Calling all students: Be part of SHOCKFEST 2025

Wichita State’s SHOCKFEST is back and wants students to help bring the energy. This is your chance to welcome new and returning Shockers and kick off the school year with a bang.

What is SHOCKFEST?
SHOCKFEST is WSU’s Welcome Weekend — a campus-wide celebration happening Aug. 15-17. Think fun events, new friends, live energy and all the reasons students fall in love with Shocker Nation occurring the weekend prior to the first day of classes.

Event submissions are open April 14-June 1. Whether it’s a game night, ice-cream social, a creative hangout or anything else, your event can help set the vibe for the entire year. Check out the submission process and event host resources.

SHOCKFEST is sponsored by the Office of Student Success: First-Year Programs. For more information, contact first.year@wichita.edu.