About the Workshop

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Welcome to the Jayhawk Media Workshop!

KU will host its 58th annual high school journalism workshops from June 11-15, 2023 on the KU campus in Lawrence.

Important Dates

  • May 2, 2023: All financial aid materials due to the JMW office
  • May 4, 2023: Registration price is raised to $475
  • May 25, 2023: Last day to register for the workshop
  • June 1, 2023: Deposit payment is due
  • June 11, 2023: First day of workshop
  • June 15, 2023: Final day of workshop

Residential workshop

The cost for the residential workshop this summer is $425 (until May 4) 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 Thursday morning including breakfasts, lunches and dinners
  • double occupancy lodging at our residence hall
  • other fun workshop stuff, including a water bottle

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 Monday through Wednesday
  • a fancy-schmancy camp t-shirt
  • other fun workshop stuff, including a water bottle

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 Monday through Wednesday
  • a fancy-schmancy camp t-shirt
  • other fun workshop stuff, including a water bottle

Please see the adviser workshop page for more details

Prices

  • (before May 4) Early Registration (commuter and resident students): $425 per student
  • (after May 4) 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 “Jayhawk Media Workshop, 318 Stauffer-Flint Hall, 1435 Jayhawk Boulevard, Lawrence, KS 66045.”

Scholarships Available

JMW is committed to preparing journalists from all backgrounds for the work they do on their campuses and in their careers. In 2023, JMW and the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications at KU again will offer multicultural and need-based scholarships.