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STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO ESU
Visit campus! Daily Campus Visits are a smaller, more personal visit. Black and Gold Days are where you’ll meet other new Hornets and get a fun, interactive experience on campus. Sign up for the experience that best suits you at emporia.edu/visit.
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Apply for admission. It only takes a few minutes at emporia.edu/apply. Pro tip: Apply in the fall to be eligible for the most scholarships!
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Complete part one of the housing application to save your spot! Check for details in October at emporia.edu/reslife. Complete the FAFSA for federal aid, grants and work study at fafsa.gov. Apply for scholarships. Browse the scholarship library and check for early deadlines at emporia.edu/scholarships. Complete part two of the housing application and get ready for your new home away from home. Check for details in February at emporia.edu/reslife. Enroll in classes. Make it official by getting enrolled at Hornet Connection. Check dates at emporia.edu/hornetconnection. Pro tip: The earlier you enroll, the better your class schedule. Hello, sleeping in!
Something Special For
At Emporia State University, we are focused on the majors and programs that will help you succeed in today’s workforce. Our new programs, new facilities and hands-on experience opportunities are built to help you get the most value from your time here. Our goal is for you to walk across the stage with a great job lined up, so you can immediately start building the bright future you’re dreaming of.
Send your final, official transcripts after completing your last semester to finalize your file. Send transcripts to transcript@emporia.edu.
During your time here, you can expect unbelievable experiences on campus and in the classroom. You will discover your passions, grow your skills and connect with others. We know you’re going to love it here!
Sign up for E-Experience. Get a head start on life at ESU by signing up for an E-Experience date at emporia.edu/e-experience.
If you have any questions about Emporia State University, your admissions counselor is your guide to all things ESU! Find your counselor at emporia.edu/findyourcounselor.
DYK, ESU has a 98% career outcomes rate? That means 98% of students are getting jobs in their field or going on to further study!
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a i r o p m E Emporia (the town) has so much to offer! You’ll love events like music festivals, art shows, film festivals, block parties and more. Plus, you can take advantage of walking trails, local shops, bike paths, restaurants, professional disc golf courses and everything Emporia has to offer.
The Teachers College
EDUCATION
n o i t a n Dest i Since 1863, Emporia State University has been training top-notch educators who help students around the world. So why is The Teachers College at ESU is THE education destination in the region? It’s our unmatched teacher preparation training model. Whether you’re looking to teach in elementary, middle or high schools, classroom observation and student teaching prepares you to be confident in your abilities and take on your own classroom after graduation. And back on campus, you’ll spend your time learning from educators who have been in K-12 classrooms themselves. When you choose the middle and high school education route (or secondary education, as we call it), you’ll benefit from classes both in the education department and your content area. So you get all the expertise you need as an educator and a biologist, musician, psychologist or whatever your specialization is. To learn more about education at ESU, visit emporia.edu/ttc.
As an education major at Emporia State University, you can choose from a variety of content areas: Elementary Education (Grades K-6) Grades Pre-K-12 Art Health + Physical Education Music Spanish Middle Level Education (Grades 5-8) English Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Sciences † Secondary Education (Grades 6-12) Biology Business Chemistry Earth + Space Science English Mathematics Physics Psychology Social Sciences † Spanish Speech + Theatre † Licensed to teach American History, World History, Kansas History, Civics and Government, Economics, Geography and Sociology.
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Health Sciences
EXPERIENCES Healthcare professionals, from nurses to athletic trainers to mental health counselors, help keep us happy and healthy. Emporia State University has a variety of programs to prepare you to enter your field or go on to medical school, veterinary school, dental school, pharmacy school, graduate programs and more. ESU has been producing excellent Nurses for over 100 years. You will get to learn and practice in our brand new nursing building opening fall 2025, using state-of-the-art equipment and gaining clinical experience to support your classroom learning. There is high demand for great nurses like you in Kansas and across the nation. And a bachelor’s degree in nursing means more career advancement! Get into the lab with Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, where you will get hands-on experiences to prepare for your future career, whether you’re interested in biomedical research, forensic science (check out the Forensic Science 4+1 program!), medical school or something completely different. Last year, 100% of 2023 ESU graduates who applied to medical school were accepted. Dive deep into the human mind and psyche to build a happier and healthier world with the Psychology program. You’ll have opportunities to present at conferences, study in the animal vivarium and work on original research.
Health + Human Performance major. You can take advantage of the Athletic Training 2 + 3 program to earn your bachelor’s and master’s in five years! Our HHP program can also prepare you to go on to physical therapy school.
Help people enrich their lives through movement, nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle with the
See all Emporia State University healthcare programs on page six and seven!
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From business to cybersecurity, marketing to communication, ESU has a program that will help you build the skills to take your future organization to the next level. The Business Administration degree at ESU is all about flexibility. You’ll gain the knowledge and background to stand out in the business world, while focusing on one of 11 concentrations that help you follow your passion. Regardless of the program you choose, you’ll take advantage of connections to mentors and alumni who have made a name for themselves and can help you do the same. ESU’s Computer Science program prepares you to take your tech skills to the next level. Three concentrations in Cybersecurity, Data Science and Application Development allow you to shape your degree to fit your future career. Not to mention, you’ll get to take advantage of the brand-new Cybersecurity Research + Outreach Center, which offers state-of-theart technology and opportunities to partner with local businesses for work experience before you graduate. The Information Systems + Analytics program will help you learn how people, data and technology work together to grow an organization. Choose from three concentrations in Business Data Analytics, Business Information Systems or Cybersecurity Analytics. Communication is a critical component of successful organizations. With five concentrations in Public Relations, Public Dialogue + Advocacy, Organizational Communication, Leadership Communication and Communication, Emerging Technology + Society, the Communication degree at ESU helps you develop connection and communication skills to be a valuable asset to any organization.
ART, FISHERIES + WILDLIFE, UNDECIDED + Every Point Between Our Art degree has one-of-a-kind programs, including Ceramics, Engraving, Glass Forming, Graphic Design, Painting and Photography, that let you explore your medium and be part of a thriving community in Emporia and beyond. Our engraving arts program is the only engraving arts bachelor’s degree in the world!
Get out of the classroom and into the field, literally. With Emporia State’s Fisheries + Wildlife program, you’ll get out into natural areas around campus, around the state and around the nation to build skills in conservation and resource management. And thanks to partnerships with local and national wildlife agencies, you’ll have access to internship and job opportunities. ESU also has the only on-campus aquatic research center in the state! Are you interested in social justice or diversity, equity and inclusion? The Ethnic, Gender and Identity Studies program at ESU focuses on analyzing personal and social identities to build skills in critical thinking, social awareness and advocacy. You can pair this degree with marketing, communication, business—or take your skills into
further study with graduate programs in education, law, public health and more. Did you know an average one-third of college students change their major at least once? If you’re still Undecided on what you want to study, there’s no need to worry! Coming to college with an open mind can help you discover what you’re truly passionate about. And while you’re figuring it all out, you’ll have help along the way from our Career Services department and your academic advisor. See a complete list of academic programs offered at ESU — just turn the page!
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You don’t have to have it all figured out by the time you get to Emporia State University. If you’re still deciding on a major, or don’t know where to start, you’ll have opportunities to explore your skills and interests and the support of your academic advisor to help you find the right fit that leads to your successful future path.
Majors + Concentrations Accounting*
Chemistry Education
Art Ceramics Engraving Glass Forming Graphic Design Painting Photography
Communication Communication, Emerging Technology + Society Leadership Communication Organizational Communication Public Dialogue + Advocacy Public Relations
Art Education Biochemistry + Molecular Biology Forensic Science 4+1 Biology Ecology + Biodiversity Fisheries + Wildlife General Biology Healthcare Microbial + Cellular Biology Zoology Biology Education Business Administration* Accounting Services* E-Commerce Entrepreneurship Financial Services* Human Resource Management Insurance International Business Management Marketing Marketing Communication Sales Management Business Education Chemistry Biochemistry Environmental * Online or on-campus
Computer Science Application Development Cybersecurity Data Science Crime + Delinquency Studies Correctional Services Forensic Science 4+1 Earth + Space Science Education Elementary Education Elementary Unified English Education Ethnic, Gender + Identity Studies General Studies* Health + Physical Education Health + Human Performance
English Literature + Culture English Literary Arts + Publishing English Technical + Professional Writing English as a Second Language + TESOL Pedagogies Spanish Language, Linguistics + Culture US Latino/Latin American Literary Studies + Culture Multilingual Writing + Culture Mathematics Statistics Mathematics Education Music Music Education Music Performance Nursing Physics Education Psychology Psychology Education
History + Government
Secondary Education
Information Systems + Analytics Business Data Analytics Business Information Systems Cybersecurity Analytics
Social Sciences Education Sociology Child Maltreatment + Family Violence
Interdisciplinary Studies*
Speech/Theatre Education
Language, Literary Studies + Writing English Language + Linguistics
Spanish Education Sport Leadership + Recreation Theatre
Minors Accounting
Crime + Delinquency Studies
Management
Art History
Cybersecurity
Marketing
Art
Earth Science
Mathematics
Biology
Economics
Music
Business
English
Physical Education
Business Data Analytics
Entrepreneurship
Physical Science
Chemistry
Ethnic + Gender Studies
Political Science
Coaching
Geospatial Analysis
Psychology
Communication - Business Focus
Health
Public Administration
Communication - Liberal Arts Focus
History
Sociology
Information Systems
Spanish - Modern Languages
Integrated Marketing Communication
Sport Leadership + Recreation
Computer Science Creative Writing
Legal Studies
Theatre
Pre-Professional Programs + Program Paths Pre-Art Therapy
Pre-Medical Technology
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Chiropractic
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Veterinary
Pre-Dental
Pre-Optometry
Athletic Training
Pre-Law
Pre-Osteopathic Medicine
Forensic Science
Pre-Medical
Pre-Pharmacy
Teacher Education Programs Elementary Education (Grades Pre-K-6) Elementary Unified Certification Areas (Grades Pre-K-12) Art Health + Physical Education Music Spanish Certification Areas for Middle Level Education (Grades 5-8) English Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Sciences †
Certification Areas for Secondary Education (Grades 6-12) Biology Business Chemistry Earth + Space Science English Mathematics Physics Psychology Social Sciences † Spanish Education Speech + Theatre
Learn about new programs and initiatives at emporia.edu/programs.
† Licensed to teach American History, World History, Kansas History, Civics and Government, Economics, Geography and Sociology.
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DEGREE + So Much More At Emporia State University, we know classes and your degree are important, but so is all the other stuff! There are tons of opportunities to take advantage of at ESU to help you stay connected, do what you love and have awesome college experiences. Check out the Emporia State Marching Hornets, ESU theatre, intramural sports, colorguard, sand volleyball league, student government, choir, intercollegiate athletics and so many other opportunities available to make your out-of-class experience great. Some opportunities even offer scholarships!
Emporia State University offers flat-rate tuition. That means you can explore something new, continue a current passion or get ahead without paying extra tuition costs.
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e c n e i r e Exp ESU Getting involved in student clubs and organizations is a great way to meet new people who share your interests and goals. Emporia State has 80+ student organizations, focusing on hobbies, service, honors and more. When you pick just one club or group to be part of during your college journey, you’ll open doors to so many more opportunities.
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At ESU, we’re here to help you along the path to your successful future. With student support services at the ready, you’ll always have someone to help you get what you need. You can find tutoring in the Academic Center for Excellence and Success (ACES), support for a documented disability with Student Accessibility and Support Services (SASS), job and career counseling in Career Services, physical and mental healthcare in the Student Wellness Center and not to mention your go-to person: your academic advisor.
RESIDENTIAL
e f i L The Best of Campus Living
Choose from four residence halls, all with access to laundry, community kitchens and fast WiFi at no additional cost. Plus, ESU offers a variety of living options to suit your needs as you settle into your home away from home.
p i h s r a l o Sch Emporia State University awards millions of dollars in scholarships each year to help you reach your educational goals. And while every scholarship has different requirements and deadlines, the scholarships below are automatically awarded when you are admitted to Emporia State University and send your transcripts! To learn more about all the scholarship opportunities we offer at ESU, visit emporia.edu/scholarships.
ESU Presidential Scholarship If you’re entering college for the first time (not counting dual enrollment or concurrent college classes) and meet the GPA and ACT/SAT score requirement, this scholarship is for you! If you meet the requirements, you can renew this scholarship for three additional years. ACT 28-30+
ACT 25-27
ACT 21-24
GPA 3.75-4.00
$3,000
$2,300
$2,050
GPA 3.5-3.74
$2,300
$2,050
$1,550
GPA 3.25-3.49
$2,050
$1,550
$1,350
GPA 3.0-3.24
$1,550
$1,350
$1,000
GPA-Only Scholarship
Transfer Student Scholarship
Not eligible for the Presidential Scholarship based on test scores? We have you covered. The GPA-Only Scholarship is available for your first year at ESU.
Get this scholarship when you transfer to ESU from another college or university if you have 24 transferable credit hours! If you don’t quite make the 24 credit hour mark, you may be eligible for the Presidential Scholarship instead.
GPA 3.75-4.00
$1,950
GPA 3.5-3.74
$1,450
GPA 3.25-3.49
$1,200
GPA 3.0-3.24
$850
GPA 3.75-4.00
$2,600
GPA 3.5-3.74
$2,100
GPA 3.25-3.49
$1,500
GPA 3.0-3.24
$1,250
ips Cost of Attendance Emporia State University has flat-rate tuition after 12 credit hours and in-state tuition for on-campus students in the continental U.S., which means you get a great education that doesn’t require you to break the bank. * On-campus students in the continental U.S. pay the same affordable in-state tuition. In-State*
Non-Residents
TUITION + FEES
$7,279.72
$15,592.72
ROOM + BOARD
$9,902
$9,902
BOOKS
$1,000
$1,000
TOTAL
$18,181.72
$26,494.72
Tuition and fees are subject to approval by the Kansas Board of Regents. Tuition and fees shown are approved for the 2023-2024 school year. Some course fees may apply. See emporia.edu/tuition.
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