The Dorothy & Bill Cohen Honors College Weekly Update

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Honors Hour Fulbright info

Learn about the Fulbright U.S. Student Program on Wednesday at 1 p.m.

The next Honors Hour is open to ALL Wichita State students (not just Honors students). Don't miss the opportunity to learn about the Fulbright U.S. Student Program on Wednesday, March 24, from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Don't know what the Fulbright U.S. Student Program is?
It offers grants for research, studying and teaching in over 140 countries to recent graduates and graduate students. Grantees will meet, work, live with, and learn from the people of the host country!

Fulbright representatives and the campus Fulbright advisor will cover all you need to know about the program, from eligibility and deadlines to tips and resources. Applications are due a year in advance of your travel date, so it’s best to start planning now!

To receive the Zoom link, you must register at https://apply.iie.org/register/3.24General 
Note: The registration will say 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Eastern time, which is 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Central time.


Apply to be an Honors Ambassador!

Honors Ambassadors assist the Honors College in the recruitment of future Honors students. Honors Ambassadors represent the Honors College at various events and activities across campus. They help the Honors College in a variety of ways including but not limited to:

  • Mingling with students and parents at programs
  • Serving on student panels
  • Attending events hosted by the Honors College
  • Hosting information tables
  • Providing their perspective on WSU and the Honors College

Being an Honors Ambassador comes with many benefits, including developing leadership skills and networking with students, faculty, and staff.

Click here to learn more and apply by Friday, April 9.
Have questions? Email honorsoutreach@wichita.edu.


News & Information


Request for Donations

Join WHEAT during the month of March in providing baby items to families in need. The most needed items are diapers of all sizes, diaper bags, wipes, baby powder, baby food, and formula. Donation boxes are located in the Honors College, the Office of Diversty & Inclusion, and Counseling & Prevention Services.


Mark Your Calendars for Priority Enrollment

Honors students can register for Summer 2021 and Fall 2021 courses beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, April 5.


Fall 2021 Course List

Here is a list of some of our Fall 2021 Honors courses. There are many more not on the list! Follow the instructions below to find every Honors course offered in Fall 2021.

Log into your myWSU account. Click on the myClasses tab. Find the yellow box titled Registration Tools on the right side. In that box, click on Student Registration (Banner 9). On the right side, click on Browse Class Schedule by Term. Select Fall 2021. Click the continue button. Find the search criteria titled Attribute (Gen Ed, SI, etc.). Type in Honors and select Honors Program Course. Click the search button.


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Student Spotlight - Jessica Gulaskey


Student Government Association Diversity Week

Student Government Association (SGA) is excited to officially announce SGA Diversity Week. It will take place from September 13 - 17. During this week, there will be student-led programming, events, and panels highlighting the diverse student experience on our campus. Outreach to other offices, organizations, and departments is still ongoing. Be on the lookout for opportunities to become involved with this initiative!


Honors College Information

The Honors College student lounge (on the ground level of Shocker Hall) is open Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For general questions, email honors@wichita.edu.

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