Several Kansas University offices will extend their hours for part of next week to assist students returning for the fall semester.

Hours for those offices will be 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Participating offices and their locations are the Academic Achievement and Access Center, 22 Strong Hall; Bursar’s Office, 20 Carruth-O’Leary; College of Liberal Arts and Sciences student academic services, 109 Strong Hall; Computing Help Desk, 864-0200; dean of students, 113 Strong Hall; department of student housing, Corbin Hall; Freshman-Sophomore Advising Center, 126 Strong Hall; new student orientation, 213 Strong Hall; Office of Admissions and Scholarships, KU Visitor Center; Office of Student Financial Aid, 50 Strong Hall; Office of Multicultural Affairs, 145 Strong Hall; Office of the University Registrar, 121 Strong Hall; Office of the Vice Provost for Student Success, 133 Strong Hall; and the Parking Department, Allen Fieldhouse parking garage.

Also, campus phone operators will answer phones from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 864-2700.

The fall semester opens Aug. 18.