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Jayhawk Blueprint Program Overview and Benefits

Jayhawk Blueprint is a partnership between The University of Kansas and selected school districts in the state of Kansas. This program allows students to take college courses at a reduced rate within their high schools. Upon successfully completing a Jayhawk Blueprint course, students receive both high school and college credit.

 High school students who enroll in the program will have the opportunity to:

• Take college courses while still in high school. Courses are taught at the high schools by qualified high school teachers, allowing students to earn high school and college credit simultaneously.
• Earn transferable college credit. For each course a student successfully completes, they will earn college credit from KU. Most Jayhawk Blueprint courses are transferable to any Kansas public 2-year and 4-year institutions of higher education and may transfer to other colleges, depending on transfer requirements.
• Experience college-level coursework and learning. Jayhawk Blueprint courses are taught similarly to how they are taught on the KU campus, giving high school students experience with college-level courses and helping ease the future transition to college.
• Access KU courses at a discounted rate. Jayhawk Blueprint courses are offered at a rate of one-third of KU’s current undergraduate in-state tuition, and course textbooks are provided without charge.  In addition, there is need-based funding available for students in USD 497 who qualify for free/reduced meals through their high school. 

What to Expect

College courses differ from high school courses in several key ways. They require students to manage their time effectively, balance various responsibilities, study independently, review notes and materials, and attend class regularly. To succeed in college-level courses, it is important for students to review the syllabus, complete the assigned material, and meet deadlines consistently. On average, students should plan to spend about 3 hours each week studying or doing homework outside of class for each credit hour they are enrolled in. For most Jayhawk Blueprint courses, this means dedicating around 9 hours weekly. Remember, by participating the Jayhawk Blueprint program students are beginning to establish their college transcript and GPA, so it is crucial they start strong and do their best!

Enrollment Process

1. Students will enroll in Jayhawk Blueprint course(s) at their high school

Students will meet with their high school counselor to enroll in Jayhawk Blueprint course(s) at their high school. This happens during typical enrollment times set by the high school.

2. Students must complete the required enrollment form or application

After enrolling in their Jayhawk Blueprint course(s) at their high school, students must complete either the non-degree seeking student application (NDS app) through the KU Admissions Office OR the Jayhawk Blueprint sign-up form by January 31, 2025.

• If a student is new to Jayhawk Blueprint OR did not take a Jayhawk Blueprint course last semester (fall 2024), they will have to apply to KU as a non-degree seeking student and complete the non-degree seeking student application—the $40 application fee is waived! Completion of this application requires student AND parent/guardian signatures.
• If a student completed a Jayhawk Blueprint course the previous semester (i.e., fall 2024), they must complete a brief enrollment sign-up form.

Students only need to complete one form but must complete an enrollment form or application each semester they take a Jayhawk Blueprint course. If you or your student is unsure about which document to complete, please contact our office at blueprint@ku.edu.

3. The Jayhawk Blueprint team will enroll students in their courses at KU

This step does not require any action on the part of the student. If they are enrolled at their high school and have completed the required non-degree seeking student application or sign-up form by the deadline, the Jayhawk Blueprint team will take care of enrolling students into their Jayhawk Blueprint course(s) at KU as long as the student does not have an outstanding balance. A zero tuition and fees balance must exist for enrollment to be processed at KU. The Jayhawk Blueprint team will only register students for the current semester because KU registers for classes by semester.

4. Students will be assigned a KU ID number and online ID

Once a student has been accepted to KU, their 7-digit ID number will be mailed to them from the KU Admissions Office via standard mail. Keep this document in an easily accessible place. Students will need their KU ID number to create their KU online ID, which is their official username and password used to log in to their online accounts at KU (i.e., Enroll and Pay, email, transcripts, etc.). Students may call our office if they need help accessing their KU ID number. High school counselors should also have this information. We are not able to provide this information to students via email. Students can set up their KU Online ID and password at: https://myidentity.ku.edu/setup/login/setup/login. Have your student save their KU online ID and password in a safe place!

If a student has already set up their KU online ID and needs help accessing it, they may contact our office for assistance. If they have forgotten their password or their password has expired, they may attempt to recover or change it online at: https://myidentity.ku.edu/services/. If they need additional assistance with their password, they may contact KU IT at (785) 864-8080 or itcsc@ku.edu.

Please note that our office is not able to provide parents/guardians with your student's KU ID number or online ID unless your students has designated you as a delegate in Enroll & Pay. For more information on how students can give you delegate access, visit: https://blueprint.ku.edu/designate-a-delegate. 

Email Communication

When completing the Jayhawk Blueprint sign-up form or non-degree seeking student application, have your student include an email address they will check regularly; important information from KU and the School District will be sent to that email. We also recommend that your student forward their KU email address to a personal email address that they will check regularly, such as a Gmail or Outlook address to avoid missing valuable communication.

Parents must complete a portion of the Jayhawk Blueprint sign-up form or non-degree seeking student application to acknowledge participation and financial commitments. Be sure to add your email address to the form to receive limited, but important, correspondence from the Jayhawk Blueprint program regarding timelines, bills, deadlines, etc. Check your email spam/junk folder regularly as communication may end up there.

Delegate Access for Parents/Guardians

A delegate is a person your student allows access to certain information protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). With delegate status, you can access information in Enroll & Pay and talk to KU staff members via phone, email, or in-person about such topics as enrollment, course schedules, bills, grades, etc.

Because of FERPA regulations, ALL communication from KU will go directly to your student. For example, when a bill is generated, your student will receive notification about the bill, payment process, and deadline in their KU email account. Within KU operations and systems, a Jayhawk Blueprint student receives communication in the same way any other KU student does.

We strongly encourage students to set up delegate access for their parent/guardian once they have a KU ID number.

Tuition & Bills

Tuition

Jayhawk Blueprint students benefit from a reduced tuition rate, set at one-third of KU's current undergraduate tuition. The current tuition rate for Jayhawk Blueprint students is $103 per credit hour. To calculate the cost of a Jayhawk Blueprint course, multiply the number of credit hours by $103. For example, a 3-credit hour course costs $309.

Notice: MATH 101, BIOL 100/102, and ARAB 110 and 120 are year-long courses taught throughout the fall and spring semesters; therefore, tuition for these courses are only applied in the fall.

Bills

After a student is officially enrolled in a Jayhawk Blueprint course by KU staff members, tuition will be applied to their financial statement in Enroll & Pay. The payment is due on the 15th day of the month following the date of enrollment, typically October 15th for the fall semester and March 15th for the spring semester. You and your student should look for emails from KU and the School District regarding applied tuition, due dates, etc., once enrollment has been processed.

• Information on paying bills
• View page 9 of the student delegation resource guide (.pdf) for information on how to pay as a delegate.

Late Fees

KU will apply a non-refundable $100 late payment fee for the first and second month of the fall and spring terms for any unpaid tuition and fee balances and, thereafter, a 1.5% monthly assessment if a bill still is not paid. Bills must be paid on-time, or late fees will be applied!

Unpaid Bills

Until a bill is paid, the following may occur:

• Students will not be able to enroll in future Jayhawk Blueprint courses or any other courses at KU.
• Non-refundable late fees will continue to be applied to the student's account.
• The bill may be sent to a collection agency, which could impact your student's credit.

Dropping a Class

Jayhawk Blueprint students needing to DROP or WITHDRAW from a Jayhawk Blueprint course, must receive approval from their high school counselor and instructor, and complete the drop form by the drop/withdraw deadline. KU must receive the drop form as soon as the student decides to drop the class. The form must be completed for all Jayhawk Blueprint year-long and semester courses. Have your student contact their counselor or instructor to access the online drop form.

Potential ramifications of dropping a Jayhawk Blueprint course:

• Depending on the drop date, students may only receive a partial or no refund for tuition/fees
• Depending on the drop date, students may receive a permanent “W” for “withdraw” on their transcript
• Note: If students have not paid their Jayhawk Blueprint bill and they drop after the 100% refund deadline, they will still be responsible for all or part of the course cost depending when they drop the course. 

IMPORTANT: Students wishing to drop a class after the withdraw deadline will NOT be able to drop their class and will receive a final grade on their KU/college transcript.

More information is available online at: https://blueprint.ku.edu/add-drop.

Grades and Transcripts

Grades

Students are assessed using the same methods (i.e., papers, portfolios, quizzes, labs) as students in on-campus sections and are held to the same grading standards as those of students in on-campus sections. The University of Kansas uses a letter grading system for Jayhawk Blueprint courses. The grades available are A/-, B+/-, C+/-, D+/-, and F with the potential of a W for withdrawal from a course. 

A few weeks after a student successfully finishes their Jayhawk Blueprint class, they will be able to access their grade in Enroll & Pay. 

Instructions on Checking Grades in Enroll & Pay

1. Login to KU Enroll & Pay. One of the easiest ways to do this is to click on the menu to the left (three horizontal lines) and click the link to Enroll & Pay in the upper right corner. You will need your KU online ID and password to log in.
2.  This will take you to a page with several tiles. Click on the Academic Records tile.
3. This takes you to a screen that will show you your grades. If you see a class that does not have a grade, it means that the course is still in progress. 
4. On the left-hand side, you can click on Course History. On this page, you can see all the courses you have taken during your time at KU and it will show you whether they are “In Progress,” “Completed,” or “Enrolled”.

Transcripts

KU transcripts are not automatically sent to a student’s college/university. Students will need to order a transcript to have the transcript sent to a college or university (other than KU). There is a small fee associated and students will need their KU online ID and password to log in to the site. If your student doesn't remember their KU online ID and password, there is a "no KU online ID" option or they may contact the Jayhawk Blueprint office for assistance at (785) 864-0934.

Instructions on Ordering a Transcript

Note: Make sure to wait to request your transcript until all your grades have been posted in Enroll & Pay

1. Go to the KU Registrar transcript webpage. Click on “KU Online ID: Start Your Order.” If you don't remember your KU Online ID, you may select "No KU Online ID: Start Your Order".
2. You will be asked to log in using your KU Online ID and password. After you log in and accept the privacy terms and set up your SMS authentication, click on the "Self-Service" tile.
3. Next, click on the purple "Order Transcript" button. It will take you to another page where you will have to click the green “Order Transcript(s)" button at the bottom of the page.
4. You will then be guided through the process of inputting your personal information, including your KU ID # or Social Security #. You will have to select whether you want an electronic transcript or not. If you are sending your transcript to an institution that accepts electronic transcripts this is the cheapest and simplest option. You will also need to select whether you are currently enrolled at KU. If you are not currently enrolled, include the date range you were enrolled in Jayhawk Blueprint courses. Once you have finished this portion, click "Continue" at the bottom of the page and continue filling out your personal information as guided.     
5. Next, select who to send the transcript to (i.e. a college/university, scholarships, employer, etc.). Based on the option you select the system will prompt you for any additional specific information, such as the name of the school or organization and department (ie, Admissions or Registrar).  
6. Next, select "Current Transcript" for when you want your transcript processed. Continue to fill out the rest of the information based on why you are ordering your transcript. You can also add any attachments you need based on the requirements of who you are sending your transcript to. The bottom of the page shows you how much the transcript will cost. Note: Make sure to wait to request your transcript until all your grades have been posted in Enroll & Pay. 
7. Double-check that everything looks correct. If you see an error, you can click Edit and update the school or organization information. You can also add additional locations to send your transcript to at this time. Please note that there is an additional cost for each additional place you send a transcript.  
8. Finally, enter your payment information and click "Submit Order". Before you click submit, make sure everything is correct because transcript purchases are non-refundable.     

Contact our office if you have any questions or run into any issues at (785) 864-0934 or blueprint@ku.edu.

Academic Support Services

Tutoring at KU: Tutoring Services in the Academic Learning Center at KU provides students enrolled in Jayhawk Blueprint courses free course-specific tutoring support through 1-on-1 appointments in person at Anschutz Library or virtually over Zoom. Students can schedule a meeting with a tutor to help them understand course concepts and problems covered in the course. Course availability may vary by semester, but typically includes MATH 101 and BIOL 100/102. Students may visit their website for more information and to schedule an appointment: https://learningandwriting.ku.edu/individual-tutoring.   

Writing Support at KU: The KU Writing Center offers free writing tutoring services to all students enrolled in a Jayhawk Blueprint course. The peer writing consultants can help students with writing for any class at any stage of the process from brainstorming to revision. This is a great support option for students taking ENGL 101 or 102. They offer three different types of writing consultation appointments: face-to-face consultations, videoconferencing appointments, and etutoring appointments. For more information and to schedule an appointment, visit: https://writing.ku.edu/how-consultations-work.

Academic Accommodations: The school district and the University of Kansas will work together to provide reasonable academic accommodations for students completing Jayhawk Blueprint courses.

The following reasonable academic accommodations are available for high school students participating in the Jayhawk Blueprint Program.

• Extended time on exams (1.5x & 2x)
• Reduced distraction room for exams
• Readers/scribes/assistive technology on exams
• Note taking in the classroom
• Audio recording lectures
• Preferred seating
• American Sign Language interpreting services
• Computer Aided Real-Time Transcription (CART)
• Textbooks/course reading materials available in accessible formats (e-text, Braille, large print, etc.)

Certain academic accommodation requests require additional information to determine if the accommodation is reasonable. Below are some examples that require additional discussion with faculty and program administrators.

• Use of notes on exams
• Reduced number of choices on multiple choice exams
• Reduced number of written pages on out of class writing assignments
• Extended time on out of class assignments
• Exempt from giving a speech in front of the class

Students interested in using these accommodations need to start the process by completing an online application with the KU Student Access Center and uploading a copy of their IEP or 504 Plan, along with any other supporting documentation they may have. Please have students use this direct link to complete the online application, or have them visit https://access.ku.edu/ and click the ‘New Student Application’  button on the homepage. Have students select “Jayhawk Blueprint Student under the “Affiliations” menu to indicate they are part of the Jayhawk Blueprint program.

Contact Information

• Arika Sprecker | Associate Director of the KU Student Access Center | arikas@ku.edu
• Lori Stithem | Director of Special Education (6-12) for USD 497 | lstithem@usd497.org