Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

This program is ideal for any 2024-2025 high school juniors or seniors interested in exploring careers in health care.

No worries! This is a great opportunity for you to explore what health care is like and see if it’s something you want to pursue in the future.

Students are asked to bring toiletries, any necessary medications, several changes of clothes (lounge, professional, exercise, casual), and comfortable walking shoes. They may also consider bringing snacks, extra bedding, or extra towels.

All of your meals and program expenses will be covered with your program registration. However, we do encourage students to bring some extra spending cash if they’d like for things like coffee runs or convenience store visits.

Yes – students are able to bring a personal phone if they wish. They will be responsible for it and asked to not use it during activities with the program.

There will be up to 20 students participating in each week of the program.

Students should arrive on campus on Sunday* between 2 - 3 p.m. for check-in. Upon check-in, students will receive their room assignment. At 3:00 p.m., parents and students will have a welcome session before parents depart. Dinner will be provided that evening.

*2024: Students in the first session will check in June 23. Students in the second session will check in July 7.

This program will last until mid-afternoon on Friday*. More details and a specific schedule of events will be provided the week prior to the start of the program.

*2024: Program 1 will conclude on Fri., June 28. Program 2 will conclude on Fri., July 12.

The summer program is overseen by staff in the College of Health and Human Sciences. Faculty and/or staff will be with students during all activities. Three K-State students will serve as community coordinators and will be housed with students in the resident hall should any needs arise.

Manhattan has many great lodging establishments for you to choose from! Check out a full list on our Convention and Visitors Bureau website here.

Close to K-State's campus we have:
Bluemont Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott
Holiday Inn at the Campus

We define a health profession as any career that makes an impact on the health of humans. Participants will be exposed to numerous areas of human health throughout the week including topic areas such as health providers (medicine, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, chiropractic), nutrition, biomedical engineering, financial health, sports medicine, food safety, hematology, medical ethics and community/public health.

Roommates will be randomly assigned based on gender.

Yes – participants will be given the opportunity to request a roommate on their registration. Both individuals must indicate interest in sharing a room for the week in order to be assigned together.

Program participants will be staying in a double room at one of our on-campus residence halls. Hall location varies from program to program.

There is an additional fee of $50 for students who request a single room for the week.

Each room will include a dresser, desk, and 2 beds with mattresses. Each bed will have it’s own set of sheets*, a blanket*, and pillow provided for the student to use if they wish. The room will also have a set of towels available for each student. The building also has a laundry facility available for a fee. Additional features may be available depending on the residence hall.

* Please note that sheets provided by the residence hall are not fitted. Blankets that are provided are not extremely heavy. Participants in past programs have recommended others to bring their own twin XL fitted sheet and additional blankets.

Students will be provided three meals each day at either the Kramer Dining Center or Derby Dining Center on K-State's main campus. There may be 1-2 meals catered off campus.

Students with any food allergies and special diet needs should indicate this on their program registration form. The Dining Center teams have dietitians on staff that will work with individuals to help plan meals and locate the appropriate foods within the dining center to keep you healthy and safe.

Yes - Each participant will receive a key to their room. Each residence hall also has safety measures in place for accessing the building.

Restroom styles vary depending on the residence hall. Students should plan to use a community style restroom with other students of the same gender in the program. More details will be shared once a residence hall location is secured.

Yes – you will be given a parking pass that allows you to leave your vehicle parked on campus for the program duration. Please note that students will not be allowed to drive their private vehicle during the program, nor take any other participants with them.

A parking permit for visitor parking can be provided during check-in. There is no additional fee to park your car on campus for the week.

Transportation will be provided by the university when necessary.

Particpants will need to pay the registration fee in full at the time of registration to secure their spot in the program.

Payment will be completed through CashNet via credit or debit card.

Currently there is not a commuter price but it may be available in future programs.

• We will have a waitlist for students who wish to participate this year. If a registered student cancels, the first individual on the waiting list will be invited to join.
• Once the 2024 programs are full, an interest list will be available for the summer 2025 programs. Joining the interest list places you on our communication list, ensuring you receive updates on the Health Professions Exploration Program for 2025.
• In the meantime, come visit us on campus! You can sign up for a personalized campus visit to come see what we are all about.