Category: Resources

Wichita State has a number of programs that help students travel the country or the world while simultaneously working toward their degree. Students should explore academic travel opportunities such as Study Abroad early so they can prepare financially and academically.

Your career journey starts now. Learn how the Shocker Career Accelerator can help you build a resume, prepare for interviews, strengthen your LinkedIn profile, explore career options and connect with employers by listening to the “Plugged In at WSU” podcast. You’ll also hear about resources like the Career Closet, professional headshots and career readiness events.

Listen to episode five of “Plugged In at WSU” and discover how the Shocker Career Accelerator helps you take the next steps toward your future career.

Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes in the lower level of the Rhatigan Student Center is the perfect place for you to hang out and dine between your classes. And students with their Shocker IDs get discounted rates at both the bowling alley and at the billiards tables, so grab a bite to eat and play a few games with your classmates.

Feeling the pressure as deadlines pile up? This is your opportunity to jumpstart your work, tackle your to-do list and ease the stress of the semester. Come to Procrastination Prevention Night any time from 6 p.m. to midnight Wednesday, Oct. 21 at Ablah Library.

Whether you’re juggling papers, projects or assignments — or feeling stuck in a class — the late-night study session is here to help. Offered is drop-in help from librarians and success coaches — as well as Shocker Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction — plus arts and crafts, games and more. This is your chance to stay on track and finish strong.

Sponsored by the Shocker Learning Center and University Libraries.

Looking for a space where you don’t have to explain yourself? Brains Wired Differently is a relaxed peer support community for neurodivergent students. Connect with others, exchange strategies, build friendships and find support in a welcoming environment. Meetings are 11 a.m.-noon on Tuesdays through Dec. 1 and 240 Rhatigan Student Center, Mayfield Room.

Benefits to you include:

• No diagnosis required to attend
• No pressure to mask
• Meet others who understand the struggles of learning, deadlines, juggling responsibilities
• Share experiences and tips (or just listen)
• You get to come as you are and be yourself

This free group is led by counselors from Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Questions? Contact annette.santiago@wichita.edu.

Health, Outreach, Prevention and Education (HOPE) Services is offering two-hour Suspenders4Hope Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide courses in order to help individuals better identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of suicide. This course aims to help individuals learn how to better recognize, intervene and provide resources for at-risk individuals who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts.

All are invited to learn about life-saving information. The next training is from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20 at the Student Wellness Center, Hope Hub, inside the Steve Clark YMCA.

Questions? Contact Cora Olson at cora.olson@wichita.edu.

Wichita State offers a variety of resources to support students’ mental health and well-being.

• Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): CAPS provides individual and group counseling sessions, crisis intervention and workshops on stress management and coping strategies. Schedule an appointment online or call 316-978-4792.
• Student Health Services: Located in the Student Wellness Center, in the Steve Clark YMCA, Student Health Services offers a variety of services, including prescription refills during the semester. Go to studenthealth.wichita.edu to schedule an appointment.
• Peer support: In addition to professional resources, students are encouraged to lean on their peers for support. Building a strong network of friends and classmates can provide emotional support and a sense of community. If you are concerned about one of your classmates, submit a CARE Team report.
• Additional support is available to students in the Shocker Success Center, including the Office of International Education on the lower level; and Adult Learning, Military and Veteran Services, and Hispanic-Serving Initiatives on the third floor.

Remember, it’s OK to seek help and talk about your feelings. Wichita State is here to support you.

As enrollment approaches, students should check in on their degree progress by meeting with their academic advisors. By enrolling in a combination of fall, spring and summer classes, students can remain on track with their degree programs and potentially shorten the time it takes to earn a degree. You can find your academic advisor in your myWSU.

Are you interested in earning a doctoral degree? The McNair Scholars Program is looking for motivated students who are ready to take the next step toward graduate education. Through graduate school preparation, research opportunities and other scholarly activities, McNair helps undergraduate students prepare for doctoral studies.

Key benefits:

• Workshops and seminars focused on graduate school preparation, including GRE prep, personal statement writing, application fee waivers and application assistance.
• Mentorship from faculty members and experienced researchers.
• Opportunities to conduct research and present findings at national conferences.

For more information, call 316-978-3139 or visit McNair Scholar website.

The free Rave Guardian app turns your smartphone into a personal safety device and connects you to important campus safety resources.

The app allows you to create a network of your own trusted guardians, share your location with guardians or the Wichita State University Police Department, receive ShockerAlert notifications and more.

Download the Rave Guardian app from your phone’s app store.