College Admissions during COVID-19
College Admissions Among COVID-19
resources to help 2020 graduates make post-secondary decisions
a collaborative tool from Kansas Board of Regents and Kansas State Department of Education
Content Quick Reference:
- Information from Kansas Public Universities
- Information from Kansas Public Community and Technical Colleges
- Information from Kansas Independent Colleges
- Exploratory Resources to Help Consider Options
- General Resources Related to Post-Secondary Decisions and COVID-19: College Admissions, Financial Aid, and Career Exploration
Information from Kansas Public Universities
Emporia State University
Fort Hays State University
Message from Admissions Director John Armstrong
Remote Notes Youtube Messages from Admissions Team
Additional resources including instant chat box
Kansas State University
Connect with Your Admissions Rep
Pittsburg State University
Additional virtual resources including:
- Online appointments
- Instant chat box
- Contact a counselor information
Message from President Dr. Steven A. Scott
Message from Provost Dr. Howard W. Smith
Additional information:
- Although PSU’s scholarship deadline was 02/01/2020 they have been awarding scholarships beyond that date.
- Enrollment for new students for fall 2020 will begin in June at the Pitt CARES event.
- Students, teachers, community college advisors, etc. may set up a virtual meeting via Zoom.
The University of Kansas
Jayhawk Info Sessions (for high school students wanting to learn more about KU)
Admitted Senior Info Sessions (for admitted high school seniors making final decisions)
More digital resources related to specific programs at KU
Additional information:
- The recommended deadline for domestic first-time students to accept their admissions offers remains May 1st. However, we will provide maximum flexibility for students who request extensions and students can also request a deferment of the enrollment deposit to pay at a later date at deposit.ku.edu.
- They are providing maximum flexibility to students who are unable to obtain and submit academic documents. It is encouraged for students to have official documents to KU by July 1 (official test scores and official transcripts with high school graduation and final grades) but they will be allowed to enroll in the fall 2020 semester prior to sending them.
- They will continue to work with admitted students to adjust financial aid packages if family financial circumstances have suddenly changed.
- New students planning to live in residence halls can continue to apply for housing and room selection: housing.ku.edu/schedule.
Wichita State University
Online Publications
Virtual Events including scheduled campus “visits,” live chats, open houses, demonstrations of housing and residence life room selection process, chats with WSU alum who works at NASA, chats with President Dr. Jay Golden, and chats with student ambassadors.
Additional information:
- They will continue to process transcripts and admission applications so students do not see disruption in service for purpose of admission for summer or fall 2020.
- Students can apply for admission, send transcripts, and ask questions via phone, email, social media, and text and receive quick responses.
- Virtual campus visits are available each weekday, which involves a presentation from admissions staff, a presentation with their financial aid team, and dialogue with current WSU students to hear the student perspective.
- Admissions-specific social media platforms provide more information: Twitter (@wheattweet), Instagram (@WichitaStateAdmissions), Facebook (facebook.com/WichitaStateAdmissions).
Washburn University
General Information for Prospective Students and Parents including information on virtual visits
Day in the Life of a Washburn Student via Youtube
Information from Kansas Public Community and Technical Colleges
Allen County Community College
Message from President Masterson
Additional information:
- Enrollment began April 6th for summer and fall
- Scholarship deadlines: August 1st for academic scholarships / August 14th for athletic and activity letters of intent
Barton Community College
Butler Community College
Cloud County Community College
Coffeyville Community College
Colby Community College
Virtual Tour / Ariel Campus Tour
- admissions appointments
- faculty meetings
- coaches’ meetings
- text updates
- counselor contact information
Message for High School Seniors from President Dr. Seth Carter / from Vice President Brad Bennett
Message for Prospective Students from President Dr. Seth Carter / from Vice President Brad Bennett
Cowley Community College
Dodge City Community College
Flint Hills Technical College
Fort Scott Community College
Video from Admissions Director
Scholarship Process Information
Garden City Community College
General Information for Prospective Students
Highland Community College
Academic Scholarships: Deadline June 1st
Hutchinson Community College
Independence Community College
Johnson County Community College
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Labette Community College
Schedule an Appointment with an Admissions Counselor
Manhattan Area Technical College
Students can also connect with MATC via Facebook Messenger
Neosho County Community College
Virtual Tour
North Central Kansas Technical College
Northwest Kansas Technical College
Pratt Community College
Residence Hall Living Video Spotlights
Zoom Sessions with Student Life Department
Salina Area Technical College
Seward County Community College
Washburn University Institute of Technology
- Students are able to connect with the Office of Admissions via phone or Zoom; email to set up a time.
- Students may enroll up to the first day of class, if space is available.
- Enrollment holds on student accounts having a financial debt of $1000.00 has been lifted.
Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
Information from Kansas Independent Colleges
Discover the Difference - The 2019-2020 Kansas Independent College and University Guide
Baker University
Temporary Admissions Policy Change
Barclay College
Benedictine College
Bethany College
Bethel College
Central Christian College of Kansas
Cleveland University - Kansas City
Donnelly College
Friends University
Temporary Admissions Policy Change
Hesston College
Kansas Wesleyan University
Manhattan Christian College
McPherson College
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Newman University
Ottawa University
Southwestern College
Sterling College
Tabor College
University of Saint Mary
Exploratory Resources from Kansas Board of Regents
Kansas Public Institutions of Higher Education
Kansas Public Higher Education & Training Program Search Tool: quickly search program and training opportunities available from the 32 Kansas public higher education institutions
KS Degree Stats: interactive online tool to review cost and earnings data from graduates for each undergraduate degree programs offered at a public university or college in Kansas.
- Occupations & College Programs: search to learn about high demand, high wage occupations near you, as well as opening forecasts, wages and more
- High School and Career Pathways section: explore high school and college courses plus other opportunities to gain knowledge and experience in high demand occupations
Transfer KS Portal: identify courses that will transfer across the public higher education system in Kansas
General Resources
College Admissions
The Covid College Choice: How to Pick a College During a Global Pandemic
Five Ways Covid19 Will Impact Fall College Enrollments
Covid19 Resources from Common App including ACT, AP, and SAT updates
10 Ways to Help Your Teen with the College Decision
College Acceptance in the Time of Coronavirus
Choosing a College When you Can’t Visit Campus
Financial Aid
10 Free Financial Literacy Games for High School Students
As colleges brace for financial aid appeals, there’s a new tool to help students file them
Kansas institutions’ financial aid office contact information
Career Exploration
