Maya Douglas

Putting down her roots in Wichita was a no-brainer for Maya. Getting in-state tuition while not being too far from her home in Texas made the decision easy.

Andruw Hoopes

Coming from a small town in Oklahoma, Andruw was hesitant about moving out of state for his education. However, choosing Wichita State ended up being one of the best decisions he ever made.

Yovani Cruz

Wichita State was Yovani's top transfer choice to study mechanical engineering. Moving to the state's largest city has allowed him to make more connections than he ever expected.

Shocker Adelante Scholars

Established in 2020 by Gene and Yolanda Camarena, the Adelante Scholarship helps new freshmen and transfer students not only with financial aid, but mentoring and tutoring to keep scholars moving forward.

Krissy Archambeau, Director of Operations & Processing for the Office of Admissions, assists a prospective student during the Oct. 20, 2023 Black & Yellow Day. 

If you have heard things like "admission" and "transcript" and have trouble keeping track of what they mean, don't worry - you are not the only one. Here is a list of common terms to help keep things organized.

Jenna Vilkas

Wichita State was nearly crossed off Jenna's list of colleges to attend. That was, until she made the nearly six-hour trip to tour campus and felt an instant connection.

Shocker students posing for a photo with Wu outside of the Ulrich Museum of Art.

The deadline for Wichita State's Freshmen Merit and Academic Scholarships has been extended to March 1, 2024. Being admitted to WSU before the deadline automatically puts students in consideration for these awards.

Kaylan Richardson

Kaylan was not planning of leaving her home state of Missouri when initially searching for colleges. Breaking out of her comfort zone, however, has led to lifelong connections and friendships

Pizza Hut Museum sign

What is the story of Wichita State's connection with Pizza Hut? The story behind one of the largest pizza franchises in the world all began with two brothers in the ICT.

Two Hands Corn Dogs

Wichita State's Braeburn Square offers several spots for foodies to dine. Two Hands Corn Dogs is the best place to find something a little different with a satisfying savory crunch.