International Baccalaureate Student Brochure - Wichita State University

Wichita State

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the way you want it.

As an International Baccalaureate student, we know you’re academically driven.

We know you’re focused on your future. And, most importantly, we know you want to get the most out of college.

• That’s why at Wichita State we provide an academic environment where you can really flourish.

By offering some of the state’s largest undergraduate scholarships, some of the best programs and research facilities in the nation, a challenging Honors College experience and unmatched opportunities for applied learning, WSU has all the pieces you need to build a foundation for future success.

Your IB credit is good here.

Not only does WSU accept unlimited IB credit, we also accept all credit earned from AP and CLEP scores. For the average IB student, that means they step onto campus for the first time with around one semester of college credit already under their belt—-or at least two semesters’ worth if they’ve also taken languages during their IB career.

Visit wichita.edu/ibcredit for more info.

Funding your success.

At WSU, your years of study will really pay off.

From millions in scholarships and financial aid to some of the largest annual undergraduate scholarships in the state (including $64,000 Harry Gore Memorial Scholarships and the $48,000 Clay Barton Scholarship in Business), WSU invests in the future of its students.

In addition to the Freshmen Merit Scholarships, ranging from $2,000 to $4,000 a year for Kansas residents and $3,000 to $6,000 for nonresidents, here’s a sample of some other ways WSU can help you pay for college:

National Merit Scholars and National Hispanic Recognition Program A $50,000 award for students achieving any of the required distinctions. Awards $20,000 for the first year and $10,000 for each additional year. Good for four years with eligibility.

Jabara Scholarship Awards $30,000 Jabara Scholarships to two outstanding students interested in pursuing a degree in entrepreneurship.

Wallace Invitational for Scholarships in Engineering (WISE) A competition awarding $28,500 scholarships to 10 prospective engineering students over four years of study.

McGregor Scholarship Up to $26,000 awarded for outstanding academic merit based on high school transcripts, test scores and teacher recommendation.

Distinguished Scholarship Invitational (DSI) DSI is a scholarship competition, open once a year to eligible high school seniors, awarding scholarships worth up to $64,000.

Klose Scholars A scholarship for high school seniors, who declare a major in math or science education, covering the average cost of tuition, books and fees during their junior and senior years.

Honors College Scholarships Up to $2,000 awarded to incoming freshmen who are fully admitted to WSU and the Honors College.

Barton Scholarship The $48,000 Clay Barton Scholarship is one of the state’s largest business scholarships.

Koch Scholars A competition awarding $30,000 -$45,000 scholarships to students majoring in specific areas of business and engineering.

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beyond the classroom.

A huge advantage of attending Wichita State is found in our location.

Positioned in the state’s largest city, WSU provides its students with the chance to get real-world experience in their chosen majors while still in school—-in local, national and international settings from downtown businesses and area hospitals to the world’s largest corporations.

Through WSU’s Career Development Center—-boasting the most internships for an office of its kind in the state—-our students can have it all: a packed resume, college credit, professional connections, a paycheck and in many cases, a job offer—-putting them ahead of the competition and closer to achieving their goals.

| Alum Profile | • | Katie Deutsch |

2013 IB Grad & 2017 WSU Grad

I am working as a research and analytics intern in the Office of the General Counsel at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in Washington, D.C. I assist in conducting legislative and judicial research and provide analytic services for various statistics projects in support of ongoing labor market discrimination cases.

After working in the EEOC, I hope to obtain a Juris Doctorate with a focus in labor law and civil rights. My experience within the EEOC has furthered my aspirations to pursue public service after law school to further equity among marginalized groups within the labor market.

Wichita State helps students achieve their dreams.

Just ask any of these six IB-turned-Shocker students who brought a combined 359 credit hours to WSU before they even started classes:

• | Abbi Faflick | 2017 IB grad, member of Opera Theatre, Acapella Choir, Honors College and Student Ambassador Society.

• | Zubair Khan |

• | Shamir Khan |

2016 IB grad, Model UN,

2018 IB grad, Honors College Ambassador, Student Ambassador Society,

Student Advisory Board and Honors College.

American Chemical Society.

• | Liana Savage |

• | Abbey Pemberton | 2019 IB grad, Shocker

2017 IB grad, member of Student Ambassador Society, Biomedical Engineering Society and Society of Women Engineers.

• | Zaena Helm | 2017 IB grad, member of

Navigator, Student

Student Ambassador

Ambassador Society and

Society, FOCUS and

Honors College.

Intramural Sports.

Dorothy & Bill Cohen Honors College wichita.edu/honors

For students wanting bigger challenges, the Wichita State University Honors College—-one of just a few degree-issuing honors colleges in the country—-gives serious students an outlet for higher achievement. Think of it as the IB equivalent for university students, where you can maximize your academic success and gain a huge advantage when applying for graduate school.

• Honors College benefits include smaller classes, exclusive scholarships and internships, an Honors Living-Learning Community in Shocker Hall, priority enrollment, a private study lounge, the prestige of graduating with Honors and more.

Diverse programs for diverse outcomes. | wichita.edu/majors | Maybe your goal is graduate school. Or, maybe, you want to get your foot in the door with a great company. Wherever you want to go, WSU has the quality degree programs (more than 70 in more than 230 areas of study) to help get you there.

And not only do we offer quality degrees (some you won’t find anywhere else), classes are smaller and are taught by faculty who are actively involved in their fields—-meaning you’ll get a more-intimate, more-relevant learning experience.

Come see us anytime.

To schedule your campus visit, call (316) 978-3085 or go online to wichita.edu/visit.

Give us two weeks’ notice, and we’ll take care of the rest.

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