University life

Get involved with your peers and give back to the campus community by joining an existing organization or starting your own. Learn more by checking out Student Engagement & Belonging and the numerous student organizations fraternities and sororities

Check out the new Shocker Success Center

Visit the new Shocker Success Center in the heart of campus, between the Rhatigan Student Center and Ablah Library. Instead of walking all over campus, you can now find 18 student support services all in one spot. Plus, you can use it as a place to relax and study in between classes.

Unsure where to go for your specific question or request? Visit OneStop Student Services on the first floor of the Shocker Success Center or go to wichita.edu/onestop for help with all things Wichita State.

Other services located in the Shocker Success Center are:

First floor: The Office of Student Accommodations and Testing

Second floor: Shocker Learning Center, including the Math Lab, Physics Help Room and Writing Center; Office of Student Success; and TRIO Disability Support Services

Third floor: TRIO Student Support Services; Hispanic-Serving Initiatives; CARE Team; Adult Learning; Tech Help Desk; and Military and Veterans Services

Lower level: Civil Rights, Title IX & ADA Compliance; Shocker Support Locker; and Career Closet. And the Office of International Education will join the Shocker Success Center in September.

Wichita State recognized by Anthology as a 2024 Catalyst awardee

Wichita State’s Office of Instructional Resources was a winner of the Anthology’s 2024 Catalyst Award for Training and Professional Development.

The award recognizes those driving innovation and excellence within higher education, and WSU was specifically celebrated for displaying an organization-wide dedication to innovative training and development programs for their educators and staff. WSU Tech was also recognized for Leading Change.

TIAA in-person KBOR retirement plan consultations to be available at WSU

Jeremy Kohn, ChFC, TIAA financial consultant, will be available for in-person meetings at Wichita State July 16 and 17. At these meetings, Jeremy can help you confirm that you are on track for retirement and provide specific investment recommendations for your TIAA accounts.

If you are interested in meeting with Jeremy, schedule a time to meet, and have your TIAA login credentials handy. If you need scheduling assistance, you can call the TIAA scheduling team at 800-732-8353.

If you are not able to schedule a meeting with Jeremy because appointments have filled and you do not see a virtual option on another day, you can email Jeremy directly at jeremy.kohn@tiaa.org to schedule another appointment and his team will assist you.

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Wichita State adult learner bridge program featured in Inside Higher Ed

Wichita State’s Adult Learner Community and Connections program was featured in an article from Inside Higher Ed. The program will enhance WSU’s bridge programs to help adult learners transition to college life.

Wichita State is the first higher learning institution in Kansas to be a member of the Age-Friendly University Global Network.

View the making of the Adelante Juntos mural at Duerksen amphitheater

The larger-than-life Adelante Juntos (Forward Together) mural celebrates the past, present and future of Latinx culture at Wichita State. Dive into the intricate journey of the mural’s creation with its creator Nathalia Gallego (GLeo) and directors Ulrich Museum of Art and Armando Minjárez (Del Norte Studio).

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Stay up to date by following #WichitaState and share your favorite #WSUviews

Stay connected with what’s happening at Wichita State by following us on social media, and share your favorite summer views on campus by using #WSUviews.

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WSU Center for Entrepreneurship reintegrates with Barton School of Business

Wichita State University’s Center for Entrepreneurship, after five years with the College of Innovation and Design (CID), is reintegrating with the Barton School of Business. This move aims to enhance alignment with Wichita State’s initiatives in bolstering entrepreneurship programs, providing immersive student experiences, engaging with the entrepreneurial community, and meeting the needs of aspiring and current entrepreneurs.

“The Center for Entrepreneurship transitioning to the Barton School of Business is a strategic move that aligns with our shared vision of fostering a culture of entrepreneurship across Wichita State University. As CID focuses on deepening its strength in managing and developing emerging technologies, we look forward to continuing our collaborative efforts with the Barton School to empower the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders,” said Dr. Jeremy Patterson, dean of the College of Innovation and Design.

The Center for Entrepreneurship will continue striving for excellence by integrating its programming and mission into the entrepreneurial academic and research pursuits of the Barton School and across the WSU campus. Integration with the Barton School has the potential to enhance its position as a premier entrepreneurial center and will facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration with other colleges on campus, including the College of Innovation and Design. The center will continue its pivotal support of students and founders in the early startup phase of their ventures, while building on the continued development of the existing entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Campus invited to forum with first finalist for senior vice president for administration, finance and operations

Kasey Jolly, with Spirit AeroSystems, is the first candidate for the senior vice president for administration, finance and operations position. She will be on campus for a public forum from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, July 8 in 261 Rhatigan Student Center, Olive Room.

Learn all about WSU’s student services

As a member of Shocker Nation, you have access to a number of resources on campus to help you not only succeed in and out of the classroom, but thrive during your time at Wichita State.

Here are just some of the services available to you as a student:

Academic success
Find academic support for your classes through the many success and tutoring services offered by WSU.

Advising
Prepare for the semester and get your questions answered through one-on-one advising at each academic college.

Campus engagement
Get involved with your peers and give back to the campus community by joining an existing organization or starting your own.

Dining
Enjoy the many dining options available across the entire campus, from the Rhatigan Student Center to the Innovation Campus. Check out the WSU Dining Services website for more information.

Events and recreation
Take time between your classes to enjoy the many recreational and academic events hosted on campus. View the WSU events calendar to find more ways to enjoy your time at WSU.

Health
WSU offers resources and facilities to support students’ physical and mental health needs.

Shocker Career Accelerator
Gain professional work experience, learn resume writing and interviewing skills and more through Shocker Career Accelerator.

Student support
Find the support you need to navigate college life.