Shocker Success Center

Located between Ablah Library and the Rhatigan Student Center, the Shocker Success Center serves as an all-inclusive facility that supports students throughout their academic journeys. The building houses 18 offices aimed at student success such as OneStop, Office of International Education, Shocker Learning Center, Office of Student Accommodations and Testing, Military and Veterans Services, Writing Center, Shocker Support Locker, and more. Study areas and meeting rooms are also available for student use. For a full directory of the offices and services, visit the Shocker Success Center website¹.

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Student Early Alert System (SEAS)

WSU cares about student success. For this reason, WSU has implemented an academic early alert system. Under this system, called SEAS, instructors provide feedback to students who appear to be struggling and offer any assistance that may be needed to help get them back on track academically. Students who are contacted by their instructors through SEAS are encouraged to take full advantage of the help offered.

Testing Services

The Office of Student Accommodations and Testing (OSAT) provides an all-in-one testing resource for the campus community. The exams provided include make-up exams, proctored testing, accommodations exams for students registered with OSAT, placement exams for English and math, as well as certification tests for community professionals, and more.

Contact the Office of Student Accommodations and Testing in 118 Shocker Success Center, at 316-978-TEST (8378), or on the OSAT website¹.

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Language Lab

The Savaiano-Cress Language Laboratories offer a variety of media services to world language students. Audio, video and computer equipment are available to students and faculty alike, with the goal of enhancing and expanding the learning experience through the use of instructional media. Hours are flexible to accommodate all students’ needs.

Math Lab

The Math Lab, located on the second floor of the Shocker Success Center, offers free, drop-in mathematics tutoring for WSU students enrolled in the following courses:

Students may work independently knowing that help is available when needed. The Math Lab is staffed by graduate and undergraduate students who are studying mathematics and/or mathematics-related disciplines. No appointment is necessary; students are encouraged to visit the lab during its hours of operation. To determine the hours for the current semester, check the Math Lab’s website¹.

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Writing Center

The WSU Writing Center, 601 Lindquist Hall, is free and open to all WSU students. In the Writing Center, all students can meet with a tutor who is either an undergraduate or graduate student. While tutors do not proofread or edit, they offer assistance with all aspects of writing, including brainstorming, organization, style and revision, as well as specific writing concerns voiced by the student. A tutoring session lasts about 30 minutes. No appointment is necessary. The Writing Center can be contacted at 316-978-3173.

In addition to tutoring, the center is equipped with five computers with internet access, Windows and Microsoft Word (printing services are not available). Students may also use the Writing Center as a quiet study space.

The Writing Center is open 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m.–4 p.m. on Friday. It opens the second week of classes and closes at the end of the last day of classes each semester. It is not open on study day, during finals or on holidays. Should the university close due to inclement weather, the Writing Center also closes. Note: Hours are subject to change due to any staffing constraints.

Additionally, the Online Writing Center (OWL) is available for tutoring assistance. Their access link is available through the Writing Center's website. Students should allow their submissions two business days for completion.