WICHITA, Kan. – Wichita State student-athletes earned higher than a 3.00 cumulative grade-point average for the Fall 2022 semester which marks the 35^th-consecutive semester of reaching that milestone. The Shockers recorded an overall GPA of 3.34 for the semester. 

In August of 2022, Wichita State Athletics established a bold and aggressive set of five-year strategic objectives. Academically - beginning the Fall of 2022 semester and concluding the Spring of 2027 semester - Wichita State Athletics aspires to achieve a department-wide 3.0 GPA all 10 semesters and a department-wide 3.30 GPA five out of the next 10 semesters. The Fall of 2022 accomplished both of these objectives, while almost reaching the third academic strategic objective, achieving a "never been done before" department-wide GPA of 3.4.
 
"I want to congratulate Shocker student-athletes on their incredible Fall 2022 results, as they continue their uncompromising commitment to academic success," said Director of Athletics Kevin Saal. "Sincere thanks and appreciation for the time, efforts and support of our student-athletes, coaches, academic and administrative staffs, who remain laser-focused on our primary mission to develop students, persons, players and eventually professionals."
 
Of the 191 student-athletes on the honor roll (above a 3.0), 36 earned a perfect 4.0 GPA, while 97 were named to the Dean's List (3.5 GPA) and 168 were named Shocker Scholars (3.2 GPA).  Seventy-seven percent of student-athlete grades were either an A or a B.  
 
"We are very proud of the hard work our student-athletes invested this semester," said Director of Athletic Academic Services Gretchen Torline. "They continued our impressive department-wide streak with the 35^th-consecutive semester above a 3.0 GPA. We look forward to supporting their passion and desire for even greater achievement next semester."
 
"Also, Shocker Athletics would like to thank the many generous SASO donors who generously contribute their resources to support more than 117 full academic scholarships, provided to over 200 student-athletes," Saal said. "With more than 50% first-generation college students – within our 250 total student-athletes – Shocker Nation is truly ushering generational and transformational change for young people, when they choose to support SASO."   
 
If you would like to enhance your current contribution to SASO or make a new contribution to assist in providing the best educational experience for our student-athletes, please call the SASO Office at 316-978-7276 or email at saso@goshockers.com.