Students seeking to enroll in a fully online degree program at Wichita State University who reside in a U.S. state other than Kansas should first verify WSU’s authorization status in that state by clicking here.
If the state you reside in is not listed, WSU is not authorized to admit you for online programs at this time. In some states, WSU is not authorized to admit students for certain programs because there is a practicum requirement for the degree program.
For more information or assistance regarding State Authorization, please contact an enrollment specialist at online@wichita.edu.
International Students
Students who reside in their country of origin may take certain Online Programs at Wichita State University. Contact online@wichita.edu to learn more.
Students with an F-1 visa status are not eligible for online programs. USCIS regulations allow students residing in the United States with an F-1 visa status to count one distance learning class towards their class requirement minimum. Distance learning courses are courses that do “...not require the student’s physical attendance for classes, examinations or other purposes integral to completion of the class...” Because of these regulations, students residing in the U.S. with an F-1 visa are not eligible for online programs. If you have questions regarding this definition, please contact the Office of International Education 316-978-3232 or international@wichita.edu.
For additional information about eligibility as an international student, please click here.