Category: Resources

Students may feel anxious about approaching their professors, but despite these reservations, faculty members are often their best resource for academic success and help advise them about career/academic options.

Discover what research could mean for you at the next Savvy Scholar workshop from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29 in Ablah Library, Digital Scholars Commons. Learn how to enhance your experience as a student by understanding the research process, finding opportunities, working with faculty and sharing your work.

The Savvy Scholar Workshop Series is designed to help students (plus faculty and staff) navigate multiple stages of the research process.

Discover what research could mean for you at the next Savvy Scholar workshop from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29 in Ablah Library, Digital Scholars Commons. Learn how to enhance your experience as a student by understanding the research process, finding opportunities, working with faculty and sharing your work.

The Savvy Scholar Workshop Series is designed to help students (plus faculty and staff) navigate multiple stages of the research process.

Want tips for managing classes, staying organized and reaching your goals? The first series of the “Plugged In @ WSU” podcast introduces Wichita State’s success coaches from each academic college. Through multiple short conversations, you’ll hear practical advice on time management, study strategies, motivation, accountability, and connecting with campus resources.

Whether you’re a first-year student, transfer student, online learner or preparing to graduate, these episodes show how Success Coaching can help you stay on track and make the most of your Shocker experience.

Instructors are continuing to use the Student Early Alert System (SEAS) to provide feedback on student progress. This includes areas such as attendance, participation and coursework.

If you’ve received an alert, the best next step is to respond and communicate with your instructor. They are your best resource for success. 

If you have questions or need support, reach out to your instructor or a Success Coach. They are here to help you succeed.

A perk of your Shocker ID is access to all College of Fine Arts events on campus at no additional charge, thanks to the Student Government Association. Whether you want to listen to concerts from the School of Music or watch theater or dance performances from the School of Performing Arts, there’s something for everyone.

This weekend, you can watch your peers perform “DINNERTIME: A Play in Seven Courses” from the 2026 Bela Kiralyfalvi National Student Playwriting Competition winner. Head over to the Hughes Metropolitan Complex at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17-19. Don’t forget your Shocker ID to get your ticket.

Come to the Department of Political Science’s DC/Topeka internship info session from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15 in 262 Rhatigan Student Center, Herrman Room. Learn about opportunities for academic credit and housing funding for students interning in government and non-profit public affairs offices.

All WSU undergraduates are eligible to apply by Oct 2:

Contact Neal Allen at neal.allen@wichita.edu or 316-978-7133 for further information.

All students with a Shocker ID get automatic memberships to Campus Recreation. What’s that mean for you? You have access to a wide range of wellness and recreation facilities in the Heskett Center, including:

• Five courts for basketball, volleyball or badminton
• racquetball and squash courts
• F45 courses
• esports computers
• and much more

It’s never too late to try new tactics in the classroom and at home to improve learning. Students can quiz themselves or other classmates on class concepts, create questions from assigned readings to ask during class or join a study group with other motivated students to improve academic performance.

Learn how to craft a winning application for the NSF-GRFP at a workshop from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept, 17 in 319 Rhatigan Student Center, McKay Room.

Help secure funding for your graduate studies in areas such as chemistry, computer science, engineering, geosciences, life sciences, materials research, mathematics, physics, psychology (excluding clinical/counseling), social sciences, and STEM education and learning research.

This is a fellowship for domestic first-year graduate students and undergraduate seniors in STEM.