Hafsa Sadaf, Karaline Scott and Samir Barraza at the SAS Leadership Conference.

The Student Ambassador Society empowers high school students from across Kansas to build confidence and sharpen essential skills at its annual leadership conference. This event is a valuable opportunity for personal growth, college prep and connections in a fun environment.

Pizza Shuttle logo and delivery box.

Pizza Shuttle joins the ranks of Shocker Grill & Lanes, Social Tap and Shocker Dining as a great spot for pizza lovers. The locally-owned independent restaurant recently opened up its Braeburn Square location directly on Wichita State's campus.

Wichita State's Tri Delta chapter following 2024 Bid Day.

Amaya was hesitant about joining a sorority. Her recruitment process brought a lot of joy and a little anxiety, but through it all she has found growth, leadership, service and amazing friendships.

WuShock flags waving in the campus breeze.

New incoming freshmen can now apply for freshmen merit scholarship consideration until March 1, 2026. This allows a timely opportunity to join the growth and transformation of the region's most affordable research institution.

Wu participating in signing day during W-S-YOU.

Scholarships, housing and enrollment steps all reach a critical point every year come the first of March. For future Shockers, this is the time to make sure things are in order for the upcoming fall.

Wichita State's national champion cheer team at NCA Nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Joining Wichita State's cheer team is no easy task. Rafael Guereque shares his story of trying out, working hard during a year-long season and ultimately becoming a national champion.

Students walking on a snowy campus day.

Camille came to Wichita State via central Georgia and quickly realized winter is a different animal in the Midwest. She shares a few things to keep in mind as the chilly weather sets in.

Shocker Baseball Club members posing for a photo.

If there is something you are passionate about that doesn't exists yet - create it. That is how the Shocker Baseball Club, and many clubs like it, came to be.

ACT Tips

Planning on taking the ACT soon? Current and former Shocker students share their experience and tips on what to do leading up to, and on, test day.

Charles Koch Arena during a men's basketball game.

Learning how to pronounce some common names and facilities around campus can have you sounding like a Shocker from day one. This guide goes over some of the trickiest.