Transfer Guide

See how your credits transfer at wichita.edu/transfergateway.

Wichita State University Transfer Guide

2025 Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Transfer Honor Roll | #1 Transfer Destination for Kansas community college students, 14 years running

Number one for a reason

At Wichita State, we've held the title of the number one transfer destination in Kansas since 2010 — and we couldn't be prouder. Each year, more than 1,100 students just like you join us to gain a top-notch education and discover all of the real-world experiences that can only be found in Shocker Nation.

Steps to enroll at Wichita State

View the steps to enroll at wichita.edu/transfersteps.

By transferring to Wichita State, you'll have access to:

• The state's largest internship program, providing the opportunity to gain valuable real-world experience while earning college credit and a paycheck. Plus, Kansas Board of Regents data shows that Wichita State grads earn more and have higher job placement rates for Kansas jobs than students from all other public universities in the state.
• $4,000 - $6,000 in transfer student scholarships, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• 265+ campus organizations, ranging from fraternities and sororities to intramural sports and special interest groups.
• Virtually unlimited opportunities to make connections, build a resume, expand your knowledge and have fun in Kansas' largest city.
• More than a dozen industry leaders — such as Spirit AeroSystems, NetApp, Deloitte and Textron Aviation — have homes on Wichita State's 120-acre Innovation Campus, where many Shockers find state-of-the-art research and internship opportunities. You'll also find restaurants, apartment-style housing, a YMCA and a Food Truck Plaza.
• Student services will help you land a job, stay healthy, do well in class and provide the individual support you need to make your time as a Shocker successful and enjoyable.
• Tickets to the pulse-raising excitement of Shocker Athletics and the beauty and exhilaration of fine arts performances, a YMCA membership and all of the other perks of being a full-fledged member of Shocker Nation.

Wichita State at a glance

Mascot:

WuShock (Wu for short)

Students:

• 17,700
• 92% of classes have fewer than 50 students

Academic Colleges: 8

• Barton School of Business
• College of Applied Studies
• College of Engineering
• College of Fine Arts
• College of Health Professions
• Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College
• Fairmount College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
• College of Innovation & Design

Tuition and Fees

Wichita State is the most affordable research university in Kansas. The following are approximate basic tuition rates^* for undergraduate residents of Kansas. These costs represent a student enrolling in 15 hours for one semester and do not include additional expenses such as lab fees, special class or college fees, books and housing.

• Wichita State University - $4,974 per semester
• Kansas State University - $5,790 per semester
• University of Kansas - $6,317 per semester

^* These costs were provided by the Kansas Board of Regents website at kansasregents.gov

• Books: $1,250 / year (estimated)
• Parking: $150 / year (optional)
• Athletics tickets: Included
• Fine Arts tickets: Included
• YMCA membership: Included
• City Bus Pass: Included
• GoCreate Makerspace Membership: Included
• LinkedIn Learning Courses: Included

Transfer Gateway: Transfer Credit Estimator

Have a question on what classes to take or what you need to do to complete your enrollment? Follow these steps below:

1. Go to the Wichita State Transfer Gateway
   Before you get started in the Transfer Gateway, have a copy of your unofficial transcripts on hand. You'll also have the opportunity to create an account to save your progress. To get started, visit wichita.edu/transfergateway.
2. Enter your completed courses
   Input your previous college courses to see how your courses transfer toward your degree of interest.
3. Enrollment checklist
   Get a personalized checklist tailored to your transfer journey, complete with important application and enrollment deadlines. This customized tool helps you stay organized and on track by outlining next steps.
4. Explore majors & careers
   You can explore and compare up to three different majors side by side. This feature allows you to dive deeper into each program by learning about potential career paths, typical job responsibilities and salary ranges.
5. Transcript requirement
   Official transcripts must still be submitted for admission and to complete your final transfer credit evaluation.

For general questions about the Transfer Gateway, use the "Contact a Transfer Counselor" feature in the Gateway to contact our Transfer Specialist.

YouTube tutorial: How to use the Transfer Gateway

Dual Advising

The completion of an associate's degree does not guarantee that all general education requirements needed at Wichita State have been met. By taking advantage of Wichita State's dual-advising program, you can streamline your transition to becoming a Shocker and achieving your academic goals.

Through dual advising, you can:

• Develop a relationship with a Wichita State advisor who can answer program-specific questions
• Create a course of study that is appropriate to your academic goals
• Reduce unnecessary enrollments — saving time and money
• Receive timely information on deadlines, scholarships, financial aid and curriculum changes
• Get an inside look at resources available at Wichita State
• Meet with Wichita State faculty before you enroll

How to get started

1. Go online to wichita.edu/dualadvising and complete a dual advising form^*
2. A Wichita State dual advisor will contact you to schedule an appointment
3. Meet with both your community college advisor and your Wichita State advisor each semester

^*The dual advising form should only be completed for prospective students coming from a Kansas community college. Check out the Transfer Gateway to see how your credits may transfer to your desired degree by visiting wichita.edu/transfergateway.

Pro tips for transfer students

• Schedule a campus visit
  Campus visits can be scheduled at wichita.edu/visit and generally include a meeting with an admissions representative, a walking tour of campus, an appointment with someone in your area of academic interest and a tour of campus residence halls. Additional events occur on and off campus all the time, many with specific transfer experiences available, so check the site regularly.
• Scholarships and federal financial aid
  Transfer Merit Scholarships are available to new incoming direct transfers for fall who enter Wichita State with between 12 and 74 overall transfer credit hours and a minimum 3.25 transfer GPA. Funds are awarded automatically based on admissions information with no additional application required. Learn more at wichita.edu/scholarships and be sure to check out the exclusive scholarship search platform available only to admitted Shockers at wichita.edu/scholarshipuniverse.
  
  In addition to Transfer Merit Scholarships, Wichita State awards more than $110 million each year through a variety of federal, state and university funds (distributed among more than 60% of the Wichita State student body). To ensure you are eligible for all available funds, fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov and include Wichita State's federal code (001950). The FAFSA opens in October this year, so complete and submit it as soon as it's open for federal aid packages awarded through Wichita State
  
  For more information, contact the Office of Financial Aid, 203 Jardine Hall, 316-978-3430 or at wichita.edu/financialaid.
• Apply for housing
  Wichita State has one main housing option for transfer students: The Flats at Wichita State opened in fall 2017 and offers fully furnished, all-inclusive apartments for upperclassmen and transfer students. Residents enjoy a clubhouse and pool tables. For more information, or to apply online, visit wichita.edu/housing.
• Look into campus activities and internships
  No need to wait to start thinking about how you can make the most of your Shocker experience. Explore student organizations, more than 350 annual on-campus events, community service opportunities and much more by visiting wichita.edu/studentlife.
  
  As a transfer student, you may be able to jump into an internship experience early in your Wichita State career. See a glimpse of how thousands of Shockers are getting real-world experience to power up their resumes at wichita.edu/appliedlearning.

Ready to begin your transition to Wichita State? Request admission details and your next steps.

Colleges and majors

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