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


Wichita State Connect College Pathway from K-12 to a Bachelor's Degree

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 the university’s coordinating hub for PreK–12 exposure, engagement, and pathways to enrollment. At its core, this work is about alignment—bringing together academic colleges, support services programs, admissions, and community partners into a cohesive PreK–12 ecosystem that supports early awareness, meaningful engagement, and stronger recruitment and persistence outcomes. 

Our Goals:

  • Strengthen PreK-12 to college Pathways
  • Expand access to college readiness & career exploration
  • Increase participation & persistence through 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

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Early Exposure

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 and cooridnated support among WSU academic departments, support services and TRIO programs.

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Shocker Neighborhood Events

Summer programs and Camps

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Wichita State Connect Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee brings together various university departments to share their efforts and successes within the scope of Wichita State Connect. By working together, the connect can achivie the goal to create a more cohesive and impactful presence of Wichita State in the community. 

Wichita State Academic Offices

TRIO & GEAR UP Programs

Wichita State and other Offices & Departments