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 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.
Fall 2023 Welcomefest Events
Saturday, August 12
Housing Move-in Kick-Off
Monday, August 14
Wu's Clues - A Campus Resource Scavenger Hunt
Start at Shocker Hall Lobby | 3-5 p.m.
Housing & Residence Life
Wednesday, August 16
Karaoke in the Courtyard
Shocker Hall Courtyard | 8-10 p.m.
Housing & Residence Life
Thursday, August 17
Pool Party
Heskett Center, Wiedeman Pool | 7-9 p.m.
Campus Recreation
Esports Party
Heskett Center Esports Lounge | 7-9 p.m.
Campus Recreation
Zumba Night Class
Steve Clark YMCA, Studio B | 7 p.m.
Lambda Pi Upsilon, Latinas Poderosas Unidas, Inc & Hispanic American Leadership Oorganizations
Friday, August 18
Panhellenic Sorority Informational
RSC 265 | 11 a.m.
Panhellenic Council
NXT LVL Garage Party
RSC Parking Garage | 9 p.m.-midnight
Student Engagement
Saturday, August 19
Greek Carnival - Meet & Greet with Fraternity & Sorority Life
Koch Arena Throwing Fields | 4:30-7:30 p.m.
SEAL, Fraternity & Sorority Life
Outdoor Movie | Top Gun: Maverick
Saturday, August 19
Duerksen Outdoor Amphitheater | 9-11 p.m.
Student Activities Council
Monday, August 21
Tu Taco Grand Opening (ALL WEEK)
RSC 1st Floor | All Day
WSU Dining
Welcome Tables
RSC N Patio | 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Student Affairs
Shocker Choir Registration
Duerksen Music Building, C-107 | 12:30-1:45 p.m.
Shocker Choir
Panhellenic Sorority Informational
RSC 265 | 3 p.m.
Panhellenic Council
Interfraternity Council Ice Cream Social
Shocker Hall Courtyard | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Interfraternity Council
Tuesday, August 22
Welcome Tables
RSC N Patio | 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Student Affairs
RecFest - Campus Recreation Open House
Heskett Center | 5-7 p.m.
Campus Recreation
Wednesday, August 23
Esports Hub Open House
Heskett Center, Esports Hub | 4-6 p.m.
Campus Recreation
Panhellenic Sorority Informational
RSC 258 | 6 p.m.
Panhellenic Council
Beach Party
Heskett Center, Wiedeman Pool | 7-9 p.m.
Campus Recreation
Thursday, August 24
International Women's Bazaar
RSC 1st Floor | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion
The Launch
Hubbard East Lawn | 7-9 p.m.
Christian Challenge
Friday, August 25
On-Campus Job Fair
RSC 3rd Floor, Beggs Ballroom | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Career Accelerator
Clash of the Colleges
Cessna Stadium | 4-7 p.m.
Student Success & Campus Recreation
BIG BINGO
Koch Arena Practice Gym | 8 p.m.
Student Activities Council
Monday, August 28
Wichita State Esports Open Campus Tryouts
Online | 6-9 p.m.
Wichita State Esports
Tuesday, August 29
Glow Dance Party T-Shirt Giveaway
RSC North Patio | 11 a.m. - while supplies last
Student Activities Council
Syllabus Party
RSC 142, Harvest Room | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Student Success
CGC Yard Show
Echo Circle | 7 p.m.
Cultural Greek Council
Wednesday, August 30
Career Connections Rootbeer Keggar
Hubbard Hall East Lawn | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Career Accelerator
Ablah Library Tour & Orientation
Ablah Library | 3-4 p.m.
University Library
S'mores & Oars
Shocker Rowing Boat House at Boats & Bikes (150 N. McLean Blvd) | 5-7 p.m.
Shocker Rowing
Thursday, August 31
Involvement & Community Fair
RSC North Patio to Shocker Hall | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership
Shocker Rowing Interest Meeting
Shocker Rowing Boat House at Boats & Bikes (150 N. McLean Blvd) | 5-6 p.m.
Shocker Rowing
NPHC Yard Show
Shocker Hall Courtyard | 6:30 p.m.
National Pan-Hellenic Council
Glow Dance Party
RSC Beggs Ballroom, 3rd Floor | 8 p.m.
Student Activities Council
Friday, September 1
Food Bank Friday (Service Event) Register Here
Kansas Food Bank Warehouse (1919 E Douglas) | 10 a.m.
Community Service Board
Ablah Library Tour & Orientation
Ablah Library | Noon - 1 p.m.
University Library
Shocker Rowing Interest Meeting
Shocker Rowing Boat House at Boats & Bikes (150 N. McLean Blvd) | 5-6 p.m.
Shocker Rowing
NPHC Meet & Greet
RSC 142 | 7 - 8:30 p.m.
National Pan-Hellenic Council
Tuesday, September 5
Voter Registration Drive
Shocker Dining Hall | 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership
Cultural Greek Council Informational
RSC 142 | 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Cultural Greek Council
Wednesday, September 6
Shockers Vote Coalition Meeting
RSC 216, SEAL Office | Noon- 1:00 p.m.
Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership
SGA Week: Coffee and Donuts with SGA
RSC North Patio | 8 - 10 a.m.
Student Government Association
SGA Week: State of the Student Body
RSC 233 | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Student Government Association
Thursday, September 7
Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership (SEAL) Open House
RSC 216 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Student Engagement Advocacy & Leadership
SGA Week: I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream
RSC North Patio | Noon - 2 p.m.
Student Government Association
Karaoke
Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes | 7 - 9 p.m.
Student Activities Council & Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
Friday, September 8
SGA Week: Food Truck Friday
Shocker Hall Court Yard | 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Student Government Association
Shockers After Dark
Morrison Hall Lawn | 7-10 p.m.
Student Affairs
Saturday, September 9
Wichita Clean Streams (Service Event) Register Here
Location to be determined before the event | 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Community Service Board
Monday, September 11
Monthly Monday Trivia (first Monday of each month)
Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes | 5:30 p.m.
Student Activities Council & Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
Tuesday, September 12
Alternative Spring Break Information Meeting
RSC 216, SEAL Office | Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership
Wednesday, September 13
Wednesdays at the Diner (Service Event) Register Here
The Lord's Diner (520 N. Broadway St.) | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Community Service Board
National Student Exchange Info Session
RSC 264 | 2 - 3 p.m.
Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership
Friday, September 15
United Way GIV Warehouse (Service Event) Register Here
United Way GIV Warehouse (432 N. Washington St.) | 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Community Service Board
Comedian Jacob Williams from Wild ‘N Out
CAC Theater | 8 p.m.
Student Activities Council
