A Cheat Sheet for Common Wichita State Acronyms

Baylee Almos, admissions representative, goes over information with a prospective student. — Baylee Almos, admissions representative, reviews information with a prospective student and parent.

Starting college means learning many new things, including the acronyms you'll hear around campus. Here’s a guide to some of the most common acronyms used at Wichita State University to help you get familiar with Shocker lingo.

Buildings

RSC – Rhatigan Student Center

The social hub of student life at Wichita State, providing a place to study, hang out with friends, grab a bite to eat, shop, and more.

JBC – John Bardo Center

Located on the Innovation Campus, this building houses over 20 engineering lab spaces and GoCreate.

Academic Colleges

CAS – College of Applied Studies

This college includes majors such as education, counseling, athletic training, and sport management.

CHP – College of Health Professions

Home to programs like dental hygiene, nursing, communication sciences and disorders, and physician associate.

LAS – Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

The largest academic college at WSU, offering degrees in biology, communications, criminal justice, psychology, and more.

The Shocker Career Accelerator hosts their Root Beer Kegger for students to connect with employers every fall. — The Shocker Career Accelerator (SCA) hosts their Root Beer Kegger for students to connect with employers every fall.

Offices/ Departments

CARE Team

Provides a proactive and supportive approach to prevention, assessment, and intervention for situations affecting students or employees.

SCA – Shocker Career Accelerator

WSU’s career development center offering career coaching, events, professional development, and tools.

ROTC – Reserve Officer Training Corps

Develops leadership and management skills while you earn a college education.

WSUPD (or UPD) – Wichita State University Police Department

A commissioned law enforcement agency on campus.

SEB - Student Engagement & Belonging

Aims to connect every student with opportunities to enhance their Shocker experience.

SAS members Andruw Hoopes and Sadie Frye at W-S-YOU.

Student Organizations

SAS – Student Ambassador Society

Works alongside the Office of Admissions to recruit new students to the university.

SGA – Student Government Association

Assists in resolving intra-campus conflicts, promoting fair treatment, and fostering community well-being.

SAC – Student Activities Council

The programming board for Wichita State University.

FSL – Fraternity and Sorority Life

Comprises 26 social, Greek-letter organizations with diverse backgrounds, values, and missions.

IFC - Interfraternity Council

Governs the seven IFC fraternities at Wichita State.

CGC - Cultural Greek Council

Governs the six culturally-based social fraternities and sororities at Wichita State.

NPHC - National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated

Governs nine historically African American Greek letter organizations.

PC - Panhellenic Council

Governs the National Panhellenic Conference Sororities.

A student at Clash of College 2023. — Clash of the Colleges is an annual competition between all of Wichita State's academic colleges at the beginning of the fall semester.

Events

Clash – Clash of the Colleges

A field day filled with team events, relay races, virtual challenges, and more to see which college will reign supreme.

Others

LLC – Living Learning Community

A group of students who choose to live together, enjoying a built-in support system of mentoring, networking, and a sense of community.

This list isn’t comprehensive, but we hope it helps you feel more confident as you navigate your new college environment. Welcome to Shocker Nation!

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