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
Wednesday, August 13
Launch Week Pool Party
7 - 9 p.m. | Heskett Center Pool
Campus Recreation
Thursday, August 14
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
RecFest
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Heskett Center
Campus Recreation & Office of First-Year Programs
NXT LVL Garage Party
9 - 11 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, Parking Garage
Student Engagement & Belonging
Sunday, August 17
College of Fine Arts - Welcoming Pizza Party
5 - 6:30 p.m. | Wilner Commons
College of Fine Arts
SAC Outdoor Movie
9 - 11 p.m. | Duerksen Outdoor Amphitheater
Student Engagement & Belonging
Monday, August 18
1st Day of Spring Classes
Shocker Quest: A Campus Treasure Hunt
All Day | Wichita State University Main Campus
Department of Physical Therapy
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 p.m. | Location TBD
Student Engagement & Belonging
SAC Foam Party
8 - 11 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, East Courtyard
Student Engagement & Belonging
ESports Hub Open House
4 - 6 p.m. | Heskett Center, ESports Hub
Campus Recreation
Thursday, August 21
Friday, August 22
11th Annual Clash of Colleges
7 - 10 p.m. | Eck Stadium
Office of First-Year Programs
Saturday, August 23
Sunday, August 24
Monday, August 25
What is Research?
10 a.m. | Ablah Library, Digital Scholars Commons, DSC
Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity Hub
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
S'mores and Oars
5 - 7 p.m. | Shocker Rowing Boathouse: 150 N. McLean Blvd
Campus Recreation
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
Shocker Rowing Interest Meeting
5 - 5:30 p.m. | Shocker Rowing Boathouse: 150 N. McLean Blvd
Campus Recreation
Yard Show
6 - 8:30 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, East Patio
Student Engagement & Belonging
Friday, August 29
Shocker Rowing Interest Meeting
5 - 5:30 p.m. | Shocker Rowing Boathouse: 150 N. McLean Blvd
Campus Recreation
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
Affiliated Research Programs
1:30 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, Room 262
Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity Hub
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
