Bobby Gandu, Associate VP for Strategic Enrollment Management, Applied Learning & Director of Undergraduate Admissions, talks with a student and parent at Wichita State Activate: An Application Kick-Off Event.

There are a lot of dates incoming college students need to know in order to be prepared for scholarships, financial aid and housing. We have a handy list of the most important deadlines to be aware of before freshman year hits.

WuShock giving a thumbs up.

Beginning college can be scary. Luckily, this Shocker alum has helpful tips to surviving coursework and making the most out of freshman year.

An overhead look at the Shocker Career Accelerator Root Beer Kegger - a marquee event each fall.

Transfer students can enhance their college experience at Wichita State by participating in the vibrant student life on campus, and discovering resources for success.

Baylee Almos, admissions representative, helps a prospective student.

RSC and LLC are just a couple of things you might hear in conversation as a Shocker. We've compiled a helpful list featuring some of Wichita State's most common acronyms.

Funnel cake topped with ice cream at Palacana.

Admission staff members share their favorite spots in Wichita to grab ice cream, frozen custard and any number of other delicious treats.

Dowtown Wichita on the banks of the Arkansas River.

Sunflower Summer offers free admission for Kansas families to state attractions throughout the summer, including several places in Wichita. Plus, there's plenty of great things to see if you're visiting the ICT.

A mom at her kitchen counter studying online while her child plays and dad preps dinner.

Going back to college? Just getting started? Either way the Office of Online & Adult Learning and the Office of Admissions can help get you on your way toward your degree.

Anna Dixon, Wichita State High School Recruitment Manager, assists a student.

Submitting a college application early allows you to be ready for important deadlines and get the most up-to-date info about what is happening at your school.

WuShock on the bench press at the Steve Clark YMCA.

Shockers gain access to all Greater Wichita YMCA locations, including the Steve Clark YMCA on campus. These are some of the best perks that come with your Y membership.

Kaylan Richardson (far right) poses for a photo with her intramural friends Dylan Ricke, Liberty Gilkey and Ally Wiggs.

Kaylan is a former softball player from age 4 up through her senior year in high school. After hanging up her cleats, she needed a way to enjoy her free time and stay active. Then she discovered intramurals.