ADMISSION
Persons whose previous records indicate an ability to succeed with advanced work may be admitted to the Graduate School through the Graduate Program in Urban Planning. Ordinarily, admission requires a bachelor's degree and a grade point average of approximately 3.0 from the University of Kansas or another institution with substantially equivalent requirements for the bachelor's degree.
Decisions on admissions are made on the basis of the information supplied in the application materials described below. Graduate Record Examination scores are not required. However, it is recommended that a student with a GPA below 3.0, and/or low (below C) grades in courses with economic and mathematical content, or lack of undergraduate courses in these areas, submit GRE scores. Thus, the faculty may be better equipped in evaluating the student's prospects for graduate study in the field of planning at K.U.
The University of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and encourages applications from women and minority students.
APPLICATIONS
U.S. Students may download application materials from the Domestic Applications page or apply On-Line. International Students should see below.
Both Domestic and International Students should also download this Recommendation Form required for both applications.
Applications for admission should be accompanied by the following other material:
- a statement of career goals and substantive interests in the field of urban planning and rationale for undertaking graduate study in urban planning at the University of Kansas;
- one copy of official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended;
- three reference forms or letters of recommendation from persons qualified to comment upon the applicant's academic abilities and probable success in graduate study;
- scores from the Graduate Record Examination (if available);
- application fees are listed below (make out check or money order to "University of Kansas").
International students may download application materials from the International Applications page or apply On-Line.
International students should also submit the following:
- TOEFL scores, if the applicant's native language is not English (a minimum score of 570 on written or 230 on the computer-based exam, plus a writing component of 4, is required for regular admission; 520 on written or 190 computer-based plus a 3 on writing component for provisional admission);
- financial statement (The University requires the student to have a minimum of $20,677.00 per school year to cover the cost of studies for the application to be considered).
Effective February 9, 2004:
Application, application fees and transcripts are to be mailed to:
Graduate Applications
Graduate School
1450 Jayhawk Blvd., Room 300
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS 66045-7535
Mail all other application materials (recommendations, statement of interest, etc.) directly to:
Dr. James M. Mayo, Chair
Graduate Program in Urban Planning
School of Architecture and Urban Design
The University of Kansas
1465 Jayhawk Blvd., Room 317
Lawrence, KS 66045
Application deadlines are July 1 for Fall, December 1 for Spring and May 1 for Summer, but candidates are urged to submit them as early as possible. It may take several weeks to obtain all the materials required for an application file. International applicants must apply by June 1 for Fall, November 1 for Spring and April 1 for summer admission. Applications for financial aid are normally considered early in spring; in some cases there is a January 15 deadline for application.
Most students enter the Program in the fall semester, and courses are scheduled with this in mind. However, students are also admitted to begin their studies in the spring semester.
Application fees are as follows:
|
Paper Application |
Online Application |
|
Domestic applicants |
$55.00 |
$45.00 |
|
International applicants |
$60.00 |
$55.00 |
|
Non-degree applicants |
$30.00 |
$30.00 |
FEES AND EXPENSES
Tuition Fees - All fees are collected as part of the process of enrollment. The fee amounts are subject to change by the Board of Regents at any time. Following are the 2006 Fall semester tuition and fees for graduate students at Lawrence:
|
Courses numbered |
Undergraduate |
Graduate/Law |
| Resident (per credit) * |
000-499 |
$183.75 |
$183.75 |
|
500-699 |
$183.75 |
$227.05 |
|
700-999 |
$227.05 |
$227.05 |
| Non-Resident * |
000-499 |
$482.75 |
$482.75 |
|
500-699 |
$482.75 |
$542.50 |
|
700-999 |
$542.50 |
$542.50 |
Architecture Differential Tuition *
$16.90 per credit hour is charged for all architecture courses (including UBPL courses).
Lawrence Required Campus Fees:
$53.33 per credit for enrollments of 5 or less hours. For enrollments of more than 5 hours a flat rate of $320.00 will be assessed.
Payment of the above fees entitles the student to instruction in classes, to necessary dispensary care for ordinary illnesses and special medical services at nominal rates at Watkins Memorial Hospital, to the use of the Kansas Union, to admission at student rates (if any) to most campus events within the limits of available seating, and to participation in other University activities.
Housing - University residence hall accommodations (room only) for the academic year are available to graduate students. Costs range from $2,997 to $4,513 for 9 months, depending upon the hall selected and the services requested (e.g., single occupancy). Jayhawker Towers are on-campus apartments which offer continuous occupancy. Costs for 9 months range from $2,394 for 4-person apartments to $4,244 for 2-person apartments. Optional purchase of meal plans for both residence halls and Jayhawker Towers range from $1,896 to $3,100. The University has 300 family student apartments with one, two or three bedrooms; apartment and furniture rental options can be obtained from the K.U. Student Housing Department. The rental cost of apartments in Lawrence varies considerably, with the majority falling between $350 and $650 per month. For information regarding residence hall accommodations, contact the Department of Student Housing at housing@ku.edu or phone (785) 864-4560.
Books and Supplies -- The cost of textbooks and supplies varies but is about $900 a year for most students. This cost may be reduced by purchasing used books. |
