Academic Advising - Wichita State University

Academic Advising at Wichita State University is a personalized service designed to help students explore their options and make informed decisions to achieve their educational and career goals. The advising process is an ongoing partnership between students, advisors, and advising staff, aimed at promoting student success and timely graduation.

Personalized Advising

• Goal Setting: Advisors assist students in setting both short-term and long-term academic and career goals.
• Career Information: Students receive guidance on career opportunities related to their degree fields of interest.
• University Policies: Advisors inform students about important university policies and procedures that impact their academic progress.

Comprehensive Support

• Resource Referral: Advisors draw upon a comprehensive knowledge of campus resources and help students access these services as needed.
• Ongoing Partnership: Advising is more than just building a schedule; it involves continuous support and collaboration to ensure student success.

Advising Appointments

• Scheduling: Students can find contact information and scheduling links for their academic advisors on the website.
• Preparation Tips: The website provides tips for preparing for academic advising appointments to make the most of the sessions.

Specialized Advising

• First-Year Advising: All new incoming freshmen are advised throughout their first year by a First-Year Advisor in the OneStop office. Advisors build the first semester schedule based on the student's responses during the online RSVP for Orientation.
• Transfer Student Advising: Transfer students are encouraged to work with academic advisors to get information on admission deadlines, scholarships, and curriculum requirements.

Tailored Guidance

• The personalized approach ensures that each student receives guidance tailored to their specific needs and goals, helping them navigate their academic journey effectively.

Holistic Support

• By providing comprehensive support and resource referrals, academic advising helps students overcome challenges and stay on track for graduation.

Enhanced Success

• The continuous partnership between students and advisors fosters a supportive environment that enhances student success and promotes timely graduation

Additional Information 

For more details and to schedule an advising appointment, visit the Academic Advising webpage on the Wichita State University website. There, you can find your Academic Advisor based on your program of study. 

To find out who your advisor is, look in your myWSU portal under the myClasses tab in the Academic Profile area. If there is not an advisor listed, please contact the college advising office in which your major is housed to identify your advisor.

For a complete list of college advising offices, go to wichita.edu/advising.