The Housing and Residence Life office is physically located in Shocker Hall at 2020 N Perimeter Road, Wichita, KS 67208. The main office is open 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday. As of this fall, Housing and Residence Life operates three unique residence hall communities - The Flats, The Suites, and Shocker Hall.  During the academic year, The Suites and Shocker Hall desks are open daily from 6am to 10pm. The Flats desk is currently closed. Flats residents can use the Suites information desk. 

Our Mission Statement revised 9.1.20

Housing and Residence Life is committed to providing a positive student experience by creating a safe and inclusive community that promotes personal and academic success.

Service Standards: Safety, Courtesy, Connection, and Efficiency. revised 9.1.2020

Common Purpose: Creating a Home where Shockers can Live, Learn, and Grow. revised 9.1.2020

Our Core Values  revised 4.13.19

Engagement
o Ensure each student has a connection at WSU
o Encourage applied learning
o Create holistic learners
Inclusion
o Foster a safe and inclusive community
o Celebrate the diversity of our students and staff
o Listen and work to understand and respect others’ points of view
Collaboration
o Develop partnerships across campus
o Commit to effective and transparent communication
o Prioritize team ahead of personal success
o Offer assistance or request help when needed
Excellence
o Provide superior customer service
o Create efficient and innovative departmental solutions
o Cultivate opportunities to grow and develop
Integrity
o Follow through on promises made
o Be fair and honest
o Make fiscally responsible choices
o Establish sustainable practices

Learning Outcomes

Learn more about our Residential Curriculum and Learning Outcomes.

ACUHO-I Standards and Ethical Principles

WSU Housing and Residence Life is a member of the Association of College and University Housing Officers- International and strives to operate by the guidelines and best practices laid out by this organization, as well as the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS). Both sets of standards can be found on the ACUHO-I website. 

WSU Non-Discrimination Policy

Wichita State University and Housing and Residence Life do not discriminate in their programs and activities on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, status as a veteran, genetic information or disability.

HRL Annual Report

Housing and Residence Life is proud of the work we do to give students the best housing experience possible. To learn more about the work accomplished during the 2022-23 Academic Year, please view our Annual Report.

Housing and Residence Life Staff Directory

Student Staff Directory