Students walk in front of the Morrison Hall.

Beginning college can be scary. Luckily, this Shocker senior has helpful tips to surviving coursework and making the most out of freshman year.

Wichita State Back-To-School Bash

Welcomefest is a time for celebration during the first four weeks of each semester and features dozens of activities. Get the low down on popular events for new and returning Shockers including Back to School Bash, Clash of the Colleges, Involvement Fair, and more!

Wichita State Move-In Day

From a Wichita State Student Ambassador, Destanee Brigman-Reed gives her guide for what to bring and what to expect from living on campus.

Current Shocker Sarah Buie chats with her friends.

Take it from a senior - there is a lot offered at Wichita State that new students may not know. Don't worry, current Shocker Sarah Buie has the insight on the top things incoming students should be aware of.

Student taking a standardized test

While Wichita State doesn't require an ACT/SAT score to be accepted, there are positives to not only taking them, but signing-up early.

Shockers Dimitri Seneviratne, Brooke Guy and Ambrosia Naramore-Winfrey talk about their freshman experience at Wichita State.

It is normal to feel anxious about starting college. Hopefully these freshman stories from Shocker students help ease the tension and provide a good laugh!

WuShock fills out an application on a laptop.

Need to know what to do next in the application and enrollment process? The Office of Admissions has you covered! Follow these helpful steps to becoming a member of Shocker Nation!

Wu posing with Wichita State busses.

College can be stressful emotionally and financially, but students in the Wichita Metro Area have unique advantages studying local at Wichita State.

View looking down the main street of Wichita's Cowtown.

Take a trip through one of Wichita's unique stops - Cowtown. This authentic offering takes travelers back to the 19th century of the wild west.

Students walk through Wichita State's Innovation Campus.

Finding the right institution doesn't have to be stressful. Here are a few tips from our admissions staff to help through the process.