David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
The football home of the Jayhawks in Lawrence.
The Big 12 field guide · Lawrence, Kansas
Kansas
Jayhawk pride on Mount Oread. Get to know KU, its Lawrence campus and the traditions that link its classrooms and courts.
JAYHAWKSKansas basketball and the Allen Fieldhouse crowd ↗ · Photo: Jonnybsay · Public domain ↗
- Home
- Lawrence, Kansas
- Established
- 1865
- School type
- Public · Research
- Conference
- Big 12
- Enrollment
- 31,169
01 / Get to know the school
A university on the Hill.
The University of Kansas dates its beginnings to 1865, with its first students arriving in 1866. The Lawrence campus is centered on Mount Oread, a setting closely tied to the university's identity.
KU's Jayhawk symbol and Rock Chalk Chant are familiar far beyond Kansas. A visit offers an opportunity to connect those athletics traditions with the university and the college town around it.
1865
Established in 1865; classes began in 1866.
Lawrence
The campus featured in this guide.
Jayhawks
The school's athletics identity.
02 / Beyond the scoreboard
Home of the Jayhawks.
Start with football and basketball, then use the official athletics resources for tickets, additional sports and event-specific policies.
Allen Fieldhouse
KU's basketball home, named for longtime coach Phog Allen.
03 / A little school character
Know before you go.
1
Rock Chalk. The chant is one of the most recognizable expressions of KU school spirit.
2
The Jayhawk. The university's mythical bird has a history rooted in Kansas and shaped by generations of students.
3
Explore the school traditions ↗Waving the Wheat. Fans raise and wave their arms together to celebrate Jayhawk pride.
04 / Put it on the map
Find your way to Lawrence.
Explore the campus area or open directions for a visit. Use the official university resources for campus access and check sport-specific guides before traveling.
University of Kansas
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Heading to a game? Check official tickets, parking and venue policies for your event. Campus and athletics venues may use different entrances or parking areas.
Explore the conference
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West VirginiaMorgantown, West VirginiaSources & content notes · Reviewed 2026-10-31
A school guide based on university, athletics and conference sources. Venue names follow the official resources linked below as of the review date. For current event policies, follow the official source. Enrollment figures include their reporting term and scope; follow the linked university source for details.