Wichita State Admissions

🎓 Bigger scholarships. More awards than ever before. More reasons to become a Shocker.

Wichita State is offering more scholarship opportunities than ever before, including a new $80,000 Richard D. Smith Scholarship, expanded awards through the Distinguished Scholarship Invitational, and new business scholarships worth up to $50,000. High school seniors can now compete for Wichita State's largest scholarship packages yet.

Learn more: https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/blog/2026/08_04_Bigger_Scholarships_Update.php

Apply for DSI: https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/scholarship-competitions/dsi.php

Before the semester starts, here's some helpful accounts to follow so you can stay in the loop!

📱Student Engagement & Belonging
Follow for campus events, student involvement opportunities, and ways to connect with the Shocker community.

🏠 on Instagram
Stay up to date on move-in, residence hall announcements, and important housing

📰 The Sunflower
Our student-run campus newspaper, covering campus news, events, sports, and stud

🏥 Student Health Services
Get updates on health resources, wellness tips, clinic services, and important campus health

💼 Shocker Career Accelerator
Stay informed about internships, job opportunities, career fairs, resume workshops, and resources to help you succeed pro

🏆 Go Shockers.
Follow Wichita State Athletics for game schedules, team updates, scores, and opportunities to support Shocker student-athletes.

And follow Wichita State University for important news and updates from the university!

Help spread the word by sharing this post and comment any accounts that you find helpful!

📚 Wichita’s used bookstores are full of hidden treasures! From the cozy shelves at Book-A-Holic to the bargain finds at ICT Books, these local spots offer affordable reads, nostalgic discoveries and plenty of surprises for book lovers.

Read more: https://loom.ly/7H7mLLc

Ready to take the next step in your educational journey? 🌾🌾

Wichita State is hosting a virtual, come-and-go Adult Learner Info Session designed specifically for prospective and returning adult students. Whether you're looking to finish your degree, start a new one, or advance your career, we are here to support you every step of the way!

Drop in from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. CST on Thursday, August 6 📅

✨ What We’ll Cover:
The Admissions Process: Simple, clear next steps to get you started.
Balancing Act: Tips on managing credit hours, work, life, and classes.
Resources & Support: Unlock OAL resources and SCA career development opportunities.

Every attendee will be entered into a Back-to-School giveaway drawing at each session! 🎉

🔗 Register here: slate.wichita.edu/portal/adultlearnerinfo

"Get involved, try new things, and don't freak out if you change your major!" 🌾

Recent WSU grads from the Shocker GOLD Network are sharing their best advice, reminders, and encouragement for the journey ahead.

Read their tips on making the most of your college years: https://loom.ly/Vm80kWk

The gang's all here 🥲

Campus feels a little empty right now so we had to draw you in. See you next month!