Professional Studies: Program Resources

Transfer Communities

The KU School of Professional Studies provides a variety of undergraduate programs for working professionals. Our classes allow students to balance work, family, and education. Programs like Transfer Communities can help you maintain that balance by introducing you to an academic program even before you complete your associate degree and connecting you to events, programs, and learning opportunities.

As a member of a transfer community, you can expect to:

• Establish relationships with KU faculty and staff before you start classes
• Develop a plan with milestones to complete your associate and bachelor’s degrees
• Join professional and social events at KU and your community college

Learn more about our Transfer Communities.

Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships

We are dedicated to guiding students through the process of securing undergraduate research opportunities and applying for nationally competitive fellowships and scholarships.

We also host various programs to support students, faculty, and staff in their research endeavors, including:

• Emerging Scholars Program
• Undergraduate Research Awards
• Research Travel Awards
• Research-Intensive Course Mini-Grants
• Research presentation events

Learn more about research opportunities.

Honors program

The University Honors Program provides a unique, supportive community for students focused on optimizing their education.

By joining the honors program, you’ll be part of one of the top-ranked honors programs in the nation. KU honors students study abroad, undertake graduate-level research, and find success in their professional fields more often, and earlier, than their peers.

Learn more about the honors program.

Capstone project

The capstone project brings together the concepts and techniques learned in the professional studies program coursework and applies them to a real-world problem. Students select their capstone project topics in conjunction with degree program faculty.

Research at KU

As a Research I institution, KU endeavors to solve the world’s most complex challenges. You’ll find countless opportunities to share in that transformative mission — and make your own mark — among more than 60 research centers and institutes.

Learn more about research.

Jayhawk Career Network

Whether you’re a current student, recent grad, or lifetime member, we all have something in common: a desire to connect and help one another. 

Job opportunities, career support, a chance to mentor or seek mentorship, and countless resources are all available to you here, in one place.

Learn more about the Jayhawk Career Network.