Category: Resources

Now, more than ever, it is important to make connections with your fellow classmates, instructors and helpful WSU staff. Try arriving a little early to class to get to know other students and your instructors.

Did you know students like you can use the bus routes on campus for free with your Shocker ID? These buses can take you to your classes or to the Innovation Campus during bad weather or during busy times of the semester.

The buses also can take you to our other campuses, including WSU South/Shocker Studios, WSU West, WSU Old Town or WSU Tech, or simply to downtown Wichita.

Learn more and find the route maps at wichita.edu/transit.

SEAS (the Student Early Alert System) is a tool used by faculty to identify students who, if they continue with their current academic behavior, are in danger of not doing well in their course.

Instructors may go into the system at any time during the semester to flag your academic behavior for attendance, participation, assignments, quizzes and exams. The instructor will then send you an email encouraging you to seek assistance from them or other university resources.

When you get the email, you are not in trouble. It is a nudge for you to look at your current habits and see how you can improve. This message will also include a link to “raise your hand” virtually for assistance from the Student Success team if you need it.

Remember, your best resources for success in the classroom are your instructors.

As a Shocker, you’re equipped with numerous resources at Wichita State to support your academic journey. Some highlights include:

• The Shocker Success Center right next to the RSC is the hub for most of the resources you’ll need as a Shocker, including the Shocker Learning Center, or as a place to relax and study between classes. Additional support includes the Office of International Education on the lower level; and Adult Learning, Military and Veterans Services, and Hispanic-Serving Initiatives on the third floor.
• With your Shocker ID, you have access to the Student Wellness Center, which can treat both physical and mental well-being. Schedule a medical appointment with Student Health Services at studenthealth.wichita.edu or a counseling session with Counseling and Psychological Services at wichita.edu/caps.
• All students can get a free membership to the YMCA both on campus at the Steve Clark YMCA and to 11 other YMCA in the greater Wichita area. Head over to the Steve Clark YMCA and set up your account. Remember to bring your Shocker ID.
• In case of an emergency, the Wichita State Police Department is on call 24/7. You can call 316-978-3450 to reach WSUPD directly. Calling 911 will connect you with Sedgwick County dispatch, which may result in delays, so make sure to save WSUPD’s number on your phone. Additionally, there are emergency phones located across campus that connect you straight to WSUPD, and even if you are unable to talk to the dispatcher, an officer will be sent to the location.

The Child Development Center has some open pre-K spots for the rest of the year. Children must be going to kindergarten in fall 2026. Call 316-978-3109 for more information.

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.