Student Experience

Being a student transcends the traditional classroom experience. Find others who can help you meet your career goals, support your unique situation, or challenge you to grow personally. 

• Cooperative Education and Internships  Get practical work experience related to your major.
• Counseling and Psychological Services  Find out about personal counseling and entrance exams.
• Fairmount Engaged  The Fairmount Engaged program enhances the student experience by linking students one-on-one with an alum, industry, or peer mentor. Students are paired with someone invested in their success — a person ready to listen, inspire, help navigate challenges, and recognize opportunities. Students will learn what to expect in school, how to approach challenges and gain career advice. At the same time, mentors will build their networks and develop skills to become better professionals and leaders.
• Heskett Center  Work out, meet with a trainer, play intramural sports, or get a massage.
• Housing and Residence Life  Learn about on-campus living.
• Military and Veteran Services  Discover resources for students who are active military or veterans.
• Online and Adult Learning, Office of  Find resources to help you return to school after several years absence.
• Shocker Career Accelerator  Look for a job on- or off-campus; post a job; learn job search techniques.
• Shocker Learning Center  Learn how to tap into Supplemental Instruction, find a tutor, or attend a student success workshop.
• Shocker Store  Buy your books on-line and find special Shocker gifts!
• Special Programs, Office of Learn about programs and services dedicated to supporting first generation, low income and students with disabilities in their persistence and graduation from college.
• Student Accommodations and Testing, Office of  Find services available for disabled students.
• Student Health Services View services offered at low or no cost to students.
• Student Success, Office of  Use these programs and services to help maximize your potential and reach personal goals.
• Shocker Success Center Visit this central location in-person for many of Wichita State’s academic and student support functions.
• TRIO Disability Support Services Find assistance for students with learning, menal or physical disabilities.
• TRIO Student Support Services  You could be eligible for these free services.