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Joining KanREN

KanREN Membership

Membership in the KanREN consortium is open to any Kansas college, university, school district, library, or educational consortium. Other non-profit organizations may qualify for KanREN membership as well, subject to the approval of the KanREN Board of Directors.

Most KanREN member institutions also obtain dedicated Internet connections via the KanREN statewide network backbone. Fees for membership and Internet connectivity are available on the KanREN Rates page.

Complete the Application

  1. Download the Enrollment Form. This document is in PDF format, so you'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print. You may optionally fill in the form online.
  2. Complete the application form. We will prepare and mail your membership documents as soon as possible.
  3. Send the document to KanREN either via U.S. Mail or fax: 
     
KanREN, Inc.  
Attn: New Membership 
PO Box 442167 
Lawrence, KS 66044 
785 856 1377 (FAX)
  4. Be sure to read the Acceptable Use Policy document.
  5. If your organization is a school, school district, college, university, technical school, library or other educational institution, membership approval is automatic. If your organization is of another type, the KanREN executive committee will review your application and notify you concerning approval.
  6. Upon receipt of your application, you will be contacted.

Note: Once an application is received and approved, it will take approximately 30 to 60 days for the connection and associated equipment to be installed and configured. A KanREN employee will contact the designated network support person at your site to obtain detailed information for the circuit installers. Please contact service@kanren.net for updated information regarding your install or uprade.

Billing information

KanREN bills quarterly for membership and connection fees. Invoices are mailed out on the second Friday preceeding the start of the quarter. Upgrades and disconnects are invoiced or refunded during the billing period following the upgrade or disconnect. Other billing arrangements can be made to accomodate member institutions' needs. For more information email info@kanren.net.