A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Shocker

Unsure about your plans for the fall? No matter where you’re at in the college search process, the Office of Admissions is here to help!

This step-by-step guide lays a path to becoming a member of the newest freshmen class at Wichita State University:

1. Apply!

If you haven’t completed your application for admission, that will be your first step! There is a $40 application fee. The application fee may be waived for eligible students.

2. Send Your Transcript(s)

Be sure and send us your final official high school transcript and transcripts for any college course work you have completed. Electronic transcripts can be sent to admissions@wichita.edu.

3. Set Up Your myWSU Account

Now, it’s time to set up your myWSU account! This portal is where you will go to access your student email, financial aid, housing information, and more. After you are admitted you will receive a myWSU ID.

4. Manage Your Password

Keep your password handy because you’ll need it later. You will then go to mywsu.wichita.edu and click “Manage your password” followed by “Forgot/Setup Password”. If you have any trouble, contact the WSU Help Desk at 316-978-4357 or helpdesk@wichita.edu.

5. Check Your Student Email

Once you have logged in, be sure and check your Student Email. This can be found by clicking the “Stu Email” icon in upper right-hand corner. Important information is sent here, so we suggest checking this multiple times throughout the week. If you're having trouble, OneStop has this handy email guide.

6. Fill Out a Housing Form

Have you checked in with Housing? Whether you’re planning on living on campus or need to fill out the exemption form, be sure you’re taking the right steps. If you have questions, you can email housing.wsu@wichita.edu.

7. Sign Up for Orientation

If you’ve made it this far, you’re so close! Now you need to register for an orientation date that works with your schedule.

8. Complete the Enrollment Process

Right after you register for orientation it’s time to fill out the enrollment questionnaire. This will ask you important questions that will be sent to your First-Year Advisor who will then build your schedule and enroll you for classes.

Starting Aug. 1, finalize enrollment by reaching out to OneStop at onestop@wichita.edu or 316-978-7440 to schedule an appointment with your First-Year Advisor.

9. Get Your Schedule

You did it! Be sure and continue to check your email for information on how to accept your fall semester schedule.

You're A Bonafide Shocker!

And … You’re done! Fall classes start Aug. 21 and we can’t wait to see you on campus!

If you need help or have any further questions, our staff is happy to help. You can contact us at (316) 978-3085 or admissions@wichita.edu.