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!
- Connect with your admissions counselor if you have any questions.
2025 SRP EVENTS
SRP: Sunday, January 26th @ 1:30 pm
Hilton Garden Inn Olathe: 1280 S Strang Line Rd, Olathe, KS
Dessert will be served. Deadline to sign up: Sunday, January 19th
Questions?
Amber McKiernan
Admissions Counselor
785-639-2579 or
anmckiernan@fhsu.edu
SRP: Sunday, January 26th @ 6:30 pm
Hotel Topeka: 1717 SW Topeka Blvd Topeka, KS 66612
Dessert will be served. Deadline to sign up: Sunday, January 19th
Questions?
Amber McKiernan
Admissions Counselor
785-639-2579 or
anmckiernan@fhsu.edu
SRP: Sunday, February 2nd @ 1:30 pm
Wichita Marriott: 9100 E Corporate Hills Dr. Wichita, KS 67207
Dessert will be served. Deadline to sign up: Sunday, January 26th
Questions?
Elizabeth Sutherland
Admissions Counselor
785-639-3653 or
ensutherland@fhsu.edu
SRP: Sunday, February 2nd @ 6:30 pm
Hilton Garden Inn Salina: 3320 S Ninth St Salina, KS 67401
Pizza will be served. Deadline to sign up: Sunday, January 26th
Questions?
Abigial Miller
Admissions Counselor
785-639-2944 or
aamiller8@fhsu.edu
SRP: Monday, February 10th @ 6:30 pm
Beloit High School: 1711 N Walnut St Beloit, KS 67420
Pizza will be served. Deadline to sign up: Monday, February 3rd
Questions?
Ryan Grasser
Admissions Counselor
785-639-3575 or
jrgrasser@fhsu.edu
SRP: Thursday, February 13th @ 6:30 pm (CST)
Price Convention Center: 1523 Arcade Ave Goodland, KS 67735
Pizza will be served. Deadline to sign up: Thursday, February 6th
Questions?
Ryan Grasser
Admissions Counselor
785-639-3575 or
jrgrasser@fhsu.edu
SRP: Sunday, February 16th @ 6:30 pm
FHSU Memorial Ballroom: 600 Park St Hays, KS 67601
Pizza will be served. Deadline to sign up: Sunday, February 9th
Questions?
Kyle Stacken
Assistant Director
785-639-2907 or
kastacken@fhsu.edu
SRP: Sunday, February 23rd @ 1:30 pm
Garden City High School: 2720 Buffalo Way Blvd Garden City, KS 67846
Dessert will be served. Deadline to sign up: Sunday, February 16th
Questions?
Nevada Acheson
Admissions Counselor
785-639-3743 or
ndacheson@fhsu.edu
SRP: Sunday, February 23rd @ 6:30 pm
USD 443 District Office: 2112 1st Ave Dodge City, KS 67801
Pizza will be served. Deadline to sign up: Sunday, February 16th
Questions?
Joanna Lockwood
Admissions Counselor
785-639-6192 or
jmlockwood@fhsu.edu
SRP: Thursday, February 27th @ 6:30 pm
Great Bend Event Center: 3111 E 10th St Great Bend, KS 67530
Pizza will be served. Deadline to sign up: Thursday, February 20th
Questions?
Joanna Lockwood
Admissions Counselor
785-639-6192 or
jmlockwood@fhsu.edu
SRP: Tuesday, February 18th @ 6:30 pm
Cunningham's Journal: 610 Talmadge St Suite A Kearney, NE 68845
Dinner will be served. Deadline to sign up: Tuesday, February 18th
Questions?
Damian Giles
Admissions Counselor
785-639-5029 or
dmgiles@fhsu.edu
SRP: Saturday, March 1st @ Noon (MST)
TBD: Location: to be determined at a later date.
Lunch will be served. Deadline to sign up: Saturday, February 22nd
Questions?
Candace Bollig
Admissions Counselor
785-639-7341 or
clbollig@fhsu.edu
SRP: Sunday, March 2nd @ Noon (MST)
Johnny's Italian Steakhouse: 14275 Lincoln St Thornton, CO 80023
Lunch will be served. Deadline to sign up: Sunday, February 23rd
Questions?
Candace Bollig
Admissions Counselor
785-639-7341 or
clbollig@fhsu.edu