Category: Resources

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your classes and need support? You can go to wsu.news/SuccessTip4 to set up an appointment with your success coach who can help you with tackling procrastination/motivation, developing study skills, keeping yourself accountable and more.

The Shocker Share-A-Meal program sends alerts when leftover, free food is available on campus after catered events. When there are extra portions, anyone who is signed up will receive a notification so they can take advantage of the leftovers.

This initiative helps reduce food waste while keeping the community informed about available leftovers. Signing up is quick, secure and open to all currently enrolled students.

Sign up at wichita.edu/shareameal.

Students who are caregivers, here is an opportunity to get to know your peers and find resources. PACC (Parents and Caregivers Community) is a space just for you. A place where student caregivers can connect, share and support each other through the highs, lows and in-betweens of balancing school and family life.

Everything is online, so it’s perfect for busy students and online learners. Once you join, you will be added to a Blackboard course with over 80 other students.

Get ready to level up your Shocker experience with “Plugged In @ WSU” — this podcast connects you to tools, tips, and insider support that will help you thrive at Wichita State. Each episode brings real conversations with campus experts, providing an inside track on resources that make navigating college easier, smarter and more fun.

Whether you’re brand new to campus or gearing up for graduation, “Plugged In @ WSU” is here to help you stay on track, stay connected and make the most of every opportunity.

Start listening and get plugged in today at wichita.edu/pluggedin.

Your instructors might be using SEAS (Student Early Alert System) to share feedback about how you’re doing in class on things like attendance, participation or missing assignments.

If you get an alert, don’t panic — it’s just a heads-up to help you get support early. You’ll also get info on campus resources that can help.

Questions? Be sure to respond to your instructor. Need help and don’t know where to turn? Raise your hand here and Student Success will help.

One of the most defining aspects of Shocker Nation is our athletics programs, made up of your peers, and with your Shocker ID, you get admission to all home athletics events at no additional charge, thanks to the Student Government Association.

And today, Feb. 4, you can attend Shocker men’s basketball’s home game against Charlotte at 6:30 p.m. in Charles Koch Arena. Claim your student ticket online now by going to goshockers.com/StudentTickets.

Interested in attending some fun on and off-campus events hosted by the Student Activities Council? Come and pick up your event listing from any tabling sessions, SAC-ran events or in 216 Rhatigan Student Center, Student Engagement & Belonging office. The event listing displays all of the SAC’s planned events for the semester.

Questions? Email sac@wichita.edu for more information.

Are you an undergraduate looking for a hidden gem of resources on campus? Check out TRIO Student Support Services (SSS). TRIO SSS provides completely free resources, guidance and support to help you blaze the trail to success in college. If you’re a first-generation or limited income student, or a student with disabilities, you may be eligible.

TRIO SSS students get free tutoring, peer mentoring, textbook rentals, exclusive access to the private computer lab (with free printing too), workshops, events, educational trips, academic advising, exclusive scholarships and more

Interested? Learn more and apply today at wichita.edu/sss. Visit TRIO SSS in 307 Shocker Success Center or call 316-978-3715.

Are you feeling overwhelmed prioritizing, studying and juggling multiple roles while trying to meet your academic deadlines? Time management will always be one of the biggest challenges for college life, but students can find resources for improving their time management skills from Student Success at wsu.news/SuccessTip3.

Looking to meet new people and make friends? ProjectConnect is a six-week program that connects students with fellow Shockers to begin building their campus community. Connection is essential to the college experience. There are a variety of small groups to choose from focused on building friendships and connections to resources, involvement opportunities and to people.

Groups start meeting in February. Find the list of groups to join and secure your spot by registering before Jan. 31 on the ProjectConnect website.