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Kansas Wesleyan University

Visit In Person

Discover KWU up close and in person. And be sure to make time to explore the town of Salina.

Visit Virtually

We adapted our tour to a virtual live experience for added comfort and convenience.

What to Expect

During your in-person or virtual visit, you’ll be able to:

  • Meet current students and ask them questions
  • Tour the main buildings on campus
  • Check out performance halls and athletic facilities
  • Visit a residence hall and dorm room
  • See a classroom
  • Meet professors
  • Take a stroll through Salina

COVID-19 Safety Precautions

To make any in-person visits to KWU as safe as possible, we’ve put a few precautions in place:

  • All tour visitors must register for a tour at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Group tours are limited to # people.
  • All visitors and tour guides must wear a mask during tours.
  • Anyone not feeling well should reschedule their visit for another day.
  • Consider opting for a virtual tour if you don’t feel comfortable with an in-person experience.

Sneak Peak Video Tour

Here’s a first look into what you’ll see on your tour of KWU.

Coming from Out of Town?

Check out these resources that can help make your visit easier.

Local hotels offering KWU discounts

Mention KWU when making your reservation to receive any discounts.

Candlewood Suites
$77 plus tax/night
One bed & pull-out couch
2650 Planet Ave
Salina, KS 67401
785-823-6939

Comfort Suites
15% discount
715 W Schilling Rd
Salina, KS 67401
785-404-6944

Country Inn & Suites by Carlson
$85 plus tax/night
Free Breakfast
2760 S 9th Street
Salina, KS 67401
785-827-1271

Courtyard by Marriott
$107 plus tax/night
3020 Riffel Dr.
Salina, KS 67401
785-309-1300

Holiday Inn
$99.99 plus tax/night
3145 S 9th St
Salina, KS 67401
785-404-6767

La Quinta Inn & Suites
$79.95 plus tax/night
Free Breakfast
201 E. Diamond Drive
Salina, KS 67401
785-827-9000

Hampton Inn
$104 plus tax/night
Free Breakfast
401 W Schilling Rd.
Salina, KS 67401
785-823-9800

Nearest airport

There are non-stop flights daily from the Salina Airport, a long-time friend of KWU, to Denver and Chicago.

Exploring Salina, Kansas

Kansas Wesleyan’s home is Salina, KS, a thriving city of 50,000 located at the crossroads of I-70 and I-135. Whether it’s community support like Purple Friday, proximity to metro areas such as Kansas City (three hours), Wichita (one hour) or Denver (six hours), or local restaurants and hot spots, Salina has it! Read on to learn more about our great home.

Coming to Town?
The local Chamber of Commerce maintains a listing of all the hotels in Salina.

Looking for somewhere to eat? Here’s a listing of all the great restaurants in town!

Salina Arts and Entertainment Calendar

Steifel Theater for the Performing Arts

Salina Symphony

Visit Salina

Rolling Hills Zoo