Community Resources

Joining the CEBC?

Before you arrive:
- Complete the CEBC Qualtrics onboarding survey which will be provided in the emailed welcome package
- Check the New Faculty and Staff Resources
- Complete online modules for onboarding sent by Human Resources
Resources for transitioning to the U.S.
- Immigration services
- International scholar services
- U.S. and KU COVID Guidelines
- Immigration advising
- KU Tax assistance
  - General information
  - Tax Assistance
- Undocumented support
- English Language Support
- Your mobile phone may not be compatible in the U.S. without an additional plan
  - You can purchase a U.S. SIM card if your current mobile phone is unlocked
  - Or you can purchase a pre-paid phone at any cell phone dealer (AT&T, Verizon (Visible), T-Mobile)
Arrival to Kansas:
- Kansas City Airport
  - The Kansas City Airport (MCI) is the closest international airport to Lawrence and is the recommended arrival location
    - 1 International Square, Kansas City, MO 64153
  - Shuttles:
    - There is an KU airport shuttle that coincides with campus breaks at a cost of $35 each way. We suggest that you try to coordinate pick-up and drop-off with your PI to avoid paying this fee.
      - Additional shuttle companies can be found here.
- Entering the U.S.
  - Social Security
    - Social Security Administration: 1440 Wakarusa Dr #200, Lawrence, KS 66049
      - Across the intersection to the northeast from the CEBC
- Watch for scams

Before you arrive:
- Complete the CEBC Qualtrics onboarding survey which will be provided in the emailed welcome package
- Complete online modules for onboarding sent by Human Resources
Arrival to Kansas:
- Kansas City Airport
  - The Kansas City Airport (MCI) is the closest international airport to Lawrence and is the recommended arrival location
    - 1 International Square, Kansas City, MO 64153
  - Shuttles:
    - There is an KU airport shuttle that coincides with campus breaks at a cost of $35 each way. We suggest that you try to coordinate pick-up and drop-off with your PI to avoid paying this fee.
      - Additional shuttle companies can be found here
- U.S. and KU COVID Guidelines
Living in Lawrence
- About the city
- Transportation, campus, weather, support services, childcare, and Lawrence entertainment information
- Businesses, places of worship, restaurants, grocery stores, hair salons
- Childcare
- Medical services
  - Watkins Memorial Health Center (student focused with limited staff resources)
  - Watkins Memorial Health Center Pharmacy
  - LMH Health Hospital
- Banking:
  - The University of Kansas does not have an official banking partner, however there are ATMs on campus that are connected to specific banks.
  - Banks within the vicinity (<5min walk) of the CEBC
    - UMB Bank
    - Commerce Bank
    - Envista Credit Union
    - Tips from KU:
      - Checking and savings
      - Credit

Wi-Fi access on Campus
KU online ID and password generation
KU ID card
- KU ID Card Pick-Up:
  - You will be prompted to provide your own picture for this ID via email. This will be your primary access method into the CEBC lab buildings. Pick up is on main campus, on the back side of KU Memorial Union.
    - Carruth O'Leary, Room 20,
    - 1246 West Campus Rd, Lawrence, Kansas 66045
  - Contact KU ID: stu.account@ku.edu or 785-864-3322
Campus Accessibility:
- https://accessibility.ku.edu/physical-access
Campus Inclusion
- https://diversity.ku.edu/educationresources
Faculty and Staff (includes post-doctoral fellows)
- Benefits
- Health Insurance
  - Enroll yourself and any dependents (spouse, children) in health insurance within 30 days of payroll start. Health insurance payments will automatically be deducted from your paycheck once enrolled.
    - Health quest
      - Earn the 40 credits to reduce the cost of health insurance

Housing
- Sunflower Apartments: short-term living for faculty and staff
- KU Housing Resources
  - Finding a Place to Live
  - Questions to ask when finding a place to live
- Housing Near CEBC
  - Meadowbrook Apartments (2 mi on bus route 10)
  - Bauer farms (2 mi on bus route 9)
  - Fox Run (2 mi on bus route 9)
- Websites to look for housing
- Inexpensive Furniture and Housewares
  - Habitat ReStore
  - Facebook Lawrence FreeCyle and Buy Nothing groups
  - Furniture Consignment and Thrift Stores
Food and Financial Resources
- Campus Cupboard: food pantry for KU students, faculty, and staff
- Just Food: Douglas County food pantry
- LINK: hot meals in Lawrence
- KU Financial and Resource Assistance: resources for KU students, faculty, and staff
- SNAP Benefits: provide assistance for purchasing foodstuffs, requires application.
Transportation and Parking
- Transportation:
  - KU Bus System
    - The CEBC is on two bus routes, Route 9 and Route 10
      - Route Map
      - Route 10 runs between the CEBC and campus
      - Route 9 is an exterior loop of Lawrence
      - If you will not have access to a car, living near one of these bus routes is advisable
  - Lawrence Bus App
    - Download “My Bus Lawrence” mobile app for the live bus timing and route information
  - Rideshares
    - Uber and Lyft are available for use in Lawrence
      - Prices range from $8-15 depending on distance
  - Bicycle Volunteering Program
    - You can volunteer for 6 hours at the Unchained Bicycle Co-Op to “Earn a Bike” at no cost. Bike condition is not guaranteed.
    - They also have an annual bike sale
- Parking:
  - The CEBC is located off-campus, parking is free and readily available. If you plan to have a vehicle and will be working on main campus (e.g., Learned/Learned Engineering Expansion Phase 2, Integrated Science Building/Gray-Little Hall) you may need to purchase a parking pass. Full academic year, 30 day, and 15 day passes are available.
- Information on Purchasing a car
  - Getting a Driver’s License

Community Resources

Joining the CEBC?

Resources for International Transitions

Resources for Transition to Kansas

Resources for Transition to the University of Kansas

Housing, Transportation, Food, Finances, and Parking

Equity and Inclusion at the University of Kansas