# Wichita State University

> Wichita State University (WSU) is a public research university in Wichita, Kansas, founded in 1895. It is known for aerospace and aviation research, applied learning built into every degree program, and industry partnerships on its Innovation Campus. This file lists the most useful pages for understanding WSU's academic programs, admissions, costs, and research.

Canonical hostname is www.wichita.edu. Individual degree program pages live under /academics/majors/ and carry EducationalOccupationalProgram structured data.

## Academics

- [Academics overview](https://www.wichita.edu/academics/index.php): colleges, advising, and academic resources
- [Undergraduate majors and minors](https://www.wichita.edu/academics/majors/majors.php): full list linking to every undergraduate program page
- [Graduate programs](https://www.wichita.edu/academics/majors/graduate.php): master's, doctoral, and specialist programs
- [Online programs](https://www.wichita.edu/academics/online/index.php): fully online degrees and certificates
- [Certificates](https://www.wichita.edu/academics/majors/certificates.php): undergraduate and graduate certificate programs
- [Degree maps](https://www.wichita.edu/academics/majors/degree_maps/index.php): semester-by-semester plans for completing each degree
- [Graduate School](https://www.wichita.edu/academics/graduate_school/index.php): graduate admission and policies
- [Schedule of courses](https://www.wichita.edu/services/registrar/schedule_of_courses.php): current course offerings
- [Academic calendar](https://www.wichita.edu/services/registrar/calendars/index.php): term dates and deadlines

## Admissions

- [Admissions overview](https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/index.php): how to apply as a first-year, transfer, graduate, or international student
- [Undergraduate admissions](https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/index.php): requirements and deadlines
- [Graduate admissions](https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/graduate/index.php): graduate application process
- [International admissions](https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/international/index.php): requirements for international students
- [Transfer to WSU](https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/transfertowsu/index.php): transfer credit and admission
- [Visit campus](https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/visit_campus.php): tours and visit scheduling
- [Apply](https://my.wsu-info.org/apply-get-started): application portal

## Costs and Financial Aid

- [Financial aid](https://www.wichita.edu/financialaid/index.php): aid programs, forms, and contacts
- [Scholarships](https://www.wichita.edu/administration/financial_aid/scholarships/index.php): merit and need-based scholarships
- [Net price calculator](https://www.wichita.edu/administration/financial_aid/netprice.php): estimate actual cost of attendance
- [Tuition programs](https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/tuition_programs/index.php): resident, nonresident, and regional tuition rates

## About

- [About WSU](https://www.wichita.edu/about/index.php): university overview
- [Fast facts](https://www.wichita.edu/about/fast_facts/ff_home-list.php): enrollment, outcomes, and rankings at a glance
- [History and traditions](https://www.wichita.edu/about/history_and_traditions.php): university history since 1895
- [Leadership](https://www.wichita.edu/administration/president/ChiefStaff.php): president and administration
- [Policies and procedures](https://www.wichita.edu/about/policy/index.php): official university policies

## Research and Industry

- [Research overview](https://www.wichita.edu/research/index.php): research centers and initiatives
- [National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR)](https://www.wichita.edu/research/niar/index.php): one of the largest university aviation research institutes in the world
- [Innovation at WSU](https://www.wichita.edu/about/innovation/index.php): Innovation Campus and industry partnerships

## Student Life

- [Student life](https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/index.php): housing, organizations, and campus services
- [University Libraries](https://www.wichita.edu/services/libraries/index.php): library services and collections
- [Campus events calendar](https://www.wichita.edu/calendar/index.php): public events calendar

## Optional

- [WSU News](https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/index.php): university news
- [Shocker Athletics](https://goshockers.com): official athletics site
- [Careers and employment](https://jobs.wichita.edu): jobs at WSU
- [A-Z directory](https://www.wichita.edu/directories/directory-a-z.php): index of departments and offices