Fact Sheet for Exchange Partners
2026-2027
| Institution |
Wichita State University wichita.edu |
| Website for Short-Term Students |
Exchange: wichita.edu/exchangestudents |
| Office in Charge of Incoming International & Short Term Program Students |
Office of International Education Phone: 1.316.978.3232 Physical Address: Mailing address: 1845 Fairmount Street |
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Study Abroad Staff (Exchange Partner Agreements & Outgoing Students) (Incoming Students) |
Ann Burger (Ms.) Karen Galindo (Ms.) Office Telephone: 1.316.978.3232 |
Academic Information
One academic year
All students studying in the U.S. on a J-1 Visa and all exchange student applicants will need to provide proof of this proficiency by providing an English Proficient Certification letter issued by their home institution.
See the exchange student application for more details and/or email studyabroad@wichita.edu for specific guidelines.
All exchange students must enroll for full time study.
Undergraduates: 12 U.S. credit hours for most programs.
Graduates: 9 credit hours
Generally, if students would like to take more credit hours, then they will need to pay for any hours above 12 credit hours.
Undergraduate: Undergraduate Catalog
Graduate: Graduate Catalog
PLEASE NOTE: The schedule of courses for fall semester (August-Dec.) is released the previous March and for the spring semester (January-May), in mid-October.
Academic Calendar
| Application Deadline |
Nomination & Priority Application deadline: April 1, 2026 PLEASE NOTE: Students who apply by the priority deadline will be able to pre-enroll and have a better chance to register in desired courses. Graduate programs may have a deadline specific to their program area. Those deadlines are published in the Program Deadline section: Graduate Program Deadlines |
| New Student Orientation | Tentative dates: Thursday-Friday, August 13-14, 2026 |
| Registration for Courses | WSU makes special provisions for incoming exchange students to pre-enroll, along with our current students starting mid-April for fall. |
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Classes Begin Classes End |
Monday, August 17, 2026 Thursday, December 3, 2026 |
| Examination Period | Saturday, December 5 - Thursday, December 10, 2026 |
| Vacation Periods | Fall Break: Saturday, October 10 (after 2pm) - Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, November 25 - Sunday, November 29, 2026 |
| Application Deadline |
Nomination deadline: October 5,, 2026 PLEASE NOTE: Students who apply by the priority deadline will be able to pre-enroll and have a better chance to register in desired courses. Graduate programs may have a deadline specific to their program area. Those deadlines are published in the Program Deadline section: Graduate Program Deadlines |
| New Student Orientation | Tentative dates: Thursday-Friday, January 14-15, 2027 |
| Registration for Courses | WSU makes special provisions for incoming exchange students to pre-enroll, along with our current students starting mid-November for spring. |
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Classes Begin Classes End |
Tuesday, January 19, 2027 Thursday, May 6, 2027 |
| Examination Period | Saturday, May 8 - Thursday, May 13, 2027 |
| Vacation Periods | Spring Break: Monday, March 15 - Sunday, March 21, 2027 |
Other Information
First (Fall) Semester: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Second (Spring) Semester: Wednesday, January 13, 2027 (tentative)
First (Fall) Semester: Residence halls will close on Friday, December 11, 2026
Second (Spring) Semester: Residence halls will close on Friday, May 14, 2027
Free pick-up service is provided through the Office of International Education for when you arrive to Wichita (ICT). Students should ask for this service at least two weeks, prior to their arrival date. More information will be emailed to you. However, for departure at the end of the semester, all students must find their own transportation to the airport at their own expense.
Students will automatically be charged for health insurance unless they show proof of insurance that is EQUAL to that required by Wichita State University (and mandated by the federal government) and complete a waiver form online that has been approved by WSU. Medical Insurance.
Housing
Housing Covered Under Our Exchange Agreement
Accommodations on campus:
1. The Flats (apartments)
2. The Suites (residence hall)
3. Shocker Hall (residence hall)
Housing Information
*Generally, exchange students will live in The Flats, based on age and availability. Check with the Housing Office for more details about staying in a particular accommodation. Single private rooms are very limited in the residence halls and are generally not available.
Exchange students are recommended to live on-campus, just as all first year students at WSU. If you wish to live off-campus, please email us for more information on this process (please note that we do not provide off-campus housing recommendations).
| Fall Semester |
Students should complete the online application once admitted to WSU through MyWSU account online. If students are coming for fall semester only, then they will still need to complete the academic year housing application. The WSU International Education Office will provide a list of those students to the Housing Office so that they can cancel the second semester (spring). Apply online with MyWSU I.D. |
| Spring Semester | Students should complete the online application once admitted to WSU through MyWSU account online. Apply online with MyWSU I.D. |
| Housing Fees | |
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Move-in Dates & Dining Hall Dates of Operation |
Fall Semester: Exchange students may be required to arrive prior to the official move-in date for housing in order to attend the mandatory orientation. Given this, they will need to plan for a few extra days for housing fees and should contact the WSU Housing Office for specific costs. Please see the housing contract for the official move-in/move-out dates and check the pre-departure information for the arrival date for exchange students. Dining services will be closed during Fall Break in October and over Thanksgiving Break in November. Visit the housing website for specific dates and details: Housing and Residence Life Spring Semester: Exchange students may be required to arrive prior to the official move-in date for housing in order to attend the mandatory orientation. Given this, they will need to plan for a few extra days for housing fees and should contact the WSU Housing Office for specific costs. Please see the housing contract for the official move-in/move-out dates and check the pre-departure information for the arrival date for exchange students. Students who wish to stay in the residence hall through spring break may be required to pay additional housing fees. Please contact the WSU Housing Office for specific costs and more information. Dining services will be closed during Spring Break in March. Visit the housing website for specific dates and details: Housing and Residence Life Full Academic Year: *Exchange students who will stay for both fall and spring semesters will be able to continue living in on-campus housing during the break for an extra fee. The on-campus food services will not be available during the winter break (mid-December to mid-January). Please check the housing contract for specific details. |
| Move-out Dates & Recommended Dates of Departure | Fall and Spring Semester: Generally, students will be required to move out of the residence halls by the Friday after final exams. We would recommend booking your flight for that Friday. |