In the face of the worldwide COVID-19 outbreak, Wichita State University's first priority is the health, safety and well-being of our entire Shocker community. Below you'll find the latest information and answers about the university's wide-ranging response to the pandemic.
In the face of the worldwide COVID-19 outbreak, Wichita State University's first priority is the health, safety and well-being of our entire Shocker community. Below you'll find the latest information and answers about the university's wide-ranging response to the pandemic.
NOTE: This is a complex, challenging, and fluid situation which continues to evolve rapidly. All information on these pages is subject to change as deemed necessary by University leadership in accordance with guidance and recommendations issued by federal, state, and local public health and government officials.
LATEST NEWS
- March 11: Two years later, we continue to persevere together
- March 3: Wichita State to remove mask requirement on campus; masks strongly recommended
- Jan. 26: Update to student, faculty and staff COVID testing options
- Jan. 14: Updated guides for upcoming spring semester: Students | Faculty/Staff
- Jan. 5: Updated COVID-19 safety reminders
- Dec. 7: Wichita State University to pause employee vaccine mandate following federal injunction
NOTE: In light of the court injunction, announcements regarding Executive Order 14042 dated Oct. 22, Nov. 5 and Nov. 15 have been removed to avoid confusion.
Topics
Assisting in the fight against COVID-19
COVID Testing
Wichita State University offers free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing to the public through its Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory and the WSU Metroplex.
Vaccination Clinics
In partnership with the Sedgwick County Health Department (SCHD), Wichita State University is hosting public walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics.
COVID-19 Research
Wichita State University researchers from multiple disciplines are hard at work addressing the COVID-19 outbreak. Take a look at COVID-19 research efforts under way.
Other ways to help
Shockers Up
Help us support our students in this unprecedented time of stress and need, by giving to the COVID-19 Emergency Fund for Students.
Ad Astra Coalition
A coalition of businesses and government partners working to answer the challenges being created by the COVID-19 pandemic.