Gateway Program - Fort Hays State University (FHSU)

Fort Hays Tech | North Central Gateway Program

Experience Campus Life at FHSU! In addition to getting you on the right track to complete a bachelor's degree, the Gateway Program gives Fort Hays Tech | North Central students full access to various FHSU events, programs and services while attending Fort Hays Tech | North Central. Detailed information about programs and events available online at https://fhtechnc.edu/.

Benefits of this program include:

On-campus student housing (optional)
Free admission to FHSU athletic events
Complete access to Health & Wellness Services, Wellness Center
On-campus access to many Forsyth Library resources and services
Discounted admission to FHSU sponsored events
On-campus student activities, intramurals and clubs

For more information on the benefits of the Gateway program please click here.

FHSU Costs & Semester fees:

FHSU Student Privilege Fee (semester fee)
Housing & Meal costs (if you choose to live on campus)
Parking permit (annual fee)
Student ID card (one-time fee)

On-Campus Housing

As part of the Gateway Program, you have the option to live on the FHSU campus in a residence hall or campus apartment.

There are a few important things to know about living on the FHSU campus:

You must be officially registered at Fort Hays Tech | North Central.
You must abide by all policies in the "FHSU Student Rights and Responsibilities" statement, the "Residential Life Policy Handbook" and housing contract.
You are subject to the FHSU student conduct review process.
You have the option of participating in the meal plan.
Access to the meal plan and on-campus housing is subject to the FHSU schedule.

If you are interested in living on campus at FHSU, contact the Residential Life Office.

Steps to Success

Contact Fort Hays Tech | North Central Admissions Office (888) 567-4297
Meet with a Fort Hays Tech | North Central Advisor to identify your path;
Register in the path of your choice
Make payment arrangements with FHSU

Gateway Paths

Gateway 1 - University Path

Take a variety of courses that will transfer to FHSU.

24 hours of General Education Credit
18 hours of General Education credit + 6 hours transferable elective technical education credit
24 hours of any transferable credit

Gateway 2 - Certificate Path

Follow a more directed plan of study aimed at providing you transferable credit to FHSU. Gain employable skills that you can then use to help support yourself as you work towards a degree at FHSU.

30 - 45 credit hours at Fort Hays Tech | North Central

Gateway 3 - Associate Degree Path

Get the education and develop the skills you need to obtain an entry-level career upon graduation from Fort Hays Tech | North Central. Then, build upon that college credit and career potential by earning a bachelor's degree from FHSU.

62 - 70 credit hours at Fort Hays Tech | North Central

Contact Us

Have questions, or want to learn more? Email FHSU Residential Life or call (785) 628-4245.