Category: Programs and Courses

The deadline is approaching to apply for the 2027 Alternative Spring Break. Applications are due by Saturday, Oct. 31.

Students will explore social and cultural issues through community visits, hands-on service, group discussions and shared readings while working alongside local organizations.

The trip will be March 15-20, 2027 in Denver, Colorado. The cost is $150 per student, which covers transportation, lodging, meals, programming and a final fun-day activity. Meals purchased while traveling to and from Denver are not included. Full payment is due Jan. 9, 2027.

Students will volunteer with organizations focused on:

• Food and hunger
• Youth and mentoring
• Environmental sustainability
• Animal welfare

Participants must attend three pre-trip meetings and one post-trip seminar. Pre-trip meetings will cover service-related social issues, readings, trip logistics and group preparation. Individual make-up meetings are available if needed.

Applications and reflection statements will be reviewed anonymously by a selection committee from Student Engagement & Belonging. Applications, or additional questions, can be emailed to Loren Belew at loren.belew@wichita.edu. Applicants will be notified by Dec. 11.

The School of Social Work will host an open advising event from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5 in 535 Lindquist Hall.

This come-and-go event is open to prospective and current students. Prospective students can explore social work as a major and learn about career opportunities, while current students can meet with advisors for course planning, degree progress reviews and registration assistance.

No appointment necessary. Stop by anytime between 1 and 3 p.m. to connect with social work faculty and advisors.

Interested in visiting London? Study Abroad will have a London travel seminar available for next summer starting May 2027 that is open to all students of any major.

This study abroad program will allow students to travel in a group to London with WSU faculty from the Department of English and connect classroom learning with real world experiences while visiting many different sites in London. The deadline to apply for the seminar is Nov. 20.

You can learn more about the seminar at an info session at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 in 500 Lindquist Hall.

Travel Seminar scholarships are also available up to $3,000 each. Nov. 10 is the deadline to apply for scholarships.

Interested in traveling to Spain? There will be a one-week Spain travel seminar available for next summer that is open to all students of any major. This study abroad program will allow students to travel in a group to Bilbao, Spain with WSU faculty and learn about the culture, history, food and more, while visiting many different sites.

Honors students can take the course for honors credit and engineering students can use this program toward their Engineering+ requirements.

Scholarships are available up to $3,000 each. Come to the information meeting at 3 p.m. Oct. 16 in 232 Elliott Hall to learn more.

For more information, visit wichita.edu/SpainSummer2027.

Interested in studying abroad? The first step would be to attend one of the upcoming information sessions. The next study abroad information session of the fall semester will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2 in 261 Rhatigan Student Center, Olive Room.

View the Study Abroad website for the complete list of information sessions or for a video option and to register if you plan to attend.

Thinking about a career in nursing? Join the nursing program for an information session at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9 in 214 Ahlberg Hall. Learn more about the BSN programs at Wichita State, admission requirements and ask questions directly to nursing faculty. Register at wichita.edu/nursinginfosession.

The annual Study Abroad Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6. Come to learn more about study abroad programs, scholarships and more.

There will be over 20 tables set up with information and have students on hand to share their experiences. For those who attend, they can be entered to win prizes, including study abroad scholarships.

For questions, contact studyabroad@wichita.edu.

The field of medical laboratory science combines detective work, science and a passion for helping the community all in one career. From finding the cause of an infection to analyzing blood samples and determining blood types, it is the perfect profession for those who want to work in healthcare but don’t want direct patient contact.

Come join from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 for an information session to learn about the medical laboratory science program at Wichita State, the application process, and meet the faculty and some of the current students. It will be hosted online through Microsoft Teams.

Learn more about this summer’s travel seminar to London at the next info session at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11 in 500 Lindquist Hall. Hear more about itineraries, logistics, credit options and more.

Any students interested in this study-abroad opportunity are welcome to attend. You can also learn more about this travel seminar at wichita.edu/londonsummer.

The field of medical laboratory science combines detective work, science and a passion for helping the community all in one career. From finding the cause of an infection to analyzing blood samples and determining blood types, it is the perfect profession for those who want to work in healthcare but don’t want direct patient contact.

Come join the department from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 virtually via Microsoft Teams for an information session to learn about the medical laboratory science program at Wichita State, the application process and meet the faculty and some of the current students. It will be hosted online through teams.