Services for Military Connected Students
To help military members, veterans, and their dependents in taking advantage of their educational benefits. We o er information on education benefit programs, the application process, and the certification process for using the benefits. Wichita State University is fully committed to supporting military personnel in their pursuit of educational goals. WSU will make every e ort to fulfill the reasonable requests of military students while following University guidelines for awarding credits and degrees.
GET STARTED
The O ce of Admissions
Apply for admission at wichita.edu/apply $40 non-refundable application fee
O cial copies of all transcripts
Send in o cial transcripts to the O ce of Admissions. Below is our o cial contact information for sending in transcripts along with some other resources for requesting military transcripts: Application Process Incoming Transcripts
Request for transcripts to be sent to:
Wichita State University
O ce of Admissions
1845 Fairmount Box 124 Wichita, KS 67260-0124 Admissions@wichita.edu
Joint Services Transcript
Army, Coast Guard, MarineCorps,and Navy: Active duty, reserve and veterans can set up an account to request an o cial transcript. https://jst.doded.mil
Community College of the Air Force Transcript
Please visit or contact your base Education Center for details.
The preferred method is to order from Parchment: airuniversity.af.edu/registrar
Request for DANTES
The link below will allow you to send CLEP and DSST transcripts. clep.collegeboard.org/scores/military-request-a-transcript
For any questions about the Admissions requirements or process, please contact Chad Steinkamp, Director of Transfer & Adult Learner Recruitment at (316) 978-5405 or email chad.steinkamp@wichita.edu. Admissions Contact
MILITARY AND VETERAN AFFAIRS
Support for students, faculty, sta , and the community through dedicated military and veteran resources.
Learn More: www.wichita.edu/mvf
MILITARY AND VETERAN SERVICES
These are ways to get connected to others who can help through these challenges. The easiest way to connect with Wichita State is to visit wichita.edu/veterans for the services they provide.
WSU VA Education Benefits O ce
Location: Shocker Success Center, Room 318
Phone: (316) 978-3547 or (316) 978-3027
Email: veterans.services@wichita.edu
Web: wichita.edu/veterans
Military and Veterans Student Center
A dedicated space for military-connected students. Lounge and study space
Connect with other veteran students
Sta available for:
• Questions and guidance
• Resource navigation
• Mentorship and advocacy
WSU Veteran’s Upward Bound
A pre-college program designed specifically to assist veterans with the college admission and financialaid/ GI Bill process. To see if you qualify for this program, please visit wichita.edu/vub or call (316) 978-6742.
Location: Grace Wilkie Hall | 3rd Floor, Room 320
Phone: (316) 978-6742
Email: veterans.upwardbound@wichita.edu
Web: wichita.edu/vub
Army ROTC
Students can develop skills to be an e ective leader, understand the team concept & develop a sense of dedication, duty & discipline. The program provides a wide range of scholarships that allows you to join the National Guard or Army Reserves, or to commission into active duty.
Josh Shay
Recruiting, Scholarships & Enrollment Coordinator Army ROTC
Phone: (913) 731-3382
Email: joshua.shay@wichita.edu
WSU McConnell Campus
Education opportunities are o ered by Wichita State University at McConnell 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.
Email: mcconnell@wichita.edu
GETTING ENROLLED
Once you receive your military credit award notification, contact your department to determine how specific courses fit into your degree program.
Set up an academic advising appointmentwith the appropriate department below to choose your classes. Enroll in classes
If you will be using VA education benefits, complete an Enrollment Certification Request form each semester with your academic advisor. Submit the completed form to the VA Education Benefits O ce.
Academic Advising Contacts
Barton School of Business wichita.edu/businessadvising (316) 978-3203
College of Engineering wichita.edu/engradvising (316) 978-3420
College of Health Professions https://www.wichita.edu/CHPadvising (316) 978-3304
College of Applied Studies
https://www.wichita.edu/CASA (316) 978-3300
College of Fine Arts wichita.edu/academics/CFAadvising (316) 978-6634
Fairmount College of Liberal Arts & Sciences wichita.edu/LASAC (316) 978-3700
Notice of Non discrimination: Wichita State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, nationalo rigin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam-era veteran or disability. Any person having inquiries concerning this may contact the O ce of Equal Employment Opportunity, Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260-0145; telephone (316)978-3001. The university reserves the right to revise or change rules, charges,fees schedules, courses, requirements for degrees and any other regulations a ecting students whenever considered necessary or desirable.
