Wildcat For a Day
“Wildcat for a Day” is an immersive, overnight experience designed specifically for high school seniors considering K-State Salina. It offers a firsthand look at campus life—guiding students through a day (and night!) as if they were already Wildcats Kansas State University Eventsapply2.ksu.edu.
What to Expect: A Detailed Breakdown
Venue & Timing
- Takes place at the K-State Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus, located at 2310 Centennial Road, Salina, KS 67401.
- Recent dates include:
- September 25–26, 2025 (Thursday 4:30 PM through Friday 2:00 PM CDT) apply2.ksu.edu.
- Another session planned for November 6–7, 2025 apply2.ksu.edu.
Experience Highlights
Participants have the opportunity to:
- Attend real classes, giving a feel for academic life.
- Explore the Student Life Center, discovering clubs, events, and student interactions.
- Meet current students, building connections and imagining life on campus.
- Dine in the campus dining hall, sampling real Wildcat meals.
- Stay overnight in a local hotel, rounding out the immersive feel apply2.ksu.eduKansas State University Events.
- Be paired with a student ambassador who shares similar interests—academic and extracurricular—to guide you through the experience Kansas State University Events.
Purpose & Benefits
This event is crafted to help prospective students:
- Experience campus culture up close.
- Make social connections with peers and current students.
- Get a taste of academic life, campus facilities, and housing logistics.
- Potentially even meet future roommates apply2.ksu.eduKansas State University Events.