As current students at Wichita State University, we'd like to show you why we love Shocker Nation.
Outside of class, we've been involved in student organizations, secured internships, studied in residence at other universities both in the United States and abroad, and cheered on our teams in Charles Koch Arena. There's always something happening on campus, the heart of Shocker Nation. For example, we've recently opened the new $17 million Shocker Success Center, a resource for over a dozen student support services in a single, welcoming space conveniently located in the heart of campus. Additionally, the $60 million business school home, Woolsey Hall, opened in the summer of 2022.
Of course, the Wichita State community extends beyond campus. Partnerships within Wichita provide students with the opportunity to complete research and gain professional experience with employers like Airbus, Koch Industries, NetApp, Textron Aviation and Wichita Public Schools. And, Wichita State's Old Town location — in the center of Wichita — allows students to be int he middle of a bustling business and entertainment district.
Take some time to explore the guide and see all the opportunities Wichita State offers. You can also follow @shockerexp on Instagram to see campus from the eyes of our students throughout the entire year. We hope you see why we are all proud to be called SHOCKERS!
In Shocker Spirit,
About Wichita State
As Kansas' only research university in an urban setting, Wichita State offers experiences others can't. By combining a traditional college atmosphere with the endless possibilities of the state's largest city, Wichita State is the only school in Kansas that provides an educational experience that goes beyond the limits of a typical college town.
Wichita is not your typical college town
As the medical, communications, financial and entertainment hub of Kansas, Wichita can make living in a run-of-the-mill college town seem a little lacking. From huge annual festivals and serene nature preserves to world-class dining and a thriving arts community, Wichita has it all. Add in practically endless opportunities for on-the-job experience as well as easy access to industry experts, and Wichita is a virtual utopia for the aspiring college student. When Wichita State opened its doors in 1895, students rode horses to class, telegraph machines were cutting-edge technology and Wichita had only been a city for about 25 years.
A lot has changed
The past century has featured a remarkable evolution for Wichita State, one in which the school has grown from a small Christian college to a large state university — punctuated by two name changes and a few thousand more students. Together with the city of Wichita, Wichita State has built a thriving partnership, one that over the years has propelled each to new heights. It's a relationship that both supplies the lifeblood of a flourishing community and makes it possible to provide the most well-rounded education in the region.
The city of Wichita offers many entertainment opportunities
Wichita's Old Town neighborhood is nestled in the heart of the city and features more than 100 restaurants, shops, clubs, theaters, galleries, museums and retail shops displaying art exhibits from local artists. First Friday events are free and open to the public, while Naftzger Park in downtown offers festivals, movies and wide-open lounging space in an urban setting. INTRUST Bank Arena is the main entertainment venue downtown with performances like Taylor Swift, Cardi B, The Chainsmokers, Lil Wayne, Kevin Hart, Adam Sandler, Ariana Grande, Pentatonix and Zach Bryan.
Tuition Discounts and Scholarships
Shocker City Partnership
The Shocker City Partnership grants regular in-state tuition rates to students from specific metropolitan areas in Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas. This is a savings of about $42,500 over four years.
Shocker Select
Shocker Select offers a 33% discount on out-of-state tuition to residents of Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas. Shocker Select students save more than $27,208 over four years.
Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP)
The Midwest Student Exchange Program offers 33% off out-of-state tuition to residents from Indiana, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin who meet the program's qualifications for major, test score and GPA. MSEP students save more than $27,208 over four years.
Legacy Tuition
If you are a nonresident who pays out-of-state tuition rates and your parent, step-parent, legal guardian, grandparent or step-grandparent graduated from Wichita State with an associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree, you are eligible to receive regular in-state tuition. Legacy students save about $42,500 over four years.
Scholarships
wichita.edu/scholarships • wichita.edu/scholarshipuniverse
Fully admitted high school seniors are automatically considered for four-year, renewable freshmen merit and academic scholarships. Awards range from $4,000 to $16,000 for Kansas residents and students receiving tuition discounts, while students paying full out-of-state tuition rates may receive $6,000 to $24,000. Awards are split evenly over four years and can be awarded based on GPA only, or a combination of GPA and ACT/SAT. Additionally, admitted students are able to tap the power of ScholarshipUniverse, an exclusive tool that matches student profiles with Wichita State, regional and national scholarship opportunities.
Freshman Admission Requirements
Students graduating from an accredited high school, younger than 21, MUST:
- Have a cumulative 2.25 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale; OR
- Achieve an ACT composite of 21 or higher OR a minimum combined SAT composite of 1060 (test optional for admission)
- AND, if applicable, achieve a 2.0 GPA on all college credit taken in high school
- Apply for admission at wichita.edu/apply.
- Pay the $40 nonrefundable application fee.
- Take the ACT/SAT and submit your score to Wichita State. Wichita State's ACT code is 1472. Wichita State's SAT code is 6884.
For information about nondegree admission and related courses, visit wichita.edu/getadmitted or wichita.edu/badges.
Transferring to Wichita State
Wichita State is the #1 transfer destination in Kansas for 14 years in a row.
Get started
- Apply for admission at wichita.edu/apply.
- Pay the $40 nonrefundable application fee.
- Submit official transcripts to the Office of Admissions.
- Check how close you may be to a Wichita State degree by entering your transfer credits at wichita.edu/transfergateway.
Transfer Admission Requirements
24 credit hours or more: Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA on previous college work
Younger than 21 with fewer than 24 credit hours: Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on previous college work and fulfill one freshman admission requirement.
Transfer Scholarships
Once you're admitted we'll automatically consider you for transfer scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $3,000 per year.
- $6,000 ($3,000 per year) for students with a 3.5 to 4.0 transfer GPA.
- $4,000 ($2,000 per year) for students with a 3.25 to 3.49 transfer GPA.
Apply for admission by the priority consideration date — Feb. 1. Once you're admitted, create a profile through Wichita State's powerful and exclusive scholarship search platform, ScholarshipUniverse. To get started on the hunt for additional transfer scholarship opportunities, visit wichita.edu/scholarshipuniverse.
Transfer Gateway
Simplify your transfer process. Transferring can be a confusing process. We're here to help you see whether your credits may transfer and what steps you need to take.
Adult Learner Admission Requirements
With fewer than 24 credit hours: Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on previous college work, and have graduated from an accredited high school or have the required GED scores*
With no transfer work: Have graduated from an accredited high school or meet the required GED scores*
*GED requirements vary depending on testing year; visit wichita.edu/getadmitted for details.
We're Military Friendly
Wichita State University has been recognized as a military-friendly institution because of its dedication to providing the guidance and resources to best serve the needs of our students. Military and Veterans Services, located in Shocker Success Center, gives active service members, veterans and their families a place to feel at home and fulfill their unique educational needs.
Wichita State is home to Army ROTC, giving students an opportunity to develop leadership skills, manage people and resources, while also getting a college education.
Academics
Academic Programs
College of Applied Studies
Experience is everything in Wichita State's College of Applied Studies. Our priority is to maximize the potential of our students through skill-building and field placements that will set them apart in their future careers. With over 487 industry and educational partnerships, our students gain valuable real-world experience in education, counseling, exercise science, athletic training, organizational leadership and sport management. Our graduates our empowered to make a positive impact on society.
Teacher education majors gain extensive hands-on experience in Kansas' largest and most diverse school district — Wichita USD 259, while our Teacher Apprentice Program allows paraeducators to earn their teacher licensure and bachelor's degree online while employed in schools across the state of Kansas. Our counseling students have access to the WISE clinic, where they provide counseling and play therapy services for the community. Students also have opportunities to engage in research in the state-of-the-art Human Performance Lab and internship placements with top sports organizations. With an emphasis on practical learning, professional development and dedicated faculty, students will graduate with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue their dream careers and make a difference in their chosen fields.
College of Engineering
Top-notch education, nationally recognized programs, esteemed faculty and a long-standing relationship with industry distinguish Wichita State's College of Engineering from its peers. Wichita State offers majors in aerospace engineering, biomedical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, product design and manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, and more. Being located in the state's center of industry has its advantages, such as offering the largest engineering co-op and internship program in the state. In fact, more than 30% of the Wichita community's engineers are Wichita State graduates.
Wichita State is home to the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), the country's largest aviation research and development institute, as well as industry leaders including Airbus, Textron Aviation, Spirit AeroSystems and NetApp, who are putting state-of-the-art technology and real-world experiences well within reach of our students.
College of Fine Arts
As the state's only comprehensive college of fine arts, Wichita State brings the visual and performing arts together through the School of Art, Design and Creative Industries, School of Digital Arts, the School of Music and School of Performing Arts. Wichita's strong art community, along with numerous on-campus gallery showings, concerts and performances, provide limitless opportunities to learn, exhibit and perform. Wichita provides an environment for inspiration to flourish and access to the state's largest ready-made audience.
The college's faculty is recognized in art venues throughout the world. Voice and opera students have an opportunity to study with nationally renowned opera star Alan Held, while instrumental majors can learn from multiple faculty members who perform with the Wichita Symphony Orchestra.
The newest endeavor in the College of Fine Arts is the introduction of the Bachelor of Applied Arts degree in Media Arts. Students in this major can choose an emphasis area in acting for digital arts, filmmaking, animation, collaborative design, audio production or game design.
College of Health Professions
Located in the state's healthcare hub, Wichita State's College of Health Professions provides students with the skills, hands-on learning and professional connections essential to succeed in high-demand, high-paying health careers. With nationally accredited programs in nursing, physical therapy, dental hygiene, communication sciences and disorders, medical laboratory sciences and physician associate, it's no surprise that if you go to any health care facility in the area, there's a Wichita State graduate nearby.
Wichita State sets itself apart by being the only public university to offer an accelerated nursing program in the state, turning students into qualified nurses in less than two years. The college features health science degrees that prepare students to work across a variety of settings, the only physician associate program in the state, and the only Bachelor of Science program in dental hygiene at a Kansas Regents university. Wichita State's School of Nursing offers a guaranteed admission option for freshmen declaring a major in nursing. Wichita State's unique relationship with the largest healthcare community in south-central Kansas gives our students access to more real-world experience on and off campus. the college will move into the $300 million downtown Wichita Biomedical Campus in 2027 pending completion of construction.
Fairmount College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Fairmount College offers undergraduate majors in natural sciences and mathematics, social sciences, humanities and professional training programs. Students who complete degrees in the liberal arts and sciences develop valuable skills applicable to any profession. By the time they graduate, students will possess proficiency in oral and written communication, analytical thinking and problem solving, interpersonal relationships, global understanding and the ability to think logically and intelligently about social and ethical issues.
Barton School of Business
As Kansas' premier business school, our students have the advantage of boosting their LinkedIn profiles (not to mention their resumes) with the valuable experiences, tools and connections only found at Wichita State.
It's really no surprise that Barton School graduates stand out from the competition. Wichita State combines the widest range of accredited business degrees in the state with virtually unlimited learning opportunities.
Students may choose to pursue undergraduate degrees in business fields, including accounting, management, marketing, entrepreneurship, economics, finance, real estate, hospitality, human resource management and information technology and management information systems. The Barton School of Business also offers one of the nation's best graduate programs that allows students to pursue their MBA, EMBA, Master of Science in Business Analytics and more.
The Barton School of Business is accredited through AACSB International in both business and accounting. Fewer than 1% of business schools worldwide hold this prestigious double-accreditation.
Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College
The Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College is a home for ambitious, self-aware and multifaceted students. We trust our students to take their honors education into their own hands. They enjoy flexible curricula, honors tracks and course foci. The Honors distinction is a supplement to, and enrichment of, one's undergraduate education. An honors education provides depth and breadth of learning for students of any major through rigorous, interdisciplinary coursework as well as service and leadership opportunities outside the classroom.
Honors students enjoy:
- Small, discussion-base classes and faculty mentorship
- Access to Bill's Trip, an annual academic service-learning experience that has taken students to locations like the Grand Canyon and Zion National Park
- A local and international professional alumni network
Housing and Campus Rec
Housing & Residence Life
Living on campus means quick access to classes, action-packed athletics, campus activities and hundreds of new friends all right at your doorstep.
Shocker Hall
Shocker Hall is located in the heart of main campus and offers both shared and private suites, an attached dining hall and the GroundHouse coffee shop. Shocker Hall houses first-year students and is home to the Cohen Honors College and Living Learning Communities (LLCs).
The Flats
The Flats are located on the east side of campus and offers fully furnished apartments with a full kitchen and washer/dryer in each unit. The Flats are available to upperclassmen students.
The Suites
The Suites is a 220-bed residence hall, located right next to The Flats Apartments. The building features primarily two-bedroom suites, including a kitchenette, bathroom and washer/dryer in each unit. The Suites are available to first-year students only.
Living Learning Communities
Living Learning Communities offer first-year students with similar academic interests the opportunity to live together on a floor in Shocker Hall. These residence enjoy a built-in support system, mentoring, leadership opportunities and an enhanced sense of community. Students can apply to be in an LLC through the housing application process.
Questions? Visit our website at wichita.edu/housing or contact us at housing@wichita.edu or 316-978-3693.
Campus Recreation
At Wichita State, Campus Recreation is the primary destination for fitness, recreation, special events and social activities, including:
- Aquatics
- Massage Therapy
- Esports
- Boats & Bikes at River Vista
- Intramural Sports
- Recreation & Wellness
- Outdoor Adventure Program
- Sport Clubs
- Shocker Fit & F45
- Shocker Rowing
Want even more recreation? Fee-paying Wichita State students enjoy single adult memberships to all 10 Wichita-area YMCAs. To get started, bring your Shocker ID to any YMCA, including the Steve Clark YMCA on campus.
Ulrich Museum of Art
The Ulrich Museum of Art at Wichita State University connects viewers with artists and artwork that reflect our world today. Located in McKnight Art Center, the museum holds a permanent collection of more than 6,700 works. Its Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection includes 88 works spread across the 330-acre WSU campus. Students may explore the galleries Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Campus Map
Visit the interactive campus map
Directions
For directions, in-depth building information and a list of hotels near wichita state, visit wichita.edu/map.
Wichita State Locations
Wichita State at McConnell
WSU at McConnell combines a quality education, flexible learning options, small class sizes, military-focused support and a convenient on-base location.
Student have access to a full-time educational specialist to help them with everything from registration and credit transfer to academic advising. Enjoy WSU's comprehensive flexible military leave policy, plus the MOU Military Inclusive Tuition Rate.
Visit wichita.edu/mcconnell for more information.
Transit
Visit wichita.edu/transit to learn more about Wichita State University's partnership with Wichita Transit, which allows students to ride across campus and throughout the city at no additional charge.
Parking
Visit wichita.edu/parking to determine where to park on campus.
Athletics
Shocker Athletics
The proud citizens of Shocker Nation are no strangers to excellence in athletics, and recent seasons give them plenty of reasons to cheer! From American Conference championships to NCAA tournament appearances, student athletes complete regularly in the national arena. Our NCAA teams include softball, baseball, basketball, volleyball, tennis, golf, track and field, cross country, bowling, cheer and dance.
Wichita State students receive free admission to all home NCAA athletic events.
Interested in playing an NCAA sport at Wichita State? Visit goshockers.com and fill out the Recruitment Questionnaire or email a coach.
- 3.406 overall student-athlete GPA
- 40 straight semesters-cumulative student athlete GPA above 3.0
- 45 student-athletes with 4.0 GPA
- 198 student-athletes on the Athletic Director's Honor Roll (GPA of 3.0 or better)
Shocker Bowling
Wichita State is home to the most accomplished collegiate bowling program in the nation with a record 23 men's and women's national championships. Since 1975, 65 Shocker bowlers have competed for the U.S. National Team, with a handful of alumni on the Professional Bowler's Association tour. In 2024-25, Shocker Women's Bowling began competing in the NCAA Div. I level and made it to the NCAA Final Four.
Shocker Rowing
Shocker Rowing has been making waves in the Midwest for almost fifty years. Our programs offer opportunities to all Shockers, whether it is on our competitive team or as a recreational rower. Whether new to the sport or an experienced, youth rower, you have the chance to compete from the local to national level.
If you are looking for a true challenge and a program that is designed to help you excel, then see what we have to offer. We build champions. Additionally, Shocker ROwing proudly coordinates the university's Boats and Biked venue, bringing outdoor health and fitness activities to the downtown river corridor through kayak, pedal boat, bike and scooter rentals.
Wichita State Esports
Wichita State Esports is the official varsity esports program of the university, supporting student-athletes in competitive teams and staff volunteers through applied learning for both undergraduate and graduate level students.
Currently supported teams include Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, Overwatch 2, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Valorant. Wichita State Esports is a member of the National Association of Collegiate Esports and participates in intercollegiate competition through the NACE Starleague. To connect, follow @esportswsu on all socials.
Sport Clubs
Sport Clubs offer students a way to train and/or compete at a high level. Sport Clubs are organized and run by students, though some do have coaches/instructors. Some clubs travel to compete in regional and national competitions, while others stay on campus and are instructional. Our Sports Clubs include men's and women's volleyball, men's and women's soccer, table tennis, waterski & wakeboard, barbell, shooting sports, disc golf, baseball, ultimate frisbee, cricket, bass fishing, tennis club, Wichita State Student Officials Association, taekwondo, gaming, golf, wrestling club and basketball club.
Student Life
OneStop Student Services
OneStop Student Services offers 24/7 student support and service through live chat, phone and web ticketing in addition to self-service options. Students can receive immediate and personalized service regarding:
- Admissions
- Financial Aid
- General Information
- Parking
- Records and Registration
- Student Accounts
Students may choose an in-person option by visiting the Shocker Success Center, Suite 104. Additionally, OneStop Student Services advises all first-year students entering directly from high school, students who took a gap year and first-time in college international students. Questions? Contact OneStop at 316-978-7440 or email onestop@wichita.edu.
Office of Student Success
Located in the new Shocker Success Center, Student Success helps students maximize their academic potential and reach their personal goals through a range of programs and services, regardless of personal background. Its goal is to help students develop skills and an individualized plan to graduate in a timely manner while engaging with our community of learners.
The Office of Student Success focuses on:
- First-year transition programming
- Academic success programs, including free one-on-one, drop-in and small group tutoring in the Shocker Learning Center
- Success coaching, focused on the unique needs of students in each academic college
The office aims to help students transition successfully to Wichita State, improve academic performance and achieve academic excellence, set and reach personal goals, and build confidence.
Wichita State University Libraries
The University Libraries is your research headquarters on campus, offering:
- Newly expanded and renovated E.K. and Kathlien Edmiston 24-Hour Study Room
- A Personal Librarian assigned to assist students from each major
- 24-hour access to online research collections
- Collaboration Hub on Level 2 offers students a place to connect with friends
- 50+ study and small conference rooms available
- Advanced technology such as 3D printing, virtual reality systems and video recording studio
- More than 2,000,000 books, journals and other physical materials for checkout
Office of Student Engagement and Belonging
Student Engagement & Belonging takes pride in creating and maintaining connections with various communities outside of campus and within Wichita State University. We provide dynamic programs, which range from speakers and documentaries to award ceremonies and cultural festivities — each representing a small piece of the diversity displayed on campus. Throughout the year, the office offers an array of academic, cultural, social and outreach programs.
Rhatigan Student Center
Located in the heart of the main campus, the Rhatigan Student Center is the social hub of student life at Wichita State University. Whether you're looking for a place to study, eat, hang out with friends, shop, relax or even get a quick haircut, the RSC is the place to be.
Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes is a great place to relax and have fun with your friends and family. Bowling, billiards, darts, video games, parties, tournaments, food and fun can all be found in the lower level of the RSC.
The Shocker Store is housed in the RSC and has the largest selection and lowest prices for Shocker merchandise in town. All the textbooks that students need are available for purchase or rent in the Shocker Store basement.
Wichita State Campus Traditions
Clash of the Colleges just celebrated its tenth anniversary, marking a decade of spirited competition, camaraderie and school pride. This annual event brings together first-year students, faculty and administrators in a vibrant, multi-sport free-for-all, all vying for bragging rights for the year.
in 1928, Hippodrome was a one-day event. Since then, Wichita State's longest-running tradition has dramatically grown to include a full week's worth of activities. It's an all-school event promoting Shocker pride through contests and live entertainment leading up to the main showcase: the Hippodrome skits. Groups of students perform original, no-holds-barred skits with the winners getting bragging rights and a trophy. One idea has continued to be the mainstay of Hippodrome: the display of student talent.
Each year, the Shocker Career Accelerator's Root Beer Kegger brings together dozens of employers with more than 1,200 Wichita State students to enjoy career connections, locally brewed root beer and hot dogs.
Shocktoberfest is an annual celebration of Shocker spirit and pride with a week of events culminating with the always popular Songfest. Student groups compete for points to be the winners of Shocktoberfest!
Welcomefest. What better way to kick off each semester than with a university bash? During the first two weeks of classes, there are a variety of events to welcome students back to school.
Beyond the Classroom
Wichita State Shocker Career Accelerator
Wichita State's Shocker Career Accelerator connects Shockers to real-world experiences before graduation through applied learning. By participating in applied learning experiences, Wichita State students can have it all: get career-ready, college credit, professional connections, a paycheck, and — in many cases — a job offer, putting them ahead of the competition.
Prominent Employer Partners
Wichita State students earned approximately $35+ million in 9,800+ applied learning and on-campus positions while working for over 600 employers. Below are some of the businesses and organizations that have opened their doors to Shocker students:
- Adams Brown
- Airbus
- ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives)
- Black & Veatch
- Bombardier Learjet Aerospace
- Boys and Girls Club
- Burns & McDonnell
- Cargill
- Case New Holland
- Deloitte
- Disney
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
- Ernst & Young
- Fidelity Bank
- Foley Equipment
- Goldman Sachs
- High Touch Technologies
- Honeywell NSC (National Security Campus)
- Integra Technologies
- INTRUST Bank Arena
- KAKE, KSN & KWCH-TV
- Koch Industries
- McCurdy Auction
- Muscular Dystrophy Association
- NASA
- NetApp
- Pfizer
- POET
- Rainbows United
- Rudd Foundation
- Spirit AeroSystems
- Textron Aviation
- The Boeing Company
- Toyota
- U.S. Marshals
- Visit Wichita
- Wichita Brewing Company
- Wichita Police Department
- Wichita Public Schools
Innovation Campus
Envision being part of a university where innovation, creativity, entrepreneurship and technology are building the future. That is Wichita State.
In 2012, Wichita State launched a master planning process to engage the community in the task of imagining a campus aligned with the dynamic, powerful future envisioned in WSU's ambitious mission and vision statements. Within five years, that work was well established with the amazing transformation of a 120-acre section of the campus that once housed the Braeburn Golf Course.
Wichita State University's Innovation Campus is an interconnected community of partnership buildings, where organizations establish operations and reap the rewards of the university's vast resources. Laboratories give students access to real-world applications and the training needed to effortlessly assimilate into the workforce, and a community makerspace gives both students and non-students access to the technology and services that helps facilitate product development. It is also home to new residential, retail and services developments to improve the quality of student life and draw the community onto campus — and there is much more to come! Wichita State's Innovation Campus is a mixed-use area that provides everyone with a place to live, learn, work and play.
GoCreate
GoCreate, a Koch Collaborative, is a makerspace that provides people of all ages and skill levels access to sophisticated equipment, shared work spaces, expert advice and a supportive community of creative people to explore individual ideas for innovation.
GoCreate has studios for a wide variety of projects, including:
- 3D print and scan
- Design
- Electronics
- Finishing
- Metals and welding
- Textiles
- Wood and foam
National Student Exchange
National Student Exchange (NSE) lets you swap Wichita State's campus with almost 200 universities across he United States and Canada while paying Wichita State tuition and earning credit toward your degree. Shockers can study at their chosen university for a semester or full academic year.
Benefits of National Student Exchange:
- Live in different geographic and cultural settings
- Broaden your educational perspective
- Investigate graduate schools
- Pursue research, field study & internship opportunities
- Experience personal growth and independence
- Prepare yourself to live and work in a culturally diverse society
Opportunities to Study Abroad
Through Wichita State's numerous study abroad programs, Shockers can swap campuses, cultures and countries while earning credit toward a Wichita State degree. Many opportunities to study, intern or volunteer abroad are available around the world. Program length ranges from one week to one year. Through Wichita State exchange partnerships, studying abroad is not as expensive as you might think, and scholarships are available.
Just a few of the many benefits of studying abroad:
- Explore other cultures and see new places
- Learn another language
- Make friends from all over the world
- Develop a global resume and give yourself a competitive edge in the job market
Campus Resources
Wichita State Student Resources
Student Health Services (SHS)
The mission of Student Health Services is to assist students in maintaining a state of optimum physical and mental wellness. SHS provides medical care and treatment for ill and injured students. Services also include health and wellness education, nutrition counseling and limited pharmacy services. Call 316-978-3620 for more information.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Wichita State's Counseling and Psychological Services provides support for students for personal, learning and mental health issues. Professional counseling is available to all Wichita State students, faculty and staff. The center also works to provide education to prevent, identify and treat our community in regard to alcohol/substance abuse, sexual assault and violence, and suicide. Visit wichita.edu/caps or call 316-978-4792 for more information.
One Shocker Family
One Shocker Family is committed to being here for Shocker parents and families throughout your student's college journey. At Wichita State, we want parents and family to feel engaged and connected. To learn more about this resource for students and parents, visit wichita.edu/shockerfamily.
Student Engagement & Belonging (SEB)
Student Engagement & Belonging offers more than 265 student organizations such as Greek life, leadership development programs, and community service and civic engagements.
Writing Center
Wichita State's Writing Center offers free tutoring to students at every level and in all majors. Tutors can assist with all aspects of writing including brainstorming, organization, style and revision.
Center for Excellence in Oral Communication (Public Speaking Lab)
The Public Speaking Lab offers assistance in reducing the fear of public speaking as well as assistance with writing and presenting a speech.
Math Lab
Free assistance is also available in Wichita State's Math Lab, which is open Monday through Friday with tutoring available on a drop-in basis.
Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction
Subject-specific (one-on-one and small group) tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, and departmental tutoring ensure that students have the resources to succeed in the classroom. For tutoring resources or to request a tutor, go to wichita.edu/tutoring.
Office of Student Accommodations & Testing
The Office of Student Accommodations & Testing provides students with learning, mental or physical disabilities an equal opportunity to attain their academic and personal goals to the fullest of their abilities. Visit wichita.edu/accommodations for more information.
Shocker Success Center
A $17 million renovation of Clinton Hall has transformed it into the Shocker Success Center with new entrances, light and airy interior spaces, and updated features throughout to create a warm, welcoming and highly functional space. Learn more at wichita.edu/ssc.
Wichita State Supporters
Established in 1913, the Wichita State University Alumni Association coalesced around a dedicated group of alumni led by Harry Shuler for the purpose of creating a Shocker community of university supporters. In tandem, the Wichita State University Foundation, which was founded in 1965, has championed private support to advance the mission and vision of the university. With a combined 176 years of experience, the two organizations united in 2022 to create a single alumni-and-donor serving organization, Wichita State University Foundation and Alumni Engagement, optimizing support of Shocker Nation through combined philanthropy and alumni engagement efforts.
Wichita State Online Learning
Whether you're seeking a graduate degree, returning to school, planning classes around a busy schedule or looking to get a Wichita State degree without relocating, Wichita State Online can help you meet your unique educational goals.
With flexible online programs, students can:
- Complete a bachelor's degree or start a master's degree
- Pursue a degree at their own pace, full-time or part-time
- Transfer credits from other accredited institutions
- Gain the recognition that comes with a degree
- Pay some of the lowest tuition in the state of Kansas
The Office of Online Learning has recently joined forces with the Office of Adult Learning. As the new Office of Online and Adult Learning (OAL), we look forward to serving our students at a greater capacity.
Let's Connect
Keeping up with events, scholarship opportunities and all of the fun happening at Wichita State just got easier.
Admissions
- Phone: 316-978-3085
- Email: admissions@wichita.edu
- On campus: Marcus Welcome Center
- WuBot (24/7 Chatbot)
- The College Tour
- Campus Visit: Schedule a campus visit and see first hand all that Wichita State has to offer. Visit wichita.edu/visit or call 316-978-3085 and we'll plan a day just for you.
OneStop
- Phone: 1-855-978-1787
- Email: onestop@wichita.edu
- On campus: Shocker Success Center
Financial Aid & Scholarships
- Phone: 316-978-3430
- Email: finaid@wichita.edu
- On campus: 203 Jardine Hall
- FAFSA: studentaid.gov
- Scholarships: wichita.edu/scholarshipuniverse
Housing & Residence Life
- Phone: 316-978-3693
- Email: housing@wichita.edu
- On campus: Shocker Hall, 2020 Perimeter Road
Student Success
- Phone: 316-978-5420
- Email: student.success@wichita.edu
- On campus: Shocker Success Center
Registrar
- Phone: 316-978-3055
- Email: registrar@wichita.edu
- On campus: 102 & 117 Jardine Hall
Graduate Admissions
wichita.edu/graduateadmissions
- Phone: 316-978-3095
- Email: graduate.admissions@wichita.edu
- On campus: Jardine Hall
International Admissions
- Phone: 316-978-3232
- Email: international@wichita.edu
- On campus: Shocker Success Center
Shocker Success Center
Wichita State University's Shocker Success Center brings together dozens of student support functions in a single, welcoming space conveniently located in the heart of campus.
- Military and Veterans Services
wichita.edu/military - Office of Student Accommodations & Testing
wichita.edu/accommodations - OneStop
wichita.edu/onestop - Physics Help Desk
wichita.edu/physicshelproom - Shocker Learning Center
wichita.edu/slc - Shocker Support Locker
wichita.edu/shockersupportlocker - Student Outreach and Support
wichita.edu/care - Student Success
wichita.edu/success - Tech Help Desk
wichita.edu/helpdesk - TRIO Disability Support Services
wichita.edu/dss - TRIO Student Support Services
wichita.edu/sss - Writing Center
wichita.edu/writingcenter
Wichita State Fun Facts
- Corbin Education Center, home to the College of Applied Studies, is a masterpiece of modern design by Frank Lloyd Wright.
- Our students hold more than 9,000 internships and on-campus jobs earning more than $35 million annually.
- Wichita's thriving Old Town and Downtown districts are student favorites. Shockers can get away from it all to see a movie, visit a museum, have dinner, go to a concert or shop at unique local boutiques.
- Wichita State's president, Dr. Rick Muma, welcomes students to his on-campus home for Winter Welcome, an evening of refreshments, ice skating and Shocker spirit to kick off the spring semester.
- One major tradition on campus is the annual Involvement Fair, giving students the opportunity to plug into dozens of student organizations, resources and student services that will enhance the Shocker experience.
Meet WuShock
- Intimidating scowl to frighten rivals
- The heart of Shocker Nation
- Muscular legs to support Shocker pride
- Big shoes to stomp rival universities
- Unruly stalks of wheat for hair
- Eyes display the focused gaze of a true competitor
- Strong arms to raise school spirit
Legend has it that the name "Shockers" first appeared in 1904 on a poster advertising a football game between Wichita State, then Fairmount College, and the Chilocco Indians. The team's manager chose the name because many of the players earned money during the off season harvesting, or shocking, wheat.
When it came time to bring the name to life, students created WuShock — a big, bad, musclebound bundle of wheat — whose name was derived from a period in time when the university was simply known as Wichita University or WU. It's not difficult to spot Wu at athletic, cultural and university events bolstering school spirit.