About the Workshop
Welcome to the Jayhawk Media Workshop!
KU will host its 60th annual high school journalism workshops from June 8-11, 2025 on the KU campus in Lawrence.
Important Dates
- May 1, 2025: Financial aid materials due
- April 19, 2025: Registration price is raised to $475
- May 24, 2025: Last day to register for the workshop
- June 1, 2025: Deposit payment is due
- June 8, 2025: First day of workshop
- June 11, 2025: Final day of workshop
Residential workshop
The cost for the residential workshop this summer is $425 (until April 19) or $475 (after May 4), which includes . . .
- guidance and teaching from a great staff of journalism instructors
- coaching from KU faculty from the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications
- social activities in the evenings
- a fancy-schmancy camp t-shirt
- meals from Sunday evening to Wednesday morning including breakfasts, lunches and dinners
- double occupancy lodging at our residence hall
Commuter workshop
The cost for the commuter workshop this summer is $425, which includes . . .
- guidance and teaching from a great staff of journalism instructors
- coaching from KU faculty from the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications
- lunches on campus from Sunday through Wednesday
- a fancy-schmancy camp t-shirt
Adviser workshop
The cost for the adviser workshop this summer is $300, which includes . . .
- guidance and teaching from a great staff of journalism instructors
- coaching from KU faculty from the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications
- a chance to spend time with fellow advisers during meal times and instruction
- lunches on campus from Sunday through Wednesday
- a fancy-schmancy camp t-shirt
Please see the adviser workshop page for more details
Prices
- (before April 19) Early Registration (commuter and resident students): $425 per student
- (after April 19 and before May 24) Regular Registration (commuter and resident students): $475 per student
- Adviser workshop: $300 per adviser
- Scholarship recipients: Only pay a $50 non-refundable deposit. All other costs are covered!
Payment
- Credit Card: Payment is available by credit card during the registration process.
- By Check: Or, you can mail a check to the Jayhawk Media Workshop office at “1435 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence, Kansas 66045.”