Wichita State University
We Are Wichita State
WSU is a public, 4 year, coeducational institution located in Wichita, Kansas. WSU was established in 1895, and has continued to grow over the years. The current population of WSU is 14,235 students and the campus size consists of 330 acres. WSU has the most diverse student body out of all the Kansas state universities, as well as the only urban setting. WSU also has an excellent co-operative education program with many opportunities. Athletics at WSU include baseball, softball, cross-country, track & field, volleyball, basketball, golf, tennis, and the spirit squad. The athletic conference for WSU is the Missouri Valley, NCAA Division 1. The WSU mascot is the WuShock; the original mascot was the Wheat Shocker due to many students harvesting, or shocking, wheat in the early years of WSU's history. Over time, the mascot name was shortened to WuShock.
The Shockers Community
Life as a Shocker
A variety of student organizations are present at WSU, including Greek life, academic, political, religious, artistic, multicultural groups, honor socieities, and student government. WSU has several traditions that take place yearly, which offer live entertainment and give students an opportunity to mingle with and meet faculty. There is also a variety of housing options at WSU. WSU offers three different residence halls; Fairmount Towers, Brennan Hall, and Wheatschocker Apartments. WSU also offers several forms of academic support. The Intensive English Language Center is available for native and ESL students. Several TRIO programs are available including Disability Support Services, Student Support Services, and the McNair Scholars Program. Tutoring labs, computer labs, and the Writing Center are also valuable resources to students. The Counseling and Testing Center offers personal counseling as well as academic placement tests. Finally, Career Services offers career counseling and exploration, career fairs and workshops, and assistance writing resumes and mock interviews. Internship and coopertive education placements are also available.
