What does KU mean by “nontraditional student”?
• commutes 10 or more miles to campus (from home OR work), OR • is a parent of dependent children, OR • is married, OR • is a veteran, OR • is three or more years older than classmates (e.g., a 21+ year-old freshman, a 24+ year-old senior) Any graduate or other interested student can ask to receive nontraditional information by email as well as other services from the Student Involvement and Leadership Center. A highly diverse group of students are identified as “nontraditional” at KU, not as a label, but to provide a way for the University to recognize and provide additional outreach assistance to students who may, for a variety of reasons, experience more than the average difficulty in accessing information to meet their needs at KU. If I am a “nontraditional” student, does KU want to know my status? Yes, to allow better planning for your needs, student-parents, married students, out-of-town commuters, or veterans should notify the University Registrar’s Office of their status. A pri
