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Student Housing at the University of Kansas. KU is celebrated for it’s research programs, student involvement, outstanding basketball, and most importantly—an excellent national academic reputation. According to the 2005 Fiske Guide, the nation’s oldest and most highly rated college guide, the University of Kansas received four out of five stars in the categories of academics, social life, and quality of life and says, “KU continues to push up in the rankings.” U.S. News ranked 20 KU graduate programs in the top 25 among the nation’s public universities in its 2005 edition of “America’s Best Graduate Schools.” And the campus, with its red-roofed, limestone buildings and breathtaking views, was cited by National Geographic as one of the nation’s most beautiful campuses. We hope you’ll come explore all the University of Kansas has to offer!

KU Department of Student Housing:

Working for the Department of Student Housing at the University of Kansas is a commitment to the success of students—including yours as a graduate student! As one of the offices comprising Student Success at KU, the Department of Student Housing provides diverse and academically supportive living communities for undergraduate students, graduate students, and students with families. Over 5,500 students each year select to live on campus in a variety of nurturing environments from Thematic Learning Communities to cooperative houses, traditional residence halls, suites and apartments.

The four-point mission of the Department of Student Housing includes providing:

• Reasonably priced living environments which are clean, attractive well-maintained and meet current standards of care and comfort.
• Orderly and efficient administration of the program through effective management.
• A learning environment and related co-curricular programs which promote maturity, academic success, self-determination, leadership and community participation.
• A variety of nutritious and pleasing meals, in pleasant surroundings, at a reasonable cost. Educational efforts relating food selection and eating habits to personal health is essential.

DSH Statement on Diversity:
We recognize the importance of fostering unity and understanding within a community, while celebrating the individual. As a department, we commit to creating and supporting an environment of education and growth where all people are treated with dignity and respect.