Looking for information about graduation requirements, professional trainings, financial opportunities, and more? You're in the right place.

Info for new students

Welcome! If you have been recently admitted, or have just arrived in Wichita, click the buttons below for more information on arrivals, graduate orientation and Welcome Week.

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Students at commencement

Ready for graduation?

There's no need to wait until your final semester to submit your plan of study or complete PSIT. Make sure you check all the boxes!
 

Professional Development & Research Events

Graduate Student Presenting Research

From academic writing to research and job hunting to wellbeing, we support you every step of the way.

Student presenting at the 3MT Competition

3MT® is an academic competition that challenges doctoral and master's students to describe their research within three minutes to a general audience. 3MT® celebrates the discoveries made by research students and encourages communication about the importance of their research to the broader community.

GRASP logo. Two hands giving a handshake

The WSU Graduate School hosts GRASP, a university-wide research symposium to showcase and spread awareness of graduate student research.

Rotunda at the Capitol in Topeka

WSU partners with graduate schools at other Kansas public research universities to hold the Capitol Graduate Research Summit in Topeka, Kansas.

Students working in a lab on wearable medical devices

Your research toolbox. Poster and abstract templates. Thesis and dissertation formatting tips. All you need is here.

 

 

More about the Graduate School

Forms and Publications

All the forms and handbooks you need at your fingertips.

Exceptions Other Forms GA Handbook Thesis & Dissertation Manual

Careers

Shocker Central

This online career database for students and employees allows you to search and apply for on-campus employment, co-op/internship positions, and full-time employment!

Shocker Career Accelerator

Meet with a career coach, attend a career fair or workshop, get a professional photo taken or free professional clothing.

Finances

Learn about some ways to fund your education.

ScholarshipUniverse

Assistantships

Awards

 

Contact us

Graduate School directory

Being a grad student has its perks

Here are some of the services WSU graduate students have access to:

 
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Graduate Community

Graduate Student Council

Get engaged and connect with peers from other programs. Share with us your concerns or ideas.

The GSC represents graduate student interests and concerns at the university.