Spring 2025 arrival schedule

Date Event
December 11 Earliest entry date
The earliest date you may enter the U.S. per F-1 and J-1 regulations.
January 6-10 Arrival week

Latest arrival date is January 10th. You should arrive on or prior to this date so you have time to get settled before orientation begins.

Please schedule your flight to arrive at the Manhattan Regional Airport between January 6 and January 10, 2025. During that time, Kansas State University will provide transportation from the Manhattan Airport to the K-State Manhattan campus for all new international students arriving during those days. Shuttle details and sign-up will be emailed to students with issued visas.

Early arrival HousingHousing opens for international students early since you are required to arrive for new student orientation. This will have an additional early move-in fee associated with it. Please visit the Housing and Dining website for more details.

As soon as you arrive on campus, you must report your arrival online with International Student and Scholar Services by completing the online Check-In survey and uploading the requested documents.

January 13

New International Student Orientation

On-campus orientation begins a week prior to classes starting. Check out the schedule online to view the full week of sessions and social events!

If you have not enrolled for classes prior to arrival, you should connect with the Office of Recruitment and Admissions via phone or email 785-532-1521 or events@ksu.edu.
January 21 First day of Spring classes
March 16-23 Spring Break
May 12-16 Finals Week
May 16 Summer break begins
TBD Fall 2025 semester begins