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HAWK LINK

Hawk Link serves as the access point to immediate support and connection for all Jayhawks on the KU Lawrence, Edwards and online campuses.

About Us

Linking You to KU

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Get A Head Start

Jayhawk JumpStart is a freshman transition program that provides five full days of activities, workshops, and networking to help students adjust to college and prepare for their first day at KU.
Jayhawk JumpStart
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Stay Connected

You have full access to a Hawk Link Coordinator who is cross-trained for student inquiries to support your educational journey from intake to on-going support.
Hawk Link Coordinators
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Linking You to KU

Hawk Link assists students with navigating campus applications and processes, identifying campus resources, connecting you where you need to go and creating access to signature opportunities.
Student Success Programs

Participate in Hawk Link events, visit with a Hawk Link Coordinator, attend Jayhawk JumpStart, or engage on social media. There are many ways to get connected to Hawk Link, fill out the Hawk Link Interest form to get started or stop by our office (Summerfield 1st Floor, Suite 130, also known as the Hawk Link Nest)

Absolutely! KU offers several support programs that offer targeted support or a smaller campus community. Students should absolutely apply for programs that interest them including TRIO SES & STEM, Honors, Emerging Scholars, McNair Scholars and so many others. To find out more about these programs visit Student Success Programs. 

Follow hawklink_KU on Instagram to get updates about events, resources, and services. Check your e-mail to get updates through our Hawk Link course on Canvas, connect with a Hawk Link Coordinator, or fill out the Hawk Link Interest Form.  

If you are an enrolled KU student you qualify for our services. Visit our office, email a Hawk Link Coordinator or fill out the Hawk Link Interest Form. 

You are welcome to invite others to attend events with you. Some academic services and trips may be limited due to cost but unless stated, all events are open to all Jayhawks.

Hawk Link serves undergraduate and graduate students and we work to partner with Graduate Studies to offer events. 

Yes, Hawk Link does provide support to transfer students and student re-admitted to KU.

Hawk Link Interest Form

Hawk Link Initiatives

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MSP Scholars Program (MSP)

Scholarship program supporting the retention of First-gen and Pell-range undergraduate students.
MSP Scholars Program
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Native American Initiatives (NAI)

Building and supporting a community of care that fosters the well-being of all Jayhawks with an emphasis on Native American Jayhawks.
Native American Initiatives
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Haskell/KU Exchange Program

An opportunity for students from two historic campuses to take classes at either campus while remaining full-time students at their home university.
Exchange Program

Hawk Link

Native American Initiatives, Haskell/KU Exchange Program, MSP Scholars Programs, Jayhawk JumpStart, KC Scholars, Hispanic Development Fund Scholars and Larsen Scholars.
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