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Fall Events

Join us this fall for events designed to strengthen your connection to your students and to campus.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend University of Kansas sponsored events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact family@ku.edu at least a week prior to the event.

"I Survived Move-In" Finish Line, Drop-In for Refreshments, Giveaways, and Photos. August 14-15, 2025. The Pub, Jayhawk Welcome Center, 10:00am-7:00pm.

I Survived Move-In Finish Line

August 14 & 15
The Pub, Jayhawk Welcome Center
10:00am-7:00pm

Move-In Day marks a powerful milestone—not just for students, but for their parents and families as well. Drop-In for refreshments, giveaways, and photos in celebration of getting your Jayhawk settled in for a new academic year at KU!

Parents, families, and guests can bring their students to this event.
Office of Family Engagement First Day Photos, Happy First Day Jayhawks!, Monday, August 18, 2025, Wescoe Beach, 9:00AM-1:00PM, Celebrating the excitement of the first day of school by capturing this special moment with a photo!

First Day Photos

Monday, August 18
9:00am-1:00pm
Wescoe Beach

Whether it’s your very first semester or another exciting step along your KU journey, mark the moment with a First Day Photo! Stop by to snap a picture and celebrate the start of a new academic year—because every chapter is worth remembering.
A family posing for a photo at Family Weekend

Save the Date for Family Weekend

Mark your calendars for September 26-28, for a weekend of fun with your family and the Jayhawk family!

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