Category: Student Resources

Student Health Services (SHS) is hosting its next Pee for Pizza event. It will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 at the Student Wellness Center in the Steve Clark YMCA. Pee for Pizza promotes sexual health awareness, supports students’ health, and prevents the spread of STIs. Get free pizza when you get free testing for HIV, Hepatitis C, Syphilis, Gonorrhea and Chlamydia by giving a urine sample. Pizza is provided to all participants.

Cosponsored by Positive Direction and Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes, Pee for Pizza is by reservation only. Appointments can be made through the myShockerhealth portal or by calling 316-978-4792 (4SWC). Participants must not use the restroom at least one hour before testing.

For more information contact SHS at 316-978-4792. Other testing is available upon request.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides a variety of group counseling services to students in multiple areas of focus/concern. Group therapy is offered due to its effectiveness in addressing multiple challenges individuals face in their lives as well as the unique experience it provides.

Learn more about group therapy. Call the Student Wellness Center at 316-978-4792 for more information.

Spring 2025 groups:

Understanding Self and Others (USO). Pre-group meeting required
3-4 p.m. Tuesdays, starting Feb. 18
3-4 p.m. Thursdays, starting Feb. 20
3-4 p.m. Fridays, starting Feb. 21

Support groups. Join at any time:
Neurodiverse peer support
11 a.m.-noon Fridays in 225 Ablah Library starting Feb. 28

Healing from Trauma
2-3 p.m. Thursdays starting Feb. 20

Students have many options for study abroad programs through WSU exchange partner universities and program providers. If you are interested in studying abroad, the deadline to apply for fall 2025 programs is Feb. 15.

You can start the process by attending a study abroad information session. Study Abroad scholarships are available and that application is also due by Feb. 15.

For questions, contact Study Abroad at studyabroad@wichita.edu.

Join University Libraries for a tour of the library at noon Feb. 7 or 3 p.m. Feb. 11.

Explore library spaces like the 24-Hour Study Area, VR Zone, Tech Hub and collaborative work areas and attend an insightful session on navigating the library homepage to access online articles, research sources, streaming content and interlibrary loan services.

Want to earn $1,000 for your research or creative projects? Attend the Library Research Award informational session at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 in 125C Ablah Library, Learning Center, to find out how — even if your project isn’t finished application deadline.

Instructors will guide you through the simple application process, share tips for your essay and answer any questions. Plus, you’ll get a head start on applying and increase your chances of winning. For questions, email lib.award@wichita.edu.

Help your students earn $1,000 by showcasing how they’ve used University Libraries for their research or creative projects. They can apply for the Library Research Award, even if their project isn’t finished, by the application deadline.

They can also attend the Library Research Award Informational Session at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 in 125C Ablah Library, Learning Center, to learn how to apply, understand the simple process and get tips on writing their application essay.

This session will give students a head start on their application. For more information, students can register on the University Libraries website.

For questions, email lib.award@wichita.edu.

TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is dedicated to empowering first-generation and limited-income students, and students with disabilities to achieve their academic and personal goals. Through personalized advising, tutoring, financial literacy education and career skill-development opportunities, SSS provides the tools and support needed to navigate the path to success in college. The 100% federally funded program fosters a sense of community and encourages growth from orientation to graduation.

Additional free services include: mentoring, textbook loans, technology lab access with free printing, academic and life skill-building workshops, scholarships exclusively for SSS participants and more.

If you want to learn more or are interested in applying, visit SSS in 307 Shocker Success Center or call 316-978-3715. For additional information or to complete an online application, visit the SSS website at wichita.edu/sss.

TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is dedicated to empowering first-generation and limited-income students, and students with disabilities to achieve their academic and personal goals. Through personalized advising, tutoring, financial literacy education and career skill-development opportunities, SSS provides the tools and support needed to navigate the path to success in college. The 100% federally funded program fosters a sense of community and encourages growth from orientation to graduation.

Additional free services include: mentoring, textbook loans, technology lab access with free printing, academic and life skill-building workshops, scholarships exclusively for SSS participants and more.

Students who want to learn more or apply can visit SSS in 307 Shocker Success Center or call 316-978-3715. For additional information or to complete an online application, visit the SSS website at wichita.edu/sss.

Shockers can attend on-campus Wichita State fine arts and athletics events at no additional charge with a Shocker ID, thanks to the Student Government Association.

Support your fellow classmates and faculty while exploring the creative pursuits WSU has to offer and display your Shocker pride at home athletic games.

Are you interested in studying abroad? Your first step would be to attend one of the upcoming information sessions, the first of which is at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24 in 261 Rhatigan Student Center, Olive Room.