Models at the International Jayhawk Festival Fashion Show in 2025.

GAP Events

Global Community Gatherings

Connect with domestic and international students interested in the larger world and earn hours for the Global Awareness Program (GAP). Our social bi-weekly gatherings each have a theme.
Students dance at an event

GAP Cooking Classes

The Merc sponsors free cooking classes for a limited number of students each semester. Explore hands-on classes led by KU faculty, staff, and students.
A student makes pasta.

Jayhawk Exchange Friends

Current KU students and new exchange students are put into small groups that help the new students become more familiar with campus life, and in turn, exchange students share their cultures with the group.
Jayhawk Exchange Friends at the KU Soccer game.

GAP Events Calendar

With students from over 100 countries at KU, you can explore numerous cultures from campus! To count for GAP, the activity must be outside of your religion and/or nationality. Check out the GAP calendar for upcoming events.
Dancers celebrate Ukrainian dance