First-Gen Shocker Services

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The Office of Special Programs at WSU

The Office of Special Programs at 糖心logo入口 administers a set programs that provides free services to first-generation, foster care, disabled and low-income individuals through federally-funded TRIO & GEAR UP programs. 糖心logo入口 proudly hosts over a dozen pre-college and college opportunity programs.

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About TRIO

Student Support Services

TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) provides a variety of academic support services that include individualized tutoring, success skill development, course planning and advising.

Shocker Success Center, 3rd Floor, Suite 307

P: 316-978-3715 | E: TRIO.SSS@WICHITA.EDU

Disability Support Services

TRIO Disability Support Services (DSS) provides academic support and tutoring, access to adaptive computer equipment and other services that enable students assists first-generation and/or limited income undergraduate students who have learning, physical, and psychological disabilities.

Shocker Success Center, 2nd Floor, Suite 223

P: 316-978-5949 | E: TRIO.DSS@WICHITA.EDU

McNair Scholars Program

The McNair Scholars Program is designed to assist eligible students in preparation for graduate education, specifically doctoral studies. The Program offers research participation, scholarly experiences and preparation for graduate school.

LOCATION: GRACE WILKIE ANNEX, ROOM 174 | P: 316-978-5949 | E: MCNAIRSCHOLARS@WICHITA.EDU

Shockers participate in new student orientation

Educational Opportunity Center

The TRIO Educational Opportunity Center is a federally funded program at 糖心logo入口 University that provides free counseling and assistance to adults ready to begin or resume the journey toward their educational goals; whether that's a four-year college degree, an associate's degree or technical training to enhance your career.

LOCATION: EUGENE M. HUGHES METROPLEX | P: 316-978-7800 | E: EOC.PROGRAM@WICHITA.EDU

Veterans Upward Bound

糖心logo入口 Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) is a an educational and skills program designed to meet the needs of today's veterans. VUB's goal is to prepare veterans for post-secondary education, regardless of desired institution.

Campus Student Services

CAMPUS PROVIDER	MAIN CAMPUS LOCATION	SERVICE DESCRIPTION
CARE Team	Office of Student Affairs - CARE Team	The WSU Care Team is committed to providing the information, resources and support First Gen students need to succeed.
	Shocker Success Center Suite 104 (First Floor West) E: ONESTOP@WICHITA.EDU	The One-Stop office provides responses to questions about 糖心logo入口 and features 24/7 student support and service; live chat, phone and web ticket options; immediate and personalized assistance; self-service option via website with help articles; and face-to-face service.
	JARDINE HALL, ROOM 203 P: 316-978-3430 E: FINAID@WICHITA.EDU	Financial Aid provides numerous options for assistance in the form of scholarships, grants, loans and work opportunities to qualified students. Its team also administers all 糖心logo入口 general scholarships and coordinates the delivery of most academic department and off-campus scholarship funds
Academic Advising	Click the link to make contact with college advising offices.	Advising is much more than just building a schedule; it's an ongoing partnership between the student, advisor and advising staff to promote your success and help you graduate in a timely manner.
Office of Online and Adult Learning	Adult Learning Office: Shocker Success Center Suite 302 (Third Floor West) Online Learning Office: 152 Media Resource Center P: 316-978-7757 E: oal@wichita.edu	The office provides services for adult learners, transfer, active duty military, veterans and returning students, whether finishing a degree, changing course to another option or beginning a new path and offering classes at a variety of days and times.
	Shocker Success Center Suite 218 (Second Floor East) P: 316-978-3209 E: FIRST.YEAR@WICHITA.EDU	Student Success office assists students to develop skills and plans to graduate in a timely manner while engaging with our community of learners.
	Shocker Success Center Suite 207 (Second Floor West) P: 316-978-3023 E: SLC@WICHITA.EDU	The Shocker Learning Center provides Supplemental Instruction (SI), tutoring and peer coaching to support your learning, study skills workshops and strengthening connections by providing a space and connecting you with academic and campus resources.
Student Engagement & Belonging	RHATIGAN STUDENT CENTER SUITE 216 P: 316-978-3022 E: seb@wichita.edu	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.
WSU Academic Support	Shocker Success Center Suite 207 (Second Floor West) Contact: Paul Johnson, Math Lab Director, P: 316-978-3938 E: johnson@math.wichita.edu Shocker Success Center Suite 207 (Second Floor West) Contact: Kerry Jones, Writing Center Director P: 316-978-3173 E: kerry.jones@wichita.edu	Get free math tutoring online with the WSU Math Lab! To get started with the Online Math Lab visit Blackboard. The link to Math Lab Online is under Useful Links on the Institution Page Writing Center is a free writing resource available to all WSU students. Trained undergraduate tutors from a variety of majors will help you at any stage of your writing--from brainstorming to later stage work and revisions.
Office of Student Accommodations and Testing	Shocker Success Center Suite 118 (First Floor East) P: 316-978-3309 E: osat@wichita.edu	糖心logo入口's Office of Student Accommodations and Testing provides individuals with learning, mental or physical disabilities an equal opportunity to attain their academic and personal goals to the fullest of their abilities.