Wichita State University is one of just 78 universities and colleges in the United
States to be named to the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s 2019 Transfer Honor Roll.
The honor roll recognizes WSU’s excellence and success in creating pathways to support
transfer students. The distinguished honor is awarded to the top 25 percent of colleges
that earned the highest Transfer Friendliness ratings.
This is the second year in a row that Wichita State has made it to the list. Community
college students who consider WSU find that there are many processes in place specifically
designed for them. From transfer-specific programming to transfer scholarships to
one-on-one academic advising for new transfer students, university personnel provide
intentional services for all who make the transition to WSU.
“We’re honored to be on this list of distinction, amongst universities who dedicate
careful thought and resources to the success of transfer students,” said Bobby Gandu,
assistant vice president for strategic enrollment management and director of admissions.
“Transfer students establish a strong foundation at their community college and are
looking to transition to another institution that will help them achieve their educational
and professional goals; Wichita State’s place on this list affirms that our staff
and faculty are supporting and educating transfers in that important capacity.”
In March, the Kansas Board of Regents published data that indicated WSU was the No. 1 transfer destination from Kansas community colleges for the eighth year in a row.
The mission of Wichita State University is to be an essential educational, cultural and economic driver for Kansas and the
greater public good. Wichita State is a doctoral research university enrolling nearly
15,000 students and offering 59 undergraduate degree programs in more than 150 areas
of study in seven undergraduate colleges. The Graduate School offers 45 master's and
12 doctoral degrees that offer study in more than 100 areas. Wichita State's Innovation
Campus is an interconnected community of partnership buildings, laboratories and mixed-use
areas where students, faculty, staff, entrepreneurs and businesses have access to
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