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As a First Forward Institution, Wichita State offers a variety of support to first-generation college students. This includes student organizations and services designed to enhance the experience for the robust first-gen population.

Looking to make connections at Wichita State? Living Learning Communities are a great opportunitiy for students in the same academic college or of the same identity to connect and collaborate.

Previously at nearby Butler Community College, Grace Boman brings perspective as a member of Wichita State's thriving transfer student population. She is studying History with a Japanese minor, and will be studying abroad in Japan during the Spring 2023 semester.

Savana Larrison, Wichita State University Admissions Evaluator, puts her evaluating skills to the test on a treat break to the Rhatigan Student Center Starbucks.

As a 2019 recipient of one of three $64,000 scholarships, I am grateful for the life-changing event that is the Distinguished Scholarship Invitational. Here are my four top reasons why you should participate.

There may never be a better time to become a Shocker with another year of increased enrollment, campus growth and more opportunities than ever for incoming students at Wichita State University.

There are good reasons Wichita State has been the state's top transfer destination since 2010. Here are five things in place to make transferring to Shocker Nation as simple as possible.

Destanee Brigman-Reed has been as involved as anyone during her time as a Shocker student. She is a native Kansan who is a student worker in the Office of Admissions and a captain of the Wichita State Dance Team.

There are many ways for students to get help with their mental and physical health at Wichita State. Here are a few for Shockers to know about in honor of Suicide Prevention Month.

There are different avenues to obtain college credit in high school. This guide breaks down the differences between advanced placement and dual credit courses to help students make informed decisions about college credit classes.