Early High School Graduates

Early high school graduates

If you are a high school student who qualifies to graduate from high school early, fewer than four full years of high school, you may be eligible for admission to Wichita State University as a degree-bound student or take classes as a high school guest.

Nondegree high school guest

The high school guest program offers a special opportunity for academically talented high school students to take college courses at WSU before high school graduation and earn full college credit.

Only early high school graduates can receive scholarships and financial aid. Students who qualify and receive a Freshman Merit Scholarship, or any other freshman scholarship offers, will receive their award starting in the fall semester, not mid-year spring semester. However, students who receive financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can apply that at the start of the spring semester. 

You can find more on scholarships at wichita.edu/scholarships. 

You can fill out the FAFSA at fafsa.gov.

High school guests

High school guests do not qualify for scholarships and financial aid. The High School Guest program is for nondegree students who are still planning on graduating in May.

Early high school graduates

• You must have a date of graduation prior to the start of your intended term of entry. If your high school transcript does not include an expected graduation date, we will allow a written letter from your high school stating your early graduation date.
  • Example: If you graduate from high school in December, your transcript must indicate that you are graduating in December in order to start as a degree-bound student for the spring semester. If your high school does not produce a transcript with your graduation in December, we will accept a written letter from your high school.
  • If your high school does not produce a transcript or letter with your intended graduation, you may take classes as a high school guest – see below.
• When you apply, your transcript must reflect that you have completed at least six semesters of high school work completed.
• Your counseling office must submit a signed Midterm Graduate / Early Release Form to our admissions office: admissions.processing@wichita.edu.

Degree-bound admission requirements

Applicants must meet full admission requirements to Wichita State University:

• Have a cumulative 2.25 or higher GPA on a 4.00 scale OR
• Achieve an ACT composite of 21 or higher OR a minimum combined SAT ERW+M score of 1080 (test optional for admission)

Apply to be an early graduate degree-bound student

High school guests

All students entering Wichita State for the first time must submit:

• A nondegree high school guest application for admission
• A nonrefundable $25 application fee
• Official high school transcript, including the semester completed prior to the semester of guest enrollment.

Nondegree high school guest admission requirements

• Completion of their sophomore year of high school and
• Have at least a 3.00 high school cumulative GPA
• High School Guests may take up to six credit hours each semester.

Application deadlines for High School Guests:

• Spring Deadline: Jan. 15
• Summer Deadline: May 15
• Fall Deadline: Aug. 14

Apply to be a high school guest student

Early high school graduates

Step 1

Set up your myWSU password. In order to sign up for orientation, enroll in classes and access your WSU email account, you will need to complete this two-step process. First, go to mywsu.wichita.edu and click on “Manage your password” in the upper-right corner. After setting up your password, log in to you myWSU account and click on “Manage your password” in the upper-left corner of your home tab to set up your security and OneStop questions.

Step 2

Sign up to attend Orientation. Early High School Graduates will select a New Shocker Orientation date using their myWSU ID and password. New students will complete their New Shocker Orientation requirement through online modules. RSVP to begin your new student transition process. Once you've completed the RSVP, you'll have access to complete the Online Orientation Modules. Students can sign up for orientation at: wichita.edu/orientation

Step 3

Schedule your advising appointment with First-Year Advising. As part of OneStop Student Services, First-Year Advising offers a holistic advising experience to assist students in their transition to college.

Students entering WSU directly from high school are provided with all-in-one support in the areas of: building a semester schedule, setting up a degree plan, reviewing financial aid, understanding your bill and setting up payment plans. Our advisors also assist with admissions, academic advising, financial aid, registration and student accounts.

Schedule your advising appointment at 316-978-7440, email onestop@wichita.edu or visit the OneStop website.

Step 4

Attend Orientation. In order to confirm your enrollment and save your place in the incoming class, you're required to attend the Orientation that you signed up for.

Step 5

Start classes! Spring 2021 classes will start on Feb. 1!

High school guests

High school guests do not go through New Shocker Orientation. 

Instead, high school guests work with the LAS Advising Center to get enrolled in classes for spring 2021. Contact them at 316-978-3700, option 2, or email LAS.Advisor@wichita.edu.