Adult Students - New and Returning
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There are a lot of great reasons to go back to school; career advancement, new job opportunities - the simple satisfaction of enriching your mind and your future. WSU has earned a reputation as one of the region's best opportunities for adult education. We offer the area's most cost-effective (and in many cases, most highly accredited) programs. Explore our resources for adult learners below. |
EXPLORE RESOURCES FOR ADULT STUDENTS
Meet your Admissions Representative!
Meet a current returning adult student!
Returning Adult Survey-Accelerated adult learning program. We are conducting an online survey for returning adults about setting up an accelerated adult learning program at the South Campus. If you are a returning adult and want to get your degree fast, please follow the link to fill out the survey.
Are you a Veteran?
Contact Veterans Upward Bound to inquire about free educational services you may be eligible to receive.
-Phone: (316) 978-6742
-E-mail: veterans.upwardbound@wichita.edu
Adult Student Enrollment Checklist
Have you taken classes at WSU before? If the answer is yes, you do not need to reapply for admission. You will only need to reactivate your file through the Registrar’s Office. You can find the reactivation form here. If you are unsure of your status, call Admissions at (316) 978-3085.
Degree Bound (required if you are seeking financial aid or scholarships)
Getting Admitted
1.) Submit an application for admission and a $30 non-refundable application fee. Students can apply in person at the
2.) Request all necessary transcripts be sent to the Office of Admissions.
| If you have 24 or more transfer hours: | Students with 24 cumulative credit hours from other accredited institutions must have each institution send a transcript. Students must contact the schools and request the transcripts be sent. Click here to see how WSU accepts transcripts. |
| If you have fewer than 24 transfer hours: | Students with fewer than 24 cumulative transfer hours from accredited institutions must have each institution send a transcript and have their final high school transcript or official GED scores sent. Click here to see how WSU accepts transcripts. Students without a high school diploma or GED are not admissible. |
| If you do not have transfer hours: | Students without any transfer hours must have their final high school transcript or official GED score sent. Click here to see how WSU accepts transcripts. Students without a high school diploma or GED are not admissible. |
A minimum, 2.0 cumulative GPA on transfer work is necessary for admission. Students with a GPA below 2.0 will be denied but have the option to apply for exceptions and be admitted on a probationary status.
Transcripts should be sent to:
WSU Office of Admissions
1845 Fairmount St
Box 124
Wichita,
Or hand-carried* to:
Marcus Welcome Center
21st and Mike Oatman Dr.
WSU Main Campus
*Rules and restrictions apply. Click here to see how WSU accepts transcripts.
Applying for Financial Aid
Students can apply for financial aid online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students are encouraged to apply online because the application will be processed faster. If you prefer to file a paper application you can request one from the Office of Financial Aid. If you need assistance filling out the application, you can make an appointment with a financial aid counselor. Students can apply for financial aid before they are admitted, but their aid will not be fully processed until they are fully admitted.
Individuals who have experienced a severe financial circumstance (layoffs, medical, divorce, etc.) should be encouraged to speak with a financial aid counselor. Based on the circumstance, a financial aid representative generally will counsel students to apply for a Special Circumstance evaluation. If deemed appropriate, WSU can re-evaluate a student's financial situation, and based on the evaluation, additional federal aid may be available to them. Any financial aid counselor can assist those students.
WSU Office of Financial Aid, (316) 978-3430 or 1(800) 522-2978
Jardine Hall, 2nd floor
Applying for Scholarships
Students 24 years of age or older are encouraged to apply for the Returning Adult Scholarship. To apply, submit a typed, one-page personal statement highlighting your special interests, talents and goals. Please include long-range goals, both academic and career based. The personal statement allows you to provide additional information for consideration by the scholarship committee. The University’s scholarship committee will check the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to verify your financial need information. Your scholarship will not be reviewed until you are fully admitted to the University.
Taking Math and English Placement Exams
Students who have not taken the ACT or SAT within the last two years must take English and math placement exams. Test dates are scheduled preceding registration, are listed in the schedule of courses, and cost $4 per test. Students do not need to register for the exams.
Students who have English and math transfer credits will need to work with their academic adviser to determine if they are required to take the placement exams.
Advising
First-time students and transfer students should meet with an academic adviser to create a class schedule and plan their academic futures. Enrollment is done online and your adviser will instruct with this process.
Business: (316) 978-3203
Art and Design: (316) 978-7701
Education: (316) 978-3300
Dance: (316) 978-3530
Engineering: (316) 978-3420
Music: (316) 978-6430
Health Professions: (316) 978-3304
Theater: (316) 978-3368
Liberal Arts & Sciences: (316) 978-3700
Paying Tuition and Fees
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