Wichita State Parent & Family

25/06/2026

Congratulations to our lucky winners, Jessica Fox-Roubison and Ashley Schmidt! We hope you enjoy all your Wichita State swag and show off your Shocker pride all year long! 🖤💛

Every New Student Orientation parent session includes another chance to win! Simply complete the survey at the end of the session, and you could be our next winner.

Welcome to the Shocker Family!

22/06/2026

We’ve had so much fun meeting new Shocker families during orientation—it’s been incredible connecting with so many of you! 💛🖤
We’re looking forward to welcoming our next group this Friday!
Check out photos from our recent orientations here:

by WSU Student Affairs

19/06/2026

In observance of Juneteenth, Student Affairs departments will be closed on Friday, June 19th.

12/06/2026

🚨 Quick update, Shockers!
Our Starship robot delivery service has ended. While this change was unexpected, our team is already working behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly.
💛 What stays the same: our commitment to getting you the food you love
🔄 What’s next: we’re actively exploring new options and will share updates soon
Thanks for rolling with us—we’ve got you 🙌

11/06/2026

This session will cover Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Health Services, and how Student Accommodations work at the college level.

If your student had a 504 Plan or IEP in high school, this session will explain the process for accessing academic accommodations at WSU.

10/06/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Amy Stilson Hageman 🎉

Amy is the winner of our One Shocker Family Gift Basket from Freshman Orientation!

Thank you for joining your student on this exciting journey and for being an important part of their support system. The transition to college is a family experience, and we’re grateful to have you as part of the Shocker Family.

Welcome to the family, Amy—and congratulations!

06/06/2026

Thank you for being along for the ride as your student begins their Wichita State journey. Your support, encouragement, and belief in them make all the difference. We are excited to partner with you and look forward to celebrating the milestones ahead together.

Together, we are One Shocker Family.

Wichita State University

04/06/2026

03/06/2026

28/05/2026

This session is designed for families to learn what to expect during New Student Orientation and their students’ first year at Wichita State University. Learn about first-year advising, student success, and key resources to help your Shocker start strong and feel supported.