Category: Student Resources

Wichita State’s Student Ambassador Society (SAS) is accepting applications for the 2023-24 academic year. SAS, supported by the Office of Admissions, is a community of selfless, hardworking and involved students from all areas of campus who seek to give back to WSU through service to others.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on March 1. For more information about SAS or the application, contact the SAS VP of selections at sasvpselections@wichita.edu.

Learn more about Tais Solis and her study abroad experience in Spain at the University of Deusto during the fall 2022 semester. Tais shares how she has benefited from her study abroad program.

Learn more about Joshua Lantz’s study abroad experience in South Korea at Dankook University. Joshua shares what their favorite class is from the program.

Learn more about Brisa Castillo’s study abroad experience in Germany during the fall 2022 semester. Brisa discusses the decision to study abroad.

Did you know the RSC offers a daily study room for students? Each day, the RSC designates an open meeting room as the official study room of the day. The room will be unlocked and open to students to come and go as they please to study throughout the day.

This is to be a quiet, shared space. Check the RSC’s Instagram stories daily to find out which room is the study room for that day.

Did you know there is a hair salon in the lower level of the Rhatigan Student Center? Come check out Lords and Lady’s Salon, where students can enjoy a haircut for just $10. Walk-ins are welcome or call 316-683-6038 to schedule an appointment.

The Lords and Lady’s Salon operating hours are 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1-3:30 p.m. Saturdays.

Hear from Study Abroad’s International Buddy Program participants about their experiences in the program. Featured today is Paige Harrington who was paired with an exchange student from Japan.

Counseling and Prevention Services (CAPS) provides a variety of group counseling services to students in multiple areas of focus and concern.

Group therapy can be effective in addressing multiple challenges individuals face in their lives as well as the unique experience it provides. CAPS runs various groups per semester to address the ever-changing needs of the WSU campus, and group therapy is always free. CAPS services are available in a variety of modalities at this time.

If you think group therapy is right for you, speak to your counselor or call 316-978-4792 to set up a consultation. No appointment is needed to join support groups.

Groups are in-person at the Student Wellness Center unless otherwise specified.

Process Group: Understanding Self and Others

• 2-3 p.m. Tuesdays starting Feb. 14
• 3-4 p.m. Fridays starting Feb. 17

Support groups: No appointment is needed to join.

• LGBTQ+ Support Group: 2-3 p.m. Mondays starting Feb. 13 via Zoom. Email rachel.amerson@wichita.edu for more information
• Transgender Support Group: 1-2 p.m. starting Thursday, Feb. 16. Email rachel.amerson@wichita.edu for more information.
• Healing from Trauma Support Group: 2-3 p.m. Fridays starting Feb. 17.  Email vanessa@wichitasac.com for more information.
• Neurodiverse Support Group: 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays starting Feb. 14 in 225 Ablah Library (eight weeks only). Email stalnaker@clinic.wichita.edu for more information.

TRIO Disability Support Services (DSS) and McNair are accepting applications. To learn about what their programs have to offer and how to apply, visit from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31 or from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, Feb. 2 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center. To RSVP call 316-978-3139 or email ashley.cervantes@wichita.edu.

TRIO DSS assists first-generation and/or limited income undergraduate students who have learning, physical and psychological disabilities. DSS provides academic support. tutoring, access to adaptive computer equipment and other services that enable its students to persist and graduate.

McNair helps first-generation and limited income or underrepresented undergraduates who are interested in graduate study. Students gain research experience, receive assistance selecting and applying for graduate applications, and have the opportunity for conference travel and campus visits.

Students should take time to reflect on their past semester and think about their successes and what they can change to maximize their future success. To do this, there are a number of resources are available to students, including meeting with a success coach or a peer financial coach in Student Success for assistance in setting goals, completing success plans or designing a financial plan to remain on the path to graduation.

Students should also think about about what applied learning experiences they are interested in as well as social and leadership opportunities, which can be found in Student Involvement.