General Education Exceptions for Engineering Programs
General Education Exceptions for Engineering Programs (pdf)
Programs Approved for Extensions (Effective only 2024 - 2025)
Programs Approved for Extensions (pdf)
Exceptions and Extensions by Institution
General Education Exceptions and Extensions for the University of Kansas
General Education Exceptions and Extensions for Fort Hays State University (pdf)
General Education Exceptions and Extensions for Kansas State University (pdf)
General Education Exceptions and Extensions for Wichita State University
General Education Exceptions and Extensions for Pittsburg State University(pdf)
General Education Deviations
KU - BS in Pharmaceutical Studies (for students enrolled in the Doctor of Pharmacy)
KUMC - BS in Clinical Laboratory Science
Systemwide Transfer Associate Degrees
Elementary Ed (PK-6) Transfer Associate (pdf)
Guidance on Transfer Information for Elementary Education Majors (pdf)
Business Administration, Management, & Operations Transfer Associate (Check Sheet - Institution Form)
Example Check Sheet (pdf)
Computer Science Transfer Associate (Check Sheet - Institution Form)
Example Check Sheet (pdf)
Pre-Bachelor of Science in Nursing Transfer Associate (Check Sheet - Institution Form)
Example Check Sheet (pdf)
Pre-Social Work Transfer Associate (Check Sheet - Institution Form)
Example Check Sheet (pdf)
The Kansas Apply Free Days will be held on October 7-9, 2024! During these three days, any Kansas resident, regardless of age or income can apply for free at any of our 7 public universities, 19 community colleges, 6 Technical colleges, and the 21 private member institutions of the Kansas Independent College Association. Eligible programs include general applications, certificate programs, associate degree programs, and bachelor degree programs. (Graduate programs or other mid-degree applications will not qualify.)
Refer to the 2024 Apply Free Days Application Instructions for detailed institution-specific guidance on completing applications for admission.
2023 Apply Free Days Annual Report
Start your Applications Early!
To make sure your college application is in tiptop shape and ready to submit on time, it's a good idea to start your application before October 7. Even if you finish the application early, you can wait until Monday, October 7th to submit and finalize your application. Remember- only applications submitted during this three-day time frame, Monday, October 7 - Wednesday, October 9, will be free. There will be no refunds given for applications submitted outside of this three-day window, even for technological errors. Please contact the admission office of the individual institution you are applying to if you have problems with application submission.
Using the Common Application at KU, KSU or WSU? Contact the admission department at these institutions or check out the "2024 Apply Free Days Application Instructions" above.
Who is Eligible to Participate in Kansas Apply Free Days?
All residents of Kansas who are applying for undergraduate programs at all state public and private* Kansas colleges and universities are eligible to submit their admission applications for free on October 7-9, 2024. Undergraduate programs include undergraduate level certificates, associate degrees, and bachelor degrees. This means all of the following applicants are eligible:
First-time freshmen
Transfer students
Returning students
Applicants seeking a second bachelor's degree
Applications for graduate-level programs are not eligible.
*Private Institutions outside of the Kansas Independent College Association may not be participating in the Kansas Apply Free Days. Please check with the individual institution's admission department if it is not listed here.
Some Kansas colleges are free to apply everyday!
Not all of the Kansas colleges and universities have application fees. Applying to our 19 community colleges is free every day, all year around. In addition, Pittsburg State University, Washburn University, and Emporia State University removed their application fees, so students can apply there for free every day. Many of our Private Colleges and Universities do not have application fees. Visit their websites for more information!
Next steps after your Apply Free Days
After you apply, it's important to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is your ticket to grants, scholarships, and work-study positions that can help reduce the costs of college. Learn more about the FAFSA!
After the FAFSA, consider your options for state aid through the Kansas State Scholarship Program. Learn more here.
Why do we have Apply Free Days?
To encourage more Kansans to continue their education, all 32 public colleges and universities in Kansas and most of the private institutions allow students to apply for free on Monday, October 7 - Wednesday, October 9 in a statewide effort to break down barriers to higher education.
Kansas Apply Free Days is during Apply Kansas month, a state wide application campaign held annually in October that helps support 12th grade students in the completion of applications based on their post-secondary plans.
The Kansas Apply Free Days program is designed to increase Kansas's college-going and FAFSA completion rates. In the last 10 years we have seen our college-going rate decline. As of 2021, we are only sending 59.5% of our high school graduates to a college, university or certificate program, and less than 50% of students submit a FAFSA application-a key indicator of students' likelihood to continue their education.
By removing barriers for students to achieve a credential, Kansas can help residents take that first step into continuing their education to increase the number of students who complete their programs and enter the workforce with a degree or competitive skills. Kansas Apply Free Days encourages residents to realize their fullest potential.
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Fee Waivers for Financial Hardship Year-Round
All of our Kansas colleges and universities have application fee waivers for financial hardship during the entire year. As such, if you are struggling to pay an application fee and wish to submit your admission application before (or after) the Apply Free Days, contact the admission office at the college/university you want to apply to for more information or complete the Application Fee Waiver form linked below.
Kansas Apply Free Days are for all Kansas residents, including transfer students. Whether you are completing your studies at a community or technical college and looking to continue on to a university or want to transfer from one institution to another, you are covered under the Apply Free Days.
Fee Waivers for Financial Hardship Year-Round
All of our Kansas colleges and universities have application fee waivers for financial hardship during the entire year. As such, if you are struggling to pay an application fee and wish to submit your admission application before (or after) the Apply Free Days, contact the admission office at the college/university you want to apply to for more information or complete the Application Fee Waiver form linked below.
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Math Pathways
1. BACKGROUND OF KANSAS MATH PATHWAYS
Traditional postsecondary mathematics, including requiring college algebra for most majors, and requiring traditional prerequisite remediation that does not count toward a baccalaureate degree, impose unnecessary obstacles to degree completion for Kansas students.
According to KBOR’s Developmental Education Data Report, too few students are completing a traditional prerequisite developmental course and a general education math course within a two-year period. Further, according to a 2015 Report published by the Mathematical Association of America, A Common Vision for Undergraduate Mathematical Sciences Programs in 2025, “mathematics courses are the most significant barrier to degree completion in both STEM and non-STEM fields.”
The Kansas Board of Regents seeks to implement proven practices that remove these obstacles and advance access, affordability, success, and completion (all components of the Board’s strategic plan, Building a Future), by working with the Charles A. Dana Center at the University of Texas at Austin on Mathematics Pathways.
Kansas is now one of the 22 states participating in the Launch Years Initiative, which supports the scaling of mathematics pathways from high school through postsecondary education and into the workplace, aligned to students’ goals and aspirations. The Dana Center provides resources and support and holds an annual convening at which participating states can share ideas, best practices, and experiences related to the initiative.
| Kansas Math Pathways Webinar - Sept. 15, 2023 | Recording | Q&A | KBOR Presentation USG Presentation |
| Kansas Math Pathways Informational Meeting - June 3, 2024 | Recording |
2. KANSAS MATH PATHWAYS WORKING GROUPS
Math Pathways Task Force
- Rachel Bates - Cowley Community College
- Kindra Wells & Qiang Shi - Emporia State University
- Keith Dreiling - Fort Hays State University
- Ryan Ruda - Garden City Community College
- Tricia Paramore - Hutchinson Community College
- Whitney Turner - Johnson County Community College
- Gabe Kerr - Kansas State University
- Brian Koch - Manhattan Area Technical College
- Tim Flood - Pittsburg State University
- Kim Warren - University of Kansas
- Sarah Cook - Washburn University
- Nancy Krehbiel - Wichita State University
- Jolene Goodheart-Peterson - KSDE
- Jennifer Hamlet - KSDE
- Jennifer Bonds-Raacke - KBOR
- Mistie Knox - KBOR
- Rusty Monhollon - KBOR
- Karla Wiscombe - KBOR
- Sam Christy-Dangermond - KBOR
Systemwide Math Course Placement Measures Committee
- Kindra Wells - Emporia State University
- Keith Dreiling - Fort Hays State University
- Mat Johnson - University of Kansas
- Gabe Kerr - Kansas State University
- Tim Flood - Pittsburg State University
- Stephen Brady - Wichita State University
- Sarah Cook - Washburn University
- Marc Malone - Garden City Community College
- Bethany Chandler - Butler Community College
- Nicole Dick - Garden City Community College
- Marcelle Cooper - Johnson County Community College
- Willis Ryan - Coffeyville Community College
- Brian Koch - Manhattan Area Technical College
- Talelia Schroeder - WSU Tech
Math Pathways are a critical component in the new performance agreements.
Kansas Methods Of Administration (MOA) Program
The Kansas MOA Plan outlines procedures for civil rights compliance activities to be conducted by the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) for secondary institutions and the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) for postsecondary institutions delivering Career Technical Education (CTE).
The plan describes the process that KSDE and KBOR staff will follow to incorporate multiple data sources to identify disproportionate enrollment and other areas of potential discrimination and select subrecipients for onsite compliance reviews. The plan also describes how KSDE and KBOR will identify technical assistance needs related to civil rights compliance and provide training and technical assistance to subrecipients.
This plan is submitted pursuant to the program memorandum issued February 6, 2020 by the Office for Civil Rights and the Office for Career Technical and Adult Education.
Civil Rights Monitoring Information
Staff from KSDE and KBOR conduct desk audits and on-site monitoring visits to institutions delivering approved CTE pathways and programs to monitor compliance with Federal civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education. Desk audits will occur annually according to this chart and the Kansas MOA Plan.
KBOR Civil Rights Compliance On-Site Coordinator’s Manual is available to assist postsecondary institutions in reviewing their current policies and practices and in preparing for an on-site monitoring visit. More detailed information regarding specific laws applicable may be found at the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights website. About OCR (ed.gov)
For questions about the Kansas MOA Program, contact Tobias D. Wood, the postsecondary MOA Coordinator at
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