Fact Sheet for BECAL-CPK Students

2026-2027

Wichita State University - Office of International Education
Institution	Wichita State University wichita.edu Wichita State University View Book
Website for Short-Term Students	Exchange: wichita.edu/exchangestudents BECAL/CPK: www.wichita.edu/BECAL
Office in Charge of Incoming International & Short Term Program Students	Office of International Education Phone: 1.316.978.3232 Physical Address: Shocker Success Center Lower Level 003 1998 N Isely Ln, Wichita, KS 67208 Mailing address: 1845 Fairmount Street Wichita, KS 67260-0122, USA
Study Abroad Staff (Exchange Partner Agreements & Outgoing Students) (Incoming Students)	Ann Burger (Ms.) Associate Director for Study Abroad & Exchange Programs ann.burger@wichita.edu Direct Phone: 1.316.978.5374 Karen Galindo (Ms.) Study Abroad Advisor karen.galindo@wichita.edu Direct Phone: 1.316.978.6048 Office Telephone: 1.316.978.3232 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

Academic Information

Minimum Hours of Credit Required and Maximum Credits Allowed Per Semester

All BECAL-CPK students must enroll for full time study. Undergraduates: 12 U.S. credit hours for most programs. If students would like to take more credit hours, then they will need to pay for any hours above 12 credit hours.

Course Catalog

Undergraduate: Undergraduate Catalog
Graduate: Graduate Catalog

Schedule of Courses (for particular semester)

Schedule of Courses

PLEASE NOTE: The schedule of courses for fall semester (August-Dec.) is released the previous March and for the spring semester (January-May), in mid-October.

Academic Calendar

Semester One (Fall 2026): August 17 - December 10, 2026
New Student Orientation	Tentative dates: Thursday-Friday, August 13-14, 2026
Registration for Courses	WSU makes special provisions for incoming exchange students to pre-enroll, along with our current students starting mid-April for fall.
Classes Begin Classes End	Monday, August 17, 2026 Thursday, December 3, 2026
Examination Period	Saturday, December 5 - Thursday, December 10, 2026
Vacation Periods	Fall Break: Saturday, October 10 (after 2pm) - Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, November 25 - Sunday, November 29, 2026

Semester Two (Spring 2027): January 19 - May 13, 2026
New Student Orientation	Tentative dates: Thursday-Friday, January 14-15, 2027
Registration for Courses	WSU makes special provisions for incoming exchange students to pre-enroll, along with our current students starting mid-November for spring.
Classes Begin Classes End	Tuesday, January 19, 2027 Thursday, May 6, 2027
Examination Period	Saturday, May 8 - Thursday, May 13, 2027
Vacation Periods	Spring Break: Monday, March 15 - Sunday, March 21, 2027

Other Information

Official Arrival Dates

First (Fall) Semester: Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Second (Spring) Semester: Wednesday, January 13, 2027 (tentative)

Official Departure Dates

First (Fall) Semester: Residence halls will close on Friday, December 11, 2026

Second (Spring) Semester: Residence halls will close on Friday, May 14, 2027

Airport Pick-Up Service

Free pick-up service is provided through the Office of International Education for when you arrive to Wichita (ICT). Students should ask for this service at least two weeks, prior to their arrival date. More information will be emailed to you. However, for departure at the end of the semester, all students must find their own transportation to the airport at their own expense.

Mandatory Health Insurance Covered Under BECAL Scholarship

Students will automatically be charged for health insurance by Wichita State University.

Housing

Housing Covered Under Our Exchange Agreement

Accommodations on campus:
1. The Flats (apartments)
Housing Information

Application Deadline for Housing & Meal Plans
Fall Semester	Students should complete the online application once admitted to WSU through MyWSU account online. If students are coming for fall semester only, then they will still need to complete the academic year housing application. The WSU International Education Office will provide a list of those students to the Housing Office so that they can cancel the second semester (spring). Apply online with MyWSU I.D.
Spring Semester	Students should complete the online application once admitted to WSU through MyWSU account online. Apply online with MyWSU I.D.
Move-in Dates & Dining Hall Dates of Operation	Fall Semester: BECAL-CPK students may be required to arrive prior to the official move-in date for housing in order to attend the mandatory orientation. Given this, they will need to plan for a few extra days for housing fees and should contact the WSU Housing Office for specific costs. Please see the housing contract for the official move-in date and check the pre-departure information for the arrival date for BECAL-CPK students. Dining services will be closed down during Fall Break in October and over Thanksgiving Break in November. Visit the housing website for specific dates and details: Housing and Residence Life Spring Semester: BECAL-CPK students will be required to arrive prior to the official move-in date for housing in order to attend the mandatory orientation. Given this, they will need to plan for a few extra days for housing fees and should contact the WSU Housing Office for specific costs. Please see the housing contract for the official move-in date and check the pre departure information for the arrival date for BECAL-CPK students. Dining services will be closed down during Spring Break in March. Dining services will be closed during Spring Break in March. Visit the housing website for specific dates and details: Housing and Residence Life
Move-out Dates & Recommended Dates of Departure	Fall and Spring Semester: Generally, students will be required to move out of the residence halls by the Friday after final exams. We would recommend booking your flight for that Friday.