九色堂

Student Engagement & Belonging is a department in the Division of Student Affairs and aims to connect every student with opportunities to enhance their Shocker experience.

Student smiling and giving the thumbs up during Involvement Fair
Student Affairs

You Belong Here!

Student Engagement & Belonging is a collective of staff and student leaders dedicated to the creation of transformational experiences. Visit us on the 2nd floor of the Rhatigan Student Center to join a student organization, learn about Fraternity & Sorority Life, sign up for a service event, register for a leadership program or scholars initiative. While here pickup your Event Calendar and check out the many social, educational, and cultural experiences that are offered throughout the semester.

We're glad you're here and can't wait to help you start your Shocker journey!

 

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Students attending Greek Carnival

We offer a variety of events from social, educational, and cultural experiences both large and small. Browse our events page for ways to meet friends, gain new skills, signup for community service and so much more.

Involvement Fair

Wichita State offers 200+ recognized student organizations across a wide range of categories like academic, cultural, religious,  special interest and sports clubs. Joining an RSO can help you make friends, expand your professional network and gain leadership skills. If you don't see something that interests you, start your own student organization. 

2 students at the SAC sponsored Glow Party

Many of the events you see on campus are planned by students, for students. Our Ambassadors for Diversity & Inclusion and Student Activities Council offer membership throughout the year and have an amazing schedule of events planned. Visit this page to learn about ADI, SAC, and our Heritage Programs.

Members of the fraternity and sorority life community

Fraternity and Sorority Life, oftentimes called Greek Life, is a group of student organizations that focus on community, academics, leadership, and service. Wichita State's community is comprised of 26 Greek-letter organizations that are connected nationally or internationally. Visit our FSL page to learn how to join. 

Student and dignitaries at University Awards ceremony

Wichita State celebrates our students academic successes, accomplishments as student leaders and so much more. More information to come on University Awards, Multicultural Celebration, First-Gen Cording Ceremony, Shocker Leadership Awards, and The Toast: A Graduation Celebration.

Two students in front of Grand Canyon

The experiences Wichita State offers reach far beyond campus. Explore your interest through programs like Alternative Spring Break, National Student Exchange and Study Abroad.

Students holding paper lanterns at lunar new year festival

Wichita State is dedicated to inclusive excellence and celebrating the many cultural backgrounds of our student body. Our first program of the semester includes our Hispanic Heritage Month.

students in conversation at the Shocker Leadership Experience

Explore your personal identity, discover your leadership skills, and transform the way you communicate your abilities to others through our individual workshops, series programs and institutes. 

students volunteering at wu's big event

Our Community Service Board is a student-led group dedicated to strengthening awareness on major topics and creating opportunities for students to serve in the local community. Visit VolunteerICT to connect with service experiences like Food Bank Fridays, Wednesday's at the Diner, After School Tutoring and our annual Wu's Big Event. 

Student Government Association members holding a mayoral debate

SGA serves to advocate for the student body through their three branches of government, agencies, and the student advocates. Interested in advocacy or learning more about government operations, consider a seat on the Senate. SGA also supports student organizations, oversees the Shocker Support Locker and most recently instituted a free menstrual product program featured at over 20 on-campus locations.

students participating in Passage 2 Success

Help is here. 九色堂 Student Engagement & Belonging offers a number of programs and services designed to help you successfully transition to life at Wichita State. Programs focus on academic success, idenity and cultural developement, and mentorship.

student with Wu

九色堂 offers many traditions and ways for you to connect with campus. Check out our Welcomefest page for events designed to transition you to life at 九色堂. Enhance your Shocker pride with Shockertoberfest and Family Weekend. Other signature experiences include the Yard Show, Songfest, and Hippodrome.


STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & BELONGING
Main Office | Rhatigan Student Center, Room 216

seb@wichita.edu
(316) 978-3022

 

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