At Wichita State University, the safety and well-being of our students, faculty, and
staff is our top priority. During periods of inclement weather or extreme cold, we
closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions about campus operations.
As the Wichita area prepares for a winter weather storm, be sure you are prepared
and remain aware of current campus operations.
Over this coming weekend, university operations will remain normal, including the
men’s basketball game, Shocker Dining services and WSU Libraries. However, event organizers
and instructors have mitigation plans in place and will communicate any changes to weekend
events, classes or clinicals. Please reach out to your event organizer or instructor
for additional questions.
Continuing operations updates
WSU relies on forecasts and emergency notifications issued by emergency management
professionals and meteorologists in monitoring weather that may affect campus operations.
If there are changes to the university’s operations status, they will be communicated
via WSU email, WSU social media, the Weather Emergencies Page and Shocker Alerts. Sign up to receive Shocker Alerts to your mobile phone – wichita.edu/alert.
Safety reminders
Dress in layers and limit time outdoors during extreme cold.
Keep devices charged and check email regularly for updates.
Weather conditions can vary widely depending on where you live or the time of day
you travel. When the university remains open for normal operations, each individual must
evaluate their own situation, prioritize personal safety, and make responsible choices
about whether it is safe to come to campus.
Wichita State University is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling
more than 25,000 students between its main campus and the WSU Campus of Applied Sciences
and Technology (WSU Tech), including students from every state in the U.S. and more
than 100 countries. Wichita State and WSU Tech are recognized for being student-centered
and innovation-driven.
Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in
the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM),
Wichita State University provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of
applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students.
The National Science Foundation ranked WSU No. 1 in the nation for aerospace engineering
R&D, No. 2 for industry- and defense-funded engineering R&D and No. 9 overall for
engineering R&D.
The Innovation Campus, which is a physical extension of the Wichita State University main campus, is one
of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing research/innovation parks, encompassing
over 120 acres and is home to a number of global companies and organizations.
