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University of KansasGraduate Welcome Guide

A Guide for New Graduate Students in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Created by the College Office of Graduate Affairs

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Table of Contents

Photo by Ashley Hocking 2013

About Lawrence & City Resources....................................................4

Transportation & Travel............................................................................6

Living in Lawrence.................................................................................8-9

Parking and Accessing Campus.......................................................10

HawkRoute Map (Accessible Route)...............................................11

Dining On, Around, and Off Campus...............................................12

Shopping, City Districts, & Grocery Stores...................................14

KU Identification Information (Cards, Online ID).......................15

Technology Services & Training.........................................................16

Health & Wellness Resources.....................................................18-21

Finances & Financial Wellness...................................................22-23

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Resources and Offices......24-25

Teaching Resources.................................................................................27

Research Resources................................................................................28

Professional Development Resources..........................................29

Service, Involvement, & Leadership...............................................31

Campus Points of Interest....................................................................32

Important Event Calendars & Info Sources................................33

Resources & Websites to Bookmark..............................................34

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About Lawrence

WELCOME TO LARRYVILLE (LAWRENCE)!

The University of Kansas is located in Lawrence, KS. Founded in 1854 along the banks of the Kansas River, we are 45 minutes west of Kansas City and 30 minutes east of Topeka, the state capital. A town of just under 100,000, we are a quintessential college town and a great blend of big city and small town life. From farmer’s markets and the county fair, to film festivals and a vibrant music and arts scene, we have something for everyone.

The KU campus is located near the historic heart of Lawrence and Massachusetts Street or “Mass Street” where students will find diverse dining options, locally-owned coffee shops and stores. The campus is surrounded by historic neighborhoods and an active arts community.

Located on the top of Mt. Oread, the water divide between the Kansas and Wakarusa rivers, the KU Lawrence campus is home to 6,000 graduate students across 13 schools. Welcome to your new home and Rock Chalk Jayhawk!

RESOURCES

Lawrence Public Librarylplks.org

Lawrence Journal-Worldljworld.com

Unmistakably Lawrence: Exploreunmistakablylawrence.com

City of Lawrencelawrenceks.org

City Motto: From Ashes to Immortality

State Motto: Ad Astra Per Aspera (To the stars through difficulties)

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Transportation & Travel

AIRPORTS

Kansas City International (MCI) Airport is located 50 minutes northeast of Lawrence. Economy parking is available at the airport and there are numerous shuttle services from Lawrence to MCI. KU does schedule shuttle services during select times of the year. For more info-mation visit TRANSPORTATIONSERVICES.KU.EDU/AIRPORT-SHUTTLE

BUS & TRAIN

Lawrence is serviced by both Greyhound and Amtrak for travel to surrounding cities. Both stations are located in downtown Lawrence, schedules are located at:

GreyhoundGREYHOUND.COM

AmtrakAMTRAK.COM

There is also public transportation to limited locations in Kansas City via RideKC on the K-10 Connector, inlcuding to the KU Edwards and Johnson County Community College campuses.RIDEKC.ORG

CAR SHAREKU has a CarShare program with Enterprise - for information about fees, costs and locations of the vehicles, visit the KU CareShare site at TRANSPORTATIONSERVICES.KU.EDU/

KU-CARSHARE

ON CAMPUS AND IN LAWRENCE

PUBLIC TRANSIT

KU on Wheels is free to all students and services the KU campus. See details at: KUONWHEELS.KU.EDU

Lawrence Transit coordinates with KU on Wheels to provide service to students traveling off campus to the surrounding city of Lawrence. University students can ride all buses for free by showing their KU Card upon boarding. Routes and schedules at:LAWRENCETRANSIT.ORG

SAFE RIDE & LATE BUS ROUTES

SafeRide is a demand-response service giving students a ride home from anywhere within the city limits. KU on Wheels operates extended service on some routes as well as specialty late evening routes Thursday-Saturday. Find more info at SAFERIDE.KU.EDUSchedule a SafeRide by calling 785-864-SAFE (7233) during operating hours (10:30pm-2:30am) or schedule a ride via the SafeRide app! Learn more at SAFERIDE.KU.EDU/HOW-RIDE-SAFERIDE

BIKES

If you’re bringing your bike to campus, make sure to check out BIKE.KU.EDU

KU Recreation Services also has tools available to work on your bike.RECREATION.KU.EDU/BIKES

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Living in Lawrence

Lawrence is a wonderful place to live with many amenities and housing options. From modern, furnished apartments to historic homes, on-campus and off-campus housing, single-family homes and cooperative housing communities, there are many different ways to make your home on The Hill.

On-Campus Housing

Graduate students are welcome to live in a number of residence halls. Visit HOUSING.KU.EDU for more information about residence halls

KU also has two on-campus apartment buildings where most grad students who live on campus reside:

Stouffer Place ApartmentsHOUSING.KU.EDU/STOUFFER

Jayhawker TowersHOUSING.KU.EDU/JAYHAWKER-TOWERS

Additionally, KU has limited transitional housing in 2-bedroom apartment homes. Connect with KU Housing directly for more details and various options.

Off-Campus Housing

Lawrence offers a number of different housing options inlcuding student-focused apartment complexes, single-family homes, and cooperative housing communities. There are many options and we encourage in-coming students to explore their options at APARTMENTS.LAWRENCE.COM

Complexes close to campus with reasonably priced one-bedroom units that students might start their exploration with include:

Apple Lane Apartments

Meadowbrook Apartments

West Hills Apartments

But! We encourage you to reach out to your graduate support staff or COGA advisor or graduate students in your department for advice or recommendations on housing options.

Tips and Resources

1. Secure your housing early as many options are filled in the spring and early summer. Many leases begin in the first week of August for off-campus housing.

2. If you’re new to the area, reach out to current graduate students in your department or your graduate support staff person for places to start looking that are close to campus or include a KU shuttle.

3. Some students buy homes in the area if they are planning on being in Lawrence for a number of years.

4. Housing costs can vary from $300-$1100 per month plus utilities depending on the type of housing and location.

5. Check out Student Legal Services Leasing Tips and Services at LEGALSERVICES.KU.EDU/LEASING-TIPS

6. Know your rights and find additional resources on off-campus housing at GOODNEIGHBOR.KU.EDU

7. Cost of Living Calculators can be really helpful when determining what your best housing option may be. A great place to start is NERDWALLET.COM/COST-OF-LIVING-CAL-CULATOR

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Parking and Accessing CampusKU has a closed campus and traffic is restricted on Jayhawk Boulevard, the main street that runs across the top of the hill through main campus, from 7:45am - 5pm. Streets surrounding campus are open but please be aware that these streets can become conjested between class periods and just after 5 pm.

Parking Lots, Garages & PermitsParking lots are color-coded with yellow lots reserved for students. An annual yellow permit was $302 for 2019-2020. For a reduced fee, students can also choose the Park & Ride option where you can park on west campus in a designated lot and catch a KU bus to the main campus. Graduate students are first in line to purchase yellow permits beginning around July 1, but be aware that permits often quickly sell out.

Students who hold a valid parking permit are also eligible to purchase a pass for the parking garages that provides parking in the garages after 5 pm and on weekends - this can be helpful for students teaching evening classes or working in labs, studios, or holding campus employment that takes place during evenings and weekends. Be aware though that yellow lots are open parking after 4pm, so a garage pass is not necessary to park on campus after hours.

Please note, purchasing a parking pass is optional and only necessary if you’d like to park on campus. Many students park in the neighborhoods around campus, bike to campus if they live close enough, or take the bus. Students who live in on-campus housing also do not need a yellow permit as they have parking near their residences. Bus routes also run throughout the city that you may ride to campus (for free with your student ID!). More information about student parking and fees can be found at: PARKING.KU.EDU/STUDENT-PERMITS

Carpool ProgramParking on campus is limited and most student parking lots quickly flll up Monday through Friday. We encourage students to consider carpooling, and we offer a lower cost permit for those who choose this option. Two or more students may form a carpool. Find more info about the Carpool Program and how to apply at PARKING.KU.EDU/CARPOOL-PROGRAM

Accessing CampusMuch of the KU Lawrence campus is located on a hill with limited ADA parking. The HawkRoute on the next page is a map of a stairless path from the bottom of Mt Oread on Sunnyside Avenue to the top of main campus on Jayhawk Boulvard. We also have the Jaylift service which is operated through KU on Wheels and is available for those with permanent or temporary injuries who cannot easily access the regular accessible KU Bus Route. For more info on campus accessibilty visitACCESS.KU.EDU/CAMPUS-ACCESSIBILITY 10 11

This PDF may also be accessed at: ACCESS.KU.EDU

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Dining on Campus

There are a number of dining options on and close to campus. On campus, there are three food courts:

•The Market is located in the Kansas Memorial Union at the north end of campus•The Underground is located on the bottom floor of Wescoe Hall in central campus•The Courtside Cafe is located in the DeBruce Center next to Allen Fieldhouse on the south-end of the main campus

Locations, hours, and menus can be found at: UNION.KU.EDU/KU-DINING-LOCATIONS-AND-HOURSConvenience store-style eateries and other coffee shops are located throughout campus. See the link provided above for a complete list and map.

Additional eating options on campus includeImpromptu, a sit-down restaurant, and Chik-fil-a. Both are located in the Kansas Memorial Union.

Dining Near Campus

Near campus, you can dine at the Birddog Cafe (soups, sandwiches, pastas, burgers) or The Slice (pizza) in the Oread Hotel at the north end of main campus. McLain’s Bakery on the south end of campus near the Chi Omega fountain serves baked goods, coffee, breakfast sandwiches, salads, flatbreads, burgers, and wraps. The Wagon Wheel bar and pizzaria on 14th street serves pizza.

Dining Off Campus

Lawrence has a LOT of dining options inlcuding fast food, local cafes & coffeeshops, diners, breweries, upscale and casual dining, in many different styles and cuisines. Explore all the options at UNMISTAKABLYLAWRENCE.COM/

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Shopping, Entertainment, Sites

Shopping:

Massachusetts Street (Downtown Lawrence): Generally called “Mass Street,” this is one of the main shopping, entertainment, and dining hubs in Lawrence. A historic district, Mass Street is home to casual and fine dining, locally-owned and national retail shops, and numerous bars and entertainment/music venues. Explore the street on your own, or check out lawrence.com and unmistakablylawrence.com for details on everything Mass Street has to offer. We also have Final Fridays here - where many stores become mini art galleries. Info on Final Fridays can be found on the Unmistakably Lawrence website.

South Iowa Street: Located near 31st Street South and Iowa Street, this district holds a number of “big box” stores (Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Home Depot, Menards, Bed Bath & Beyond, etc), as well as restaurants and a movie theatre.

West 6th Street between Kasold and Wakarusa Streets: Home to the newest shopping district in Lawrence, there are a number of stores, restaurants, and shopping options here.

Grocery Stores and International Food Markets:Lawrence has a number of grocery stores and international food markets here are a few of the most popular:

Dillon’s - this is a regional grocery store chain with 4 locations in Lawrence. Make sure to get a Dillon’s card to receive fuel points and discounts.

Hy-Vee - also a regional grocery chain with one location in West Lawrence. Hy-Vee also has a fuel points card.

Checker’s - at 23rd and Louisiana Street, this is a discount (and awesome!) grocery store with a great selection of international foods and ingredients.

The Merc - a community-owned cooperative grocery store with a hot bar and juice/coffee bar.

Aldi - international discount supermarket chain located on South Iowa street. Like Checker’s it has a good selection of international foods and ingredients.

Mediterranean Market and Cafe - located at 15th and Kasold contains a small market with products from Greece, the Middle East, Italy, India, and Pakistan.

F Mart and J&V Oriental Market - both are asian grocery stores located in East Lawernce

La Estrella - Mexican market and cafe located on 23rd Street LAESTRELLAMEXICANA.COM/14

IdentificationKU CardThe official identification card for students, faculty, and staff. The KU Card provides access to university facilities, services, cash convenience, and more. You must also show your KU Card, also referred to as your KU ID, to ride the Lawrence Transit system when you are off campus. For more information about card uses, features, and obtaining your card visitKUCARD.KU.EDU

KUID NumberAlso called your KU Student ID number, this is a unique 7-digit number that can be found on your admission letter. It is also included on your KU Card. If you no longer have your admission letter, you can access your KUID number by logging into your application account to view your letter under Checklist->Decision Letter. You can also contact your graduate support staff person.

KU Online IDThis is different than your KUID number, but you will need your KUID number to set up your KU Online ID. Your KU Online ID is a user name and password to access your email, KU Advising Portal (myKU), Blackboard, and the online system that we use for enrollment and bill pay (Enroll &Pay). You can set up your KU Online ID at MYIDENTITY.KU.EDU/SETUP/LOGIN

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Technology & Training

Software and Cloud Storage

KU students have 1 TB of free cloud storage via OneDrive for Business and access to online versions of Microsoft Office products through Office 365 as part of myCommunity. Videos over myCommunity and user guides can be viewed at: TECHNOLOGY.KU.EDU/MYCOMMUNITY-OVERVIEW

More Software!

KU provides free and discounted software (e.g. Adobe Acrotbat, Microsoft Office Suite) to students in computer labs and for use on personal computers. For a full listing, visit:TECHNOLOGY.KU.EDU/SOFTWARE

Purchasing New Hardware and Repairs

The KU Tech Shop in the Kansas Union has Apple, Dell and Microsoft computers, laptops, and tablets for sale as well as accessories. They also provide on-site certified computer repair services, compter loaner options and technical assistance. KUBOOKSTORE,COM/C-235-TECH-SHOP.ASPX

Services for Grad Students

KUIT provides a number of services for graduate students from anti-virus software and computer security to lecture capture and multimedia equipment checkout. For a complete list, visit: TECHNOLOGY.KU.EDU/SERVICES/GRADUATE-STUDENTS

Services for GTAs and GRAs

KUIT provides a few additional services to students who hold GTA or GRA positions. For a complete list, please visit: TECHNOLOGY.KU.EDU/SERVICES/GRADUATE-RESEARCH-TEACHING-ASSISTANTS

Training and Learning

KU students have free access to Microsoft Imagine Academy, a learning site that features online courses on popular software including Excel, Powerpoint, OneNote, Project, Sharepoint, Access, and more. Certifications can be printed for each completed course. Additionally, KU offers a number of resources to help you learn about and use various programs and platfoms at HOWTO.KU.EDU

Tech Support and Services

KU Information Technology (KUIT) provides a number of support services for graduate students. You can contact them via email, phone, or check out their “New to KU” page for commonly asked questions and info at NEW2KU.KU.EDU/

Phone: 785-864-8080Email: itcsc@ku.eduOnline: TECHNOLOGY.KU.EDU

KUIT Knowledge Base and Frequently Asked Questions: KUIT.SERVICE-NOW.COM/KB

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Health & Wellness

It's easy for your health and wellness to take a backseat to the pressures of graduate school.

Finding time to workout and eat healthy are often difficult to balance with your course load, teaching, research, and family responsibilities.

There are a number of resources to help you adjust to life in graduate school, manage stress, and find a support network on campus that works for you.

Watkins Memorial Health Center located on campus provides comprehensive medical care, outreach programs, and pharmacy services. STUDENTHEALTH.KU.EDU

Mental Health & Wellness

KU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Located in Watkins Memorial Health Center, the mission of Counseling and Psychological Services is to aid in the emotional and psychological development of students in the university environment for the purpose of enhancing performance, assist in the evaluation of student academic progress for the purpose of improving student and faculty functioning, and contribute to the professional education of graduate students in mental health and counseling professions.

In addition to one on one counseling services, CAPS also provides group therapy.You can find more information about their services and the self-help library at CAPS.KU.EDU or reach them by phone at 785-864-2277

KU Psychological Clinic

The KU Psychological Clinic serves the University of Kansas and the greater Law-rence area community by providing an array of high quality, affordable mental health services. Learn about their services at PSYCHCLINIC.KU.EDU/FAQS

Physical Health & Wellness

Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center and Robinson GymThe student rec center and Robinson Gym are free to all KU students and provides a variety of resources for physical fitness, team and individual sports, group classes, lap pool, and personal training. If you are a student you are automatically a member of the Rec Center and Robinson! Be sure to check out all of the services, Fit Group classes, intramural sports, and outdoor equipment rental atRECREATION.KU.EDURECREATION.KU.EDU/ROBINSON-CENTER

Watkins Health Education Resource OfficeAlso known as HERO, this is a source for KU community wellness. HERO’s services include health education programming on stress management, nutrition, weight management, and free cooking classes.STUDENTHEALTH.KU.EDU/HERO

City of Lawrence Parks & Rec DepartmentThe City of Lawrence Parks and Rec offers fitness classes, youth activities, adult sports leagues, community rec centers and more!Membership to rec centers is free for Douglas County residents!LAWRENCEKS.ORG/LPRD

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InsuranceHealth Insurance: All students are eligible for student health insurance. Students holding a 50% or greater GTA/GRA/GA appointment are eligible for university subsidized Graduate Student Health Insurance through United Healthcare. The fees for health insurance and coverage options can be found on the KU Human Resources website at HUMANRESOURCES.KU.EDU. Options and information on coverage for spouses and children are also provided. Please contact your departmental graduate support staff with any questions. For students who do not meet the above mentioned eligibility requirements, or if you are a student holding a scholarship or fellowship, you may be eligible for regular student health insurance. Please visit United Healthcare Student Resources for more information: UHCSR.COM/KU

For international students, with F-1, F-2, and J-1 immigration status, insurance is required. Please visit ISS.KU/EDU/INSURANCE for important information about insurance requirements.

Dental & Vision: Please note that dental coverage and vision coverage are voluntary and not provided under the Graduate Student Health Insurance Plan. For information about optional coverage please visit, HUMANRESOURCES.KU.EDU/INDIVIDUAL-DENTAL-VISION-INSURANCE

Summer Health Benefits: You may need to take additional steps to secure health insurance coverage over the summer. Please review the continuation insurance information sent out by Human Resources during the spring semester via email, or contact your graduate staff or advisor for further

information.

Families, Spouses & PartnersSupport ServicesThe Emily Taylor Center has designed a comprehensive guide for student-parents at KU that includes information on resources, rights, and advice. The guide also includes lactation room locations, information on healthcare, scholarships & aid, and other on-campus resources. You can access this guide by visiting EMILYTAYLORCENTER.KU.EDU/RESOURCES or visit the Emily Taylor Center in Suite 1040 in the Burge Union.

SchoolsLawrence public schools are in USD 497, which contains 14 elementary schools (K-5), four middle schools (6-8), and two high schools (9-12). In addition, there are parochial, Montessori, and other private schools. USD497.orgPreschoolsThere are numerous private and non-profit preschools in Lawrence, including two well-regarded options on the KU Lawrence campus:Hilltop Child Development Center (HILLTOP.KU.EDU) where students receive a highly discounted tuition rate and Edna A Hill Child Development Center (CDC.KU.EDU). Additional information about child care and preschool providers in Lawrence is available at KS.CHILDCAREAWARE.ORG19

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Emergency Information

Call 911 if you are having a medical emergency, witness a crime, see a fire, or smell smoke or gas.

Emergency Numbers

Police or Fire/Medical: 911Public Safety Office: (785) 864-5900Watkins Health Services: (785) 864-9500Institutional Opportunity & Access: (785) 864-6414

Urgent care is an injury or illness that is not life threatening but requires immediate care. Contact Watkins Health Services at Watkins Memorial Health Center for on-campus urgent care services.

Campus ThreatsThe KU Lawrence Campus utilizes a range of tools to keep students informed in the event of an emergency. These tools include text messaging, public address speakers, e-mail, and the @KUnews handle on Twitter. Alerts are sent when there is an immediate threat to the campus and in situations requiring immediate action. The campus community may also receive e-mails about other types of incidents that don’t necessarily require immediate action, such as when law enforcement is seeking assistance from members of the public who may have information about a crime.

Text Message AlertsStudents are automatically subscribed to emergency text messages including campus closures and threats and can view/edit their cell phone number at SA.KU.EDU

Self Care and Wellness

Graduate school can be a stressful time. There are resources across campus and in the greater Lawrence community that can help with your health and wellness. Here are some places to start looking:

The COGA Graduate Student calendar includes a wellness category - please check the calendar often as it is reguarly updated with new events.KUCOGA.BLOG/EVENTS

StudentHealth101 is a comprehensive resource for wellness events, information, and resources. You can also sign up for weekly WellJayhawks emails.KU.READSH101.COM

The Lawrence Public Library has free yoga classes, book clubs, teen and kid programs, concerts, lectures, and more. Check out their events calendar to see all of the great programming and events! LPLKS.ORG

Identity-Related Health & Wellness Services and Resources

Student Access Services (SAS)Student Access Services assist students with disabilities by facilitating accommodations that remove barriers to their academic success. SAS authorizes reasonable and appropriate accommodations for qualified students with documented disabilities, assists students in self-advocacy, educates the University of Kansas about disabilities, and ensures compliance with federal and state law.Learn about SAS, their services for academic accomodations and campus accessibility at ACCESS.KU.EDU/

Watkins Health Services Gender Affirming CareAt Watkins Health Services, we know that gender identity is a spectrum and that not everyone’s path is the same. Your first appointment on this path is a consultative appointment where your provider will focus on getting to know you and assessing your personal goals for your journey. Visit STUDENTHEALTH.KU.EDU/GENDER-AFFIRM-ING-CARE to learn more about types of appointments and care, including hormonetherapy, provided at Watkins.

Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity (SGD)The University of Kansas Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity (SGD) strives to build an inclusive campus community by providing social justice-based education, resources, programming, and support for students, staff and faculty across the spectrums of gender and sexuality, with an emphasis on intersectional experiences. The Center is also a physical lounge space for our LGBTQIA+ students, staff, and faculty to feel safe and respected on the KU campus in Lawrence. SGD.KU.EDU

Trans @ KU Resources The Center for Sexuality & Gender Diversity provides a comprehensive space for resources, services, offices, and information on civil rights for transgender students. Information and support for name or gender change, gender-inclusive housing, legal services, health services, scholarships, peer support groups, events and activities and more are included. SGD.KU.EDU/TRANS-KU

Community Health & Wellness Services and ResourcesBert NashThe Bert Nash Center is a nonprofit community mental health organization offering a wide range of outpatient services. The Center is a licensed, comprehensive mental health facility committed to providing research-based services to improve the lives of Douglas County residents. The Center provides a number of outpatient therapy options for adults and children, including individual and group therapy and several specialized services. BERTNASH.ORG

STA Care CenterStarted in 1972 as the first rape crisis center in Kansas, The Sexual Trauma & Abuse Care Center promotes a culture of consent while providing 24/7 support to people of all ages and genders affected by sexual trauma & abuse in Douglas, Franklin, and Jefferson Counties. STACARECENTER.ORG20 21

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Finances and Financial Wellness

Coming to graduate school to continue your education requires a significant investment in both time and resources. Many students work part-time or full-time both on- and off-campus. We have resources and information to help support you during your graduate career.

Costs and Aid

Information on tuition and costs can be found at the KU Affordability costs calculator. AFFORDABILITY.KU.EDU/COSTS

The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships can answer questions about federal financial assistance and filing your FAFSA. AFFORDABILITY.KU.EDU

The Emergency Aid Network was established to help build a more transparent network of resources for students who may need financial assistance during emergency situations and are experiencing financial obstacles. Emergency aid can be defined as - but is not limited to - grants, loans, food pantries, housing assistance, reduced-cost/low-cost services, and much more. This website provides information about resources across the KU Lawrence Campus, as well as resources throughout the City of Lawrence, Access the Emergency Aid Network at HELP.KU.EDU/

KU Endowment Student Loans: Through the years, many KU alumni and friends have made gifts to KU Endowment for the purpose of providing low-interest loans to de-serving students. Learn more at KUENDOWMENT.ORG

Funding

AssistantshipsGraduate Teaching Assistant (GTA), Graduate Research Assistant (GRA), andGraduate Assistant (GA) positions are administered by individual graduate programs and offices. Ask your graduate program about these opportunities or explore the student positions tab at EMPLOYMENT.KU.EDU for opportunities outside of your program.

FellowshipsKU does offer a limited number of internal fellowships. Some fellowships require a departmental nomination, while others accept self-nominations. For a list of internal and external funding resources, please visit GRADUATE.KU.EDU/FUNDING and COGA.KU.EDU/AWARDS-FUNDING

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Employment

On-Campus

Many units, offices, and departments across campus have part-time openings for students. These can be found by exploring the student tab at EMPLOYMENT.KU.EDU

Off-Campus

The University Career Center provides assistance and resources to students seeking part-time employment on and off campus. Check out their resources atCAREER.KU.EDU/PTJOBS

Payroll

For students employed on campus, you will be paid bi-weekly through the university payroll system for the duration of your appointment. Your unit will provide you with information about your appointment. Pay dates and other information is available at PAYROLL.KU.EDU. You can set up direct deposit, view paychecks, and more through the HR/Pay system at HR.KU.EDU.

Financial Support Offices

Student Account Services

From tuition bills, T-1098 tax forms, leans, holds, refunds and everything inbetween, this office has the answer.STUDENT-ACCOUNT-SERVICES.KU.EDU

Student Money Management Services

This office provides helpful information to students about personal finances. Staff also provide confidential and individualized education and consulta-tions to students in need of advice regarding income, financial aid, check-ing and savings, money mangagement, investments, and more.MONEY.KU.EDU.

Student Legal Services

This office provides workshops and support for international and domestic students filing taxes. LEGALSERVICES.KU.EDU/TAX-INFORMATION

Additional Resources

GradSense

Resource developed by the Council on Graduate Schools specifically for graduate students on financial literacy. GRADSENSE.ORG

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Service, Involvement & Leadership

KU Student Senate

The KU student senate is over 100 years old and has 14 seats for graduate students. Learn more about joining student senate at STUDENTSENATE.KU.EDU or learn about your graduate student senators at STUDENTSENATE.KU.EDU/GRADUATE

Student Organizations

There are over 600 student, campus, and community organizations registered with the Student Involvement & Leadership Center. SILC.KU.EDU

Joining an organization is a great way to find your community, meet students outside of your deaprtment that share your interests, and become involved in new interests! You can find a complete list of registered organizations at:ROCKCHALKCENTRAL.KU.EDU

In the College, many departments have their own Graduate Student Organization or GSO. Joining a GSO is a great way to get involved in your department. Often, information about your department’s GSO is listed on the department’s website or at Rock Chalk Central using the “Graduate Interests” filter.

Campus Resources and Offices

Center for Civic and Social ResponsibilityCCSR.KU.EDU

KU Center for Service LearningCSL.KU.EDU

KU VolunteersVOLUNTEER.KU.EDU

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at KU is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment. We believe that we must be willing to see and hear the experiences of our colleagues, peers, and students as important parts of a whole that make KU the flagship university of the state of Kansas. By amplifying the important stories and experiences that make us unique, we can come together to respect and protect the dynamic opportunities for collaboration, engaged research, scholarly excellence, and creativity that a diverse campus yields for everyone. World-class research, prolific scholarship and dynamic creativity are produced through a radical engagement with diversity that expects inclusivity and equity to be foundational components of a top research university like KU. Learn more about College DEI programs and resources at COLLEGE.KU.EDU/DEI

Campus Resources and Offices

Office of Diversity & Equity Where all Jayhawks Rise - Resources and information regarding our Community of Care and student success. DIVERSITY.KU.EDU

Office of Multicultural AffairsProvides direction and services for current and prospective students from underrepresentated populations, offers diversity education programs that foster inclusive learning environments for all students, and provides programs and services that support academic and personal development. OMA.KU.EDU

Graduate Students of Color at KU (GSOC-KU)Established in 2012, GSOC at KU’s purpose is to provide a council at KU for graduate and professional students, and faculty of color to network with, support, and offer academic and professional encouragement to its members. GSOC-KU is open to all graduate and professional students who wish to support or be supported, collaborate, or serve as allies. OMA.KU.EDU/GRADUATE-STUDENTS-COLOR-GSOC-KU

Emily Taylor Center for Women & Gender EquityProvides programs, events, and services supporting leadership and advocacy in pro-moting gender equity and challenging gender-related barriers which impede full ac-cess, inclusion, and success.EMILYTAYLORCENTER.KU.EDU

Center for Sexuality & Gender DiversityManages support services, event programming, training, and academic resources for students, faculty, and staff at KU. The Center is also a physical lounge for our LGBTQIA+ students, staff, and faculty to feel safe and respected on campus. SGD.KU.EDU

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Campus Resources and Offices, cont.

Undocumented Student Resources - Support Services for Undocumented Students (SSUS) provides supports to ensure the retention and graduation of undocumented students at the University of Kansas.UNDOCUMENTED.KU.EDU

International Student Services - provides opportunities to increase student involvement on campus and in the community, educate students about resources on campus and how to maintain legal status while an international student.ISS.KU.EDU

KU Military-Affilitiated Student Center - KU’s centralized resource for the military-affiliated community, enabling our students to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals as they transition to, through and beyond the university.VETERANS.KU.EDU

Office of Graduate Military Programs - serves as the entry point for Service universities (Army University, Marine Corps University, Air University, and Naval Education and Training Command), Geographic Combatant Commands (Academic Alliance partnerships) and the US Intelligence Community to develop graduate programs that align with subordinate schools.GMP.KU.EDU

Academic Achievement and Access Center - offers many services and programs to assist students in their academic success and to enhance their collegiate experience at KU. Choose from learning strategy consultations, group workshops or general or course-specific academic assistance, by appointment or on a walk-in basis. Feel free to talk with us and ask for information or direction about academic and personal issues.ACHIEVEMENT.KU.EDU

Accessible KU - Accessible KU website is maintained by KU’s ADA Resource Center for Equity and Accessibility in conjunction with the Academic Achievement and Access Center (AAAC) and other campus partners. The site contains information and links for students to learn about academic accomodations, accessible parking, housing accomo-dations, special diets, and employment accomodations.ACCESSIBILITY.KU.EDU

The Office of Diversity & Equity also maintains a list of Lawrence community organizations at:DIVERSITY.KU.EDU/COMMUNITY-RESOURCES

There are many graduate organizations and societies on campus to find and build your community. You can explore these groups and organizations at ROCKCHALKCENTRAL.KU.EDU and filter by “Graduate Interests” in the categories sidebar.

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Teaching Resources

Teaching

The Center for Teaching Excellence provides an annual GTA orientation, workshops, publications, and other documents to help you design your course, better understand pedagogy and teaching practices, and assess learning outcomes.CTE.KU.EDU/

The Center for Teaching Excellence also makes available a “GTA Essential Guide to Teaching at KU” that provides information on teaching practices, instruction in various formats, KU policies and procedures, and much more. The

guide can be accessed at CTE.KU.EDU/GTA-RESOURCES

The Center for Online and Distance Learning provides a wide range of pedagogy and media expertise to help envision and implement online courses.CODL.KU.EDU

Open EducationKU Libraries advocates for and supports the use of open educational resources (OER) to reduce textbook costs to students and support academic freedom for instructors through consultations, presentations, grants, and memberships in collaborative efforts such as the Open Textbook Network and OpenStax Institutional Partner Program. OPENACCESS.KU.EDU/OER

Accessible ContentKU provides resources and tools to assist instructors in creating and converting online instructional materials to be accessible to the widest audience possible. Learn more at CONTENT-ACCESSIBILITY.KU.EDU

Resources for Teaching International Students

International Affairs provides resources to instructors on teaching international students and promoting an inclusive classroom. You can find these resources on the International Affairs webpage at INTERNATIONAL.KU.EDU/TEACHING-RESOURCES

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Research Resources

Research and Publishing

The KU Office of Research provides information on research integrity and guidance on students whose research includes human and animal subjects. RESEARCH.KU.EDU

Libraries’ faculty and staff are experts in the digital, print, and archival collections at KU and are glad to help with your research. In addition to providing consultations for assignments, papers, or advanced projects, they can help you to:

• refine your research question and get started rsearching a chosen topic• develop search strategies to find relevant and reliable sources of information • track your searches• access, organize, and analyze research data• manage references and citations

Walk-in assistance is available at the service desks in any library location and by email, phone, text, or chat at Ask a Librarian. All patrons may schedule a consultation with a librarian to get research assistance at any stage of the research process. More info at LIB.KU.EDU/SERVICES/RESEARCH

Other specialized research support provided by the KU Libraries includes: • GIS and Mapping LIB.KU.EDU/GIS• Digital Humanities IDRH.KU.EDU• International Collections LIB.KU.EDU/INTERNATIONAL-COLLECTIONS• Research Data Management LIB.KU.EDU/DATA• Statistical Consulting CRMDA.KU.EDU/OPEN-CONSULTING• Systematic Reviews LIB.KU.EDU/SERVICES/RESEARCH/SYSTEMATIC-REVIEWS

KU has a number of research centers that provide research and grant development resources. You can find links to these centers at RESEARCHCENTERS.KU.EDU

KU Libraries’ Shulenburger Office of Scholarly Communication & Copyright assists students to share their scholarly work using complementary online tools like KU ScholarWorks, to manage the complex copyrights associated with those works and the works of other scholars and to learn more about the shifting system of scholarly communication in which they are major stakeholders. LIB.KU.EDU/SERVICES/SCHOLARLY-COMMUNICATION

Professional Development Resources

Career Exploration and PreparationThe College Office of Graduate Affairs maintains a professional development resource website, provides workshops, and consultations. The website contains inforamtion on career exploration and career preparation for careers within and beyond the academy. Learn more at:COGAPROFESSIONAL.KU.EDU

KU Career CenterProvides students with various career services including career exploration and career prepartion through self-assessments, guidance on developing competitive job application materials, and assistance with locating job open-ings and postings. CAREER.KU.EDU/

Grant and Fellowship DevelopmentWriting, developing, and submitting grant and fellowship applications to sup-port your research and writing is an essential component of your graduate career. Writing effective materials is a skill that develops over time and with practice. There are a number of resources available at and beyond KU that will be helpful to you as you devel-op and submit your materials. To learn more, visit COGAPROFESSIONAL.KU.EDU/GRANT-AND-FELLOWSHIP-DEVELOP-MENT-RESOURCES

Volunteer OpportunitiesExplore KU’s volunteer resources and opportunities both on- and off-campus at VOLUNTEER.KU.EDU.

Community OutreachKU’s Center for Community Outreach runs a number of programs where stu-dents can gain service experience and become involved in collaborative part-nerships to meaningfully serve our local and global communities as lifelong active, aware, and engaged citizens. Learn more at CCO.KU.EDU.

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Service, Involvement & Leadership

KU Student Senate

The KU student senate is over 100 years old and allocated over $24 million in student fees annually to student groups, and towards student-driven projects and identified needs including the construction of Ambler Recre-ation Center, improving the KU bus system, and brining VeoBikes to cam-pus. Fourteen seats are open for graduate students. Learn more about joining student senate at STUDENTSENATE.KU.EDU or learn about your graduate student senators at STUDENTSENATE.KU.EDU/GRADUATE

Student Organizations

There are over 600 student, campus, and community organizations registered with the Student Involvement & Leadership Center. SILC.KU.EDU

Joining an organization is a great way to find your community, meet students outside of your deaprtment that share your interests, and become involved in new intererests! You can find a complete list of registered organizations at ROCKCHALKCENTRAL.KU.EDU

In the College, many departments have their own Graduate Student Organization or GSO. Joining a GSO is a great way to get involved in your department. Often, information about your department’s GSO is listed on the department’s website or at Rock Chalk Central using the “Graduate Interests” filter.

Campus Resources and Offices

Center for Civic and Social ResponsibilityCCSR.KU.EDUKU Center for Service LearningCSL.KU.EDUKU VolunteersVOLUNTEER.KU.EDU

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Getting to Know Your Campus

The Lawrence campus has a rich history. You can explore your new home in a number of ways. Start at PLACES.KU.EDU for a map, along with comprehensive building and landmark listings and descriptions. Or take the our Map Tour of Campus with locations and buildings of interest to graduate students, specfically.

Campus Points of Interest

Natural History MuseumHome to the Biodiversity Insitute and its worldwide col-lection of almost 9 million specimens and 1.2 million ar-chaeological artifacts the KU Natural History Museum is a must-see. Make sure to visit the Panorama of North Amer-ican Mammals, created for the Kansas Pavilion at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The Museum also hosts a number of public programs and events for adults and children. BIODIVERSTY.KU.EDU

Spencer Museum of ArtWith a diverse collection of more than 45,000 art objects and works of cultural significance, the Spencer is the only comprehensive art museum in the state of Kansas. The museum presents new exhibitions through-out the year and offers public programming, family-friendly events, and lectures by visiting and resident artists and scholars. SPENCERART.KU.EDU

Lied Center of KansasAs a catalyst for the arts, creativity, engagement, and experiential learning opportunities, the Lied Center hosts world-class performing arts and speaking events, and serves as a communal gathering space for shared experience, connection, conversation, and the celecbration of achievement. LIED.KU.EDU

Dole Institute of PoliticsThe Institute celebrates public service and promotes civil discourse and the legacy of Senator Bob Dole by providing public programming, research and educational opportunities, a museum gallery and other events.DOLEINSTITUTE.ORG

KU Athletic ComplexesKU has a long and storied sports history. From Allen Fieldhouse to Memorial Stadium, students can enjoy watching nationally ranked teams in basketbll, volley-ball, football, tennis, baseball, softball, swimming and more. Check out KUATHLETICS.COM for more info.

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Know What’s Happening

Calendars

College of Graduate Affairs CalendarCalendar of events including workshops, professional development opportunities, research development training, community events, wellness, family-friendly events and more! KUCOGA.BLOG/EVENTS

Academic Calendar, KU RegistrarIncludes all important academic dates includ-ing deadlines for enrollment, add/drop classes, refunds and adjustments, grade submission for GTAs, graduation submission, the first and last day of classes and academic breaks.REGISTRAR.KU.EDU/CALENDAR

University Events CalendarEvents calendar for the university. This includes lectures, PhD and Master’s defenses, student group events, conferences, athletic events, performaces, and more! You can browse the events by type in the drop down menu.CALENDAR.KU.EDU

TwitterCollege of Liberal Arts & Sciences@KUCollege

College Office of Graduate Affairs@KUCLASProfDev

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Resources and Pages to Bookmark:

College Office of Graduate Affairs Homepage (COGA)COGA.KU.EDUContains policy information, graduation requirements, progress to degree and enrollment policies, and information on awards and opportunities for graduate students.COGA’s mission is to support the quality, integrity, and growth of the College’s graduate programs and the academic and career success of our graduate students. For more information about what we do, and who we are visit our About page: COGA.KU.EDU/ABOUT/WHAT-IS-COGA

College Office of Graduate Affairs Professional Development HomepageCOGAPROFESSIONAL.KU.EDUContains resources for graduate student professional development for students pursuing careers within and beyond the academy, health and wellness resources, a guide to campus offices and services, the monthly College graduate student newsletter, and the Graduate Student Calendar.

Office of Graduate Studies HomepageGRADUTE.KU.EDUThe Office of Graduate Studies serves the entire university and is comprised of four different units. Visit this page for policy information, funding resources, programs & events, graduation information, and more.

University of Kansas Libraries HomepageLIB.KU.EDUThe KU libraries has over 7 locations, 4.4 million print volumes, and access to online resources, books. articles, films, documentaries and more. They also provide research support, workshops, training in GIS and mapping, research data management, and more. The Graduate Student Lounge is also located in the Watson Library. You can find a schedule of their workshops at WEBAPPS.KU.EDU/~INFOTRAIN/CALENDAR.PHP

Have a question we didn’t answer? Check out KUINFO.KU.EDU or contact our office by email COGA@KU.EDU or phone 785-864-4201

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