Wichita State University is a four year college that is placed within the ever-growing city of Wichita, Kansas. It has a great set of dorm rooms for oncoming freshman, but most students choose to commute since WSU is so close to everything. The best thing about WSU is the fact that they have a program that any student can join, and the school will set the student up to do real-life work in jobs they want to work in, they do all this before the student graduates.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Tips for prospective students is to get an advisor that is within your intended major. If you don't know what you want to do, any advisor will do. But as soon as you figure out what you want to major in, change advisers accordingly. All advisers at WSU are good, but some might overlook something that is needed for your degree if they are not a professor within that major.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Most students will take no more than 12-15 hours a semester because they classes challenge everyone.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
We have multiple options for on-campus living. The quality of our dorms are pretty great.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Wichita State University has great food. Our dining hall is always packed because the dorm cafeteria serves great food that feels like a home cooked meal. The student center offers a wide variety of fast food restaurants for students on the go.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
At Wichita State University, the student center is the place to be. There are always events like concerts, comedians, and magic shows going on. And if those events don't interest you, downstair in the student center there is a full size bowling alley that has a bar and pool!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Wichita State is at least half the cost of the two other four year universities in Kansas. All three school are very comparable in every way.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Traditions on Campus are events that Greek throw. Things like Hippodrome and Walk A Mile In Her Shoes.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Students who want to go to a four year university but don't want to leave the hometown feeling.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Although our campus is located within a safe area, our campus is covered all over with emergency buttons.
Wichita State University is a four year college that is placed within the ever-growing city of Wichita, Kansas. It has a great set of dorm rooms for oncoming freshman, but most students choose to commute since WSU is so close to everything. The best thing about WSU is the fact that they have a program that any student can join, and the school will set the student up to do real-life work in jobs they want to work in, they do all this before the student graduates.
Tips for prospective students is to get an advisor that is within your intended major. If you don't know what you want to do, any advisor will do. But as soon as you figure out what you want to major in, change advisers accordingly. All advisers at WSU are good, but some might overlook something that is needed for your degree if they are not a professor within that major.
Most students will take no more than 12-15 hours a semester because they classes challenge everyone.
We have multiple options for on-campus living. The quality of our dorms are pretty great.
Wichita State University has great food. Our dining hall is always packed because the dorm cafeteria serves great food that feels like a home cooked meal. The student center offers a wide variety of fast food restaurants for students on the go.
At Wichita State University, the student center is the place to be. There are always events like concerts, comedians, and magic shows going on. And if those events don't interest you, downstair in the student center there is a full size bowling alley that has a bar and pool!
Wichita State is at least half the cost of the two other four year universities in Kansas. All three school are very comparable in every way.
Traditions on Campus are events that Greek throw. Things like Hippodrome and Walk A Mile In Her Shoes.
Students who want to go to a four year university but don't want to leave the hometown feeling.
Although our campus is located within a safe area, our campus is covered all over with emergency buttons.