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Rebecca Haverkamp, a senior at Wichita State majoring in biomedical engineering talks about her time as a member of Shockappella, the a cappella group on campus. Rebecca shares how she's made meaningful connections and lifelong friends in the group and encourages students to try something new when they're a student at Wichita State. 

Current student Lucy shares how living on campus has impacted her time as a Shocker. From community building to learning new life skills, living on campus has provided her with many memories and friendships.

Need help figuring out how to return to Wichita State? Unsure how to navigate the university and fulfill your other responsibilities? The Office of Online and Adult Learning is here to help every step of the way. Learn what the Office of Online and Adult Learning does and how they might assist you in your pursuit of your degree.

Need to write a paper? Have a book that needs to be read? We have the quintessential list of places to study on or close to campus complete with food, hammocks, and helpful study resources.

In an exciting development, the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) approved new tuition discounts for students from Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois and Nebraska to attend Wichita State.

Wichita State University's OneStop for Student Services is about giving students the help they need in order to succeed; a proactive approach to keeping students on the path to completion. First-Year Advising through OneStop offers a holistic advising experience to assist students in their transition to college.

You may not know, though, that Wichita State’s program is ranked first among ALL U.S. universities in industry-funded aerospace research and development, according to the National Science Foundation. That’s right, Wichita State is ranked ahead of other schools that you may have heard of such as MIT, Texas A&M and Purdue.

The Wichita State Admissions blog is your one-stop-shop for all things #ShockerNation. Whether you want restaurant recommendations, tips on filling out your FAFSA, student life insights or the best places to study on campus, we’ve got your back.