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Office of First-Year Programs in Student Success

316-978-5420

first.year@wichita.edu

WHY ORIENTATION?

WSU requires Undergraduate Orientation for incoming, degree-seeking freshmen, transfer students and returning or transferring adult learners.

Undergraduate Orientation is an important piece to your transition as a new student at Shocker Nation and is directly connected to your success! First-Year Programs partners with academic colleges and campus resources from across the university to ensure we are providing tailor-made experiences for students.

At Orientation you'll build community with other students, learn the ins and outs of being a Shocker, and start shaping your Shocker story. Each Orientation is unique to your admissions or program delivery. Below and on each program page, you will find additional details about what to expect, offering type, goals, and answers to many frequently asked questions.

RSVP for Orientation

  • Freshman

    Undergraduate freshmen (domestic) students:

    • Students starting at WSU directly out of high school, regardless of dual credits or college credits earned
    • Under 21 years of age

  • Transfer

    Undergraduate transfer students are:

    • Students who have graduated from high school and enrolled in at least one other college or university
    • Transferring credit hours from another institution
    • Under 21 years of age

  • Adult Learner

    Undergraduate adult learners are:

    • Students 21 years of age or older
    • Beginning or continuing their college journey at WSU

  • Spring Entry

    Undergraduate spring entry students will start at WSU in January of each year.

    Spring entry students include:

    • Freshman
    • Transfer
    • Adult Learners

  • International

    Undergraduate international students complete their orientation requirement through the Office of International Education.

    For any questions, please contact:

  • Online

    Undergraduate online students must contact their Academic Advisor to learn how to complete their Orientation requirement.

    • Must be enrolled in 100% online degree program.
    • Unsure who your Academic Advisor is? Please click here.

  • Graduate

    Graduate students complete their orientation through The Graduate School.

    For any questions, please contact:

  • Student Athletes

    Student Athletes complete their orientation through the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

    For any questions, please contact Athletic Student Services.

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