SHOCKFEST Event Host Resources

All programming events and sponsorship opportunities should align with the mission and guiding philosophies of First Year Programs (see below). First Year Programs often consults with campus departments and units to ensure that messaging is aligned with current on-campus efforts. Request for event will be considered in the context of supporting students in making connections with on-campus departments, student organizations, and other units. 

Mission & Guiding Philosophy

First-Year Programs at Wichita State University supports students in building a strong foundation for success through intentional programming that promotes smooth academic transitions and meaningful connections. By collaborating with faculty, staff, alumni, and student leaders, our programs provide opportunities for students to explore their path, engage with the campus community, and thrive throughout their college journey.

Please fill out the following SHOCKFEST Form with details of your event/program: click here!

We will process your submission in the order it was received. Once your event has been submitted, we will contact you via email to confirm your event and share information about your location reservation, if applicable. If more than a week has passed since you submitted your event, please email first.year@wichita.edu.

The Office of First-Year Programs is able to help with the following:

• Event/Program Brainstorming 
• Set-Up/Tear-Down
• Marketing Materials 

Please email first.year@wichita.edu to learn how we can help make your event more than an idea!

First Year Programs has reserved a number of rooms and outdoor spaces across campus that can be used to host SHOCKFEST events! Use of these rooms is free for SHOCKFEST event hosts.

Don’t have a space for your event? Have any additional questions about room reservations? Email first.year@wichita.edu.

If your SHOCKFEST event has been approved, we strongly encourage the use of our logo in your marketing and signage! You can download it here:

• Small Logo PDF
• Large Logo PDF

Who is eligible to host a SHOCKFEST Event?

SHOCKFEST Events can be hosted by campus departments, registered student organizations, and community sponsors. If your organization is not affiliated with Wichita State University, please reach out to first.year@wichita.edu for information on event hosting and sponsorship.

The room I'd like to use isn't available at the time of my event. What should I do?

First Year Programs' room reservations are made several months in advance, and unfortunately cannot be adjusted to accommodate all individual events. You may be able to reserve a room directly through the RSC & UEMS; however, First Year Programs cannot cover the cost of additional reservations made by event hosts. If you have any additional questions about room reservations, email first.year@wichita.edu

It's the day of my SHOCKFEST Event and more students showed up than I was expecting - the room I reserved through FYP does not have capacity for all of them, can I get a new room?

Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate day-of room changes. We recommend having a way to collect the contact information of the students who were not able to make it to your event because of room capacity and follow up with them afterwards about how they can get connected to your department/RSO/campus resource.

Is your organization interested in supporting SHOCKFEST as a sponsor? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us by emailing first.year@wichita.edu — we look forward to working with you!