Shocker Blast: Monday, Nov. 10, 2025

Enrollment

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Enroll now in your spring 2026 courses

Registration for spring 2026 classes is now open. Go to the myClasses tab in your myWSU portal and find “Student Registration (Banner 9)” to begin registration.

If you have any holds that prevent your registration, you may not be able to register until those holds are lifted. Find out if you have holds on your account by checking the Student Holds channel on the myClasses tab in myWSU.

Please refer to the timeline for when registration opens for each classification:

Monday: Seniors (90+ earned credit hours), Honors College members, student athletes and graduate students
Tuesday: Juniors (60-89 earned credit hours)
Wednesday: Sophomores (30-59 earned credit hours)
Thursday: Freshmen (0-29 earned credit hours)
Friday: Non-degree bound students

If you would like additional help or have questions regarding spring registration, please make an appointment with your advisor.

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Resources

Student Success Tip #13: Finals don’t have to be stressful

Finals can be a stressful week for students, but it doesn’t have to be. Using proper preparation to avoid stress by getting plenty of rest adjusting your work schedule can help you manage your workload. And don’t forget you can reach out to your success coach for more help.

Find you success coach

Spring 2026 K-INBRE applications are due Nov. 20

Applications are now being accepted for undergraduate research support during the spring semester from the Kansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (K-INBRE) program. Students in this program are supported with an hourly wage for a ten-week period and mentors are allocated funds for lab supplies.

To be eligible, students must identify a mentor and a research lab in which to work. For full announcement and eligibility requirements, email Meris Carte, research laboratory manager for biological sciences, at meris.carte@wichita.edu. Applications are due at end of day Nov. 20.

Professional Preparation Two: Building and maintaining networks

Professional Preparation Two is happening from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday Nov. 13 in 265 Rhatigan Student Center, Lucas Room. This come-and-go, hands-on workshop focuses on building and maintaining your network using LinkedIn and real-world conversation skills.

Build a strong LinkedIn profile.
Network through posts, comments and messages.
Connect with others through direct outreach.
Craft and deliver a confident elevator pitch.

This is the second session in our four-part Career Readiness Workshop series. Missed the first workshop? No problem. You can jump in here without missing a beat.

Free snacks and drinks are available. Presented by the Shocker Career Accelerator and the Fairmount College Student Advisory Council.

Shocker Athletics

Jose Miguel Ramirez swings his club at the Pearl at Kalauao Invitational

Ramirez finishes eighth, Shocker men’s golf fifth at Pearl at Kalauao

Jose Miguel Ramirez posted three rounds under par to tie for eighth, leading the Shocker men’s golf team to a fifth-place finish Nov. 6 in the Pearl at Kalauao Invitational.

The Shockers posted rounds of 291, 285 and 290 for an 866 (+2) team score. No. 31 West Virginia won the team title 23 strokes ahead of the Shockers with an 843 (-21) score. Wichita State earned another top-five finish on the year, its fourth in a row.

Ramirez bagged his fourth top-20 finish of the year and his second top-10 mark. He has finished in the top-20 in 10 of his last 12 tournaments, going back to last season. His 212 (-4) was one stroke shy of tying his season-best, but his four-under-par mark was his best of the season.

Fine Arts

Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com Wichita State University School of Performing Arts presents "Company" a Musical with music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by George Furth. Originally produced & directed on Broadway by Harold Prince. Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick.

School of Performing Arts presents ‘Company’

Wichita State School of Performing Arts presents "Company" with music and lyrics by Steven Sondheim and book by George Furth. Originally produced and directed on Broadway by Harold Prince. Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick.

Events and Recreation

Honoring 250 years of the U.S. Marine Corps

Join Military and Veteran Services in celebrating the 250th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps at 2 p.m. Nov. 10. Stop by the Military and Veteran Student Center in 318 Shocker Success Center to commemorate this historic milestone. Enjoy snacks while supplies last, camaraderie and conversation as we gather to recognize the proud traditions of the Marine Corps and honor all who have served.

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HealthHum hosting panel: ‘Indigenous Voices in Health: A Community Conversation’

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the Academic Center for Biomedical and Health Humanities (HealthHum) presents its next panel on “Indigenous Voices in Health: A Community Conversation” at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 in 262 Rhatigan Student Center, Herrman Room.

The panel:

“Community Engagement for Better Health Outcomes in Native American Communities.” Chantal Nez Dominguez, MPH, (Navajo/Dine), program manager, Center for Public Health Initiatives at the Community Engagement Institute
“Cultural Healing and Health Relationships for Urban Teens.” Laura Razo, JD, CHW (Kickapoo/Potawatomi), attorney and former elected tribal leader
“Indigenous Perspectives on Mindfulness and Wellbeing in Artistic Practice.” Lori Santos, Ph.D. (Taino) art educator in the WSU School of Art, Design, and Creative Industries

This event is free and open to the public.