Wichita State University Parent Guide

Wichita State Campus Information

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Cable Television

WSU-TV
(316) 978-3578

WSU-TV originates from the Media Resources Center, broadcasting the “The Research Channel” when it is not running WSU telecourses or locally produced shows such as “Economic Outlook Conference,” the student-run Studio B, and announcements of campus events, PSAs and faculty profiles. The Research Channel is a 24-hour news and information channel with particular emphasis on university research, lectures and symposia reports. WSU-TV is found on channel 13 in Wichita and surrounding areas.

Internet

web site

Students may obtain online access to WSU information and services at the myWSU portal address above. All students are issued a myWSU ID, which can be found on their Shocker ID card, to securely access their information. All students are issued a wichita.edu e-mail address, as well, to facilitate communication with their faculty members and the university.

Print Information

Campus Directory

lists campus address, email address and telephone numbers for all faculty, staff and students. Issued each fall, it is distributed free through the University Information Center in the RSC. Students who wish not to be listed should visit the Office of the Registrar in person to fill out a confidentiality form or, if not in person, call 978-3055 to have a form mailed to you. A faculty/staff/student directory search is also available online.

Undergraduate Catalog

the official description of WSU policies and procedures pertaining to undergraduate students. Contains all degree and course listings for undergraduate students. Issued each summer for the next academic year; distributed by the University Bookstore and through Orientation programs.

Graduate Catalog

the official description of WSU policies and procedures pertaining to graduate students. Contains all degree programs and courses for graduate students issued every spring.

SAC Times

(316) 978-3495

lists of all SAC-sponsored programs for the semester including concerts, films, exhibits, lectures, etc. Published at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters by the Student Activities Council.

Schedule of Courses

(316) 978-3055
lists course offerings with time, place, faculty, prerequisites, etc. Published prior to each semester (November for the spring semester, April for the fall semester, and March for summer terms). Available in The Sunflower boxes, college offices, the Registrar’s office, off-campus academic centers, University Information Center and WSU Police Department. This publication is also available online.

The Sunflower

(316) 978-3640
web site
the official independent student newspaper. Free newspapers provided in boxes in prominent locations in all classroom buildings and many other campus buildings, and at off-campus centers. Distributed on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during spring and fall semesters, Wednesdays only during the summer. The Sunflower offices are located in the basement of Elliott Hall.