The Kansas Wesleyan University Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee selects former athletes each year to be inducted into the athletic hall of fame.  They must meet the following requirements:

• Must be nominated
• Graduating class must have been 10 years or more ago
• Must have documented outstanding achievements and/or distinguished services while at Kansas Wesleyan University and/or since leaving KWU in any field of endeavour
• There must be a record of active participation of involvement in KWU athletics as an athlete, coach, manager, trainer; or a viable supporter through contribution of services or finances
• Must be generally recognized as a person of good character
• The nominee must be selected by consultation with the Athletics Hall of Fame Committee

The 2012 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees:  John Ritter '48 (posthumous), Scott Ritter '86, Mike Dibbini '99, Ellis Wright '01