Registration to Family Weekend includes exclusive access to special events and programs designed to integrate you and your families into the Shocker Experience! Registration Opens July 14!
| Dates | First Guest | Second Guest | Each Addtional Guest after 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 12-August 22 | $20 | $20 | $5 |
| August 23-September 22 | $30 | $30 | $5 |
| On Site Registration | $40 | $40 | $5 |
Registration Includes:
- One (1) Parking Pass for the Family
- Official Family Weekend Shirt for each guest (each WSU student gets a free registration)
- Family Weekend Magnet for the Family
- Family Weekend Tote Bag
- Tickets to the FamilyFest, Wu's Waffle Feed and to the President's Garden Party for each guest
Al La Carte:
- Extra Shirt: $5.00/shirt
- Shocker Legacy Dinner: $10/person (each guest, including the student, needs a ticket)
Wichita State University has a wide range of events and programs planned for your family. Through family weekend we want you to experience all WSU has to offer and experience the Wichita community.
| EVENT | TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|---|
Check-In and FamilyFest |
4:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. | Braeburn Square |
Registered families will receive a custom Family Weekend shopping tote filled with Shocker swag, maps, schedules and event passes. On-site registration is available during check-in. |
Volleyball vs. Temple |
7:00 p.m. | Charles Koch Arena |
Cheer on the Wichita State Shockers at their first home game in Charles Koch Arena.
Registered families can get a discount on the tickets to $4/person when you register
for Family Weekend (students will be free with a Student ID)
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| EVENT | TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|---|
Check-In and Information Center |
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Rhatigan Student Center - Information Desk Lobby |
Registered families will receive a custom Family Weekend shopping tote filled with
their ordered merchandise, maps, schedules and event passes. On-site registration is available at check-in.
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Parent and Family Meeting |
9:00 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. | Rhatigan Student Center Room 233 |
Not sure what resources are available to your student? Want to learn how to get connected? Stop by the Parent and Family Meeting for information on how WSU Serves Your Shocker! The meeting is hosted by Alicia Newell, Assistant Vice President for Retention & Assessment. Included in Registration |
Wu's Waffle Feed |
10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center Shirley Beggs Ballroom |
Join WU, President Muma, First Gentleman Case, Vice President Hall and Shocker Nation at this come and go event featuring an amazing breakfast buffet assembled by the WSU Dining Services Team. Included in Registration |
Tee Off Family Weekend with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences |
12:00 p. m. - 2:00 p.m. | Starting place: Lindquist Hall, 1st Floor Lobby |
The Fairmount College, Tee Off Family Weekend will introduce students and their families to the eighteen academic department through activities found in the ten campus buildings. There will be challenges, quizzes, information, refreshments, and prizes for completing the course. Do not worry these activities will not be rough, but as you step out on the green campus get ready to be in the zone with Liberal Arts and Sciences. End your tour in Lindquist Hall for the 19th hole with iced tea, snacks, information, and conversation about how you can “Become More” with a degree offered in the Fairmount College.” Included in Registration |
College of Engineering Expo |
12:00 p. m.- 2:00 p.m. | John Bardo Center |
Calling all College of Engineering Families! Join current students, faculty, and staff for family fun at the John Bardo Center! The expo will include fun hands-on engineering activities for family members of all ages, and tours of the John Bardo Center, which is home to many of our state-of-the-art labs. Light refreshments will be provided. Included in Registration |
Be Barton! |
12:00 p. m.- 3:00 p.m. | Woolsey Hall |
Calling all Barton School of Business Families! Join the Barton family for an Open House, tours of our new state of the art Business Building, photo booth and so much more! Visit the space your Shocker spends each day! Included in Registration |
World of Simulations |
12:00 p. m.- 2:00 p.m. | Ahlberg Hall - Room 220 |
Calling all College of Health Professions Families! This event will include simulations for families to interact with through the schools of nursing and audiology. In addition, free blood pressure checks and an activity on germs (Germs: How prevalent are they?) will all be available. Included in Registration |
Esports & CAS Expo |
12:15 p.m.-2:00 p.m. | Heskett Center: Esports Hub Room 146 |
Come explore the world of competitive gaming at our very own Esports Hub! Try your hand at some of the games that our varsity student-athletes compete in as well as numerous fun and fast minigame stations. Additionally, learn about the College of Applied Studies and all that it has to offer. Giveaways will be available for all those attending! |
Sing! with the Honors College |
2 :00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center Room 266 |
Calling all Honors College Families! Fun for the whole family! Come and enjoy frozen drinks, a photo booth, and Karaoke. Student ambassadors will be available to talke with families, answer questions, and provide information about the Honors College--all while having fun! Included in Registration |
President's Garden Tour |
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | The Residence of Dr. Richard Muma |
Join us at the residence of President Richard Muma and Rick Case. Enjoy walking on the grounds of this home built in 1939. The front lawns have been the site of many university outdoor events throughout the years. The President and First Gentleman enjoy gardening and hosting visitors in the beautiful landscaped areas around the residence. Light appetizers and a special giveaway and all those fun family garden photos! Included in Registration |
Shocker Legacy Dinner |
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Rhatigan Student Center The Shirley Beggs Ballroom |
Wichita State alumni parents and grandparents of currently enrolled students are invited for a special Legacy Dinner to welcome current Wichita State students into the Shocker family. Be a part of this new Shocker tradition, which honors past and present Shockers, and celebrates the ties that bind your family to ours. Tickets can be purchased during registration |
Campus Fued |
7:00 p.m. | CAC Theater |
Just like Family Feud, Campus Feud brings together two teams of five to compete against
each other with campus themed trivia questions. There are three rounds, each round
is played with a new team allowing as many people who wish to play to get their chance.
Winners from each round will choose from a variety of gift cards from businesses like
Amazon, Target, and Starbucks. This event is open to everyone: families, friends,
and individuals are all welcome and encouraged to participate. Campus Feud is a featured
progam during Family Weekend where families of students are invited back to campus
for the full Shocker Experience. |
NHL Hockey Exhibition |
7:00 p.m. | Intrust Bank Arena |
The city of Wichita has been chosen to host an NHL exhibition game between the Arizona
Coyotes and St. Louis Blues. Family Weekend attendees can enjoy special pricing if
tickets are purchased in advance. Selectaseat.com/nhl22 |
More events will be added as they are finalized.
If a guest attending Family Weekend requires specific accommodations such as a wheelchair please contact our office to work through arrangements.
We strive to ensure there are ample options for various dietary needs at Family Weekend events. Dining menus and options on campus generally include vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free food options. Please contact us for additional meal accommodations.
