Category: Resources

The Wichita State Accounts Receivable Office would like to inform students that the IRS requires WSU to report all tuition charges with a valid social security number and legal name. To be eligible for the 2025 Higher Education Tax Credit, you must have your SSN on file with WSU by Dec. 31.

Complete the W-9S form by logging into your myWSU portal, go to myFinances tab, under Accounts Receivable Links click on “Provide your SSN to WSU with the W-9S form.” Return within seven days by mail to: WSU Accounts Receivable, 1845 Fairmount Box 38, Wichita, KS 67260-0038.

Accounts Receivable recommends students protect their private information by not emailing this form. For questions, contact Accounts Receivable at wsuaccountsreceivable@wichita.edu or call 316-978-3333 for assistance.

Shockers, do you have textbooks that you don’t need anymore? Are you looking for an inexpensive option for next semester’s books? Check out the Shocker Book Swap, a student-to-student way to buy and sell textbooks.

CashCourse is a financial literacy website for students. Sign up using the code 8047 and complete at least six modules to be entered in a drawing for a $250 book scholarship. Each additional module completed is an extra entry to the drawing. 10 winners will be selected. The deadline to complete the modules is Dec. 19.

Want to earn some cash for textbooks you no longer need? Participate in the Online Textbook Buyback program. You can sell your books, ship them for free and get cash. If you have questions, email shockerstore@wichita.edu.

Student Health Services has flu vaccines available for WSU students, faculty and staff. Cost is $25 plus administration fee but may be free with your health insurance benefits (all plans are different). Financial assistance for self-pay students may be available for the administration fee. Walk-in to the Student Wellness Center 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday for your flu vaccine before cold and flu season.

Student Health Services is also hosting an upcoming pop-up flu shot clinic from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center.

Sometimes your finals are at different times than your actual class, so make sure to check with your instructor and read your course syllabus in Blackboard to know when and where to be. You can also find the full schedule at wichita.edu/finals.

To avoid the last-minute crunch, now is the time to set a schedule for each of your finals, including when you will study or do work. But don’t overdo it. Schedule time for breaks as well, either to go for a walk, watch TV, play video games or just rest.

The Office of Student Accommodations and Testing (OSAT) offers a valuable resource called Kurzweil 3000 (sharepoint.com) for all students WSU students.

Kurzweil 3000 is an assistive technology and learning literacy tool recommended for students who have difficulties reading (ESL, dyslexia, etc.). It is designed to help students learn course materials in school. With functions such as text-to-speech, highlighting and integrated notetaking and brainstorming, the assistive technology enables students with learning difficulties to fully engage in what they are learning and to focus on the tasks at hand.

The Beyond the Lab: Research and Reasoning workshop series continues starting at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19 in 201 Ahlberg Hall. Join for a primer on how to use the EndNote citation software.

Tired of losing track of sources? This hands-on workshop will show students how to use EndNote to import, organize and cite references across projects. Whether you’re writing your first paper or formatting a thesis, EndNote can help you stay organized and reduce last-minute stress.

Presented by the University Libraries.

Student Health Services has flu vaccines available for WSU students, faculty and staff. Cost is $25 plus administration fee but may be free with your health insurance benefits (all plans are different). Financial assistance for self-pay students may be available for the administration fee. Walk-in to the Student Wellness Center 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday for your flu vaccine before cold and flu season.

Student Health Services is also hosting two upcoming pop-up flu shot clinics: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20 and Monday, Nov. 24 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center

Drop in and join Shocker Quest, the interactive live board game where you make the moves, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19 in 261 Rhatigan Student Center, Olive Room. Spin the wheel, choose your path and tackle real college decisions — like picking a major, joining a club or landing an internship.

Along the way, you’ll:

• Connect to community
• Explore campus resources
• Fill your bucket with DIY activities
• Set goals for academics, career and wellness

Come and go anytime — every turn gets you closer to graduation and your dream career. Prizes, snacks, fun activities and DIY take-home kits included.