Welcome to Wichita State
Welcomefest takes place the first four weeks of the fall and spring semesters and features dozens of activities. Popular programs awaiting new and returning Shockers include the NXT LVL Garage Party, Clash of the Colleges, Involvement Fair and much more!
Hosted by various student groups and campus departments, most events are free and give all students a chance to get acquainted with each other, learn their way around campus, and find ways to connect with the community.
Fall 2026 Event Schedule
Friday, Aug. 14
Saturday, Aug. 15
NXT LVL Garage Party
9 p.m. - Midnight | Rhatigan Student Center, Parking Garage
Student Engagement & Belonging
Sunday, Aug. 16
Monday, Aug. 17
1st Day of Fall Classes
Welcome Tables
9 a.m. - Noon | Rhatigan Student Center, North Patio
Student Engagement & Belonging
Tuesday, Aug. 18
Welcome Tables
9 a.m. - Noon | Rhatigan Student Center, North Patio
Student Engagement & Belonging
Wednesday, Aug. 19
Thursday, Aug. 20
Friday, Aug. 21
Saturday, Aug. 22
Volleyball vs Kansas City
1 p.m. | Charles Koch Arena
Wichita State Athletics
Sunday, Aug. 23
Monday, Aug. 24
Tuesday, Aug. 25
Wednesday, Aug. 26
Thursday, Aug. 27
The Student Involvement Fair
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, North Patio
Student Engagement & Belonging
Friday, Aug. 28
Volleyball vs Stephen F. Austin
6 p.m. | Charles Koch Arena
Wichita State Athletics
Saturday, Aug. 29
Volleyball vs Idaho State
6 p.m. | Charles Koch Arena
Wichita State Athletics
Sunday, Aug. 30
Volleyball vs Missouri State
Noon | Charles Koch Arena
Wichita State Athletics
Monday, Aug. 31
Tuesday, Sept. 1
Student Engagement & Belonging Open House
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, 216 & 208
Student Engagement & Belonging
Wednesday, Sept. 2
Thursday, Sept. 3
Friday, Sept. 4
Volunteer with CSB at the Kansas Food Bank Warehouse
10 a.m. - Noon | Register at wichita.edu/VolunteerICT
Student Engagement & Belonging
Volunteer with CSB at the Lord's Diner
5 - 8 p.m. | Register at wichita.edu/VolunteerICT
Student Engagement & Belonging
Saturday, Sept. 5
Sunday, Sept. 6
Monday, Sept. 7
Tuesday, Sept. 8
Wednesday, Sept. 9
Thursday, Sept. 10
Friday, Sept. 11
Saturday, Sept. 12
Volunteer with CSB at Wichita Clean Streams
10 a.m. - Noon | Register at wichita.edu/VolunteerICT
Student Engagement & Belonging
