Welcomefest: Wichita State University. August 15 - September 13, 2025. Submit your events at wichita.edu/Welcomefest. Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 23.

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: Sorry we are closed Friday, March 14 at 1 p.m. for staff development.

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: Wichita State University. January 20 - February 15, 2025. Visit wichita.edu/welcomefest for our upcoming events and resources.

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.

Welcomefest Wichita State University. January 20 - February 15, 2025. Register your events at wichita.edu/Welcomefest. Registration Deadline: Friday, December 6

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 Open House - Tuesday, September 10 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Rhatigan Student Center room 216. Meet with students and staff to learn how to get connected! There will be snacks, activities and prizes!

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 - Wichita State University (logo), graphic includes a variety of student photos who are involved within our office.

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 - Wichita State University. August 15 - September 14, 2024. Visit wichita.edu/welcomefest for upcoming events and resources.

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 logo. Images of students participating in various events/activities.

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.

2024 Student Voting Honor Roll: Sophie Martins, Wichita State University

Sophie Martins is one of 137 college students recognized for their nonpartisan democratic engagement work during the 2023 election cycle.

Wichita State University and the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) announced that Sophie Martins has been recognized as part of the 2024 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll. The ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll awards college students doing outstanding work to advance nonpartisan democratic engagement at participating campuses. Sophie joins a group of 137 students recognized for their voter registration, education and turnout efforts during the 2023 elections, which featured critical ballot measures and local and state races.

“Whether it’s a presidential election year or one with critical state and local races on the ballot, students have a powerful role to play in fostering active and engaged campuses and getting their peers to participate in our democracy. Ahead of the 2024 presidential election, the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge is honored to celebrate 137 student leaders who model nonpartisan democratic engagement,” said Jennifer Domagal-Goldman, executive director of the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge. “These honorees hosted candidate information sessions, created guides on polling location accessibility, registered their peers to vote and so much more. We know these students will continue to make a difference in our democracy.”

Studies show that voting and democratic participation are habits that are built and strengthened over time. A recent survey from CIRCLE showed that 86% of under-35 youth who voted in 2022 and 72% of those who voted in 2020 consider themselves extremely likely to vote in 2024. Colleges and universities have an important role to play in encouraging their students to become active and engaged citizens at the ballot box and beyond.

The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge empowers colleges and universities to achieve excellence in nonpartisan student democratic engagement. With the support of the ALL IN staff, campuses that join the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge complete a set of action items to institutionalize nonpartisan civic learning, political engagement and voter participation on their campus. The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge engages more than 1,000 institutions enrolling over 10 million students in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Campuses can join ALL IN here.

Student Engagement Ambassadors: Applications due April 12

Do you know of a student who is passionate about Wichita State and eager to spread the word about campus involvement? Student Engagement, Advocacy and Leadership (SEAL) is searching for student engagement ambassadors to showcase the value of getting involved through presentations, one-on-one chats and creative marketing.

Nominate a student today by emailing SEAL at seal@wichita.edu.