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Student Life
Housing and Residence Life
Campus living puts you in the middle of it all. By joining the community of Shockers who already call WSU their “home away from home,” you’ll have classes, action-packed athletics, campus activities and hundreds of new friends all right at your doorstep.
Featuring:
- Rooms that are move-in ready with beds, desks, dressers and chairs
- Amenities including laundry, kitchen facilities and study rooms
- Room rates include all utilities, including internet
- A Living Learning Community (LLC) experience, which gives residents with similar interests and majors more opportunities to succeed by bringing them together as neighbors
Housing FAQ
How safe is campus living?
Student safety is our top priority. Each residence hall can only be accessed by its residents’ Shocker Cards. Residence halls have a staffed information desk and resident assistants complete rounds of the buildings each night. Guests must be accompanied at all times. In addition, safety lighting, alarm and fire suppression systems and campus-wide communication capabilities are in place. Severe weather, fire evacuation and mass-communication drills are conducted throughout the academic year.
What is a Living Learning Community (LLC)?
Living Learning Communities are groups of students with similar academic or special interests who choose to live on a specific floor. By participating in an LLC, you’ll enjoy a built-in support system, personal attention and mentoring, leadership opportunities and an enhanced sense of community.
For more information, please visit the Living Learning Communities webpage.
What is Move-In Day like?
Move-in Day is an exciting day filled with important information and fun events. You’ll have plenty of help from university volunteers to get moved in and settled into your home away from home. Check your WSU email this summer for more information about the move-in process.
For more information, please visit the Move-In webpage.
What is the Housing cancellation policy?
The $75 application fee is non-refundable. The $200 prepayment is refundable if you cancel your application before June 1. If you cancel after the specified contract date, there is no refund. Depending on the date of cancellation, students could also be charged a cancellation fee in addition to forfeiting the prepayment. See the Terms and Conditions of the housing contract for specific dates and charges.
For more information, please visit the Contract Cancellation webpage.
Can someone check in on my student?
Due to the Family Educational Right to Privacy Act, federal law prevents the dissemination of student records to any third party. As a result, the Office of Housing and Residence Life is unable to provide a student’s personal information—including room number, cell number or emergency contact information—to anyone. In addition, all residence hall staff members are unable to confirm or deny the location of any student. If contacted, the Residence Life staff will notify a student to contact you.
Can my student change meal plans after they move in?
Residents may change their meal plans to better serve their dietary needs. The deadline for submitting meal plan change requests for the Fall semester is Monday, Aug. 23 by 5 p.m. For more information regarding dates and how to request a meal plan change, please visit the Dining Services webpage.
Are there any fees for applying to housing?
Yes. All new students are required to pay a $75 non-refundable application fee and
a $200 housing prepayment fee.
Where did this charge come from on my student's account?
There are various fees that may appear on a student’s account at the end of the semester.
These include, but are not limited to:
- Lock out
- Lost key
- Cleaning
- Common area damage
- Miscellaneous fees
What is the cost of housing for the next year?
Housing fees are assessed in July for the fall semester and December for the spring
semester. Visit the Housing and Residence Life website at wichita.edu/housing for complete information pertaining to housing rates and charges.
Can my student's financial aid cover the housing room and meal fees?
Yes. Grants, scholarships and loans are first applied to tuition and course-related
fees. Remaining financial aid is applied to housing fees.
Upcoming Events
For a complete list of event dates, visit wichita.edu/firstyear or follow us on Twitter at @newShocks
Welcomefest | Aug. 16-30
The first two weeks of the fall semester are packed with activities. The more events you attend, the more you’ll learn about our campus and everything it offers (and the more free WSU merchandise you’ll get). From information fairs and the Back to School Bash to open houses and picnics, these two weeks will help you get to know Wichita State—and make plenty of new friends.
Clash of the Colleges | Aug. 20
It’s on! This annual event includes large-scale activities and a competition between academic colleges at Cessna Stadium to determine who rules the school. Come by yourself or in a group. For more information and participation rules visit wichita.edu/clash.
Syllabus Party | Aug. 24
Let the Office of First-Year Programs in Student Success help you get organized for the semester! Join in on this party the second week of classes to get you ready to start the semester off at your best. Bring your syllabi and First-Year Programs will provide helpful tips as you begin to plan your schedule.
Academic Convocation | Sept. 2
This fall, we will host an exciting event that blends our WSU common read program with other student learning and engagement opportunities. Our common read will be used in various classes, involvement and service events. You will find out more about the common read program and Academic Convocation at Orientation.
Pancakes and Pajamas | October
By the time mid-term comes around, you will be ready for a pajama party! Join us for some fun and great food at this annual event in Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes.
New Student Mentoring
Student Success staff is here to assist you in your transition. You will receive communication via email about relevant and current happenings for new students on our campus. We are excited to assist in your transition to our Shocker Family!
First-Year Specific Programs
We will offer monthly programs addressing various transition issues our new students face. A schedule of topics and dates will be posted on our website at wichita.edu/firstyear. Additional information will be provided at orientation.
Student Engagement, Advocacy and Leadership
Rhatigan Student Center, Room 216 • wichita.edu/seal
There are many exciting ways to get involved at Wichita State and the Office of Student Engagement, Advocacy and Leadership (SEAL) is here to connect every student. SEAL is committed to providing opportunities for students to engage in co-curricular and extracurricular experiences on campus, including:
- Student Government Association
- Community Service Board
- Joining Fraternity and Sorority life
- Being a member in a student organization
Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Rhatigan Student Center, Room 208 • wichita.edu/odi
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) aims to cultivate and sustain an inclusive campus that strives for academic excellence by creating an environment that educates, empowers and mobilizes our students, campus and Greater Wichita community.
The office provides dynamic programs, which range from speakers and film showings to award ceremonies, cultural festivities and LGBTQA programming — each representing a small piece of the diversity displayed on the WSU campus.
ODI offers academic and social support for first-generation and underrepresented students, such as free one-on-one tutoring, access to check out laptops, and guidance from either a peer or professional mentor.
Ambassadors for Diversity and Inclusion are student volunteers who work to increase campus-wide participation in diversity programs, activities and understanding to build an all-inclusive campus community.
The ODI is the students' home away from home!
Military and Veteran Student Center
Grace Wilkie Hall, Room 105 • wichita.edu/veterancenter
Veteran and active-duty Shockers—along with their dependents—have a place on campus to put their bags down and unwind between classes. The center features:
- Veteran staff ready to answer questions and connect you with resources for success.
- Computers—with access to free printing.
- A lounge and study area.
An easy way to tap into WSU’s veteran community.
Shocker Store
Rhatigan Student Center, 1st floor • shockerstore.com
From T-shirts to textbooks and supplies, the Shocker Store RSC has practically everything you need for classes – and for
showing your Shocker pride.
- Home to the largest selection of WSU merchandise in Wichita – and the official store of Wichita State University.
- Official textbook supplier for WSU. Offers new, used, rental, e-book and inclusive access options.
- Conveniently located in the RSC with another retail location at Braeburn Square.
- Online ordering available with free online order pick up and satellite campus delivery.
Student Conduct and Community Standards
Student Conduct and Community Standards is responsible for protecting the rights, safety and well-being of members of the campus learning, working and living environment by:
- Investigating and resolving alleged violations of WSU’s Student Code of Conduct.
- Overseeing and resolving alleged violations of WSU’s Student Academic Honesty Policy.
- Promoting learning, development and a campus culture of acceptance and responsibility.
- Providing services and resources for the WSU community relating to student behavior and conflict resolution.
- Ensuring members of the campus community understand their rights and responsibilities through the process.
Working collaboratively with students, faculty, staff and community partners to educate, empower and encourage positive, sustainable behavior change.
WSU Student Issue Resolution Guide
Students should begin the process of resolving an issue by completing step 1 for the appropriate type of issue the student is facing. If the issue is not resolved after completing step 1, the student should complete step 2 and so on until the issue is resolved or all steps have been exhausted. All policies referenced can be found in the WSU Policies and Procedures Manual at wichita.edu/policies.
Non-Academic Complaints
Issues regarding services
Option 1: Contact staff in relevant university office.
Option 2: Contact supervisor / director of relevant university office.
Option 3: Contact Vice President for Student Affairs 316-978-3021.
Issues regarding another student (Policy 8.05)
Option 1: Contact Student Conduct and Community Standards 316-978-6681
Option 2: Contact Vice President for Student Affairs 316-978-3021
Other issues
Option 1: Attempt to resolve issue.
Option 2: Contact Vice President for Student Affairs 316-978-3021
Academic Complaints
Issues that are grade-related (Policy 8.20)
Option 1: Contact course instructor
Option 2: Contact department chair
Option 3: File grade appeal with Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs 316-978-3010
Issues about an instructor
Option 1: Contact course instructor or department chair (Contact dean of college if instructor is chair)
Option 2: Contact dean of the academic college
Option 3: Contact Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs 316-978-3010
Issues regarding Academic Integrity (Policy 2.17)
Option 1: Contact course instructor
Option 2: Contact Student Conduct and Community Standards 316-978-6681
Option 3: Contact the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs 316-978-3010
Issues about academic program or other academic topics
Option 1: Contact department chair or program director
Option 2: Contact dean of the academic college
Option 3: Contact Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs 316-978-3010
Protected Class Discrimination, Gender-Based Harassment, Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct Complaints (Policies 3.06, 3.47 and 3.19)
Complaint Type: Regarding students, faculty, staff or visitor.
Option 1:
- Contact Title IX Coordinator:
Dr. Courtney McHenry
Associate Vice President and University Title IX Coordinator
Office of Civil Rights, Title IX and ADA Compliance (CTAC)
Lindquist Hall, Room 208
1845 Fairmount St.
Wichita, KS 67260
Phone: 316-978-5257
Email: courtney.mchenry@wichita.edu - Contact EO Coordinator 316-978-3186
- File a complaint online using the Institutional Equity and Compliance Report Form.
Option 2: Contact CTAC Director 316-978-5257
Option 3: File a complaint with EEOC, KHCR, OCR or Department of Ed