Be a part of one of the most unique high school experiences in the world.
From the heart of Kansas, the Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science (KAMS) at Fort Hays State University (FHSU) equips students to reach higher and seize the future. KAMS is Kansas' premier early college program designed to provide a STEM-focused academic experience for gifted & talented 11th & 12th grade students.
KAMS provides students with an innovative, residential early college experience and features a unique blend of:
- college-level instruction by Ph.D. faculty at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas;
- a high school diploma and over 60 hours of college credit;
- an opportunity to earn an Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.) in Science from FHSU;
- hands-on research & travel experiences;
- leadership development and civic engagement opportunities;
- co-curricular and extra-curricular activities;
- a safe residential environment that fosters learning.
KAMS was established by legislative action in 2006 through SB139. KAMS students represent urban, suburban, and rural communities from across the state of Kansas. Admission is selective and competitive.
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Why is KAMS important for Kansas?
- KAMS adds educational value for students who might not be appropriately challenged in their local schools by providing early access to Kansas' exceptional post-secondary educational resources.
- KAMS enhances the intellectual capital of the State of Kansas through its focus in STEM.
- KAMS collaborates with Kansas Regents universities to encourage graduates to complete their undergraduate education in-state.
- KAMS provides tuition free college credits for those attending a Kansas public high school.
Don't just take our word for it. Hear what our alumni have to say!
"My journey over the last several years would've looked entirely different had I decided to stay at a traditional high school. In KAMS, I was able to start prerequisite classes earlier, begin research, contribute to various organizations around campus, and meet classmates that had similar aspirations as me. This all had a very large impact on my ability to reach my goal of getting into medical school." - Jacob Lutgen, KAMS Class of 2017 (Medical Student, University of Kansas School of Medicine)
"KAMS taught me resiliency. It helped me graduate with my Masters degree at 21 and taught me to handle challenges and obstacles by solving problems independently." - Morgan Jibowu, KAMS Class of 2016 (Infectious Disease Epidemiologist, Johns Hopkins Hospital)
"I would wholeheartedly recommend KAMS to anyone who wants to excel in their education, who knows they want to invest in a higher education path, and is willing to be responsible and put the work in. This program will advance your goals, regardless of the field you end up in, and has so much to offer beyond its lessons in the classroom." - Elizabeth Lewis, KAMS Class of 2014 (Attorney, 2020 graduate of New York University School of Law)