Orientation 2021

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Housing Questions Answered During Orientation

Life on campus will be one of your most exciting new KU experiences. Along with learning how to live with others, you'll meet new Jayhawks and make friends in the flock. Orientation is a time to consider your upcoming Jayhawk journey, register for classes, and plan upcoming travel to Lawrence. All sorts of details (such as how can someone send you a package?) are on this move-in page.

    Housing Previews for 2021

    You may sign up for a look inside the Student Housing building you selected. Previews show each room type, but not your specific room. Although many preview dates align with in-person orientation, any student who has a selected a room can sign up for any Housing Preview date.

    If you have not selected a Housing space, go to the myKU portal and select your room now.

    Here’s how to sign up to select a Housing Preview

    • Go to the myKU portal and enter your KU online ID and password.
    • Select "Services" and “Login to Housing.”
    • Select “Summer Housing Preview Signup"

    Dates

    • 2021: June 2, 4, 11, 14, 16, 18, 25, 28, 30
    • 2021: July 2, 9, 12, 14, 16

    Times

    • 11 a.m. to noon
    • Noon to 1 p.m.

    Housing Preview Starting Locations

     
    HallStarting Location
    Corbin HallCorbin Hall*
    GSP HallCorbin Hall*
    Hashinger HallDaisy Hill Commons
    Oswald HallDaisy Hill Commons
    Self HallDaisy Hill Commons
    Downs HallDowns Hall
    Ellsworth HallEllsworth Hall
    Lewis HallLewis Hall
    Stouffer PlaceStouffer Place
    Scholarship HallsCrawford Community Center
    1346 Louisiana St.

    *Enter at Corbin Hall front entrance, not the KU Student Housing office entrance. There are signs to guide you.

    Preview reservations close 24 hours before each tour begins. If you want to select a time that has been closed, call Student Housing 785-864-4560.

    You've got questions.

    We have answers.

    Many details about KU Student Housing can be found by a quick online website search. Here are a few common orientation questions:

    This location page shows the four on-campus housing neighborhoods and includes a link to a map.

    This handy what to bring page contains packing lists for residence or scholarship halls and apartments, plus move-in tips, and a recommendation for renter's insurance.

    Yes, payment plans are available.

    Typically, your all-inclusive housing charge is placed on your Enroll&Pay account near the start of each semester. For information about no-interest monthly payment plans, contact KU Student Accounts & Receivables.

    Signing up for the Nelnet program offers a monthly payment option to cover tuition, campus fees and housing. There is a flat fee each semester for this service. Contact 1-800-722-4867.

    Contact Us.

    If you still wonder about something, just email us housing@ku.edu or call 785-864-4560.

    Welcome to KU and Rock Chalk!

    Still Searching?

    • You may have other housing questions. One resource is housing's Frequently Asked Questions page, which covers topics other than orientation.

    • Another is your student housing handbook, which helps you understand your student housing contract and the policies governing your new home.

    • The handbook also has information about how your Residence Life staff can help, the services offered in each building, and how to get involved with your community and your new neighbors.

    Links