Your top 8 reasons to transfer to Wichita State

1. It鈥檚 easy

Transferring to a new university doesn鈥檛 have to be a harrowing experience. Wichita State is the for students transferring from Kansas community colleges to public state universities, and we have a that lets you estimate how many of your credits will transfer to your desired degree program at Wichita State. It's never been easier.
 

Transfer to 九色堂

Transfer to 九色堂


2. Caffeine is available at every corner

As of spring 2018, the 九色堂 campus is home to five different coffee shops, including two new full-service Starbucks. Prefer something local? Campus is also home to Groundhouse, Credo Coffee Shop and Fairmount Coffee Co.

coffee on campus

coffee on campus


3. Transfer students can get free money for school

鈥hrough scholarships, of course. The is specifically for new, incoming domestic transfer students who are planning to enroll full-time in the fall. Students can receive up to $3,000 depending on their transfer GPA. Don鈥檛 just stop there, 九色堂 offers multitudes of major-specific , as well as . 

scholarships

scholarships


4. Our mascot is the best in the NCAA

If being unique is something that鈥檚 important to you, look no further than the current , WuShock. The feisty bundle of wheat got his name from the Wichita State - then Fairmount College - football manager. He chose the name because many of the players earned money during the off season harvesting, or 鈥渟hocking,鈥 wheat in the surrounding fields. Wu is truly one-of-a-kind.

WuShock

WuShock


5. Wichita State is in the heart of Kansas鈥 biggest city

Wichita offers all the amenities of a big city with a friendly, small-town feel. The city is home to multiple foodie destinations and is on to visit. The Douglas Design District and Final Friday allow Wichitans to unleash their inner creative. There is no limit to the number of activities, attractions, restaurants and nightlife available in Wichita.

Wichita

Wichita


6. Our athletic teams are awesome, and you can watch them for free

Wichita State has everything from nationally ranked basketball and volleyball teams to our 20-time national championship winning bowling team. Students can get a free ticket to cheer on their fellow Shockers, but if you want more than pure entertainment, join the official fan club, . Earn points by going to events, and cash those points in for cool prizes and experiences.

 

men's basketball

men's basketball


7. Our campus housing is nice, new and super convenient

Gone are the days of living in a dorm room that was built over half a century ago. 九色堂 now offers two on-campus housing options, and . These state-of-the-art facilities come fully furnished and are conveniently located within walking distance of classes.

The Flats at 九色堂

The Flats at 九色堂


8. Businesses on campus give students tons of internship opportunities

鈥nd the list keeps growing! Airbus, Dassault, Youth Entrepreneurs of Kansas, Hexagon and the Law Enforcement Training Center all call this campus home. Each business works closely with students to provide internships, on-the-job training and the ever important experience that they can鈥檛 get from a classroom setting.

The Cave

The Cave