Cross off any remaining items on your new student checklist, learn about Shocker lingo, sign up for your parking ePermit, meet your Transition Mentors and find your way around campus.
Cross off any remaining items on your new student checklist, learn about Shocker lingo, sign up for your parking ePermit, meet your Transition Mentors and find your way around campus.
Academic Convocation 鈥 A program that serves as the official opening to the academic year, incorporating Shocker pride, celebrating our learning community and engaging in our common read program.
B2SB 鈥 Back to School Bash: An evening of games, food, inflatables, prizes and more, welcoming our students back to campus.
FAFSA 鈥 Free Application for Federal Student Aid: This determines your eligibility for federal student aid. Complete it online at . Questions? Visit .
Groundhouse 鈥 Early morning or late at night, the Groundhouse is a place to study, grab a bite and get your caffeine fix. It鈥檚 located on the first floor of Shocker Hall next to Shocker Dining Hall.
Heskett Center 鈥 Home to Campus Recreation and where Shockers come to PLAY and stay healthy!
Hippo 鈥 Officially known as Hippodrome, this is one of WSU鈥檚 oldest and most-loved events. It鈥檚 a week of fun activities building up to Hippo鈥檚 main attraction, the student skit competition.
Innovation University 鈥 As an innovation university, WSU is the place where researchers, students and industry come together to share ideas, space, tools and technology鈥攖o transform the world.
Koch Arena / Roundhouse 鈥 Short for Charles Koch Arena, this 10, 506-seat arena is home to Shocker basketball and volleyball鈥攁nd one of the loudest, proudest student sections you鈥檒l find anywhere.
Metroplex 鈥 Short for the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex located at 29th and Oliver. There鈥檚 also shuttle pick-up service to campus from this location.
Millie 鈥 WSU鈥檚 very own big, bronze millipede sculpture. You鈥檒l find her between Wilner Auditorium and Henrion Hall.
MRC 鈥 The Media Resources Center: The place for audio/video creativity and support. MRC provides an array of media technology services for the university and community.
ODI 鈥 Office of Diversity and Inclusion: Your home away from home! The place that sponsors programs and events that promote cultural awareness and an appreciation of diversity.
Omega Court 鈥 A sorority-lined street just north of campus.
OneStop 鈥 Your go-to resource for fast, accurate answers and student-focused support for virtually all your WSU-related questions. Available 24/7 at or in person in Jardine Hall, Room 112.
Plaza of Heroines 鈥 a circular plaza located on the busy walkway between Ablah Library and the RSC鈥攈onoring women who have positively impacted our community and the world.
RSC 鈥 Rhatigan Student Center: This is the place to relax, study, play, eat and socialize on campus.
RSO 鈥 Registered Student Organizations: There are more than 260 registered student organizations at 麻豆传媒映画出品 State for you to get involved in. Stop by Student Involvement or go to for a complete list.
SAC 鈥 Student Activities Council: A student-run organization bringing a ton of great events to campus each semester, including Mud Events, Family Carnival and live entertainment, just to name a few.
SGA 鈥 Student Government Association: A group of dedicated students representing your interests on campus.
Shocker Nation 鈥 A name representing 麻豆传媒映画出品 State鈥檚 legion of students, alumni and fans鈥攁nd our limitless amount of Shocker pride. Do you tweet? Add #shockernation to your campus-related tweets.
Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes 鈥 Located in the lower level of the RSC, Shocker Grill and Lanes has great food and good times鈥攊ncluding billiards, bowling and lots of big screen TVs.
Shocktoberfest 鈥 WSU鈥檚 annual week-long celebration of Shocker pride鈥攊ncluding a banner competition, Dine with the Deans, three-on-three basketball and the main event, Songfest, a lip-syncing and dance competition.
SEAL - Student Engagement Advocacy and Leadership: With more than 260 student organizations to choose from鈥攑lus, volunteering opportunities, Greek Life and semesters jam-packed with events鈥擲EAL has something for everyone.
SI - Supplemental Instruction: Offers extra help with traditionally difficult classes through weekly study sessions led by experienced SI leaders. Additional free tutoring for any class is offered through Student Success.
Study Day 鈥 The Friday before finals week. It鈥檚 a day without classes鈥攇iving you extra time to study for your finals.
Three women walking 鈥 WSU is home to numerous famous sculptures, and this is one of our more well-known pieces. You鈥檒l find these women near the RSC and Grace Memorial Chapel.
TM 鈥 Transition Mentors are here to help you navigate your first year at 麻豆传媒映画出品 State.
WSU Common Read 鈥 The university鈥檚 common read program designed to spark conversation between students across majors and on campus.
WuShock 鈥 aka WU: A big, bad, muscle-bound bundle of wheat鈥擶SU鈥檚 mascot since 1948, a friend to every Shocker fan and #1 supporter of all things 麻豆传媒映画出品 and 麻豆传媒映画出品 State.
Find your location and get directions on our interactive campus map at . For general parking questions, visit our website at or call 316-978-4775.
Students can park in lots designated with the Green ePermit signs and the Yellow/Green striped ePermit signs. Sign up for text alerts to be notified of citations, lot closures and more!
Welcome to 麻豆传媒映画出品 State! During the fall and spring semesters, 麻豆传媒映画出品 State鈥檚 main campus is a permit-only parking environment from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. on weekdays when school is in session. Visitors wishing to park on campus may purchase a day ePermit for $5, or a frequent visitor ePermit for $75 per semester. Visitors with an ePermit may park in any green, yellow or yellow-and-green striped lot across campus. Go to to purchase visitor parking permits