell Hall
The math and physics clubs invite you to try your hand at making some interesting shapes with interesting properties related to symmetry. Fun for all ages!
Philosophical inquiry: Truth, justice and the good life
Noon-2 p.m. K-State Student Union, ground floor.
This exhibit will expose audience members to the joys of philosophy with an Ask a Philosopher booth. Materials relating to the value of a philosophy degree and the contributions of philosophy to society at large will also be available.
Play while you create
9 a.m.-2 p.m., Hale Library Innovation Lab, first floor
Play while you create anything you can imagine.
Plinko with purpose
9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Table outside of the Staley School of Leadership
Plinko with Purpose, combines the excitement of a classic game show with the opportunity to learn more about non-profit leadership. It’s a fun and engaging way to learn more about the important work that non-profits do in our communities and earn exciting prizes!
Pre-health tips and tricks for admitted students
10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. K-State Student Union meeting if available — capacity 30 people.
Join us for an engaging review of sample competitive applications and help determine which is most likely to be offered admission to a professional school. In addition to general tips and tricks, our pre-health advising team will review key components of a competitive application.
Psychological sciences open house
All day, K-State Student Union
The psychological sciences department will have departmental representatives and current psychology undergraduates to provide information about the department. We will also give away gummy brains and stress-ball brains, and will have optical illusions, coloring sheets for the kids, and psychological myths (or are they...?).
Quik Cats at Kramer Dining Center
10 a.m.-3 p.m., Quik Cats at Kramer Dining Center
Visit the Quik Cats Convenience store at the Kramer Dining Center. Fuel up on snacks as you enjoy campus and learn about the retail options available to students living on campus.
Social work BINGO
11a.m.-noon, TBD
Come play a fun game of BINGO with social work faculty to learn more about social work jobs and skills. There's a chance to win small prizes.
Talk to a collections expert
9 a.m.-2 p.m., 508 Hale Library
Ask about our collections from written to digital information covering the 1400s to today.
Test your K-State knowledge
9 a.m.-2 p.m., 508 Hale Library
Try your hand at trivia and timelines.
The Cure Starts With Us — scientists, students and supporters
9 a.m.-noon 36 Chalmers Hall
See what a cancer researcher really does! Visit cancer center labs for hands-on demonstrations of what undergraduates can do to help cure cancer.
Theatre expo
All day, Nichols Hall
Theatre demonstrations, workshops and presentations for all age ranges.
Tour of Hale Library
9 a.m.-2 p.m., first floor Sunflower Entrance
Take a 30-minute tour of historic Hale Library and visit our collaboration spaces including the Dow Center, Great Room and Innovation Lab.
Transfer/nontraditional student information session
11a.m.- 1:30a.m., Forum Hall, K-State Student Union
Get your tranfer questions answered!
Union Station by JP's promotion
11 a.m.-2 p.m., Union Station by JP's
Visit Union Station by JP's in the K-State Student Union. Enjoy our full menu with Open House food and drink specials, with our bar being open until 4 p.m.
VR experience
9 a.m.-2 p.m., 231 Hale Library
Immerse yourself in a virtual reality with sight, sound and fun. Try your hand at trivia or games.
Wheel of opporunity
9a.m.-3p.m., Leadership Studies Building, front sidewalk area
Our Wheel of Fortune-style game will offer information about the scholar development and undergraduate research unit and its goals. All ages who may be interested in learning more about research and scholarships are welcome to swing by and win a prize!
XXVI Manhattan Mathematical Olympiad
9a.m.-noon., 101 Cardwell Hall
The XXVI Manhattan Mathematical Olympiad is a competition for grades 5-12. Prizes will be awarded at the end of Open House.