University of Kansas
University of Kansas
Strong Hall, 1450 Jayhawk Blvd, Room 230Lawrence, KS 66045
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Degree Overview
Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at University of Kansas.
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Online Programs
Check out the online programs offered at University of Kansas.
Accreditation Information
Specialized Institution Accreditations
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
- Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Counseling Psychology (COPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs (Counseling and Psychological Services)
- School Psychology (SCPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Clinical doctoral program in Audiology
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language (Applied English Center)
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
* Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Alumni & Student Reviews
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 11 Reviews-
Alumni
Human Resources, Class of 1972Websites, networking via e mails alumni meetings, placement office.
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Alumni
BS - Comm. Health, Class of 2013Not much - we overpaid for a basic education that was a thin foundation for the real world
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Alumni
Journalism, Class of 1988Internships, on-campus recruitment, student version of real-world counterpart jobs
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Alumni
Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2015The career center has a lot of networking events and resume proofreading. The curriculum emphasizes work on hands-on and design heavy team projects, which translates into working on projects that a company would assign you.
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Alumni
Sociology, Class of 1996Supposedly there is a career center??
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Alumni
Anthropology, Linguistics, Class of 2002Before graduation we were required to take a class that helped with resume writing and interviewing. We also have a job search lab and if you are a member of the Alumni Association there are regularly offered networking opportunities.
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Alumni
Computer Science, Class of 2014Not great with networking. But good with teaching someone how to learn what will be needed.
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 11 Reviews-
Alumni
Human Resources, Class of 1972Varied - Depends on what field you choose.
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Alumni
Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2015Students from a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds attended, and were accepted well. My school held a variety of different cultural events to expose students attending to different cultures, as well as to give students from those cultures a chance to celebrate various traditions.
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Alumni
Sociology, Class of 1996Large school with a large variety of students and cultures
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Alumni
Anthropology, Linguistics, Class of 2002We have a wide variety of clubs, I was an officer in three. Student Union Activities (SUA) offers fantastic programs for students and the community giving us everything from socialization opportunities to presentations from visiting professors.
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Alumni
Biology, Class of 2012Lots of diversity and opportunities
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Alumni
Computer Science, Class of 2014Students are good. Culture is terrible.
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 11 Reviews-
Alumni
Human Resources, Class of 1972Good' Many older buildings w/some limitations regarding tech.
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Alumni
BS - Comm. Health, Class of 2013The facilities are clean, well maintained. Depends on the school / program as to the technology available.
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Alumni
Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2015Top-notch computer labs include a variety of modeling software, and free printing. Access to a 3D printer is also available, but if used for personal projects, material costs are charged. Classrooms are generally clean and well-lit, but overcrowding can be an issue for some classes. Dorms vary a lot by which dorm you choose.
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Alumni
Sociology, Class of 1996Large campus has all of the regular facilities available
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Alumni
Anthropology, Linguistics, Class of 2002Our facilities are going through an extended upgrade, especially the dorm rooms. Since I graduated I've only been in one of the remodeled dorms but it is fantastic.
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Alumni
Computer Science, Class of 2014Dining halls are dated, food is pretty awful. Dorms are being rebuilt since i attended. engineering computer lab was great
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 11 Reviews-
Alumni
Human Resources, Class of 1972High Academic Standards, sports, nice people.
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Alumni
Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2015Physics Engineering Student Organization: we launched a hot air balloon into near space, and caught it all on a GoPro, as well as doing a lot of outreach to local schools
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Alumni
msw, Class of 2004? Was not involved. . No idea
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Alumni
Anthropology, Linguistics, Class of 2002There are so many it's hard to pick, but my favorite is the Brown Bag Drag Show hosted by Spectrum KU (formerly known as Queers & Allies). They bring in professional drag queens and encourage students to enter with their own choreographed musical numbers. In 2010 when Westboro Baptist Church started a protest during the show, students came together in a counterprotest by holding a pledge per minute fund raiser for the amount of time Fred Phelps attended. Needless to say, he left quickly after he found out and he never personally attended the protests again, causing the number of protesters to dwindle significantly. The thousand-plus dollars raised were donated to Planned Parenthood of Kansas and Mid-Missouri. This is one of my favorite examples of how KU students can think outside the box, by fighting hate with humor and charity rather than more hate.
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Alumni
Biology, Class of 2012Music, theater, business, engineering, premed
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Alumni
Computer Science, Class of 2014Basketball games are the most popular
Questions & Answers
“ Who are the notable alumni? ”
1 Answer-
Given its strong business program, it’s not surprising that some University of Kansas graduates have gone on to succeed in the business world. Some of the school’s alumni include president and CEO of Ford Motor Company Alan Mulally, Netscape co-founder Lou Montulli, and Philip Anschutz, the founder of Qwest. Other notable alumni include physicist and fiber optics expert William T. Kane, Clyde Tombaugh, the astronomer who discovered the dwarf planet Pluto, and civil rights attorney Ron Kuby.
“ What is the campus setting like? ”
1 Answer-
The University of Kansas is located on a 1,000 acre campus in an urban setting that allows students to conveniently travel around on campus-provided or public transportation. The school has nine residence halls that have—in addition to amenities like wireless Internet, study spaces, and printing stations—a unique flavor. For example, students in Ellsworth Hall can relax between classes by playing basketball on the courts behind the building or Ping Pong on the main floor. Budding artists can practice their musical instruments in Hashinger Hall’s practice rooms or express themselves on a canvass in the building’s painting room. Similarly, those who live in Lewis Hall can hit the ivories in the piano room.
“ What are the online learning and extension/adult learning opportunities? ”
1 Answer-
KU Online offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as courses for non-degree seeking students. On the undergraduate level, online degrees include RN to BSN, liberal arts, psychology, and respiratory programs. Graduate students can earn degrees online in disciplines like business administration, special education, dietetics and nutrition, social work, nursing, and occupational therapy. No matter what online program students choose, they receive the same quality education as their on-campus counterparts through classes taught by the same professors.
“ What are the athletic highlights? ”
1 Answer-
The University of Kansas Jayhawks are the proud winners of eleven NCAA Division I championships, including victories in basketball, indoor and outdoor track, and cross country. They compete in the Big 12 Conference competitions. Other sports at the school include football, golf, women’s softball, swimming, rowing, and volleyball.
“ What are the school's academic highlights? ”
1 Answer-
The University of Kansas houses the state’s only designated National Cancer Institute, which provides patient care, and conducts clinical trials and other cancer-related research. The school’s Office of Research also runs research centers and institutes that specialize in different disciplines. For example, the Institute for Policy & Social Research conducts studies on social welfare, sociology, environmental studies, and urban planning; the Information and Telecommunication Technology Center focuses on information systems, telecommunications, and bioinformatics; and Hall Center for the Humanities conducts interdisciplinary research on topics related to arts, social sciences, and the humanities.