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Life on Campus
Where to live
Living on campus
On campus, students can live in Residence Halls, Jardine Apartments, or Fraternities/Sororities.
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Residence Halls are usually for first-year, undergraduate students. We have 3 main communities:
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Derby Community (Ford, Haymaker, Moore and West halls)
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Kramer Community (Goodnow, Marlatt and Wefald halls)
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Strong Community (Boyd, Putnam and Van Zile halls)
- Resident Hall Resources
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- Jardine Apartments are usually for second-year, undergraduate students or graduate students.The Jardine Apartments are also good for families.
- A fraternity is a place where male students live together.
- A sorority is a place where female students live together.
In July 2021, K-State announced starting in Fall 2022, the university will require incoming Manhattan campus first-year students to live on campus during their first two semesters. K-State is implementing this residency requirement to contribute to student success. There are exemptions to the policy that students may be eligible for upon submitting an exemption application for review with appropriate documentation.
Where to eat
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On campus, students can enjoy food at the: any of the three Dining Centers . |
What to do
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On campus, students can:
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Safety on campus
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In case of an emergency, dial 911. This is the K-State Police Dispatch, who will send help immediately. |
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Find out about K-State Alerts, Wildcat Walk, SafeRide, Safe Zone, and Rave Guardian. |
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Find out about taking ways to stay safe and enjoy your time on campus. |
Questions and Answers
Have a Question About... |
Talk To... |
Where? |
| Finding a building on campus? |
The ELP Office |
Find where to go: campus map 205 Fairchild Hall or email us at elp@ksu.edu |
| Transportation on campus? | ATA Bus Website | For bus routes or campus, check the ATA map. |
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Where to live? Where to eat? What to do? Safety? Other questions: How do I break my lease? What is a sublease? I have problems with my apartment. What do I do? How do I use the bus system on campus? Can I have guns on campus? |
An ELP advisor: Leena Chakrabarti, Associate Director
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Make an appointment with one of our advisors. or Come and visit us in 205 Fairchild to make an appointment. |
Glossary of Terms (Important Words to Know)
There are many special words used in the university. See which ones you know and get help learning new ones using this glossary.