Arrival & Practical Information

Arrival & Practical Information

Student Visa F-1

To learn more about the visa process and the steps to take before your arrival visit our Coming to Park website.

Practical Information

Housing

As an exchange student, you must live on campus. There are two residence halls at Park University: Chesnut Hall and Copley Quad. For more information, visit Residence Life and Education.

Meal Plans

There are different meal plans available to students.
  • All Access: unlimited meals in the cafeteria, 10 guest swipes (to use on friends and family for meals in the cafeteria), $50 flex dollars to use at other food locations on campus
  • 200-Block Plan: 200 meals a semester in the cafeteria, 10 guest swipes, $100 flex dollars
  • 125-Block Plan: 125 meals a semester in the cafeteria, 10 guest swipes, $275 flex dollars
 Please keep in mind, with the 200- and 125-block plans, once you run out of meals (either 200 or 125, depending on which plan you choose), you are out of meal swipes at that time. You can purchase more meals individually with your own money. The block plans are more popular for students who don’t plan to eat every meal in the cafeteria, and who also want more flex dollars to use at other food locations like our on-campus coffee shop.
Connect and Engage

Meet new people and get engaged on campus. Park University hosts dozens of clubs and organizations that are open to all of our students. There is a lot to explore about Parkville Campus and Student Life.

City of Parkville

Parkville is a city in southern Platte County on the Missouri River approximately 15 minutes drive away from Kansas City. It is known for its antique shops, art galleries, and historic downtown. The city is home to Park University and the National Golf Club which has two golf courses. The city is comprised of approximately 15.41 square miles and more than 6,700 residents.

Kansas City

Kansas City covers the two states of Missouri and Kansas, with the vast majority of the city being located in Missouri. It is the largest city in the state and has a lot of fun things to offer like the River Market, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts,  Crossroads Arts District, Country Club Plaza, Kansas City Zoo, The Nelson Atkins Museum, World War I Museum, Union Station, Worlds of Fun and free transportation with the Street Car through the City. With more than 100 BBQ joints serving the KC metro area, Kansas City comes into play as one of THE barbeque hotspots in the USA. And it doesn’t quiet down at night — when Vine-Jazz-, Power&Light and Westport Districts turn up the fun. To learn how you can do Kansas City the way the locals do, take a look at the interactive map of Kansas City. or check out the Visitor Guide.