Welcome to Wichita State
Welcomefest takes place during the first four weeks of each semester and features dozens of activities. Popular programs awaiting new and returning Shockers include Back to School Bash, Clash of the Colleges, Involvement Fair, and much more!
Hosted by various student groups and campus departments, most events are free and give all students a chance to get acquainted with each other, learn their way around campus, and find ways to connect with the community.
Fall 2022 Signature Welcomefest Events
NXT LVL Garage Party
Friday, August 19
RSC Parking Garage | 9 p.m.-midnight
Back to School Service Event (Habitat for Humanity)
Saturday, August 20
Various Locations | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Back to School Bash
Saturday, August 20
Dinner - Shocker Hall Dining | 5-7 p.m.
B2SB - RSC E Couryard | 7-9 p.m.
Live with SAC
Sunday, August 21
RSC E Courtyard | 6-8 p.m.
Welcome Tables
Monday, August 22
RSC N Patio | 9 a.m. - 1p.m.
Welcome Tables
Tuesday, August 23
RSC N Patio | 9 a.m. - 1p.m.
Beach Party
Thursday, August 25
Heskett W Lawn | 6-8 p.m.
Night Swim
Thursday, August 25
Heskett Center Pool | 8-10 p.m.
Clash of the Colleges
Friday, August 26
Cessna Stadium | 4-6:30 p.m.
Road Trip: Worlds of Fun & Oceans of Fun
Saturday, August 27 | 7 a.m.-midnight
Registration Required
SAC Outdoor Movie: Avengers Endgame
Friday, August 26
Duerksen Outdoor Amphitheatre | 9-midnight
Involvement Fair
Tuesday, August 30
RSC North Patio to Shocker Hall | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Career Connection Root Beer Kegger
Wednesday, August 31
Hubbard Hall | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Syllabus Party
Wednesday, August 31
RSC 142 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Office of Diversity & Inclusion Open House
Thursday, September 1
RSC 208 | 1-2:30 p.m.
BIG BINGO
Thursday, September 1
Koch Arena Practice Gym | 7 p.m.
Tour Ablah Library
Friday, September 2
Ablah Library Circulation Desk | noon-12:45 p.m.
Pee for Pizza
Wednesday, September 7
Student Wellness Center | noon-4 p.m.
Academic Convocation
Thursday, September 8
Wilner Auditorium | 9:30 a.m.
On-Campus Job Fair
Thursday, September 8
RSC 1st Floor | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Diversity Lecture Series: Notes from a Young Black Chef
Thursday, September 8
CAC Theater | 6:30-8 p.m. Register Here
Shockers After Dark
Friday, September 9
RSC | 8-10 p.m.
Student Health & Wellness Fair
Wednesday, September 14
Shocker Hall | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Fine Arts Career Mixer
Thursday, September 15
McKnight Art Center | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
