Author: Kaley Archer

Kick off the year with Student Engagement & Belonging at the Belonging Bash from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15 on the east lawn of the Rhatigan Student Center. This high-energy event brings together students from all backgrounds to connect, celebrate and explore what it means to belong at Wichita State.

Enjoy food, music, games and get plugged into student organizations and campus resources that center identity, culture and community. All are welcome.

Belonging Bash is hosted by Student Engagement & Belonging. For more information about this event or other Student Engagement & Belonging programs, call 316-978-3022 or email seb@wichita.edu.

The Student Engagement & Belonging offices will be closed on Tuesday, Aug. 5 for a staff development day. Normal operations will resume Wednesday, Aug. 6. For assistance, email SEB@wichita.edu, and the office will respond when it returns.

Welcomefest is the official welcome campaign for new and returning Shockers and features events, activities and services designed to help everyone have a successful transition to life at Wichita State. 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.

Want your event featured in the Welcomefest lineup? Submit it by Wednesday, July 23 at wichita.edu/welcomefest.

Student Engagement & Belonging will be closed starting at 1 p.m. Friday, March 14 for staff development. The office will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, March 17.

If you need assistance while the office is closed, email Student Engagement & Belonging at SEB@wichita.edu, and the office will get back to you as soon as possible.

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 Winter Welcome, Shockers After Dark, Involvement & Community 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.

For more details about Welcomefest, visit wichita.edu/welcomefest.

Spring 2025 Welcomefest takes place Jan. 20 through Feb. 15 and features dozens of activities. 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.

If your department or organization plans to host an event during this time, you can submit it to be included in the official Welcomefest schedule. The deadline to register your event for inclusion in Welcomefest marketing is Friday, Dec. 6.

Welcomefest is sponsored by Student Engagement & Belonging. For more information on events like this, email us at SEB@wichita.edu or visit the website at wichita.edu/SEB.

Student Engagement & Belonging invites students to its Open House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 in 216 Rhatigan Student Center, where they’ll have the chance to meet with students and staff to learn how to get connected with events, leadership workshops, support groups, volunteer activities, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Community Service Board, Student Government Association Student Senate and much more.

Student Engagement & Belonging is focused on creating opportunities for personal growth and real-world readiness to maximize your potential at Wichita State. The department oversees student organizations, fraternity and sorority life, civic engagement, community service programs, leadership programs and student activities. Additionally, it assists in off-campus student support, student advocacy efforts and mentorship programs aimed at enhancing academic and student success. It provide dynamic programs, ranging from speakers and film showings to award ceremonies, cultural festivities, LGBTQA programming and much more.

Through intentional growth, unique experiences and inclusive excellence, Student Engagement & Belonging cultivates a vibrant campus community that inspires world-ready leaders.

Welcomefest is the official welcome campaign for new and returning Shockers and features events, activities and services designed to help everyone have a successful transition to life at Wichita State. 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. View the schedule of events and get connected to campus resources at wichita.edu/welcomefest

Welcomefest is sponsored by Student Engagement & Belonging.

Student Engagement & Belonging, a unit within the Division of Student Affairs, is focused on creating opportunities for personal growth and real-world readiness to support an engaged campus culture where students are empowered to maximize their potential and to mobilize students, campus and community members. The unit oversees student organizations, fraternity and sorority life, civic engagement, community service programs, leadership programs and student activities. Additionally, Student Engagement & Belonging assist in off-campus student support, student advocacy efforts and mentorship programs aimed at enhancing academic and student success. It provides dynamic programs, ranging from speakers and film showings to award ceremonies, cultural festivities and LGBTQA programming, each representing a small piece of the tapestry of intersectionality displayed on the Wichita State campus.

Through intentional growth, unique experiences and inclusive excellence, Student Engagement & Belonging cultivates a vibrant campus community that inspires world-ready leaders.