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Public Research University in Lawrence, KS. Operating on a semester system.
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30K+
Total Enrollment
Research University
Institution Type
25
Housing Buildings
Life in Lawrence for University of Kansas Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Lawrence.
Timezone
Central Time (CT)
Median Rent
$1,050
Cost of Living Index
96
Student Population
45,000
City Transportation
Walkability
49
Bikeability
71
Public Transit
Lawrence Transit
Nearest Airports
Lawrence Municipal Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid continental
Avg Annual Temp
55.2°F
Avg Snowfall
13.4 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Dining Locations
Mrs. E's
open
Daisy Hill
All-You-Care-To-Eat (AYCTE) residential dining hall with daily rotating menu
South Dining Commons
open
Downs Hall
All-You-Care-To-Eat (AYCTE) residential dining hall with daily rotating menu
North College Cafe
open
GSP Hall
All-You-Care-To-Eat (AYCTE) residential dining hall with daily rotating menu; vegetarian options available
The Market
open
Kansas Memorial Union
Retail food court location with multiple dining concepts
The Underground
open
Wescoe Hall
Retail food court location on bottom floor; vegetarian options available
Courtside Cafe
open
DeBruce Center
Retail food court location; now using Better Earth bamboo fiber cutlery as of January 2026 for sustainability initiative; vegetarian options available
The Studio
open
Hashinger Hall
Retail food court location; vegetarian options available
Chick-fil-A
open
Kansas Union
National brand restaurant
Student Facilities
Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center
18:30-22:30 • KU Main Campus
Services: fitness center, recreation facilities
Outdoor Pursuits Office
KU Main Campus
Services: outdoor equipment rentals
Kansas Union
1301 Jayhawk Boulevard
Services: dining, student activities
North College Cafe
GSP Hall
Services: dining
KU Edwards Campus
19:30-22:30 • KU Edwards Campus
Services: campus facilities, Hawks Nest dining
Parking and Transit
Lot 90 (Yellow)
surface • limited
Fills quickly each morning; adjacent to Capitol Federal Hall and Ambler Student Recreation Center
Lot 300 A-D
surface • available
Alternative due to closure of lots 92 and 94; use Route 42 to Jayhawk Boulevard
Lot 302
surface • available
Alternative due to closure of lots 92 and 94; use Route 42 to Jayhawk Boulevard
Yellow Lots on West Campus
surface • available
Typically more available; accessible to Jayhawk Boulevard via Route 42
Edwards Campus Lot A
surface • available
Free parking; near Regnier Hall and south entrance to Regents Center
Edwards Campus Lot B
surface • available
Free parking; nearest to BEST and BEST Conference Center; accessible parking available
Edwards Campus Lot C
surface • available
Free parking; nearest to north entrance to Regents Center; accessible parking available
Safety Alerts
Severe Weather Training Session - Tonight at 7 PM
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Douglas County Emergency Management, in partnership with KU Emergency Management and the National Weather Service - Topeka Office, is hosting a free severe weather training at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at Capitol Federal Hall, 1654 Naismith Drive, Room 1111. The two-hour workshop will include information about severe thunderstorm development, identification of storm features and safety tips. This is being held in conjunction with Severe Weather Preparedness Month.
Action: Interested students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend the free training session.
Campus News
Latest updates from University of Kansas
Severe Weather Training Session - Tonight at 7 PM
Attend a free severe weather training session hosted by Douglas County Emergency Management and KU Emergency Management.
Spring 2026 Academic Calendar: Spring Break March 16-22 and Key Deadlines Approaching
Spring Break begins March 16, 2026. Last day to add/swap classes was February 16, 2026.
Read MoreFour Scholars Named Recipients of 2026 University Scholarly Achievement Award
Chancellor announces recipients in various categories. Awardees will be honored on April 14, 2026.
Read MoreEmergency Alerts Reminder
Students can sign up for emergency alerts through the KU Alert System or the Northeast Kansas Regional Notification System.
Upcoming Events
What's happening at University of Kansas
KU Common Work of Art Viewing
Spencer Museum of Art, Michaelis Gallery
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of Kansas
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
Showing 22 of 22 known dorm and housing options.
Battenfeld Scholarship Hall
Capacity: 50
Room types: double
Corbin Residence Hall
Capacity: 400
Room types: traditional, semiprivate
Douthart Scholarship Hall
Capacity: 50
Room types: single, double
Downs Hall
Capacity: 300
Room types: double
Ellsworth Residence Hall
Capacity: 300
Room types: double
Gertrude Sellards Pearson (GSP) Residence Hall
Capacity: 300
Room types: double
Grace Pearson Scholarship Hall
Capacity: 50
Room types: traditional, semiprivate, suites
HERE Apartments
Room types: 1-person, 2-person, 3-person
Hashinger Residence Hall
Capacity: 300
Room types: traditional
Jayhawker Towers
Capacity: 400
Room types: 2-person private bedroom, 4-person shared bedroom
Jayhawker Towers A
Room types: 2-person, 4-person (shared bedroom)
Jayhawker Towers D
Room types: 2-person, 4-person (shared bedroom)
K.K. Amini Scholarship Hall
Capacity: 50
Room types: traditional, semiprivate, suites
Krehbiel Scholarship Hall
Capacity: 50
Room types: double
Lewis Residence Hall
Capacity: 400
Room types: suite, semiprivate
McCarthy Hall
Capacity: 200
Room types: 2-person private bedroom
Miller Scholarship Hall
Capacity: 50
Room types: double
Naismith Residence Hall
Capacity: 400
Room types: traditional, suite
Oswald Hall
Capacity: 400
Room types: suite
Pearson Scholarship Hall
Capacity: 50
Room types: double
Stouffer Place Apartments
Capacity: 200
Room types: 2-person private bedroom
Sunflower Apartments
Capacity: 200
Room types: 2-person private bedroom
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Public
Email Domain
@ku.edu
Official Website
Visit Website →Current Term: Spring 2026
Start: January 20, 2026
End: May 17, 2026
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