Welcome to Wichita State
Welcomefest takes place the first four weeks of the fall and spring semesters and features dozens of activities. Popular programs awaiting new and returning Shockers include the NXT LVL Garage Party, 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.
Spring 2025 Event Schedule
Monday, January 20
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
University Closed
Tuesday, January 21
1st Day of Spring Classes
Hot Cocoa with the Colleges
8 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Various Locations
Division of Student Affairs
Coffee with Coaches
8:30 - 11 a.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, Starbucks Lounge
Student Success
Welcome Tables
9 a.m. - Noon | Rhatigan Student Center, 1st Floor
Student Engagement & Belonging
Shocker Central Pop-Up
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, 1st Floor
Shocker Career Accelerator
Wednesday, January 22
Hot Cocoa with the Colleges
8 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Various Locations
Division of Student Affairs
Welcome Tables
9 a.m. - Noon | Rhatigan Student Center, 1st Floor
Student Engagement & Belonging
Welcome & Warm up with TRIO SSS!
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, 1st Floor
TRIO Student Support Services
Thursday, January 23
Wichita Transit 101 with CARE Team
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, room 261
Student Outreach & Support
ADI Vision Board Workshop
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, room 266
Ambassadors for Diversity and Inclusion
Friday, Janaury 24
PAWS & Relax: A Stress Management Workshop with Therapy Dogs
10 a.m. - noon | Ablah Library, 1st Floor
TRIO Disability Support Services and University Libraries
Winter Welcome
6-9 PM | Presidents' Residence
Office of Student Success
Learn more
Saturday, January 25
Panhellenic Council: Continuous Open Bidding
Registration Deadline: Friday, Jan. 24
Student Engagement & Belonging
Women's Basketball v. UAB (University of Alabama at Birmingham)
2 p.m. | Charles Koch Arena
Students receive free ticket with WSU ID at Box Office
Monday, January 27
Shrinky Dink Trinket Table
10 - 11 a.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, 1st Floor
Geology Department
Deliberate Dialogue Lunch
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, room 142
Student Engagement & Belonging
Monday Melodies
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, Starbucks Lounge
Rhatigan Student Center
Tuesday, January 28
National Student Exchange Info Session
11 - 11:30 a.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, room 264
Student Engagement & Belonging
Resume Pop-Up
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, 1st Floor
Shocker Career Accelerator
Lunar New Year Celebration
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, 1st Floor
Ambassadors for Diversity and Inclusion
SAC Open House + Member Interest Meeting
4 - 6 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, room 266
Student Activities Council
Wednesday, Janaury 29
Kansas Day Celebration
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, 1st Floor
Student Engagement & Belonging
Philosophy Department Welcome Event - Open House and Lunar New Year Party
3:30 - 5 p.m. | Fiske Hall, room 110
Philosophy Department
Men's Basketball v. North Texas
6:30 p.m. | Charles Koch Arena
Students receive free ticket with WSU ID at Box Office
Thursday, January 30
SGA Open House
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, room 219
Student Government Association
Involvement & Community Fair
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, 1st and 2nd Floor
Student Engagement & Belonging
Friday, January 31
Rowing Interest Meeting
noon - 12:30 p.m. | Heskett Center, room 105
Shocker Rowing
MLK Day Celebration
4 - 6 p.m. | Cadman Art Gallery
Student Engagement & Belonging
Saturday, February 1
Monday, February 3
SGA Intent to Run
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, room 208
Student Government Association
Skate Night with ASC, HALO and NPHC
7 - 9 p.m. | Carousel Skate Center, 312 N. West Street, Wichita KS
Student Engagement & Belonging
Tuesday, February 4
Career Fair Prep
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, 1st Floor
Shocker Career Accelerator
Wednesday, February 5
Women's Basketball v. Florida Atlantic
6 p.m. | Charles Koch Arena
Students receive free ticket with WSU ID at Box Office
Thursday, February 6
Fairmount College Career Fair
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, 1st Floor
Shocker Career Accelerator
Black History Month: Beats and Bars - Hip-Hop Throwback
8 - 10 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom
Student Engagement & Belonging
Friday, February 7
Food Bank Friday
10 a.m. - noon | Register at wichita.edu/VolunteerICT
Community Service Board
Getting Started with Library Resources
noon - 12:45 p.m. | Ablah Library
University Libraries
Saturday, February 8
Wu's Big Event
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Register at wichita.edu/VolunteerICT
Community Service Board
Women's Basketball v. UTSA (University of Texas at San Antonio)
1 p.m. | Charles Koch Arena
Students receive free ticket with WSU ID at Box Office
Monday, February 10
Tuesday, February 11
Meet SGA Agencies
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, room 233
Student Government Association
Resume Review Pop-Up
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, 1st Floor
Shocker Career Accelerator
Getting Started with Library Resources
3 - 3:45 p.m. | Ablah Library
University Libraries
Annual Symphony Orchestra Concerto-Aria Concert - Dr. Mark Laycock, conductor
7:30 - 9 p.m. | Miller Concert Hall
College of Fine Arts
Learn more
Ballroom Dance Class
8 - 10 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom
Student Activities Council
Wednesday, February 12
Wednesdays at the Diner
5 - 8 p.m. | Register at wichita.edu/VolunteerICT
Community Service Board
SGA Intent to Run
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, room 208
Student Government Association
Men's Basketball v. UTSA (University of Texas at San Antonio)
6:30 p.m. | Charles Koch Arena
Students receive free ticket with WSU ID at Box Office
Thursday, February 13
Share the Love
11 a.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, 1st Floor
Rhatigan Student Center
Black History Month: Black Career Fair
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center, 1st Floor
Student Engagement & Belonging
Friday, February 14
Shockers After Dark
8 - 10 PM | RSC, check-in at the north entrance
Student Engagement & Belonging and Division of Student Affairs
Saturday, February 15
Black History Month: Road Trip - Negro League Baseball Museum & American Jazz Museum
8 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Registration Required
Student Activities Council
Shocker Sprints
9 a.m. - noon | Heskett Center, gym
Shocker Rowing
Sunday, February 16
JCPenney Suit-Up
3 - 6 p.m. | JCPenney at Towne East
Shocker Career Accelerator
