The high school guest program offers a special opportunity for academically talented high school students to take college courses at WSU before high school graduation and earn full college credit.
Eligibility
- Achieve a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 2.75, and
- Be a high school sophomore, junior, senior or freshman with a gifted IEP, and
- Achieve a minimum college GPA of 2.00 (for future guest semesters), or
- Have permission from a high school official and parent / guardian
- High School Guests may take up to six credit hours each semester
Requirements for new High School Guests
- Complete the online High School Guest application and select the Undergraduate Non-Degree application, High School Guest option
OR
Submit the WSU High School Guest Application (PDF) - $25, non-refundable application fee
- Official high school transcript, including the semester completed prior to the semester of guest enrollment. See how WSU accepts high school transcripts.
Requirements for returning High School Guests
Students must apply for each semester they want to attend as a high school guest.
- Complete the online High School Guest application and select the Undergraduate Non-Degree application, High School Guest option
OR
Submit the WSU High School Guest Application (PDF) - Updated high school transcripts. See how WSU accepts high school transcripts.
High School Guests who want to earn their degree from Wichita State
Were you enrolled at Wichita State and in high school at the same time, and you want to pursue your degree at Wichita State? You will need to:
- reapply for admission as a degree-bound student at wichita.edu/apply
- pay the $40 application fee
- send official transcripts for any colleges you have previously attended, so we can update your file
Exceptions
Exceptions may be requested by a high school counselor for students who do not meet these requirements. Students wishing to take more than six (6) hours must seek permission from the Office of Admissions. To request an exception, students must submit the High School Guest Exceptions form (PDF) and a copy of their current class schedule.
Cost
High School Guests are not eligible for financial aid. Guest students pay full undergraduate tuition and fees.
View tuition and fee information
Admission Deadlines
The Admission deadline for High School guest students will be approximately one week prior to the first day of classes for each semester.
Spring Deadline
Jan. 10
Summer Deadline
May 29
Fall Deadline
Aug. 25
International Students
Students wishing to participate in the High School Guest Program who are in the United States as part of a Foreign Exchange Program must be admitted through the Office of International Admissions. These students will have different requirements and deadlines. Please contact Michelle Barger, associate director, Office of International Admissions directly at michelle.barger@wichita.edu or 316-978-3232.