University Wide Advising Requirements

Meeting With Advisor Required

The following students are required to meet with an advisor before enrolling:

  • Students who attend WSU straight from high school.  Advising required before first and second semesters.
  • Students who have not attended any college or university prior to WSU.
  • Transfer students in their first semester at WSU.

Meeting With Advisor Strongly Recommended

It is strongly recommended that the following students meet with an advisor before enrolling:

  • Current WSU students who have changed their major.
  • Students on Academic Probation.

College Specific Advising Requirements

In addition to the university wide advising requirements, the following colleges at Wichita State have specific requirements for undergraduate student advising:

College Advising Required
Liberal Arts and Sciences Students who have not yet reached junior standing and students who are in the Undecided LA major
Engineering All students
Fine Arts

All students

Health Professions Students who have not yet reached junior standing and students who are in the Undecided HP major
Honors College It is strongly recommended that you meet first with your major college academic advisor, but you are welcome to meet with Honors at any time. At least once per year, you should meet with your Honors advisor and especially as questions arise regarding your Honors curriculum.

To find contact information for your specific advising office, please visit wichita.edu/advising