Wichita State University
Kayla Klein
Kayla serves as the Director of Communications for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions here at Wichita State. She is a proud Wichita State alum and enjoys spending time with her dog, coaching volleyball and volunteering in the community.
Baylee Almos, admissions representative, reviews information with a prospective student
and parent.Matt Crow/Undergraduate Admissions
Starting college means learning many new things, including the acronyms you'll hear around campus. Here’s a guide to some of the most common acronyms used at Wichita State University to help you get familiar with Shocker lingo.
Buildings
The social hub of student life at Wichita State, providing a place to study, hang out with friends, grab a bite to eat, shop, and more.
Located on the Innovation Campus, this building houses over 20 engineering lab spaces and GoCreate.
Academic Colleges
CAS – College of Applied Studies
This college includes majors such as education, counseling, athletic training, and sport management.
CHP – College of Health Professions
Home to programs like dental hygiene, nursing, communication sciences and disorders, and physician associate.
LAS – Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The largest academic college at WSU, offering degrees in biology, communications, criminal justice, psychology, and more.
The Shocker Career Accelerator (SCA) hosts their Root Beer Kegger for students to
connect with employers every fall.Matt Crow/Undergraduate Admissions
Offices/ Departments
Provides a proactive and supportive approach to prevention, assessment, and intervention for situations affecting students or employees.
SCA – Shocker Career Accelerator
WSU’s career development center offering career coaching, events, professional development, and tools.
ROTC – Reserve Officer Training Corps
Develops leadership and management skills while you earn a college education.
WSUPD (or UPD) – Wichita State University Police Department
A commissioned law enforcement agency on campus.
SEB - Student Engagement & Belonging
Aims to connect every student with opportunities to enhance their Shocker experience.
SAS members Andruw Hoopes and Sadie Frye at W-S-YOU.Matt Crow/Undergraduate Admissions
Student Organizations
SAS – Student Ambassador Society
Works alongside the Office of Admissions to recruit new students to the university.
SGA – Student Government Association
Assists in resolving intra-campus conflicts, promoting fair treatment, and fostering community well-being.
SAC – Student Activities Council
The programming board for Wichita State University.
FSL – Fraternity and Sorority Life
Comprises 26 social, Greek-letter organizations with diverse backgrounds, values, and missions.
IFC - Interfraternity Council
Governs the seven IFC fraternities at Wichita State.
CGC - Cultural Greek Council
Governs the six culturally-based social fraternities and sororities at Wichita State.
NPHC - National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated
Governs nine historically African American Greek letter organizations.
PC - Panhellenic Council
Governs the National Panhellenic Conference Sororities.
Clash of the Colleges is an annual competition between all of Wichita State's academic
colleges at the beginning of the fall semester.Matt Crow/Undergraduate Admissions
Events
A field day filled with team events, relay races, virtual challenges, and more to see which college will reign supreme.
Others
LLC – Living Learning Community
A group of students who choose to live together, enjoying a built-in support system of mentoring, networking, and a sense of community.
This list isn’t comprehensive, but we hope it helps you feel more confident as you navigate your new college environment. Welcome to Shocker Nation!