Student Recognition Programs

It's Time to Celebrate With Fort Hays State!

FHSU's Student Recognition Programs bring Fort Hays State University to YOU! These events are all about celebrating you—including FHSU scholarship recipients—and helping you feel confident in your college choice. It’s the perfect way to meet future classmates, connect with FHSU faculty and support staff, and get a head start on making FHSU your home.

Let us show you why FHSU is the right fit!

Meet FHSU Faculty: Explore programs and career pathways with our faculty.
Get Key Info: Find out more about campus housing, financial aid, student life, & more!
Ask Questions: We’re here to help you see exactly how FHSU has your back!
Win Big: All seniors and transfer students in attendance have a chance to win scholarships and Tiger gear!

Don’t miss out! Over $6,000 in scholarships will be given away at each SRP!
Wear your Tiger gear! Be ready to smile for a quick photo & capture this exciting moment!

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

How to join us:

Choose the event you want to attend below and sign up!
Each event has a registration deadline—don’t miss out! Questions on late RSVP? Contact the Admissions Office at 785-628-5666.
Connect with your admissions counselor if you have any questions.

2027 SRP EVENTS

KANSAS CITY

SRP: Sunday, January 31st @ 1:30 pm
Hilton Garden Inn Olathe: 12080 S Strang Line Rd, Olathe, KS 66061
Dessert will be served. Deadline: Sunday, January 24th

Questions?
Josa Worthy

Admissions Counselor
785-639-1375 or
jmworthy@fhsu.edu

BELOIT

SRP: Thursday, February 4th @ 6:30 pm
Fort Hays Tech North Central: 3033 US HWY 24, Beloit, KS 67420
Dinner will be served. Deadline: Thursday, January 28th

Questions?
Elizabeth Weber

Admissions Counselor
785-639-3743 or
eaweber2@fhsu.edu

GARDEN CITY

SRP: Sunday, February 7th @ 1:30 pm
Garden City High School: 2720 Buffalo Way, Garden City, KS 67846
Dessert will be served. Deadline: Sunday, January 31st

Questions?
Abigail Giesen

Admissions Counselor
785-639-2579 or
aegiesen@fhsu.edu

DODGE CITY

SRP: Sunday, February 7th @ 6:30 pm
USD 443 District Office: 2112 1st Ave, Dodge City, KS 67801
Pizza will be served. Deadline: Sunday, January 31st

Questions?
Wyatt Trombley

Admissions Counselor
785-639-2944 or
wjtrombley@fhsu.edu

GREAT BEND

SRP: Thursday, February 18th @ 6:30 pm
Great Bend Event Center: 3111 E 10th St, Great Bend, KS 67530
Pizza will be served. Deadline: Thursday, February 11th

Questions?
Wyatt Trombley

Admissions Counselor
785-639-2944 or
wjtrombley@fhsu.edu

HAYS

SRP: Sunday, February 21st @ 6:30 pm
FHSU Memorial Union Ballroom: 600 Park St, Hays, KS 67601
Dessert will be served. Deadline: Sunday, February 14th

Questions?
Kyle Stacken

Assistant Director
785-639-2907 or
kastacken@fhsu.edu

KEARNEY, NEBRASKA

SRP: Thursday, February 25th @ 6:30 pm
Cunningham's Taphouse: 610 Talmadge St, Suite A, Kearney, NE 68845
Dinner will be served. Deadline: Thursday, February 18th

Questions?
Damian Giles

Admissions Counselor
785-639-5029 or
dmgiles@fhsu.edu

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO

SRP: Saturday, February 27th @ Noon (MST)
Colorado Springs Country Club: 3333 Templeton Gap Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Lunch will be served. Deadline: Saturday, February 20th

Questions?
Candace Luna

Admissions Counselor
785-639-7341 or
clluna@fhsu.edu

DENVER, COLORADO

SRP: Sunday, February 28th @ Noon (MST)
Johnny's Italian Steakhouse: 14275 Lincoln St, Thornton, CO 80023
Lunch will be served. Deadline: Sunday, February 21st

Questions?
Candace Bollig

Admissions Counselor
785-639-7341 or
clluna@fhsu.edu

GOODLAND

SRP: Thursday, March 4th @ 5:30 pm (MST) 6:30 pm (CST)
Price Convention Center: 1523 Arcade Ave, Goodland, KS 67735
Dinner will be served. Deadline: Thursday, February 25th

Questions?
Elizabeth Weber

Admissions Counselor
785-639-3743
eaweber2@fhsu.edu

WICHITA

SRP: Sunday, March 7th @ 1:30 pm
Wichita Marriott: 9100 E Corporate Hills Dr, Wichita, KS 67207
Dessert will be served. Deadline: Sunday, February 28th

Questions?
Lauren Weigel

Admissions Counselor
785-639-3653 or
lgweigel@fhsu.edu

SALINA

SRP: Sunday, March 7th @ 6:30 pm
Hilton-Garden Inn: 3320 S Ninth St, Salina, KS 67401
Pizza will be served. Deadline: Sunday, February 28th

Questions?
Derek Mesa

Admissions Director
785-639-2907 or
ddmesa@fhsu.edu