The mission of Military & Veterans Services at Wichita State is to assist current military members (Active Duty, Guard, Reserves), Veterans, and their dependents with their education benefits, adjusting to college and in some cases civilian life.

Their office provides many resources for military students so they can have a fun, successful and meaningful college experience. Specific benefits include free tutoring, success plans and Veteran mentoring.

There is also an amazing physical space in the Shocker Success Center Room 318 (third floor) where active military members, Veterans, and dependents can take full advantage of. Some of the services provided are:

• Computer access and free printing
• Help desk staffed by Veterans
• Lounge and study area
• Free coffee and tea
• Social events
• Assistance with VA educational benefits
• Billiards table

Wichita State also offers another resource for our incoming Veteran students - Veterans Upward Bound. VUB’s goal is to prepare Veterans for post-secondary education. It is a TRIO Program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Wichita State's program serves Veterans residing in Sedgwick, Butler, Harvey, Kingman, Sumner and Reno counties. While in the VUB program students will work one-on-one with an academic advisor discussing interests, and short-term and long-term goals. A plan is developed following an academic assessment to determine strengths and weaknesses. VUB also assists with school applications and the financial aid process. It also gives referrals to other agencies providing services to Veterans.

More resources for military and veteran students include:

• Army ROTC - Provides a wide range of scholarships allowing students to join the National Guard or Army Reserves, or to commission into active duty.
• WSU McConnell Campus - Education opportunities are offered by Wichita State University at McConnell AFB to military retirees, veterans, service members, DoD civilian employees, qualifying family members, and non-DoD individuals, including civilians who are currently enrolled as WSU students. If you are a student at Wichita State University and would want to attend classes on McConnell AFB but do not yet have a valid ID card to enter the base, the Military Education Specialist may provide you information and paperwork.

Wichita State has been recognized as being one of the top Military and Veteran friendly campuses in the United States because it cares about those students that have proudly served and those dependents that support them. The staff here are happy to work with you through the admissions process and all the way to graduation.

For more information, feel free to reach out at to the Director of Transfer & Adult Recruitment at chad.steinkamp@wichita.edu or 316-978-5405.

Thank you for your service!