Undergraduate Admissions

Admitted Students

Once you have been admitted, take these steps on the road to KU:

  • Request to have your I-20 Express Mailed.


  • Review Pre-Arrival Information.

  • Create your online ID.


  • Contract for on campus housing.


  • Freshmen and Transfer degree-seeking students--Pay the New Student Fee*


    The New Student Fee is not required for:

    • Non-degree seeking AEC students
    • Non-degree seeking KU Study Abroad Exchange students
    • Readmitted students
    • All non-degree seeking students
    • Graduate students
    • Law students
    • Student enrolling only in Edwards Campus programs.


      *The fee saves a spot at KU for Freshmen and Transfer students, and covers the cost of registration for ISSS Orientation and the KU card. If you live in on-campus housing, $140 is applied to housing costs; if you live off-campus, it's credited toward your tuition and fees.  The New Student Fee may be paid any time prior to enrollment.  You may pay prior to arrival or after you arrive on campus. New Student Fee Information. More details here.

  • Sign up for ISSS Orientation.


  • Take a virtual tour.


  • The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information in the University’s programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, IOA@ku.edu, 1246 W. Campus Road, Room 153A, Lawrence, KS, 66045, (785)864-6414, 711 TTY.