Category: Resources

This upcoming Spring Break, WSU students have an opportunity to spend the week volunteering in Dallas Texas. Trip participants will depart Wichita March 15 and will travel back March 20 and will have an opportunity to volunteer throughout the week with different organizations each day with volunteer work with organizations that serve issues related to food and hunger, youth and mentoring, environment and sustainability, and animal welfare. On the final day, participants will tour either at Six Flags or the museums in Dallas. At the conclusion of the day the group will travel back to Kansas and arrive back in Kansas around midnight March 21.

The cost of the trip is $150 per student and includes transportation to Texas, lodging, food, programming and a final day/fun activity.

To apply, fill out an application and return it to the Student Engagement & Belonging office in 216 RSC by by 5 p.m. Nov. 21. You may also email your completed application to CivicEngagement@wichita.edu. For more information email Loren.Belew@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016.

There are a few spots left in some of the connection groups, so consider finishing the semester by building connections and community going into the spring.

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

The Child Development Center has immediate pre-K openings for this school year. Children need to be entering kindergarten in fall 2026 to be eligible for this classroom. Call 316-978-3109 for more information.

October is ADHD Awareness Month, aimed at educating the public about Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and promoting understanding and support for those affected. Join the Office of Student Accommodations and Testing, Trio DSS and Student Success – Success Coaches at a table event from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. They will be available to discuss the services and programs at WSU that are available to students that are diagnosed with ADHD or believe that they might be undiagnosed.

Interested in studying abroad? The first step, would be to attend one of the Study Abroad information sessions. The last study abroad information session of the fall semester will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 in 203 Rhatigan Student Center, Lancelot Room. See the Study Abroad website for the complete list of information sessions or for the video option and to register if you plan to attend.

Interested in studying abroad? The first step, would be to attend one of the Study Abroad information sessions. The last study abroad information session of the fall semester will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 in 203 Rhatigan Student Center, Lancelot Room. See the Study Abroad website for the complete list of information sessions or for the video option and to register if you plan to attend.

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:

• 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21 in the Shocker Hall lobby
• 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room

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.

Are you an undergraduate looking for extra “spooktacular” support on campus? You’ll find it with TRIO Student Support Services (SSS). SSS is 100% funded by the Department of Education to provide completely free resources, guidance and support to help you navigate the path to success in college. If you’re a first-generation, limited income student, or a student with disabilities, you may be eligible.

So, what is SSS all about? Students get free tutoring, peer mentoring, textbook rentals, exclusive access to the private computer lab (with free printing too), fun workshops, events and educational trips, academic advising, exclusive scholarships just for participants, and more.

Interested? Apply today before our limited spots fill up. Visit the SSS website at wichita.edu/sss. Find SSS in 307 Shocker Success Center or call 316-978-3715 for more info.

Feeling the pressure as deadlines pile up? The upcoming Procrastination Prevention Night is your chance to stay on track and finish strong. Whether you’re juggling papers, projects or assignments — or stuck in a class because of academic requirements — the late-night study session with personalized support from 6 p.m. to midnight, Wednesday, Oct. 22 in Ablah Library is here to help.

Take advantage of workshops, tutoring and more to help you tackle assignments and stay on track — plus arts and crafts, games and food will be available to reduce stress as deadlines approach.

Sponsored by the Shocker Learning Center and University Libraries.