KU <3's Transfer Students

Transferring to KU brings many new and exciting possibilities to enhance your college experience! Whether it is making new friends, academic opportunities, navigating campus, or connecting with staff and faculty we are here to support your transition to KU.

Transfer Students by the Numbers

1,042

New transfer students in 2025

Kansas counties represented

23.6%

Transfer students are out-of-state

Transition Programs for Transfer Students

As a transfer student, it can sometimes feel challenging to know where to start and how to get connected within the KU community. Check out a few opportunities designed to help give you a strong start to your Jayhawk journey!

Transfer Student Advisory Board

The Transfer Student Advisory Board normally meets once a semester to discuss KU <3 Transfers programing during Winter Welcome and Hawk Week.

Join the Advisory Board Today!

KU <3's Transfers at Hawk Week

This special gathering each fall is designed to help you get connected with the campus community while enjoying refreshments and transfer student specific KU swag.

Learn more about Hawk Week!

Your First Year Programming

Your First Year connects new Jayhawks with opportunities to deepen their KU connections established from Onboarding and Hawk Week.

Learn more about YFY!

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National Transfer Student Week

Celebrate the transfer student population at KU through transfer student centered events taking place this week. The national celebration takes place in mid-October ever year.

Mark your calendars for October 19-23, 2026 to join in on the fun this year!