WSU Tech Affiliation

Increased quality, more opportunity

Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU Tech) is affiliated with Wichita State University. While the two remain separate degree-granting institutions, the formalized affiliation allows for more collaborative possibilities, as well as increased availability and quality of opportunities for students, while directly meeting the core workforce needs of the state.

What's in it for students?

General education courses taken at WSU Tech are transferable directly to Wichita State University.
WSU Tech students have the option of paying supplementary fees to access all of Wichita State University’s support services and student life activities not found in the traditional technical college setting.
Wichita State University and WSU Tech co-locate at multiple campuses.
The affiliation encourages faculty collaboration between Wichita State University and WSU Tech, leading to innovative methods of teaching and applied learning opportunities that give students a competitive advantage in the job market.
WSU Tech maintains its open admissions policy. Students taking WSU Tech classes apply through wsutech.edu. Classes are held at one of WSU Tech's Wichita-area campuses or online.
Students wanting to take classes at both Wichita State University and WSU Tech will go through each institution's admissions process separately.
WSU Tech continues to offer over 100 degree and certificate programs spanning aviation, health care, manufacturing, design, information technology, police science, culinary arts, business, and more. WSU Tech and Wichita State University maintain different tuition rates.
Shocker Pathway, a partnership that allows students to start their general education credits at WSU Tech and finish their Associate of Arts degree at Wichita State University remains in place.

What's in it for the community?

New educational opportunities continue to develop to equip the community to adapt to new career pathways and the integration of technology, leading to a better trained workforce.
New industry partnerships continue to develop because of the institutions' shared mission to provide an applied learning experience for students. The power of research and technical education working in collaboration, and the educational opportunity for learning from GED to Ph.D., will serve as an economic driver for south central Kansas.
WSU Tech remains a developer of workforce human capital for the region.
WSU Tech continues to work with business and industry to train and provide a highly qualified workforce, remaining flexible and responsive to the needs of industry.
WSU Tech serves as the managing partner of the National Center for Aviation Training (NCAT) in Wichita, a city known for its high concentration of aviation, advanced manufacturing, and STEM jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Financial Aid

Can I combine my enrollment at Wichita State and WSU Tech to determine my federal aid eligibility?

As part of a special program consortium agreement, participants of the WSU Tech Shocker Pathway program may be able to combine enrollment in required credit hours to determine federal aid eligibility awarded and disbursed through WSU Tech. You should visit with a financial aid advisor at the school from which you are currently seeking your degree / certificate to discuss your financial aid options. Student specific consortium agreements that are not part of the Shocker Pathway program must meet the requirements and application process at the primary / home institution and eligibility is not automatic.

Can I apply my WSU scholarship to WSU Tech courses and vice versa?

No. Each institution has unique scholarships and awarding processes. Enrollment requirements will need to be met at the awarding institution in order to maintain those scholarships.

If you have excess aid resulting in a refund from either institution, you can use those funds to make a payment for any courses at the other institution. Nothing is set up to pay automatically between the two schools.

How long does it take to process a consortium agreement once I submit the appropriate documentation?

This process depends on when and where the consortium agreement is initiated. You will need to meet with a financial aid advisor to determine your eligibility for such an exception.

Please note: Documentation must be received by the appropriate deadlines each semester.

Will my WSU bill be sent through my consortium agreement to WSU Tech?

WSU billing and WSU Tech billing are completely separate. Nothing is sent automatically between each school. Each bill must be paid separately. You should then take any refund from the one school and pay the other school. Please be aware of the payment deadlines for each school.

Does WSU have a book voucher program?

Wichita State does not offer a book voucher program. If you are refunded excess financial aid, you may use those funds for the direct purchase of your books. You may not purchase your books on credit via your WSU Student Account.

Can I transfer my financial aid to WSU Tech?

You may only receive financial aid from one school at a time. If you are transferring to WSU Tech, be sure to update your FAFSA at fafsa.gov to add WSU Tech's school code of 005498. Please contact the WSU Financial Aid Office to cancel any pending financial aid.

Can I pay my WSU Tech bill at the WSU Accounts Receivable office?

No. Payment for each bill will need to take place through each separate Accounts Receivable office.

Can WSU Tech place a hold on my WSU account?

While holds for past due balances cannot currently be transferred to the other institution, it is possible for financial aid holds to be established to prevent aid from disbursing at the wrong school.

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Admissions and Registrar

I'm a Shocker Pathway student. Do I need to go through WSU admissions?

Yes, if you have never previously been enrolled as a degree-bound student at Wichita State University. When you are ready to complete your transfer to Wichita State, you will need to submit a WSU degree-bound admission application at wichita.edu/apply. In addition, the Office of Admissions will need official transcripts from all previous colleges in order to obtain degree-bound admission status.

Are Shocker Pathway students guaranteed degree-bound admission to Wichita State?

Degree-bound admission is not guaranteed. Transfer students must have a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA (on a 4.00 scale) on all previous college work. Students that do not meet this criteria will be eligible to apply for admission by exception, though admission is not guaranteed.

Do I need an official transcript from WSU Tech to be admitted to Wichita State?

Yes. You will need to submit your official transcript from WSU Tech to be considered for admission to Wichita State. You must also send official transcripts from all other colleges or universities you have attended.

To order transcripts, please be aware that the proper name of WSU Tech is Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology. This is how it will be identified in the transcript sending services.

Will transcripts sent to WSU Tech from other colleges be shared with Wichita State?

No. Official transcripts from other institutions must be sent separately to WSU Tech and Wichita State if you are applying to both. Your record with each institution is separate and is subject to the transfer credit policies and practices in place at each institution.

Can I apply to WSU Tech through the Wichita State Admissions page?

No. The applications for the two institutions are separate. To apply to Wichita State, please visit wichita.edu/apply.

Is my WSU Tech transcript automatically sent to Wichita State?

No, you will need to request for your transcript to be sent to WSU.

Is my WSU Tech transcript different from a Wichita State transcript?

Yes. The two transcripts are separate and different from one another.

Are all of my WSU Tech courses (general education and others) transferable to Wichita State?

Yes. Unless it is a remedial course, the credit will transfer. Each academic college or department within Wichita State determines how courses / credits apply toward a particular degree program. Sometimes there can be a significant difference between what transfers and what counts toward a degree, especially if the courses are vocational in nature. Please visit the WSU Tech Transfer Guide webpage for more information.

Are my WSU Tech classes automatically transferred to Wichita State?

No. The courses must be received by Wichita State on an official transcript from WSU Tech.

Will my WSU Tech and Wichita State work be on the same transcript?

WSU Tech and Wichita State work would show as transfer work on each other's transcript. For example, WSU Tech courses would be shown as transfer work on Wichita State transcripts.

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Library and Other Services

Can I purchase books for my WSU Tech courses at Wichita State?

No. Books for your courses will need to be purchased at the campus you will be attending.

Where can I park at WSU as a WSU Tech student?

To park at Wichita State, you will have the following options if visiting campus between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.:

During the fall and spring semesters, visitors may choose WSU's free park-and-ride option, taking WSU Shuttle System from satellite lots at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex at 29th and Oliver.
Visitors also have the option to purchase a visitor's pass to park on the main campus.

For more information regarding parking, please visit wichita.edu/parking.

Can I use the library at WSU?

Ablah Library is open to the public. If you do wish to use the computers at the library, you will first need to go to the circulation desk. The circulation desk can set you up with login information that will give you access to the library computers.

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Computer Use and Technology

Can I print on the WSU main campus if I am a WSU Tech student?

Yes. To print on the WSU campus, you will need to have a Papercut account. To register funds on your account, visit papercut.wichita.edu and click the link "not a WSU student or employee " at the bottom of the page.

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Curriculum

What is Shocker Pathway?

The Shocker Pathway is a partnership between WSU Tech and Wichita State University (WSU) that allows students to begin their studies at WSU Tech and earn 50 credit hours of general education credits that will transfer to Wichita State. With an additional 15 credit hours at Wichita State, students will be awarded an Associate of Arts degree from Wichita State. Shocker Pathway students have the option to continue at WSU for bachelor's degree completion.

Learn more about Shocker Pathway

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Housing

Can I live in the WSU dormitories as a WSU Tech student?

Yes. Contact Housing and Residence Life at 316-978-3693 or housing@wichita.edu for more information

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Student ID Card

How do I get a myWSU ID number / Shocker Card?

You are assigned a myWSU ID number at the time of your application to the university, or at the time you become a Shocker Pathway student. You will receive this information via email after your application has been submitted. Shocker Cards are only available if you are a currently enrolled student at Wichita State.

When do you need a Shocker Card versus just an ID number?

Certain campus activities require a Shocker Card, such as swiping your card for admission to campus events or using your card as a key to enter buildings or check out books at University Libraries.

The ID number works for online engagement with the university.

What is the difference between a WSU Tech ID card and a Shocker Card?

There are three kinds of cards:

WSU Tech ID
For safety and security reasons, WSU Tech students must have a valid photo student ID card for the current semester. WSU Tech students are required to wear their IDs in a manner that keeps them readily visible while on any WSU Tech property. IDs may also be required to access resources in the Library and Learning Resources Center. WSU Tech student IDs can be obtained through the Student Services office at the National Center for Aviation Training or the Southside Center.
Shocker Experience Card
Shocker Experience cards are optional for WSU Tech students who want to utilize the support and benefits available to fee-paying Wichita State students. The Shocker Experience Card has a WSU ID number on it, meaning the student is in Banner, Wichita State's electronic records system. Getting a Shocker Experience Card is a separate process from getting a Shocker Card. You can only get a Shocker Card if you are enrolled at Wichita State.
Shocker Card
Shocker Card is the ID card for Wichita State students. Students use it for a variety of services, including, but not limited to: their dining plan, door access to university facilities, such as residence halls and research labs, admission to various campus events—from orientation to commencement, ticket pick-up for athletic and fine arts events, access to local YMCA branches, the ShockStop discount program at participating local merchants, printing and checking out materials at University Libraries, textbook rental and rewards points at the Shocker Store, and checking into various campus departments, including Campus Activities and Recreation and Student Health Services.

Do Shocker Pathway students have myWSU ID numbers?

When a student becomes a Shocker Pathway student, the Office of Admissions creates a special record in Banner and gives the student a myWSU ID number. This special number does not currently allow enrollment at Wichita State, but it does allow the student to apply aid to general education classes at WSU Tech, because they count toward the WSU Associate of Arts (AA) degree.

What services are available to WSU Tech students who pay for the Shocker Experience?

The optional Shocker Experience fee grants WSU Tech students access to Student Health, Counseling and Testing, Campus Activities and Recreation, Student Involvement activities, home athletic events, fine arts performances, area YMCAs, Shock Stop discounts with local businesses and more.

Learn more about the Shocker Experience for WSU Tech students

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