Wichita State Connect

Wichita State Connect is the campus hub for engagement with preK-12 students and families, educators, and community members.

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Building Integrated PreK-12 to College Pathways Through Wichita State Connect

Located in the heart of the campus, Wichita State Connect provides a gathering space and launchpad for preK-12 field trips to campus, mixers and events, professional development for educators, and programs that engage WSU’s academic colleges with innovation campus industry partners, admissions, college readiness programs, schools, and community organizations.

Wichita State Connect serves as a university gathering place for campus experiences for preK-12 students and their families, particularly among underrepresented and underserved communities in the Shocker Neighborhood, offering transformative applied learning experiences and college readiness programs for students.

Our Goals:

Strengthen PreK-12 to College Pathways through Wichita State Connect
Expand access to college readiness & career exploration
Increase participation & persistence through early pipeline programs
Align WSU departments & colleges to support youth engagement

How to find Wichita State Connect?

Wichita State Connect is located in the geographic center of campus between Mid-Campus Drive and Research Place roads.

PARKING LOTS:

Lot 15 E, just north of the building (9 parking spaces reserved for Wichita State Connect).
Lot 13 and Lot 15, just west of the building. WSU visitor parking rules allow visitors to park in lots with the Blue and White "V" signage three times each semester (fall and spring) while school is in session. Parking permits are not enforced after 5 p.m.; when classes are not in session or during the summer sessions.

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Major Focus Areas

Early Exposure

To faciliate early exposure through PreK-12 Initiatives and community events.

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WSU Engagement

Active invovlement of Shocker Neighborhood, Summer Campus, TRIO & GEAR UP programs.

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Retention & Graduation

Collaborations between WSU academic departments, support services and TRIO programs.

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