Powercat Preview

Get an inside look at the K-State experience

Powercat Preview provides a big picture preview of the K-State experience. This day is designed for students who are not yet admitted to K-State, offering exploratory academic and general information sessions.

Powercat Preview is free to attend, offering sessions that both future students and their parents/guardians will find valuable. Registration for Fall events will open on August 1, 2024. Registration for Spring events will open in late Fall.

Date, time and location

All Powercat Preview days start in the K-State Student Union on the Manhattan campus. Check-in opens at 8:30 a.m., with programming/offerings until 3:30 p.m.

Powercat Preview

Fall 2024 Dates

Monday, September 23, 2024
Monday, September 30, 2024
Monday, November 11, 2024
Monday, November 18, 2024

Spring 2025 Dates (Registration will be available in late fall)

Monday, March 10, 2025
Monday, April 7, 2025
Friday, April 18, 2025

About Powercat Preview

Powercat Preview will give you the opportunity to:
- Meet with a representative from an academic area of interest
- Learn more about scholarship opportunities
- Better understand K-State's admission requirements
- Take a walking tour of campus
- Preview K-State's housing and dining options
- Dive into our Leadership Studies program, K-State's largest academic minor
- Explore K-State's student success resources
The event is free to attend — even lunch in the residence halls is included for you and up to two guests!
Parents/guardians often find value in attending sessions as well. You may bring up to two guests to attend with you.

Additional information

Learn more about how we'll communicate with you after you register and our registration/cancellation policies.

Schedule at a Glance

Parking and Check In

Registration and Cancellation

Event registration will close approximately three business days before each event date. However, if an event fills to capacity earlier, dates will be removed from registration access at that time.
In the event of inclement weather, we encourage you to check the K-State website for event updates if your event is hosted in person.
Events will be canceled if K-State is closed. Otherwise, we will email you if an event is canceled.
If an event is canceled, K-State will make an effort to reschedule the event to a later date and your registration may be transferred.
If the event must be canceled due to a change in university's COVID-19 protocols, students and guests will receive a full refund for the event.

Manhattan Hotel Information

We are so excited to have you visit Manhattan, that we've partnered with a few local hotels to help provide the best experience! Each hotel offers a discounted rate for booking with them.

Holiday Inn at the Campus
Address: 641 Anderson Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502
Call (785) 539-7531 and mention you are with the KSU Welcome Center. The Company ID Number is: 100237330 and the rate code is: IPPFT. If you want to reserve your room through the app type in the Company ID Number: 100237330.

The Bluemont Hotel
Address: 1212 Bluemont Ave. Manhattan, KS 66502
Call (785)-473-7091 and mention that you would like the weekly K-State offer for the Office of Recruitment and Admissions.

Questions?

We're here to help! Email us at events@k-state.edu.