Thanks for your interest in Wichita State! We're excited for you to join us here in Shocker Nation. To make that transition easier for you, we've boiled the transfer enrollment process down to the steps outlined below.
Estimate your transfer credits
This online tool will let you estimate how many credits will transfer to your desired degree program at Wichita State. Prepare yourself to use the by having a copy of your unofficial transcripts on hand.
Get admitted
Apply online at wichita.edu/apply. We’ll need:
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- your completed application,
- a $40 non-refundable application fee and
- transcripts from all other colleges and universities you’ve attended
If you have any questions regarding admissions requirements or your admissions status, please call the Office of Admissions at 316-978-3085. Once you've been admitted you'll have a Shocker ID number that will allow you to complete some of the other steps below.
Apply for financial aid
You will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for federal aid such as grants, scholarships, work-study and loans. Priority deadline for the FAFSA is December 1. But you should submit the FAFSA whether or not you think you qualify for gift aid. Be sure to enter 49ͼ’s school code (001950). Questions can be directed to the Office of Financial Aid at 316-978-3430 or finaid@wichita.edu.
Register for orientation
All new students, regardless of the number of credit hours earned, are required to complete a New Student Orientation requirement. Visit the First Year Programs website to find out more and sign up!
Schedule an advising appointment
Contact your college advising office to schedule an appointment with an academic advisor. After dialing the number for the appropriate department, press "2" in order to schedule an appointment with the office.
- Applied Studies – 316-978-3300
- Business – 316-978-3203
- Health Professions – 316-978-3304
- Honors College – 316-978-3375
- Liberal Arts & Sciences – 316-978-3700
- Fine Arts
- All Departments – 316-978-6634
- Engineering
- Aerospace – 316-978-2820
- Applied Engineering – 316-978-2823
- Biomedical – 316-978-2821
- Electrical and Computer – 316-978-3259
- Industrial & Manufacturing – 316-978-2826
- Mechanical – 316-978-2825
- School of Computing – 316-978-2822
- Undecided – 316-978-3420
Submit final transcripts
Once you’ve completed all of your classes at your previous institution, send your final official transcript to:
49ͼ Office of Admissions
1845 Fairmount St.
Wichita, KS 67260-0124
Transcripts can be sent electronically to admissions@wichita.edu.