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Student Success Tip: Enhance your experience with exchange programs

Wichita State has a number of programs that help students travel the country or the world while simultaneously working toward their degree and enhancing their student experience. Students should explore academic travel opportunities such as Study Abroad and National Student Exchange early so they can prepare financially and academically. Additional tip to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/26/student-success-tip-enhance-your-experience-with-exchange-programs/

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Questions about the classroom and campus

As we make plans to return to a more normal campus environment for summer and fall, here are some select FAQs addressing questions we are hearing from students. What are important dates for Fall 2021? Where there be a fall break? Full-semester classes begin on Aug. 16. The last day of the fall semester will be Dec. 2, with finals proceeding as originally…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/04/23/questions-about-the-classroom-and-campus/

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Human performance studies represented WSU in annual sports medicine conference

On March 2 and March 3, five students from the Department of Human Performance Studies in the College of Applied Studies participated in the annual Central States chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (CS-ACSM) conference with the support of Dr. Heidi A. VanRavenhorst-Bell, faculty research advisor. Thinh Huynh, a senior in exercise science,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/08/human-performance-studies-represented-wsu-in-annual-sports-medicine-conference/

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WSU Teacher Apprentice Program reaches record fall enrollment

…Apprentice Program reaches record fall enrollment 10/06/2025 03:36:15 PM 2025-TAP-enrollment-record The Teacher Apprentice Program™ (TAP) in Wichita State University’s College of Applied Studies has reached a record high for fall enrollment, with 743 students enrolled in the fall semester. The total represents an increase of 6.7% compared to Fall 2024. TAP…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/News/2025-TAP-enrollment-record.php

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Student Success Tip: Need time management help?

Are you feeling overwhelmed prioritizing, studying and juggling multiple roles while trying to meet your academic deadlines? Time management will always be one of the biggest challenges for all college students but Wichita State’s student success coaches are here to help. Students who want to to improve their time-management skills can find tips and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/26/need-tips-for-time-management-2/

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Need tips for time management?

Are you feeling overwhelmed prioritizing, studying and juggling multiple roles while trying to meet your academic deadlines? Time management will always be one of the biggest challenges for all college students but Wichita State’s student success coaches are here to help. Students who want to to improve their time-management skills can find tips and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/27/need-tips-for-time-management/

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Join the Graduate Student Council

Attention graduate students: Want to have a say on campus and get more involved? Join the Graduate Student Council (GSC), a university-affiliated body representing over 2,700 graduate students at Wichita State. The GSC focuses on advocacy, support and community-building initiatives, and it’s entirely student-run. If you’re interested, fill out a nomination…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/10/join-the-graduate-student-council/

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WBJ story highlights how WSU and WSU Tech have defied the drop in enrollment

The latest fall enrollment numbers from the Kansas Board of Regents show that, as a whole, public universities and community colleges in the state are experiencing a continued decline in enrollment — reflecting a trend nationally that may indicate shifting attitudes toward higher education and career paths. Across the six state universities, there was a 1.5%…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/14/wbj-story-highlights-how-wsu-and-wsu-tech-have-defied-the-drop-in-enrollment/

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WMREF Ethics Conference to be hosted March 22

The 10th Annual Kansas Healthcare Ethics Conference, hosted by the Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation (WMREF), is structured to stimulate discussion of real-life ethical issues. Healthcare students as well as the general public can benefit by joining the discussion at the conference. Physicians, nurses, patients, family members, health care…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/09/wmref-ethics-conference-hosted-march-22/

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Shocker Career Accelerator will be temporarily closed for Fine Arts Career Mixer Sept. 19

The Shocker Career Accelerator will be closed from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 to host the annual Fine Arts Career Mixer. Students are encouraged to attend the event, which runs from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Attendees can enter the event through the second-floor skywalk at McKnight Art Center. Don’t miss this chance to help your students network and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/18/shocker-career-accelerator-will-be-temporarily-closed-for-fine-arts-career-mixer-sept-19/

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Career Connection Root Beer Kegger recap

The Shocker Career Accelerator is excited to announce that this year’s Career Connection Root Beer Kegger, held Aug. 28, was a remarkable success. 1,205 Wichita State students joined the fun, and the event also welcomed 41 employers. Shocker Career Accelerator wants to thank the employers, students, outstanding faculty support and the entire campus community…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/11/career-connection-root-beer-kegger-recap/

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Stay up to date with campus health services

With the fall semester upon us, it’s always a good time to remain aware of the health care services available at Wichita State for faculty, staff and students. In May, the public health emergency for COVID-19 expired, which prompted changes at WSU, including how to get tested and receive vaccinations. Visit wichita.edu/covid for more information. Testing…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/17/stay-up-to-date-with-campus-health-services/

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Engineering Council student representative positions available

The Engineering Council is looking for professional, curious and interested students to join their organization for the 2021-2022 academic year. Students interested can apply by selecting the QR code included with this post until Sept. 26. The council is an official organization representing the Student Body of the College of Engineering. It serves as a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/20/engineering-council-student-representative-positions-available/

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Register for Shock This Space Accessibility Story Challenge

Students are invited to register for the Shock this Space Accessibility Story Challenge, a 24-hour competition 7 p.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 7-8. This event is tentatively scheduled to take place at the John Bardo Center but may move to a virtual platform via Zoom. All registered teams will be notified beforehand. During the competition students will compete…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/06/register-for-shock-this-space-accessibility-story-challenge/

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Come to the On-Campus Job Fair Aug. 14

Students interested in an on-campus position can come to the On-Campus Job Fair from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14 on the third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. Regular student positions (non-Work-Study) and Federal Work-Study positions are available. Dress is business casual. Students need to bring their Shocker ID (or the number), copies of their…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/08/12/come-to-the-on-campus-job-fair-aug-14/

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Get ready for Shockers After Dark, an evening of fun events, Sept. 13

The Students Activities Council (SAC) presents Shockers After Dark, an evening full of events for everyone, Including mini golf, inflatable axe throwing, bingo, karaoke, hot shot hoops, nugget bar, fry bar and canvas painting. Get ready for an unforgettable evening from 8 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13 at the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes in the Rhatigan…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/02/get-ready-for-shockers-after-dark-an-evening-of-fun-events-sept-13/

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Check out spring 2022 Access Now courses

If you are selecting classes for the spring 2022 semester, look for Access Now under course attributes to see which courses are in that program. All Access Now courses provide students with their required materials in an all-digital format on and before the first day of class at a drastically reduced price. All Access Now courses are delivered to students…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/05/check-out-spring-2022-access-now-courses/

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Student Health Services continues providing COVID testing, vaccinations

All current WSU students, faculty and staff have access to free COVID-19 testing and vaccines through Student Health Services. Testing appointments are available without appointments and is open to WSU students, faculty and staff. SHS has set the following hours for walk-in testing: Mondays: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays: 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays: Noon to 4…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/21/student-health-services-continues-providing-covid-testing-vaccinations/

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Stop by the Student Engagement & Belonging Open House for snacks and fun activities

Student Engagement & Belonging invites students to join its Open House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 in 216 Rhatigan Student Center. You’ll have the chance to meet with students and staff to learn how to get connected with events, leadership workshops, support groups, volunteer activities, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Community Service Board,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/04/stop-by-the-student-engagement-belonging-open-house-for-snacks-and-fun-activities/

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Learn to teach a first-year seminar

… Rhatigan Student Center (RSC) (Room 261) and at 3 p.m. March 22 at the RSC (Room 256). The session will teach participants about creating and teaching an FYS class for first-year students. Teaching an FYS is an excellent opportunity to introduce new students to a faculty member’s discipline and department, and it can help first-year students acclimate to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/03/learn-to-teach-a-first-year-seminar/