W-S-YOU SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
9:30 to Noon
9 a.m. to Noon
9:15 to 9:45 a.m.
9:15 to 9:45 a.m.
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
10:30 to 11 a.m.
11 to 11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. to Noon
11:30 a.m. to Noon
Noon to 3 p.m.
12:15 to 12:45 p.m.
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
12:30 to 1 p.m.
1 to 1:30 p.m.
1:30 to 2 p.m.
Check-In open
Financial Aid Presentations-see pg. 4 for locations
Hear from an advisor-RSC 2nd floor
Tour housing options-Shocker Hall and The Suites
Register for Orientation-Ablah Library
Campus tours offered-RSC North Entrance
Yard games available-RSC North Lawn
Mock Classes (see times of individual classes on pg.7)
Honors College Room open -RSC 257
Wichita Life Presentation-RSC 203
Student Ambassador Society Panel-RSC 319
Shocker Experience Fair open-RSC 3rd floor
Transfer Session (come-and-go)-RSC 142
On-Campus Job Fair -RSC 233
Shocker Huddles (see individual times on pg. 8)-RSC 3rd floor
Spanish Session-RSC 314
Shocker Family Session-RSC 314
Student Ambassador Society Panel -RSC 319
Group Advising Session for Gap-Year Students-RSC 203
Check-Out open-RSC 142
Wichita Life Presentation-RSC 203
ZeeMee Meet Up-RSC Starbucks
Spanish Session-RSC 314
Shocker Family Session-RSC 314
Rudd Scholar Gathering-RSC 301
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Shocker Experience Fair
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Location: Beggs Ballroom, Rhatigan Student Center 3rd floor
Discover all of the opportunities for you at Wichita State by browsing the Shocker Experience Fair. These departments and organizations will help you make the most of college.
On-Campus Jobs and Internship Fair
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Location: Rhatigan Student Center 233
The Shocker Career Accelerator will be hosting an on-campus job fair. Be the first to know about job opportunities for Fall 2026!
Financial Aid and Scholarships
• 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Location: Elliott Hall
The Office of Financial Aid is ready to answer your questions! They will have presentations throughout the day. More information on Page 4.
Housing and Residence Life
• 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Locations: Shocker Hall Lobby and The Suites Lobby
Housing is offering tours all day of Shocker Hall and The Suites. Staff members will be available in Shocker Hall to answer any questions you may have and show you how the room selection process works.
Orientation Registration
• 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. No appointment needed | Location: Ablah Library
If you’d like to register for Orientation today, we’re here to help! Be sure your major is correct before registering for Orientation. Check out the list of dates in your folder!
Meet Your Advisor
• 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Limited appts. available)
Appt. Locations: Sign up on the first floor of the RSC. Appts. will take place on the 2nd floor. Incoming freshmen only - definitely going to be a Shocker? Sign up for a 30-minute group meeting with your advisor in your academic college on the first floor of the RSC. Your appt. will be held in a room on the 2nd floor of the RSC. Remember - you’re not enrolling in classes - just learning what your first semester might look like!
MEET YOUR ADVISOR
Academic Colleges - RSC 2nd floor
Incoming freshmen - If you’d like to meet with an advisor, be sure to sign up for a time on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center for a group meeting with your advisor. This is an opportunity for you to learn about your first semester - getting enrolled in classes will come later.
• RSC 256 - College of Fine Arts
• RSC 261 - Barton School of Business
• RSC 262 - College of Health Professions
• RSC 264 - College of Education
• RSC 265 - Fairmount College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
• RSC 266 - College of Engineering
Transfer students and Gap-Year Students - Read below to learn about opportunities for you to hear from advisors.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE THE GROUP ADVISING MEETING
• Be on time! Your group session will last approximately 30 minutes.
• Come prepared with questions! The advisors are there to help you.
• Having a few questions ready will help ensure your needs are met.
• Check out the advising website - wichita.edu/advising. Helpful info and tips for incoming students!
• Remember - you will NOT enroll during this group advising session.
MORE IN THE RHATIGAN STUDENT CENTER
RSC 142 • Transfer Students - Come to RSC 142 anytime from 9:30 to 11 a.m. to talk with advisors, get questions answered and receive help signing up for an advising appointment.
RSC 203 • Gap-Year Students - Attend a 30-minute group advising session just for you at 11:30 a.m.
RSC 233 • On-Campus Job Fair - Stop by from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to learn about on-campus job opportunities for Fall 2026.
RSC 257 • Cohen Honors College - Come mingle with the Honors College from 9 a.m. to Noon. Learn about what it means to be an Honors student at Wichita State.
FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Connect with them today!
Presentation Times (All presentations run concurrently)
• 9–9:45 a.m.
• 10–10:45 a.m.
• 11–11:45 a.m.
• 12–12:45 p.m.
• 1–1:45 p.m.
• 2–2:45 p.m.
PRESENTATIONS
• Financial Aid and W-S-YOU! - Elliott Hall 110
A quick overview of how financial aid works at Wichita State University. Learn the basics of FAFSA, scholarships, grants, and the support offered through W-S-YOU so families can confidently plan for college costs.
• Making Sense of Your Aid Offer - Elliott Hall 111
A helpful session that walks families through how to read and understand your financial aid offer letter. We’ll break down key terms, compare costs and aid types, and outline what steps to take next so you can make informed decisions with confidence.
• Financial Wellness: Covering the Gap - Elliott 112
Learn how to manage remaining college costs by exploring budgeting strategies, payment options, and scholarship opportunities. You’ll also discover tools and guidance that help students stay financially confident throughout their college journey.
APRIL 1
2026-2027
FAFSA Priority Date
MAY 1
Deadline to log in to your portal and accept any scholarship offers
JUNE 1
Last day to enroll in classes for Merit Scholarships and Shocker Promise eligibility.
JULY 1
Deadline to enroll in classes to receive grants and work-study funding.
ON-CAMPUS JOB FAIR
RSC 233
Talk with employers representing university departments and affiliates listed below from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in RSC 233.
Child Development Center
Greater Wichita YMCA
NetApp
Campus Recreation
Rhatigan Student Center
Ennovar
Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory (MDL)
The Midwest Criminal Justice Institute (MCJI)
National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR)
Wichita State Dining Services
WICHITA LIFE PRESENTATION
Have you ever wondered what there is to do in Wichita? Join the Admissions staff at 9:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. in Rhatigan Student Center 203 to hear more about opportunities across the city!
Wichita is a city that welcomes all and celebrates all! From arts to attractions, nightlife and sporting events, you’ll feel the energy at every turn. Check out more info about Wichita by going to visitwichita.com
TODAY’S TOURS!
CAMPUS TOURS
Shocker Navigators, our tour guides, are ready to show you campus - rain or shine!
This tour will last approximately one hour.
Tour Meeting Location: Rhatigan Student Center North Entrance
Tour Times: On the hour beginning at 9 a.m. with the last tour offered at 2 p.m.
HOUSING TOURS
Housing is offering tours of Shocker Hall and The Suites all day.
Tour Meeting Location: For Shocker Hall, go to Shocker Hall lobby. For The Suites, go to The Suites lobby.
SHOCKER EXPERIENCE FAIR
RSC 3rd floor
From 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., these departments and organizations will be in the Beggs Ballroom on the 3rd floor of the RSC!
Christian Challenge
Cohen Honors College
Corazon Latina
Cosplay Club
Delta Upsilon
Engineers Without Borders
English Department
Fairmount Ministries and Coffee Co.
Forensic Science Society
Fraternity and Sorority Life
HALO
Hispanic-Serving Initiatives
Kappa Delta Chi Sorority
• PHOTOBOOTH
LEAD Program
Military and Veteran Services
Office of Admissions
Office of Student
Accommodations and Testing
Omega Delta Phi Fraternity Inc.
Panhellenic Council
Phi Delta Theta
ROTC
Shocker Career Accelerator
Shocker Racing Baja SAE
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Society of Physics Students
Society of Women Engineers
We’ve got all the selfie props you could ever need! Take a photo and post using #futureshocker.
• SHOCKER HUDDLES
Meet students from your area or who are interested in your major. A complete Huddle schedule is on page 8.
• SPANISH SESSION
Nuestro personal de la Oficina de Admisiones y la Oficina de Iniciati-vas Para Instituciones de Serviciosa Hispanos hablarán sobre los proximos pasos y como es la vida como un Shocker. Esta sesión será en español a las 10:30 y a la 12:30 en RSC 314
• SIGNING TABLE
Snap a picture, grab your official member pennant sticker and share on socials with #FutureShocker!
Spectrum: LGBTQ and Allies
St. Paul Catholic Student Center
Student Ambassador Society
Student Engagement and Belonging
Student Government Association
Student Health Services
Student Outreach & Support
Study Abroad
Wichita State Athletics
Wichita State ConnectCollege-Based TRIO Programs
Wichita State SHRM
• REFRESHMENTS
Please enjoy! Grab something to eat while you’re here.
• FAMILY SESSION
Want to know how to best support your student during their Wichita State journey? This session is intended for family members of incoming WSU students. 11-11:30 or 1-1:30 in RSC 314.
• MOCK CLASSES
Check out the schedule for mock classes led by our faculty on the next page.
MOCK CLASSES LED BY WSU FACULTY
Personal Branding Lessons from Star Athletes
9:30 to 10:00 a.m. | RSC 301
Athletes such as Caitlin Clark and Cristiano Ronaldo possess some of the most valuable personal brands in the world. Building on their examples, this interactive session examines the principles of personal branding. Attendees will take steps to define their personal brand and develop a personal branding statement.
Instructor: Dr. Clay Stoldt
The Economics of TikTok, Sneakers, and Scarcity
9:30 to 10:00 a.m. | Elliott Hall 105
Why do limited sneaker drops sell out instantly? Why do some TikTok trends explode overnight while others disappear? Students will explore how scarcity, incentives, and consumer behavior shape markets in the digital age. Through interactive examples and quick market experiments, participants will see how economic principles explain everything from viral trends to resale prices. By the end, you’ll start to see the hidden economics behind many of the decisions and trends that shape everyday life.
Instructor: Dr. Anastasia Smith
Home Run Deals: The Business Behind Bobby Bonilla Day
10 to 10:30 a.m. | Elliott Hall 105
Discover the genius behind Bobby Bonilla’s legendary MLB contract. Through interactive discussion and real-world financial analysis, you’ll learn core business concepts like the time value of money, strategic negotiation, and longterm planning.
Instructor: Dr. Fred Eilerts
Engineering Begins with Empathy
10 to 10:30 a.m. | RSC 301
Engineers are designers of products, processes and systems used around the world. We follow the “Design Thinking” approach of Empathize, Design, Ideate Protoype, and Test. Discuss the importance of beginning with the end in mind and designing products and systems to meet the needs of end-users.
Instructor: Dr. Cindi Mason
Nursing 101
10 to 10:45 a.m. | Meet by the RSC Shocker Store at 10 a.m.
What does it look like to be a first semester nursing student? Learn about program requirements and interact with simulation manikins to experience real-world simulations.
Instructor: Candace Grant
Taylor Swift, Nike and You:
The Business of Personal Branding
10:30 to 11:00 a.m. | Elliott Hall 105
Why do some names instantly mean something? We’ll explore what brands are, why strong brands create value, and key attributes that strengthen a personal brand. You’ll leave with practical ideas you can start using today to build your own brand equity.
Instructor: Dr. Lynn Matthews
Can You Crack the Code?
10:45 to 11:15 a.m. | RSC 319
Could you learn to read if letters felt scrambled and sounds wouldn’t stick? Step into a powerful, interactive reading simulation that reveals the real challenges struggling readers face—and see how skilled elementary educators change lives by using intentional literacy instruction to successfully teach students how to read.
Instructor: Robin Folkerts
Motivation Isn’t a Feeling: The Science of Leading and Inspiring Others
11 to 11:30 a.m. | Elliott Hall 105
What if most of what people believe about motivation is wrong? In this class, we’ll challenge common myths, explore whose job motivation really is, and introduce a simple model that anyone can use to drive dramatically higher performance. You’ll leave with practical insights you can apply right away—in school, work, and life—and a glimpse of the engaging, real-world learning students experience in our management classes.
Instructor: Dr. Brian Rawson
Print It Vintage
11:30 to Noon | Robert L. Cattoi Book Technologies Lab, Lindquist Hall 601
Join this ink-redible session at Wichita State’s new Book Technologies Lab to study the early history of printing. Set a 17th-century recipe for ink in metal type to print on our letterpress. Learn about the common ingredients in early modern ink and the historical process of printing in this hands-on lesson about the power of the printed word.
Instructors: Dr. Francis Connor and Dr. Katie Lanning
SHOCKER HUDDLES
RSC 3rd floor
MORE WAYS TO CONNECT WITH FUTURE
AND CURRENT SHOCKERS
MEET YOUR NUMBER MATCH! There are TEN students with the number on your nametag. Find each other and take a pic for social media! Stop by the Admissions Resource Table on RSC 2nd floor for a small prize! Make sure you find out one interesting fact about each other and use #futureshocker.
WIN A SHOCKER SWAG BAG!
Available to five students who post on social media and tag us at @wichitastateadmissions! Winners will be announced on social media every hour starting at 10 am until 2 pm. Must be present to win. #futureshocker
YARD GAMES
Grab a friend and try your best at the yard games in the courtyard north of the RSC. Enjoy this time to relax and get to know other students!
STUDENT AMBASSADOR SOCIETY PANEL
Those students in the gray t-shirts and nametags? They’re Student Ambassadors! Head to RSC 319 at 9:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to ask them any questions you have!
RUDD SCHOLAR RECEPTION-INVITE ONLY
Join us for a reception with fellow Rudd Scholars in RSC 301 from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Stop by, enjoy refreshments, and start making connections.
ZEEMEE MEET UP
Swing by the ZeeMee Meet Up in the Starbucks area of the RSC anytime between 12:30–1:30 p.m. to connect with other future Shockers and ZeeMee influencers, hang out between sessions, and enjoy games and free sticker sheets!
BEFORE YOU GO
Check out in RSC 142 before you go. Open from Noon to 3 p.m
Students who completed their enrollment questionnaire by March 27 or at W-S-YOU will receive a Future Shocker yard sign! All students will receive a Wichita State gift in exchange for their evaluation.
Don’t leave campus without adding your signature to the Official Flying W of Future Shockers on the north side of the RSC!
FOLLOW THESE STEPS AND YOU’RE ON YOUR WAY TO BEING A
After you leave W-S-YOU today, continue to follow the steps below to help you become an official Shocker.
Incoming freshmen: Go to wichita.edu/seniorsteps. Transfer students: Go to wichita.edu/transfersteps.
Set up your myWSU account. You will need your myWSU ID to log in. If you have trouble logging in, contact the Help Desk at (316) 978-4357 or helpdesk@wichita.edu.
Apply for housing. If you plan to live on campus and have not submitted your housing application, this is your reminder to finish it up. Questions for Housing can be directed to (316) 978-3693 or housing@wichita.edu
Review and accept financial aid opportunities. Log in to your myWSU account to formally accept financial aid offers. Questions can go to (316) 978-3430 or finaid@wichita.edu.
Register for Orientation and complete your enrollment questionnaire.
Visit wichita.edu/orientation or the list in your packet to see orientation options. Freshmen - your questionnaire is sent to a first year advisor who will be in touch with you about your first semester classes. Your advisor will help you finalize your schedule.
Transfers - register for orientation and then contact your advising office to schedule an appointment.
Submit transcripts.
Freshmen - submit an official high school transcript with your graduation date. Transfers - once you’ve completed all classes, send us a copy. Transcripts can be mailed to Wichita State Admissions or official electronic transcripts can be sent to admissions@wichita.edu
Share your excitement. Shout it from the rooftops! You’re going to be a Shocker! Use #futureshocker to let everyone know where you’re headed in the fall.
• May 1 is #NationalCollegeSigningDay. Plan your post and use some Shocker swag!
• MAIN CAMPUS FOOD OPTIONS
Starbucks - RSC Location 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Shocker Hall Dining 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Chick-Fil-A 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Panda Express 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Freddy’s 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• BRAEBURN SQUARE FOOD OPTIONS
Starbucks 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Jersey Mike’s Subs 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Pizza Shuttle 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Rajadhani Indian Cuisine 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Social Tap Drinkery 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Two Hands Corn Dogs 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
• SHOCKER STORE
Rhatigan Student Center Location
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Braeburn Square Location 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. enjoy one item at both locations 20%