Career Exploration with K-State APDesign
Thursday, September 17, 2026 - St. Louis, MO
Thursday, October 8, 2026 - Dallas, TX
Thursday, October 15, 2026 - Kansas City Metro
Thursday, November 5, 2026 - Wichita, KS
Thursday, November 12, 2026 - Dodge City, KS
Saturday, January 23, 2027 - Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
Join us to learn about Kansas State University’s College of Architecture, Planning & Design, visit with design and planning professionals who are K-State alumni, tour a professional office and meet other students who are also interested in the design and planning professions. This event is free. Registration is required.
One student in attendance who enters APDesign in fall 2027 will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
When
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Check-in: 6 p.m.
Presentation begins at 6:30 p.m.
Where
ARCTURIS | Visit the ARCTURIS Website
701 Market Street, Suite 1300
St. Louis, MO 63101
Parking
Arcturis will provide validated (free), secure parking located in the building garage accessed from 8th Street. Plenty of metered street parking is available surrounding and adjacent to the building. (Meters are active until 7p.m. - approximate cost $1.50-$2.)
Directions to Arcturis
Parking Instructions (bottom of webpage)
When
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Check-in: 6 p.m.
Presentation begins at 6:30 p.m.
Where
Gensler | Visit the Gensler Website
5005 Greenville Ave.
Dallas, TX 75206
Parking
Parking information coming soon.
When
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Check-in: 6 p.m.
Presentation begins at 6:30 p.m.
Where
NSPJ Architects | Visit the NSPJ Website
9415 Nall Ave., Suite 300,
Prairie Village, KS 66207
Parking
Parking is available in front of the building.
When
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Check-in: 6 p.m.
Presentation begins at 6:30 p.m.
Where
Schaefer Architecture | Visit the Schaefer Website
257 N Broadway
Wichita, Kansas 67202
Parking
Parking is available in the lot just south of the building. Please enter through the south doors.
When
Saturday, January 23, 2027
Check-in: 9 a.m.
Presentation begins at 9:30 a.m.
Where
Kansas State University College of Architecture, Planning & Design
Seaton/Regnier Complex
920C N MLK Jr. Drive
Manhattan, KS 66506
Parking
There is no cost for weekend parking on campus. Visitors are encouraged to park in the Parking Garage, D1 or A28 lot.
SCHEDULE
9:00 Registration Check-in
Browsing Fair in Regnier Atrium
9:30 Welcome from the Dean
9:40 K-State Division of Academic Success & Student Affairs
9:50 Presentation in Regnier Forum
- Michael McClure, FAAR, AIA, Dean and Professor
- Matt Knox, AIA, Department Head & Professor, Department of Architecture
- Nathan Howe, Department Head & Professor, Department of Interior Architecture, Interior Design, and Industrial Design
- Huston Gibson, Department Head & Professor, Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional & Community Planning, Real Estate & Community Development
10:15 Q&A Session
10:40 Representatives from the College’s three academic departments will be available to answer questions and show examples of student work.
- (Optional) Guided Building Tours-- tour the Seaton/Regnier Complex with a guided tour
- Walk through Seaton/Regnier Complex at your own pace, take in the many examples of student work and get a feel for the learning environment.
11:00 Self-Guided Campus Tour (On your own)
Questions?
Contact the Director of Student Recruitment for help with your academic plans!
785-532-1994
myapd@k-state.edu.