New Student Convocation
At the beginning of each school year, thousands of students, faculty, staff, and administrators gather together at the New Student Convocation event. It is an opportunity to formally welcome our first-year students to Kansas State University and provide an introduction to our campus. You will be greeted by and hear stories from current students, alumni, and key stakeholders of the university who share a collective voice of a community that cares for and is focused on our students' success.
Convocation and Pep Rally 2024
On Sunday, August 18th from 5-6 pm, we began building students' K-State community. With our Student Body President and Vice President, along with our Distinguished Young Alumni and engaged K-State administrators, we kicked off the academic year in a shared moment of community building and belonging.
2024 New Student Convocation
We hope that after the evening's event you'll see how you belong at K-State, learn a little about our university's history and traditions, reflect on the power of getting involved, and think about what your goals for your academics and college life might be.
If you are an instructor or one of our Learning Assistants and would like some ideas on how to connect before, during, and after the event, we have created a quick tips document (pdf), which also includes a discussion facilitation guide.
Tips for the evening:
- Be sure to bring along your water bottle as you are walking to Bramlage - it's going to be hot!
- You'll be entering through the Northwest entrance of Bramlage if you are walking over from the residence halls with a group. If you need to ride the ATA bus to the stadium, you'll be dropped off and enter the same way.
- Convocation transitions into the K-State Pep Rally, where you'll get to learn some great K-State traditions like the Alma Mater, the Wabash Canonball, hear from some of our athletics coaches and players, and play some games!
- Dinner will be available after the events of the evening.