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 2025 Event Schedule: Coming Soon

Friday, August 15

Belonging Bash

4 - 6 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, East Lawn
Student Engagement & Belonging

Meet the Greeks

6 - 8 p.m. | Shocker Hall Courtyard
Student Engagement & Belonging

Pressed for Talent T-Shirt Event at Shockfest

3 - 5 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, Room 142
Student Engagement & Belonging


Saturday, August 16 

NXT LVL Garage Party

9 - 11 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, Parking Garage
Student Engagement & Belonging


Sunday, August 17

SAC Outdoor Movie

9 - 11 p.m. | Duerksen Outdoor Amphitheater
Student Engagement & Belonging


Monday, August 18

1st Day of Spring Classes

Welcome Tables

9 a.m. - Noon | Rhatigan Student Center, North Patio
Student Engagement & Belonging

 


Tuesday, August 19

Welcome Tables

9 a.m. - Noon | Rhatigan Student Center, North Patio
Student Engagement & Belonging

 


Wednesday, August 20

August Civic Canvases

10 a.m. - 1 o.m. | Location TBD
Student Engagement & Belonging

SAC Foam Party

8 - 11 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, East Courtyard
Student Engagement & Belonging


Thursday, August 21

 


Friday, August 22

 


Saturday, August 23

 


Sunday, August 24

 


Monday, August 25

 


Tuesday, August 26

Lunch Box Dialogues

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, North Patio
Student Engagement & Belonging

SAC Open House

4 - 6 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, Room 233
Student Engagement & Belonging



Wednesday, August 27

Alternative Break Info Meeting

Noon - 1 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, Room 216
Student Engagement & Belonging

Squeeze the Day with National Student Exchange

1 - 2 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, Room 203
Student Engagement & Belonging


Thursday, August 28

Involvement Fair

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, North Patio
Student Engagement & Belonging

Conversation Café

4 - 5 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, Starbucks Lounge
Student Engagement & Belonging

Yard Show

6 - 8:30 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, East Patio
Student Engagement & Belonging

 


Friday, August 29

 


Saturday, August 30

 


Sunday, August 31

 


Monday, September 1

Labor Day - University Closed


Tuesday, September 2

 


Wednesday, September 3

 


Thursday, September 4

 


Friday, September 5

Volunteer Fair

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, First Floor
Student Engagement & Belonging


Saturday, September 6

 


Sunday, September 7

 


Monday, September 8

Sankofa: Backpacks & Blueprints

3 - 5 p.m. | Location TBD
Student Engagement & Belonging


Tuesday, September 9

Voter Registration Drive

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, First Floor
Student Engagement & Belonging

Living Out Loud: Identity Collage & Zine Making

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, Room 208
Student Engagement & Belonging


Wednesday, September 10

Student Engagement & Belonging Open House

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, Room 216 & 208
Student Engagement & Belonging


Thursday, September 11

September Civic Canvases

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, First Floor
Student Engagement & Belonging


Friday, September 12

Food Bank Friday

Registration Required - Visit VolunteerICT
Student Engagement & Belonging

Shockers Vote Campus Coalition Meeting

2 - 3 p.m. | Microsoft Teams
Student Engagement & Belonging

SAC Big Bingo

8 - 10 p.m. | Charles Koch Arena - Practice Gym
Student Engagement & Belonging


Saturday, September 13

Senior Saturday

Registration Required - Visit VolunteerICT
Student Engagement & Belonging

Wichita Clean Streams

Registration Required - Visit VolunteerICT
Student Engagement & Belonging

 

 

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