Post-secondary Campus Opportunities
Visiting a college campus is a great way to see for yourself what campus life is like. It is also an opportunity to talk with school personnel and get questions answered about majors, financial aid, and more! Below is information we've received regarding opportunities to visit college campuses and special programs offered.
Please be aware, this list is not all-inclusive. If there is a college and/or program you are interested in, we strongly recommend viewing their website and/or contacting them for information regarding visits and/or special events.
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Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS
Honors Program--requires 3.5 GPA and 25 on the ACT or 1200 on the SAT
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
Senior Visits
Junior Visits
K-State First Program
Program for first year KSU students included seminars, mentoring, and more. It's a great program designed specifically for freshmen, to help adjust to college life, but is also a great resource for networking (meeting campus professors and other professionals).
Kansas State Polytechnic Salina, KS
Aviation maintenance & Professional pilot programs
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Jayhawk Days
Junior Days
Pittsburg State University, PIttsburg, KS
Crimson & Gold Days--Similar to regular visits, but in a larger group format. Requires advance registration.
Rumble in the Jungle Senior Saturdays
Pitt C.A.R.E.S. (Campus Advisement, Registration and Enrollment Services)
Designed to assist new freshmen with their transition to Pittsburg State University. During Pitt C.A.R.E.S., students gain valuable insights about college life through small-group activities, meet with an academic advisor to plan their fall semester and complete university enrollment procedures.
Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
Admissions Events
Wichita State University, Wichita, KS
Wallace Engineering Scholarship Competition
Spirit AeroSystems Scholarships--New!-Ten $32,000 scholarships for those interested in pursuing a major in aerospace, industrial, manufacturing or mechanical engineering
Washburn University, Topeka, KS
Ichabod Days--sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS
Shadow Day Hosted by the Department of Leadership Studies for high school Juniors & Seniors--See link for more information
Admissions Events
Fort Scott Community College, Fort Scott, KS
Senior Day
Hutchinson Community College, Hutchinson, KS
Fire Science Student Field Day-Juniors & Seniors; see link to pre-register
Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, Missouri
Discovery Days
Manhattan Area Technical College, Manhattan, KS
Aviation Institute of Maintenance, Kansas City, MO
Opportunities in Aviation Maintenance and more. See link here for more information on careers in Aircraft Mechanics and Welding Inspectors.
Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska
Open House--Sundays, --advance registration required via link provided
Flint Hills Technical College, Emporia, KS
Manufacturing Day, --See manufacturing programs at FHTC and meet w/potential employers