Category: Campus Safety

March 22, 2023 — Wichita State Fire & Safety and Meyers Automatic Fire Protection will be conducting annual testing on the fire sprinkler systems throughout the campus. The testing will begin the week of Monday, March 27 and continue until completed.

March 3, 2023 — WSU will participate in the annual statewide severe weather preparedness drill. The annual drill this year is at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 7. If the weather is clear, all severe weather sirens in Sedgwick County will go off at that time. When the severe weather sirens sound, proceed to your designated severe weather shelter area.

February 15, 2023 — On behalf of Shocker Nation, we are heartbroken at the news of the horrific violence experienced on another college campus in our nation. We stand with our friends and colleagues at Michigan State University whose lives have been irrevocably changed, and we offer our sincere and wholehearted support as the Michigan State community grieves, heals and rebuilds.

January 23, 2023 — The Wichita State Police Department encourages all students, faculty, staff and visitors to remain safe while driving and walking across campus.

January 9, 2023 — Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is wanting to raise awareness regarding certain policies in the Code of Conduct at WSU.

January 9, 2023 — Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is wanting to raise awareness regarding certain policies in the Code of Conduct at WSU.

November 16, 2022 — Wichita State University and the WSU Police Department are committed to the safety and security of our students, staff and faculty.  With this in mind, everyone in the campus community is encouraged to download the Rave Guardian Mobile Safety app. This app is available for both iPhones and Android devices and can be downloaded from the Apple Store or Google Play. Guardian sends alerts when there is a safety concern on or near campus. It also provides users access to safety resources to report tips and contact information for various campus offices. The app also includes a feature that allows … Continue reading "Guardian app helps keep campus community safe"

November 4, 2022 — Shockers, with more people on the WSU campus each year, there are naturally more people traveling to and from classes, offices and events. Drivers should drive the proper speed throughout campus: 20 mph on streets, 15 mph in parking lots and 10 mph in the parking garage. Please stop for pedestrians crossing the road and always be prepared to stop at crosswalks. If you’re walking or riding a bike, skateboard, etc., please only cross streets at crosswalks and look before you cross. Keep your eyes up when walking through parking area, as well. Let’s all do our part to keep … Continue reading "Be aware of drivers and pedestrians on campus"

November 4, 2022 — Do you ever wonder how safe you are on campus? Students, faculty and staff are invited to join us for a discussion about campus safety from different perspectives. A panel of diverse representatives of Wichita State University will discuss campus safety from their own unique perspectives at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9 in 233 RSC (Santa Fe Trail room). 

October 25, 2022 — WSU Fire Safety would like to remind you that the use of space heaters is prohibited in campus buildings. Please remove all space heaters from campus buildings, whether they are in use or not. Please review WSU Policies 11.20 Space Heaters and 11.27 HVAC Systems Standards.