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F A S T   F A C T S
Location | Hays
Population | 25,000
Enrollment | 6,942
Language | English
Calendar | Semester
Canada | Home Payment

Term Dates
Fall | 08/21-12/15
Spring | 01/16-05/10

Fort Hays State University

Hays, KS

   

About This Campus

FHSU is the leading forward-thinking, entrepreneurial university of the Midwest. We have a total enrollment of approximately 15,000 students and offer hundreds of certificate and degree programs at the associate's, bachelor's and master's levels through 47 academic departments. We attract goal-oriented students who want premier learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom combined with extraordinary one-to-one attention and support. Our professors are outstanding teachers who motivate students to develop their unique talents. As a result, our students graduate with a deep appreciation of knowledge as well as professional skills and confidence that give them a competitive edge in their careers, now and for a lifetime. Located halfway between Denver and Kansas City, FHSU is a welcoming community in the heart of historic Hays, a community that celebrates its frontier roots and its modern sensibility - coffee shops, one-of-a-kind restaurants, shopping, and a vibrant

Helpful Information

The campus is located on the edge of the Hays. A green, well kept and vibrant campus welcomes students from around the US and world. With access to internet any place on campus, students can stay connected whether they are in the classroom, resident halls or outside on the lawn. Buildings are made of native limestone and allow for easy access from the resident halls to academic buildings. Hays is located between Denver, Colorado and Kansas City, so access to larger cities is very convenient.
2024-2025 Chance of Placement
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Academics

Registration
  • Campus Catalog
  • When will I register? According to class standing
  • Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance
Limitations
Nursing, elementary education, athletic training, and medical diagnostic imaging have very limited offerings for NSE students.

Notable Academic Programs

  • Art & Design - The new, two-story, 43,000 square foot facility provides lab spaces for Graphic Design, Interior Design, Motion Design, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Ceramics, Art Education, Art History, and Photography. The facility also includes departmental office space, a multi-purpose lab, a traditional classroom, woodshop, graduate studios, commons area, and ceramics kiln yard. There are many opportunities to advance your skills: Be guided with the help of expert, accessible faculty. Have 24-hour access to modern computer labs, art studios and facilities, including the department foundry. Have opportunities you might not get at larger schools. You not only get more personal attention from your professors, but you also won't have to “wait your turn” to experience everything the department has to offer.
  • Applied Technology - FHSU offer’s accredited programs that identify new opportunities and solve problems for students seeking careers in the rapidly changing, fields of technology. We combine theoretical coursework and interactive experience in a hands-on learning environment for you to develop the academic, technical and leadership skills necessary for success in the educational and industrial worlds of technology. The new Center for Applied Technology, with 58,000 square feet, is the home of the Industrial Technology and Technology & Engineering Education programs and a sculpture and art studio. The Center features computer CAD labs, instructional and graphics labs, STEM labs, woodworking labs, metalworking labs, plastic labs, power and energy labs, robotic labs, construction management labs, sculpture studios, metal foundry studios and flexible spaces for workshops and events. As a collaborative, innovative student in Applied Technology, you will be inspired every day to learn and create results through ingenuity and resourcefulness. You will develop the following abilities and qualities and be prepared to succeed in your career ambitions and in life: Knowledge about the evolution of technology and its effect on people and culture An understanding of emerging and established technologies Manipulate materials, processes, and systems of instructional and industrial technology Think critically and solve problems Communicate articulately, verbally and in writing
  • Informatics - Innovative, in-depth on campus classes and our students work with state-of-the-art software and equipment. Small classes taught by knowledgeable experts. Advanced Technology lab spaces Information Enterprise Institute is the home of the National Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education here at FHSU. Institute for New Media Studies – laboratory and collaboration space dedicated to the transdisciplinary study of new media as it impacts human communication
  • Communication Science & Disorders - The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Fort Hays State University provides students with applied learning through clinical experiences at the undergraduate and graduate level on and off campus. The department's content instruction, paired with applied experiences, equips undergraduate students to be positive, effective collaborators in educational and healthcare settings. As a student in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, you will: Gain practical, real-world experience with clients as an undergraduate through the modern, comprehensive Herndon Clinic. Enjoy small classes and learning alongside supportive students and faculty. Work closely with faculty in courses, labs and clinical experiences
  • Management - The Department of Management at Fort Hays State University offers on-campus and online undergraduate programs in business management that prepare you to develop, lead, mentor and inspire teams and spark organizations to reach ambitious goals in product research and development, service enhancement and new business growth.

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Accounting, Actuarial Science, Adapted Physical Education... ++ show all

Conditions

GPA and Other Academic Requirements Exchange Preferences
  • Full-year exchange Accepted
  • Single term exchange Accepted
Non-Native English Speakers
  • TOEFL: must have a score of 500.00 paper, 173.00 computer or 61.00 Internet
  • IELTS: must have a score of 5.50
Summer Exchange
  • Not available
International Students (Visa Students)
  • Will not accept
Canadian Students - learn more
  • Will accept Home Payment Pay

Tuition / Finances

Figures per Semester are current as of 10/05/23

Finances Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students
  • Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
  • Home Payment: None.

Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester

Purpose Amount Period Plan Status
Admission Fee $30 Year Home Mandatory
Housing Deposit $40 Year Home Mandatory
ID Card $10 Year Home Mandatory
Parking Fee $25 Year Home Optional
Course Fees / MaterialsVariesSemesterHost & HomeMandatory

Room / Meals

Figures are current as of 10/05/23

On-Campus Housing Per Semester Off-Campus Housing Notes About Housing
For further information on FHSU housing, please visit this web site https://www.fhsu.edu/reslife/

Meal Plans

Notes About Meal Plans
Meal plan also includes Dining Dollars each semester to use throughout campus. The amount is determined by the meal plan type. The room and board figure includes the meal plan for those on campus living.

Health

Figures per Semester are current as of 10/05/23

Purpose Amount Period Plan Status
Health Insurance $1179.50 Semester Host Optional

Important Notes about Health Insurance
Fort Hays State offers a Kansas Board Of Regents insurance plan through UnitedHealthCare StudentResources. Contact the Health & Wellness office for further information at 785-628-4401 or visit the web site at https://www.fhsu.edu/health-and-wellness/medical/health-insurance

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $1,180 per semester.

Requirements

All data in this document is the responsibility of the campus and has been provided by the campus NSE coordinator.
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