K-State Kickoff 2026

Join us on Anderson Lawn for the can't-miss Kickoff Event of the year! Celebrate the start of the semester with live music from a DJ, a fun photo booth, yard games, and more. Snag your official orientation T-shirt and keep an eye out for a special appearance by K-State’s very own Willie the Wildcat! Cap off the evening with an exciting performance by the K-State Marching Band. You won’t want to miss it!

Join us for the Exploratory Studies Welcome Event! Meet fellow students, connect with your advising team, and explore ways to get involved in your areas of academic interest.

Take a break and grab a bite to eat! On-campus residents can use their meal plans to dine at either the Kramer or Derby dining centers.

Come hear your pre-health or pre-law advisor do a short presentation about how to set yourself up to be an excellent future professional school applicant, meet the club leaders for affiliated clubs (e.g., Pre-Med Club, Pre-Law Ambassadors, Pre-PT Club), and meet other students with similar interests while enjoying a candy bar of your choice! Each session is scheduled for about 1 hour with time for questions and connecting with peers.

Start the school year with confidence at our annual “Walk Your Class Schedule” event! Explore campus, locate your classrooms, and ease those first-day jitters before the semester begins.

Come hear your pre-health or pre-law advisor do a short presentation about how to set yourself up to be an excellent future professional school applicant, meet the club leaders for affiliated clubs (e.g., Pre-Med Club, Pre-Law Ambassadors, Pre-PT Club), and meet other students with similar interests while enjoying a candy bar of your choice! Each session is scheduled for about 1 hour with time for questions and connecting with peers.

Come hear your pre-health or pre-law advisor do a short presentation about how to set yourself up to be an excellent future professional school applicant, meet the club leaders for affiliated clubs (e.g., Pre-Med Club, Pre-Law Ambassadors, Pre-PT Club), and meet other students with similar interests while enjoying a candy bar of your choice! Each session is scheduled for about 1 hour with time for questions and connecting with peers.

Come hear your pre-health or pre-law advisor do a short presentation about how to set yourself up to be an excellent future professional school applicant, meet the club leaders for affiliated clubs (e.g., Pre-Med Club, Pre-Law Ambassadors, Pre-PT Club), and meet other students with similar interests while enjoying a candy bar of your choice! Each session is scheduled for about 1 hour with time for questions and connecting with peers.

Come hear your pre-health or pre-law advisor do a short presentation about how to set yourself up to be an excellent future professional school applicant, meet the club leaders for affiliated clubs (e.g., Pre-Med Club, Pre-Law Ambassadors, Pre-PT Club), and meet other students with similar interests while enjoying a candy bar of your choice! Each session is scheduled for about 1 hour with time for questions and connecting with peers.

Come hear your pre-health or pre-law advisor do a short presentation about how to set yourself up to be an excellent future professional school applicant, meet the club leaders for affiliated clubs (e.g., Pre-Med Club, Pre-Law Ambassadors, Pre-PT Club), and meet other students with similar interests while enjoying a candy bar of your choice! Each session is scheduled for about 1 hour with time for questions and connecting with peers.

Come hear your pre-health or pre-law advisor do a short presentation about how to set yourself up to be an excellent future professional school applicant, meet the club leaders for affiliated clubs (e.g., Pre-Med Club, Pre-Law Ambassadors, Pre-PT Club), and meet other students with similar interests while enjoying a candy bar of your choice! Each session is scheduled for about 1 hour with time for questions and connecting with peers.

Connect with fellow incoming transfer students and start building your K-State community!

Take a break and grab a bite to eat! On-campus residents can use their meal plans to dine at either the Kramer or Derby dining centers.

Take a break and grab a bite to eat! On-campus residents can use their meal plans to dine at either the Kramer or Derby dining centers.

Discover why and how students connect with the K-State Alumni Association! Solve the scavenger hunt clues for your chance to win one of five $50 Amazon gift cards!

Calling all new Wildcats! Be part of the incoming class photo and get your picture taken for the K-State yearbook. It’s a great way to kick off your time on campus and celebrate the start of your K-State journey. Be sure to wear purple, like the orientation shirt you got at Kickoff, to show your Wildcat pride! Don’t miss it!