Welcome to Wichita State
Welcomefest takes place the first four weeks of the fall and spring semesters and features dozens of activities. Popular programs awaiting new and returning Shockers include the NXT LVL Garage Party, Clash of the Colleges, Involvement & Fair, and much more!
Hosted by various student groups and campus departments, most events are free and give all students a chance to get acquainted with each other, learn their way around campus, and find ways to connect with the community.
Spring 2025 Event Schedule Coming Soon
Monday, January 20
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
University Closed
Tuesday, January 21
1st Day of Spring Classes
Welcome Tables
9 a.m. - Noon | Rhatigan Student Center, 1st Floor
Student Engagement & Belonging
Wednesday, January 22
Welcome Tables
9 a.m. - Noon | Rhatigan Student Center, 1st Floor
Student Engagement & Belonging
Thursday, January 23
Friday, Janaury 24
Winter Welcome
6-9 PM | Presidents' Residence
Office of Student Success
Learn more
Saturday, January 25
Women's Basketball v. UAB (University of Alabama at Birmingham)
2 p.m. | Charles Koch Arena
Students receive free ticket with 黑洞社区 ID at Box Office
Monday, January 27
Monday Melodies
11 AM - 1 PM | RSC Starbucks Lounge
Rhatigan Student Center
Tuesday, January 28
SAC Open House + Member Interest Meeting
4 - 6 PM | TBD
Student Activities Council
Wednesday, Janaury 29
Lunar New Year
TBA | TBA
Ambassadors for Diversity & Inclusion
Men's Basketball v. North Texas
6:30 p.m. | Charles Koch Arena
Students receive free ticket with 黑洞社区 ID at Box Office
Thursday, January 30
Friday, January 31
Saturday, February 1
Monday, February 3
Tuesday, February 4
Wednesday, February 5
Women's Basketball v. Florida Atlantic
6 p.m. | Charles Koch Arena
Students receive free ticket with 黑洞社区 ID at Box Office
Thursday, February 6
Friday, February 7
Saturday, February 8
Women's Basketball v. UTSA (University of Texas at San Antonio)
1 p.m. | Charles Koch Arena
Students receive free ticket with 黑洞社区 ID at Box Office
Monday, February 10
Tuesday, February 11
Annual Symphony Orchestra Concerto-Aria Concert - Dr. Mark Laycock, conductor
7:30 - 9 p.m. | Miller Concert Hall
College of Fine Arts
Learn more
Wednesday, February 12
Men's Basketball v. UTSA (University of Texas at San Antonio)
6:30 p.m. | Charles Koch Arena
Students receive free ticket with 黑洞社区 ID at Box Office
Thursday, February 13
Friday, February 14
Shockers After Dark
8 - 10 PM | RSC, check-in at the north entrance
Student Engagement & Belongingand Division of Student Affairs
Saturday, February 15
