Welcome to Fort Hays State University
At Fort Hays State University, we are breaking ground in today’s higher education landscape as the Midwest’s leading state institution with highly accessible, award-winning programs and an extensive global reach. Our resolve to outlast and achieve is as firm and steady as our century-old limestone buildings. Nowhere else will you find a staff and faculty dedicated and willing to give 150 percent effort to our mission, and reinvest assets in what matters most – our students. Through every challenge, we come out stronger than ever with the tenacity to carry out our individuals’ successes to our community – and the world.
People smile in Hays, Kansas
While we stand on the frontlines of innovation and education, we do so alongside our close-knit community of engaged individuals. In Hays, Kansas, your family becomes an integral part of ours as we take the time to invest in who you are, only helping to reinforce your confidence and nurture you to success. The students, faculty and staff who comprise our campus come from diverse backgrounds, each bringing with them their own story, hopes and dreams. Here at Fort Hays State, we invite you to join us in unlocking your potentials.