Students walking by Jardine Hall at Wichita State.

Have a question about federal student aid? Thankfully, the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is always eager to help those filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

First-Gen Shockers

First-generation college students are make up a significant amount of Wichita State's population. Being first-gen herself, Kerry Jones, Writing Center Director, gives helpful tips for adjusting to college.

Braeburn Square during Shocktoberfest 2024.

A growing population of college students come from Spanish-speaking households. The Office of Admissions is responding with Spanish programming and publications.

Yovani Cruz, Wichita State transfer guide

Yovani transferred from Garden City to Wichita and discovered some great tips for adjusting to the big city along the way.

Jenna Rodehorst, Marking Coordinator, assists a student with their application.

There is a lot of information to keep in mind when applying for college. Luckily, our admissions staff have answered some of the most common questions students have when completing their application.

Bobby Gandu, Associate VP for Strategic Enrollment Management, Applied Learning & Director of Undergraduate Admissions, talks with a student and parent at Wichita State Activate: An Application Kick-Off Event.

There are a lot of dates incoming college students need to know in order to be prepared for scholarships, financial aid and housing. We have a handy list of the most important deadlines to be aware of before freshman year hits.

WuShock giving a thumbs up.

Beginning college can be scary. Luckily, this Shocker alum has helpful tips to surviving coursework and making the most out of freshman year.

An overhead look at the Shocker Career Accelerator Root Beer Kegger - a marquee event each fall.

Transfer students can enhance their college experience at Wichita State by participating in the vibrant student life on campus, and discovering resources for success.

Baylee Almos, admissions representative, helps a prospective student.

RSC and LLC are just a couple of things you might hear in conversation as a Shocker. We've compiled a helpful list featuring some of Wichita State's most common acronyms.

A mom at her kitchen counter studying online while her child plays and dad preps dinner.

Going back to college? Just getting started? Either way the Office of Online & Adult Learning and the Office of Admissions can help get you on your way toward your degree.