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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a concurrent enrollment course cost?

Wichita State offers concurrent enrollment courses at a differential tuition rate of $149 per course. This is a reduced tuition rate available only for concurrent enrollment courses. There is also a one-time, nonrefundable $25 admission application fee due at the time of enrollment. Dual enrollment course textbooks are an additional charge.

This tuition rate is assessed per course, regardless of the number of credit hours. The same course on campus would cost $750 to $1,250, depending on the number of total credit hours.

Are scholarships available for concurrent enrollment?

Students who participate in the Free and Reduced Lunch Program will be eligible for one $149 scholarship for their Early College course tuition per semester. Scholarship applications must be submitted at the time of enrollment.

What are the benefits of concurrent enrollment?

Concurrent Enrollment offers several benefits, including:

  • Save money - An opportunity to earn college credit in high school at a reduced rate.
  • Save time - Get a head start on earning credits. Students taking concurrent / dual enrollment courses are more likely to graduate college in four years.
  • Challenge yourself - Courses are college-level, so expectations may be higher.
  • Explore career fields - Learn more about common academic fields and start narrowing down your career interests.
  • Transferability - As a Division 1 research school, Wichita State credit is widely transferable.
  • College confidence boost - Classes may offer a lower student to instructor ratio than the traditional classroom and are offered at the high school in a comfortable environment.
  • Access to be our guest: Dual Enrollment Program - Interact with faculty and dual enrollment students from other areas, go on a campus tour and forge connections with admissions staff to learn about scholarship opportunities and unique programming.
  • Can help you get admitted to college - Grades earned become part of the student's permanent transcript and can demonstrate your ability to be successful at the collegiate level.
  • Access to Wichita State research facilities - Full access to Ablah Library (both on campus and online) for research and reference resources. Plus, a wichita.edu student email account. You can access the library online at libraries.wichita.edu.
  • Get started on your degree from Wichita State - Credit earned is guaranteed to count at Wichita State.

How do I sign up for concurrent enrollment?

If you plan to enroll in concurrent enrollment, you should do the following when a Wichita State admissions staff member comes to your classroom:

  • Complete a concurrent enrollment application via the specialized application link that your concurrent teacher has provided.
  • Pay for your concurrent course through the myWSU portal

If I don't attend WSU after high school, will these courses transfer?

Wichita State University is fully accredited by the North Central Region of the Higher Learning Commission. Therefore, WSU credits transfer to many colleges nationwide.

Students will have access to an official WSU transcript with their courses and grades to send to any other college or university. If you are concerned about how courses will transfer, contact the college or university you are interested in attending, and ask about transfer credits.

Each institution has their own policies concerning the acceptance of transfer credit. If credit is not accepted as transfer credit at another university, more than likely the school doesn't have an equivalent course, or has a limited number of elective credits they allow students to transfer.

How do I get a copy of my transcript?

You may view and print unofficial copies of your transcript through your myWSU account. Log into myWSU, select Banner Self Service, Student Menu, Student Records and then Academic Transcript.

Official transcripts can be ordered by following the steps outlined on the Registrar's Office website at wichita.edu/registrar. If you order a transcript before the end of the course, select "Hold for Grades" to send the transcript once your grade has been officially posted. There is a $12 fee to send official transcripts.

How do I send a transcript to another college or university?

If you choose to enroll in concurrent enrollment, it is important to know that your grade in the course will be part of your official, permanent college record and placed on your WSU transcript. To send your official WSU transcript to another college or university for transfer credit, please visit wichita.edu/transcript. There is a $12 fee to order a transcript. Unofficial transcripts may be accessed and printed for free at myWSU.wichita.edu.

How do I find my myWSU student ID number?

Once you have been admitted to Wichita State, the Admissions Office will notify you of your admission and myWSU ID via email.

After you receive your myWSU ID, set up your account at myWSU.wichita.edu. For your convenience and safety, do not let someone else set up your account, and do not disclose the password to anyone. If you need help identifying your myWSU ID, please call Admissions at 316-978-3085.

You will need your myWSU ID number every time you conduct business with WSU. Please memorize it.

How do I access myWSU?

New users will receive an email from WSU with instructions on how to set up their myWSU ID and password. For more information, visit wichita.edu/services/its/userservices/O365/SSPR_process.php.
Note: Your username is your myWSUID@wichita.edu (for example, x111y222@wichita.edu)

  1. In a web browser, go to myWSU.wichita.edu and select Manage Password.
  2. Enter your username and verification information requested, click Next.
    1. Note: Your username is not your email address.
    2. Username: your myWSUID@wichita.edu (for example, x111y222@wichita.edu)
  3. Authenticate using the email already on file with Wichita State.
  4. Enter the verification code provided.
  5. Enter new password.
    1. Note: Error will appear if the password does not meet the required criteria.
  6. Click Finish.

How do I get a Shocker Card student ID?

Once you are enrolled for the current semester, go to the Rhatigan Student Center to have your Shocker Card made. Your Shocker Card will allow you access to Ablah Library. You can access the library online at libraries.wichita.edu.

Please do not try to do this until your myWSU account indicates you are enrolled for the current semester.

How will I receive my bill for concurrent enrollment tuition?

Your bill for concurrent enrollment course tuition and application fee can be accessed online at myWSU.wichita.edu. To pay your bill or print a copy, follow these steps:
  • Under the My Finances tab, click Student Account Suite
  • Click on the Payments tab at the top of the page
  • Choose your payment option by clicking on the Make a Payment button

How do I pay my tuition bill?

If a parent or guardian is planning to pay your bill, they will need to be designated as a Bill Payment Authorized User. You can give others (parents, employers, etc.) the ability to access your account information. In compliance with FERPA, student financial records may not be shared with a third party without written consent. Adding an authorized user is written consent that an individual may view account information and make payments on your behalf. Please note that authorized users do not have access to their student's stored payment methods, academic records, or other personal information.

If you would like to pay via check, you can mail your check to: Accounts Receivable Wichita State University 1845 Fairmount St Campus Box 38 Wichita, KS 67260-0038.

If you would like to pay in person, Accounts Receivable is located on the second floor of Jardine Hall, Room 201.

May I use a credit card to pay my bill?

Students may pay their tuition bill online with a credit card and payments will be handled by TouchNet PayPath Payment Service. TouchNet will collect a processing fee of 2.75 percent, which will be included in the total payment amount.

For more information, please call the Office of Financial Operations and Business Technology at 316-978-3333.

When is my tuition bill due?

Tuition payments are due Oct. 15 for yearlong and fall semester courses and April 15 for spring semester courses. Make your tuition payment on or before these dates before late fees are assessed.

Students who are delinquent in paying a bill will be charged a $100 late fee. It is very important that you pay your bill once it is posted.

If you do not pay your bill, a financial hold will be placed on your file that will prevent you from conducting future business with the university. You will remain enrolled in your concurrent enrollment partnership courses even if you do not pay your bill. Any unpaid bills owed to WSU may be sent to a collection agency.

What is WSU's late payment policy?

Students who are delinquent in paying a bill will be charged a $100 late fee. If you do not pay your bill, a financial hold will be placed on your account preventing you from conducting future business with the university. You will remain enrolled in your course, even if you do not pay your bill. Any unpaid bills owed to WSU may be sent to a collection agency.

How do I find my grades?

To view your grades, log into myWSU and click on the myClasses tab. Under Student Grades, select the semester you registered for your course.

Will my WSU grades be part of my permanent record?

Yes. Any grades you earn as a concurrent and/or dual enrollment student at Wichita State will be part of your official, permanent college record. Concurrent and dual enrollment grades may be considered relevant as part of your degree-bound admission to WSU or any other institution.

Will WSU release my grades to my parents?

No. Wichita State University will not release your grades to your parents or anyone else, in accordance with Section 438 of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, regardless of your age and even if your parents are paying the bill. Review the University Registrar website for more information about student records at wichita.edu/registrar.

What if I need to withdraw from a course?

Contact us to discuss your options to withdraw. We're reachable at concurrent@wichita.edu or 316-978-5485

Can I get a 100% refund for a course?

Once a student is enrolled, refunds are not available. Please contact the Early College Team for additional questions.

No late withdraw requests will be accepted.

What is WSU's academic dishonesty policy?

Academic dishonesty is one of the most serious mistakes a student can make in college courses. Lying, stealing, bribing, influencing or cheating to get information to improve or obtain a particular grade leads to severe consequences. Plagiarization is taking credit for someone else's work or indicating someone's ideas are your own. Disciplinary actions range from an F grade for the assignment / test to dismissal from WSU.

Can I become a degree-bound student after my concurrent enrollment?

Concurrent enrollment students who decide to continue their education at Wichita State as a college freshman will need to reapply for admission. You must submit a degree-bound application for admission and submit current, official transcripts. Please note that concurrent enrollment admission does not guarantee admission as a degree-bound student after high school graduation.

What are the concurrent enrollment student expectations and responsibilities?

At the time of application, all students will sign their application indicating they have read and understand the expectations and responsibilities of an early college student. The expectations and responsibilities are as follows:

  1. I understand I will be admitted as a high school guest student. To be considered for degree-bound admission to Wichita State, I understand I will need to submit an additional application for degree-bound admission to the Office of Admissions.
  2. I understand I will NOT be allowed to enroll in future guest semesters at WSU unless I maintain both a 2.00 Wichita State GPA and a 2.75 high school unweighted, cumulative GPA.
  3. I understand I must meet all program requirements and have test scores on file at the time of enrolling at Wichita State.
  4. I understand any grades I earn as a student through Wichita State will become part of my official, permanent college record. Any college course I take during high school will count towards my cumulative collegiate grade point average and could be considered in the future for scholarship purposes. My academic record could also be considered relevant as part of my degree-bound admission at Wichita State University or any other institution.
  5. I understand my final Wichita State University concurrent enrollment partnership grade may be different from my final high school grade according to grading standards set by the WIchita State academic department. WSU grades are entered by the instructor of record for the course through WSU's grade entry system.
  6. I understand I will not be able to enroll unless I am in good financial standing with Wichita State. A late fee of $100 will be assessed for any missed or late payments. All existing bills, including parking and library fines, must be paid before my enrollment will be completed.
  7. I understand I must check my myWSU account regularly throughout the semester of enrollment to verify that my course schedule and bill payment records are correct. Upon admission, I will receive a letter from WSU that includes my myWSU ID number. This information is necessary to access my myWSU account. I will safeguard my ID number and password and I will not share it with others.
  8. I understand that if I plan to attend a college or university other than Wichita State after high school graduation, I must contact that institution to determine if WSU courses are accepted in transfer. It is recommended that I contact the department office of the major I am considering. Institutions have differing policies regarding how many transfer hours are accepted and what equivalencies exist.
  9. I understand I must immediately contact the Early College Team if I wish to drop a WSU class after I have been enrolled. Failure to do so may result in significant financial obligations to the university.
  10. I understand that I must contact the Early College Team by the withdraw deadline to withdraw from my course with a "W" on my transcript and to get a 100% refund for my course.
  11. I understand that regardless of my age or payment responsibility, only I will have access to my academic records at Wichita State University. WSU will not share my grades or other records with individuals, including parents and guardians, without my prior written consent (Section 438 of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974).
  12. I understand once my enrollment is complete, I will have access to Ablah Library's online and on-campus resources.

For students in Oklahoma

To submit a complaint with the state of Oklahoma, please visit the OSRHE page at: https://okhighered.org/current-college-students/complaints/.

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