Sunflower Apartments Resident Information

Your Mailing Address

1021 Missouri St., Apt. ____

Lawrence, KS 66044

United States of America

Utilities

All Sunflower utility bills are sent to the KU Student Housing office for payment and then you are billed for your utility usage by KU Student Housing. Telephone, cable television and internet are optional.

Midco (optional telephone, cable and internet)

Customer Service 1-785-888-1300

Water, trash and sewer service are included in your rate and are paid by KU Student Housing.

Monthly Payment

Your bill is emailed to your KU email address on the third week of each month. Your payment is due on the 15th of the next month. The monthly bill is for a calendar month (first day to last day).

  • Pay online through your Enroll & Pay account.


  • Pay in person, over the phone (785-864-4560), or by mail at Student Housing office, 422 W. 11th St., Lawrence KS 66045. KU Student Housing accepts major credit cards, checks and money orders. Make checks payable to the University of Kansas.


  • Pay in person or by mail at Student Account Services, 1450 Jayhawk Blvd, Room 21/23 Strong Hall, Lawrence KS 66045.

Furniture

Sunflower apartments are unfurnished and have hardwood floors instead of carpet. KU Student Housing has an agreement with Triad Leasing to offer furniture packages for monthly lease. Microwave ovens are not provided, but apartments are equipped with traditional electric stoves. 

Laundry

Washers and dryers are not allowed in your apartment, but are available in Building 5 for Sunflower residents only. Your laundry room key is provided when you return the completed Apartment Condition and Inventory form.

  • The machines are coin operated. There are no machines in the laundry room that exchange bills for coins.
  • Use high-efficiency laundry soap. The equipment provider recommends using pre-measured single-serving packets. If there is a question or issue, contact CSC ServiceWorks

Mail

Mail is delivered by the United States Postal Service to your mailbox. Your mailbox key opens your assigned mailbox. If you get a package, the mail carrier leaves a key inside your mailbox. Directions are with the key.

Pest Control

Each apartment is treated once a month to ensure a pest-free environment. Treatment begins at 12:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month.

Repairs

If you need a repair inside the apartment call Facilities Services, 785-864-4770. When you call, you give them permission to enter your apartment to fix the problem. Most repairs are at no cost to you. Report these problems immediately:

  • Empty fire extinguisher
  • Broken smoke detector
  • Leaking water, pipes, toilet or ceilings
  • Broken stove, refrigerator, air conditioner or furnace
  • Broken windows
  • Broken electrical outlets

Keys

If your apartment key is lost, does not work, or you are locked out, borrow a key from Student Housing, Corbin Hall, 422 W. 11th St. The office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. If the office is closed, call 785-864-8305 to speak to the staff member on duty who can get a key for you.

Children

Hilltop Child Development Center provides high quality care and education for young children on the KU campus and Lawrence public schools serve students from kindergarten through high school.

Pets & Smoking

KU is a tobacco-free campus as of July 2018. Tobacco products are not allowed at Sunflower apartments. Pets are not allowed, except for fish in aquariums.

Parking

You must purchase a parking permit to park your vehicle in the Sunflower parking lot. For information, contact the KU Parking and Transit Office, 1501 Irving Hill Rd., 785-864-7275. The parking lot is not operated by Student Housing.

Renter's Insurance

Check to see if your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance covers your belongings while you’re at Sunflower. KU Student Housing insurance covers its buildings only.

Moving Out

Residents may live at Sunflower apartments for up to one year. For your security deposit to be returned (less the final utility bill) your intent to vacate must be submitted at least 30 days prior to your move out date. Contact KU Student Housing to discuss your intent to vacate.