Wichita State University (WSU)

About Wichita

WSU has a long tradition of innovation and entrepreneurship that spurs the economy and serves the needs of the local community. See how our latest big, audacious plans — which have doubled the size of campus in just a handful of years — are working to build a better future for our students, the state of Kansas and the world.

Vision

To be one of the nation’s premier urban public research universities, known for providing impactful applied learning experiences and driving prosperity for the people and communities we serve.

Mission

The mission of Wichita State University is to be an essential EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL and ECONOMIC DRIVER for Kansas and the greater public good.

See Our Progress

If you attended Wichita State in the 2000s, chances are you wouldn't recognize the campus today. Beginning in 2012, a new mission and vision led to rapid expansion, with dozens of new buildings and renovation projects, new housing and campus life initiatives, and public-private partnerships with a growing list of businesses to support our firm commitment to applied learning, innovation, creativity and research.

Best of all, we're just getting started.

Academics

Wichita State is where the classroom and real-world experience collide. Our unmatched industry connections give Shockers in every major the opportunity to gain practical experience with employers in their areas of interest—preparing them for future success before graduation.

Go beyond the books

Inernships and Co-ops

Try out a career and get the professional experience you need — before you graduate. WSU's internships and co-ops connect students with employers in their areas of interest, where they can build a resume, earn academic credit and a paycheck.

Study Abroad

Thanks to WSU's extensive study-abroad connections, you can take your WSU education on the road and swap campuses, countries and culture — for a summer, semester or full academic year — while earning credit toward your degree and paying WSU tuition.

Student Outcomes

Where can a Wichita State education take you? Just ask our current students and recent grads who’ve taken advantage of our unmatched opportunities to discover their dream careers, conduct groundbreaking research and, ultimately, make a positive impact on their futures—and the world.

Student Life

On and off campus, Shockers have access to all the arts, entertainment and traditional college fun they could want. We're talking more than 350 annual on-campus events, action-packed athletics, interaction with people from all over the globe and a city teeming with galleries, stages, shopping and great eats.

Our Beautiful Campus

Wichita State's 330-acre main campus is a wonderful mix of cutting-edge facilities and ivy-covered brick in a park-like setting. Our classrooms and student housing are just steps away from restaurants, coffeehouses, sports facilities and cultural attractions, with more on the way in our on-campus Braeburn Square development. Best of all, our proximity to business and industry partners puts you right next door to applied learning opportunities like internships, mentorships and co-ops.

Housing

Living on campus puts you in the center of it all. Our three facilities, Shocker Hall, The Suites, and The Flats, are complete communities with lounges, study rooms, game rooms, laundry and plenty of places to hang out. 

Dining, Coffee, Food trucks

Whether you want a big brunch, a quick latte, or a delicious street taco served from a truck, campus offers a variety of tasty choices—early or late. Check out what we offer and see what's on the menu today.