Become a Shocker!
1. Admission to Wichita State
Students who have never taken classes for Wichita State University, you will need to be admitted to the university. This process requires different documents and processes depending on the status that you are applying for.
All applicants must submit an application for admission and a $30 application fee. Transcripts and ACT or SAT scores must be sent directly from former schools and testing agencies directly to Wichita State. Students may not hand deliver official documents to the Office of Admissions. Transcripts and testing scores may be sent to the Office of Admissions at the address listed below.
Office of Admissions
Wichita State University
1845 Fairmount
Wichita, KS 67260-0124
Please note: Students who have been a degree-bound student at WSU do not need to reapply for admission, however student files become inactive after 2 years, requiring reactivation. High school guest student also do not need to apply again, but do need to contact the Admissions Office to update their admission status.
Please refer to the chart below for more information and contact Undergraduate Admissions at 316-978-3085 or 800-362-2594 with further questions:
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To Be Admitted to |
You Must Meet These Criteria: |
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Kansas residents who graduated from an accredited high school must: |
1. Achieve an ACT composite score of 21 or above or a minimum combined SAT-I score of 980, OR 2. Rank in the top one-third of their high schools' graduating class, OR 3. Complete the pre-college curriculum with at least a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. |
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Non-Residents who graduated from an accredited high school must: |
1. Achieve an ACT composite score of 21 or above or a minimum combined SAT-I score of 980, OR 2. Rank in the top one-third of their high schools' graduating class, OR 3. Complete the pre-college curriculum with at least a 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. |
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Non-accredited high school or home-schooled students must: |
Achieve an ACT composite score of 21 or above or a minimum combined SAT-I score of 980. |
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GED students must: |
Have a minimum score of 510 on each sub test and an overall score of 2550 to be admitted. In addition, GED students must submit official ACT or SAT scores. |
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Transfer students with 24 or more hours must: |
Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) on all previous college work. |
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Transfer students with fewer than 24 hours must: |
1. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) on all previous college work, AND 2. Meet one of the freshmen ("Kansas residents" or "Non-residents") Qualified Admissions requirements. |
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College guest students must: |
Have a minimum of 2.0 from the home institution. |
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High school guest students must: |
1. Have completed their sophomore year (of high school), AND 2. Have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0, AND 3. Have permission from their high school counselor to take guest courses. Students are eligible to apply for guest admission once they have completed their sophomore year; requests for guest admission by younger students will be considered on an individual basis. Please visit http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=ugrad&p=/guestprogram/ for additional information and requirements concerning new and returning high school guest students. |
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"Open" Enrollment: |
This enrollment status is intended for those who are not degree seeking and have not taken classes for another university within the past 2 years.
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2. Shocker Connection Orientation (required for students with less than 24 college credit hours)
1. All degree-bound freshmen and transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable hours must schedule a one-on-one advising appointment with an academic advisor in the students' field of study.
2. After meeting with an advisor and enrolling in classes, all new students are required to attend a New Student Orientation program.
For more information, please contact Undergraduate Admissions at 316-978-3085 or 800-362-2594.
3. Apply for financial aid (not required)
Wichita State University students wishing to receive federal financial assistance for university classes must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The sooner this form is submitted the greater the opportunities for financial assistance. This form can be access and submitted online by going to the FAFSA web site. Please review the Financial Aid information on contact Wichita State's Financial Aid office at 316-978-3430 if you have additional questions.
Please Note: Section 5 of the FAFSA form asks for schools that applicants wish to receive FAFSA aid information. Wichita State's Federal School Code is: 001950.
4. Meet with an academic advisors (if required or desired).
Depending on the University college, students may be required to meet with an academic advisor prior to enrolling in courses. Please refer to the phone list below to contact the advising office corresponding to the University college that you are enrolled in.
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College/Advising Office |
Phone Number |
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Fairmount College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Advising |
316-978-3700 |
| W. Frank Barton School of Business Advising |
316-978-3245 or |
| College of Education |
316-978-3300 |
| College of Engineering |
316-978-3400 |
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College of Fine Arts |
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| College of Health Professions Advising |
316-978-3304 |
5. Choose classes
1. Students may print a copy of the Wichita State Registration Worksheet to record class information for the classes enrolling.
2. Refer to Wichita State University satellite campus (West Campus near 37th St N and N Maize Rd; South Campus in Derby High School) schedule inserts to choose your classes. You may also refer to Wichita State University printed schedules or web based schedules to aid with your class selection.
6. Enroll in classes
ACCESSING MYWSU
- All WSU enrollment is processed online through the MyWSU portal located at http://mywsu.wichita.edu/. You will need to have your MyWSU ID number (Format: a123b456) in order to log in. If you do not have this information, you may look it up through this link or directly off the MyWSU sign in page.
- If you have your MyWSU ID number, but have never logged into MyWSU before, you will need to establish your password. On the http://mywsu.wichita.edu/ page, select "Manage Your Password" located below the sign in area on the screen. On the next screen, enter your MyWSU ID number and select "Setup Password." Follow the steps on successive screens to complete the password selection process.
USING MYWSU
1. Log in to MyWSU.
2. Click on the "Student Resources" tab near the top of the screen.
3. In the "Registration/Payment" block, select the first link Register or Pay (at Self Service).
4. Under the "Main Menu," select "Student Menu."
5. Under "Student and Financial Aid," select "Registration."
6. Under "Registration," select "Register, Add, or Drop Classes."
7. On the drop down menu under "Registration Term," select the correct semester and click on the "Submit" button.
8. Under "Add Classes Worksheet," there are several small blanks for entering "CRN" (Course Registration Number) numbers. Enter the CRN numbers for the classes being registered for and click "Submit."
9. If there is space in the classes, and there are no holds, the registered classes will be listed on the "Add or Drop Classes" screen below "Current Schedule." If there are problems, the class will not be listed under "Current Schedule" and a description of the error will be displayed instead. The below chart lists the major errors and how to work to remedy the error.
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Error Message |
What to Do |
| Time Conflict | Contact the department of the class or your academic advisor. |
| PREQ and TEST SCORE-ERROR | Contact the department of the class or your academic advisor. |
| DUPLICATE COURSE | Contact the department of the class or your academic advisor. |
| College Restriction | Contact the department of the class or your academic advisor. |
| Class Restriction | Contact the department of the class or your academic advisor. |
| COR (course and CRN) REQ | Contact the department of the class or your academic advisor. |
| Contact _______ Office | Contact the department of the class or your academic advisor. |
| Link Errors | Certain lectures and labs are linked together requiring you to register for both at the same time. To determine which labs and lectures are linked together, look up the class using the "Look up Classes" option on the "Registration Menu." Click the underlined CRN for the class with the link error to view the link for that class. |
| Basic Skills / 48-Hour Hold | All Basic Skills Course requirements of the General Education program must be completed with a "C" or better grade by undergraduated enrolled in a Wichita State University bachelor's degree program within the first 48 credit hours earned toward their degree. |
| Audit Credit | Students are permitted in credit courses on a non-credit basis with appropriate approval under an auditor classification. There is no difference in tuition costs between enrolling in a class for credit or non-credit. An audited course will appear on a transcript as AU. Enrolling for AUDIT credit can only be done in person at the Registration Window, 102 Jardine Hall, or at the West Campus. |
7. Pay for classes
Three options are available for tution payment. Wichita State University accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Shocker Card, check, or cash.
Payment Online
1. Log in to MyWSU.
2. Click on the "Student Resources" tab near the top of the screen.
3. In the "Registration/Payment" block, select the first link Register or Pay (at Self Service).
4. Click on "View/Pay My Bill" to display the tuition bill.
5. The bottom of the screen displays the payment options available online (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Checking Account).
6. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete your secure transaction.
Payment by Mail
Payment by check, money order, credit/debit card, or Shocker Card may be made to the following address (Please write your MyWSU ID on the memo line of your check):
Student Accounts Receivable
Wichita State University
1845 Fairmount
Wichita, KS 67260-0038
Payment in Person
Payment may be made in person at Jardine Hall or at the West Campus.
8. Obtain a Shocker ID Card (required for utilizing many student benefits, such as admission to athletic events and Heskett Center)
A Shocker ID Card may be obtained from one of the following locations:
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the Shocker Card Center on the main level of the Rhatigan Student Center next to Commerce Bank
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the West Campus
There is no fee for your first Shocker Card but if a card is lost or stolen, there is a replacement cost of $10, which may only be paid at the Shocker Card Center.
Students must be currently enrolled in classes to obtain a new Shocker Card and must bring one of the following items to a Shocker Card location:
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current driver's license with photo or State of Kansas ID card
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current passport with photo or photo ID from Immigration Services
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military ID card with photo
9. Obtain a Parking Permit
Students paying online or by mail should be sent a parking hang-tag. If a parking permit has not been received by a week into the semester, a hang-tag or decal may be picked up from the Campus Police Department or the West Campus.
Permits are required to be displayed when parking on the main campus, the West Campus, or at the Metropolitan Complex.
10. Purchase Textbooks
Textbooks for classes may be purchased from the main campus bookstore, located in the Rhatigan Student Center or the West Campus bookstore (main campus class books must be ordered for delivery to the West Campus bookstore). Additionally, books may be purchased online at http://www.wsubooks.com/STORE1/Home.aspx.