Student Guide to Success

Academic Advising

First-year students are required to go through OneStop Student Services for their academic advising. Following the first year of OneStop advising, students majoring in Biological Sciences are encouraged to meet with our academic advisor, Emmy Engasser. Sophomores must also meet with a Fairmount Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) Advisor to enroll. Academic advising appointments cover both major courses and general education courses. Those interested in studying premedicine should meet with a Pre-Medical Advisor.

Scholarship & Research Funding Opportunities

• Kansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (K-INBRE): In partnership with the National Institute of Health, the K-INBRE program is seeking qualified Biology, Chemistry/Biochemistry, and Biomedical Engineering undergraduates to apply for research funding.
• Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Scholarships and Fellowships: Applications are typically made available in November with a deadline of the following February. Awards are made in April.
  
  • Requires an account with ScholarshipUniverse.

Lab Coordinators

If you are repeating a course, you must repeat the lab (if the lab is zero credit hours). You can reach out to the lab coordinator for any clarification.

Waitlisting a Course

When enrolling for classes, you may find that a course is closed due to meeting maximum enrollment. Waitlists for biology courses are monitored daily and additional sections are offered if possible.

Preparing for Graduation

• Working with LAS Advising, you will need to complete a senior form after 90 credit hours. This form outlines all remaining requirements that must be fulfilled by both you and the Biological Sciences Department.
• You are required to complete an Application for Degree, which is found on your myClasses tab of the myWSU homepage. This application will trigger:
  
  • All biology majors who must complete the Major Field Test during their final semester. There is no minimum score to for the exam, but it allows us to assess your knowledge obtained from our program.
  • You will receive an email for Commencement about a week after the Application for Degree deadline. This email will instruct you on how to RSVP for commencement.
• Want to continue your education in Biological Sciences at Wichita State University? Learn about our Master's Degree Program.

Job Opportunities

Internships, co-ops, or full-time employment options below:

• BioKansas
• Career Development (through WSU)
• Cytovance Biologics
• KS Department of Wildlife and Parks
• Pheasants Forever