ACADEMIC YEAR - Wayne State University

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Green & Gold
GUI DE
2016-17
ACADEMIC YEAR
Wayne State University information and resources
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRO
ACADEMICS
FINANCES
STUDENT
SERVICES
About this guide...........................................................................................1
2016-17 academic and registration calendar................................................2
Orientation Part Two reminder.....................................................................4
Advising.......................................................................................................5
Grading system............................................................................................6
Code of Conduct..........................................................................................7
Undergraduate programs.............................................................................9
Academic Success Center...........................................................................10
Registration................................................................................................11
Math requirements.....................................................................................14
General education courses..........................................................................15
Learning Communities................................................................................16
Study Abroad.............................................................................................17
Blackboard.................................................................................................17
Your financial aid plan................................................................................20
Accepting financial aid awards....................................................................22
Billing and payment....................................................................................24
Common financial aid terms.......................................................................26
Graduation plan.........................................................................................27
Aid eligibility...............................................................................................28
Estimated costs...........................................................................................30
Freshmen Quest.........................................................................................33
Transfer student services.............................................................................33
Campus resources.......................................................................................34
Libraries......................................................................................................36
Safety.........................................................................................................38
Health and wellness....................................................................................41
Computing & Information Technology – C&IT...........................................41
Student veterans.........................................................................................43
WSU extension centers...............................................................................44
International students and multicultural engagement.................................45
CAMPUS
LIFE
Student organizations and activities............................................................47
Athletics.....................................................................................................48
Campus housing.........................................................................................50
OneCard.....................................................................................................53
Advice from current students......................................................................54
Parking and shuttle service.........................................................................56
Dining, banking and retail..........................................................................58
WSU &
DETROIT
WSU history and strategic plan...................................................................61
Inside the university....................................................................................63
Our neighborhood.....................................................................................64
After orientation.........................................................................................66
Campus map..............................................................................................68
FORMS
Academic plan example
Class schedule example
Financial aid worksheet
Financial aid plan
Authorization to release records (FERPA) example
Reverse Transfer Transcript Request form
This publication is available online at wayne.edu/orientation.
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WELCOME
Welcome to Wayne State University and thank you for joining us at New Student Orientation.
Orientation is when you’ll learn how to be a successful Wayne State student. At Wayne State, we
have high expectations of you — in and outside of the classroom. Your professors and peers will
challenge you to ask questions, gain insight from others whose backgrounds and life experiences
may differ from your own, and discover everything your education can offer you. Your academic
advisor will support your goals, make sure you stay on track for graduation, and give you an
opportunity to reflect on your own learning and achievement.
As a premier urban research university, WSU offers an abundance of opportunity and all the
support you’ll need to take advantage of this opportunity. We have academic, health, wellness,
multicultural and social support all around campus — we are here to help you. To start you
off, we have created this guide with contact information so you can proactively reach out for
assistance. While there is much information in this Green & Gold Guide, you can find complete
details online by using the Web addresses listed throughout the book.
We hope your orientation experience makes you feel confident about preparing for your future
at Wayne State University and beyond. Ask questions, seek advice and get to know one another.
We look forward to helping you graduate.
Sincerely,
Monica Brockmeyer
Associate Provost for Student Success
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2016-17 academic and registration calendar
FALL 2016
WINTER 2017
Monday, February 29
Monday, October 10
Priority registration
Monday, March 28Sunday, August 21
Monday, October 31Sunday, January 1
Open registration
(Additional $35 fee for initial registration only.)
Monday, August 22Tuesday, August 30
Monday, January 2Sunday, January 8
Wednesday, August 31
Monday, January 9
Wednesday, August 31Wednesday, September 14
Monday, January 9Monday, January 23
Monday, September 5
Monday, January 16
Last day to drop full-term classes with
tuition cancellation
Wednesday, September 14
Monday, January 23
Census date
Wednesday, September 14
Monday, January 23
Early academic assessment (midterm grading)
Thursday, September 15Wednesday, October 19
Monday, January 23Monday, February 27
Late drops: Classes dropped on Academica will
not appear on your record. There is no tuition
cancellation for late drops.
Thursday, September 15Wednesday, September 28
Tuesday, January 24Sunday, February 5
Thursday, September 29Sunday, November 13
Monday, February 6Sunday, March 26
Friday, September 30
Friday, February 10
Schedule of classes available online
Classes begin
Late registration
(Additional $70 for initial registration only.)
Holiday – university closed
Course withdrawals: In Academica, under Student
Resources, select Registration, then Course
Withdrawal. SMART Check is required; see page 11.
Degree applications due
Monday, March 13Saturday, March 18
Spring break – no classes
Last day to request course withdrawal
Holiday – no classes
Commencement
Sunday, November 13
Sunday, March 26
Wednesday, November 23
Thursday, November 24Saturday, November 26
TBD
TBD
Classes end
Monday, December 12
Monday, April 24
Study day
Tuesday, December 13
Tuesday, April 25
Wednesday, December 14Tuesday, December 20
Wednesday, April 26Tuesday, May 2
Final exams
University re-opens after semester break
Monday, December 26Sunday, January 1
Monday, January 2
Note: Subject to change. See reg.wayne.edu for up-to-date information.
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SPRING/SUMMER 2017
SPRING 2017
SUMMER 2017
Schedule of classes available
online
Monday, January 23
Monday, January 23
Monday, January 23
Priority registration
Monday, February 6Sunday, May 7
Monday, February 6Sunday, May 7
Monday, February 6Tuesday, June 27
Classes begin
Monday, May 8
Monday, May 8
Wednesday, June 28
Late registration
Monday, May 8Sunday, May 21
Wednesday, June 28Wednesday, July 5
Last day to drop full-term classes
with tuition cancellation
Sunday, May 21
Sunday, May 14
Late drops: Classes dropped on
Academica will not appear on
your record. There is no tuition
Monday, May 22Sunday, June 4
Monday, May 29
Monday, May 29
Friday, June 2
Friday, June 2
Monday, June 5Sunday, July 16
Monday, May 22Sunday, June 11
Degree applications due
Friday, June 9
Friday, June 9
Tuesday, July 4
Day scheduled as a Monday
Course withdrawals: In
Academica, under Student
Resources, select Registration,
then Course Withdrawal. SMART
Check is required; see page 11.
Census date
Wednesday, July 5
Friday, June 9
Tuesday, July 4
Wednesday, July 5
Wednesday, July 5
Last day to drop full-term classes
with tuition cancellation
Wednesday, July 5
Late drops: Classes dropped on
Academica will not appear on
your record. There is no tuition
Thursday, July 6Wednesday, July 12
Day scheduled as a Tuesday
Friday, July 7
Course withdrawals: In
Academica, under Student
Resources, select Registration,
then Course Withdrawal. SMART
Check is required; see page 11.
Last day to request course
withdrawal
Classes end
Study day
Final exams
Thursday, July 13Wednesday, August 2
Sunday, July 16
Sunday, June 11
Wednesday, August 2
Friday, July 28
Friday, June 23
Tuesday, August 15
Saturday, July 29
Saturday, June 24
Wednesday, August 16
Monday, July 31Thursday, August 3
Monday, June 26Tuesday, June 27
Thursday, August 17Friday, August 18
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NEW STUDENT
ORIENTATION
PART TWO — O2
August 29-30, 2016
We have a full schedule of special activities planned to connect you
with student leaders and members of the Wayne State community.
Learn more about joining student organizations at FestiFall, and invite
your family members to attend New Student Convocation.
Freshmen are required to attend Orientation Part Two.
wayne.edu/orientation/two
Watch your WSU email for further details this summer!
ACADEMICS
ACADEMICS
Please don’t procrastinate. Make sure you are
prioritizing and putting your most important
work first. Time management is extremely
important in college — you have to plan your
day to the hour to make sure that you are
using your time wisely.
— Krystal Robinson
Marketing
Detroit
Class of 2017
Warrior words of wisdom
See page 54 for more advice from current students
Who is my advisor?
Students can schedule an appointment online
through WAMS — the Wayne Advising Management
System — by visiting wams.wayne.edu.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: Students
who enter the university with a declared CLAS
major will meet with an academic advisor for their
specific major. You can find your advisor online at
clas.wayne.edu/advisor.
Pre-Medicine and Health Science Center: Provides
prerequisite advising, academic support and
professional development strategies for students
interested in pre-med, pre-dental, pre-nursing,
and pre-pharmacy and health sciences professional
programs. Visit wayne.edu/advising/pre-health to
schedule an appointment with an academic advisor
at 1600 David Adamany Undergraduate Library.
See facebook.com/WSUPreHealth or call
313-577-2680 for more information.
CLAS Exploratory Tracks: Undergraduate students
who are not ready to choose a major upon
admission may select an Exploratory Track that best
fits their interests. Academic advisors work with
these students in a purposeful and programmatic
way to help them explore the majors that WSU
has to offer while making progress in general
education and college requirements (limited to 45
credit hours, upon which time a major must be
declared). You will meet with your academic advisor
at 1600 David Adamany Undergraduate Library. See
advising.wayne.edu or call 313-577-2680 for more
information.
Each department in the College of Fine, Performing
and Communication Arts has its own academic
advisors. Students should go to cfpca.wayne.edu
to find the right academic advisor for their major.
Students pursuing a degree in the College of
Engineering should contact the advisor for their
specific program. Visit engineering.wayne.edu
and click on Current Students for a list of academic
advisors and faculty members.
College of Education academic advisors have walkin appointments every Tuesday (excluding holidays)
from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in Education Building Room 489,
or you can call Student Services (313-577-1601) to
make an appointment. Visit coe.wayne.edu.
Students majoring in accounting, finance, global
supply chain management, information systems
management, management or marketing receive
advising from the Mike Ilitch School of Business.
Walk-in advising is held every Tuesday (excluding
holidays) from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. in Prentis Building
Room 200. Call Student Services (313-577-4510)
in the Mike Ilitch School of Business to schedule an
appointment. Visit ilitchbusiness.wayne.edu.
Know what we mean
Common academic advising terms
Academica: An Internet gateway that provides single
sign-on and secure access to WSU computer systems (such
as WSU email and calendars, Blackboard and OneCard) as
well as university, library and computing resources, and
financial aid.
Academic advisor: Professional staff or faculty
members who help students determine their requirements
for graduation, select appropriate courses and connect to
campus resources.
Academic plan: A semester-by-semester, four-year plan
of the courses a student needs to successfully complete
their degree. Because some classes must be taken in a
particular order, this outline keeps students on track and
takes the uncertainty out of registration. Meet with an
academic advisor to create an academic plan in Degree
Works that is specific to your program, and see the Forms
section in the back of this guide for an example.
Blackboard: This online resource connects you to
your professors and classmates. You’ll find your syllabus,
textbook requirements and homework assignments here.
Log on to blackboard.wayne.edu with your AccessID
and password, then scroll to the bottom of the page to
take a free, self-paced online tutorial. See page 17 for more
information.
Bulletin: Intended to provide academic information
and course descriptions, it specifies the requirements
that must be met and the courses that must be taken to
complete each degree: bulletins.wayne.edu.
Corequisite (coreq): A course that is paired with
another course and must be taken the same semester
(such as a lecture/lab combination).
Declaring or changing your major: Students in
the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences can use the
“Declare/Change Major” link in Academica under Student
Resources. Follow the prompts, use the pull-down menu
to select your major and click Done when finished. For
students interested in declaring or changing their major
in Education; Business; Engineering; or Fine, Performing
and Communication Arts, please see an advisor in the
department in which your desired major is located.
General education requirements: Classes in addition
to major professional courses that are needed to ensure
fundamental skills and a well-rounded education. Some
majors require choosing from a preselected list to fulfill
these requirements.
Learning Community: A team of students — led by an
upperclassman peer mentor and faculty member — who
work together toward course or program goals, supporting
each other in study groups and other activities outside the
classroom. There is no additional charge beyond standard
tuition. See page 16 and lc.wayne.edu for details.
Prerequisite (prereq): A course or qualifying exam that
is required before enrolling in a desired class.
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Grade and credit policies
Undergraduate student classification
Freshman
0-28.99 credits
Sophomore
29-55.99 credits
Junior
56-87.99 credits
Senior
88 or more credits
Undergraduate grading system
AExcellent 4.0
A-Excellent 3.67
ANC
Excellent
No credit
B+Good
3.33
BGood
3.0
B-Good
2.67
BNC
Good
No credit
C+Fair
2.33
CFair
2.0
C-Fair
1.67
CNC
Fair
No credit
D+Poor
1.33
DPoor
1.0
D-Poor
0.67
FFailure 0.0
PPassed ---PNC
Passed
No credit
N
Not passed
---NNC
Not passed
No credit
S Satisfactory---SNC
Satisfactory
No credit
U
Unsatisfactory---UNC Unsatisfactory---M
Marginal pass
---MNC
Marginal
No credit
Grade points are calculated per credit.
P, N, S, U, M, ANC, BNC, CNC, PNC,
NNC, SNC and MNC grades are not
reflected in the grade point average.
Undergraduate courses completed with
a P may count toward a degree. S, M or
U performance in non-degree courses
and certain designated courses such as
fieldwork, practicums and internships
do not affect grade point averages.
Marks
An I (Incomplete) is given to an undergraduate student when they
have not completed all of the coursework as planned for the term
and when there is, in the judgment of the instructor, a reasonable
probability that the student will complete the course successfully
without again attending regular class sessions. The student should
be passing at the time the grade of I is given. A written contract
specifying the work to be completed should be signed by the
student and instructor. Responsibility for completing all coursework
rests with the student.
The I will be changed to a letter grade when the student completes
the coursework as arranged with the instructor or, if the instructor
has left the university, with the chairperson of the department
or other instructional unit. Work must be completed within one
calendar year. There are no extensions.
An I will not be awarded if, in the instructor’s judgment, it is
necessary for the student to attend subsequent sessions of the
class. If regular attendance is necessary to complete coursework,
the student must register for the class for the semester in which
attendance is planned. The student will be assessed tuition and
applicable fees for the second registration. If the student decides
to register for the course subsequent to the assignment of an I,
then the mark of I for the original election will be changed to a
WP (Withdrawal/Passing) and the student will be responsible for
tuition and applicable fees for the second registration. Students are
responsible for notifying the department offering the course that
they have reregistered for the course so that the I is not changed
to an F (Failure).
Any unchanged I will, within one calendar year from the time it was
received, be changed to an F.
WF (Official Withdrawal Failing) is given when the student
withdraws from the course in accordance with the university
policy and the student had earned a failing grade as of the
date the withdrawal is approved.
WN (Withdrawal Non-Attendance) is given to students who did
not attend any classes and/or had no graded work by the
withdrawal date.
WP (Official Withdrawal Passing) is given when the student drops
the course in accordance with the university policy and
the student had earned a passing grade as of the date the
withdrawal is approved.
Y
(Deferred) is given when the student is up-to-date with the
work of a course planned to continue beyond the semester
(i.e., essay, thesis, dissertation and certain courses taken in
sequence).
Z
(Audit) is given when the student has formally registered for
the course for audit. The student’s academic dean or designee
must provide written audit authorization to the student at the
time of registration.
Grade point average
The grade point average is the numerical index of your scholastic average. Points are assigned to each letter grade for
each hour of credit. For example, a grade of A in a class carrying three credits would be assigned 12 honor points (3x4)
and a grade of a C in a class carrying 4 credits would be assigned eight honor points (4x2).
To compute your grade point average, multiply the honor points assigned to each grade by the number of credits for
each course; then add the results and divide by the total number of credits. In the example below, the grade point
average would be 20 (honor points) divided by 7 (credits attempted) = 2.85, nominally a B- average.
Course Grade
Honor
Credits
points
HIS 1040
A
4
x 3
BIO 1010 C
2
x 4
Total
= 12
=8
(8 + 12 = 20) ÷ (3 + 4 = 7)
GPA = 2.85
You also can use the GPA calculator at reg.wayne.edu/students/gpa.php.
Student Code of Conduct
The primary purpose of the Student Code of Conduct is
to promote campus civility and academic integrity and
to provide the framework for the imposition of discipline
in the university setting. The code gives general notice of
prohibited conduct and of the sanctions to be imposed if
such conduct occurs. The code specifies the rights of the
student and the rights of other parties to the procedure.
The code is designed to ensure that students who are
alleged to have engaged in unacceptable behavior receive
fair and impartial consideration. It is important that each
of us become familiar with the Student Code of Conduct
and share the responsibility for maintaining a reputable
university committed to academic excellence.
For more information and to read the Student Code of
Conduct, visit the Dean of Students Office website at
doso.wayne.edu.
Academic misconduct
Fabrication: Intentional or unauthorized falsification or
invention of any information or citation, such as knowingly
attributing citations to the wrong source or listing a fake
reference in the paper or bibliography.
Other: Selling, buying or stealing all or part of a test
or term paper, unauthorized use of resources, enlisting
in the assistance of a substitute when taking exams,
destroying another’s work, threatening or exploiting
students or instructors, or any other violation of course
rules as contained in the course syllabus or other written
information.
Sanctions if a student is found responsible for academic
misconduct:
Disciplinary reprimand: A formal notification to the
student that their conduct has been unacceptable and a
warning that another offense may result in a more serious
sanction.
Disciplinary probation: A disciplinary status that does
not interfere with the student’s rights to enroll and
attend classes but that includes specified requirements or
restrictions.
Academic misconduct is any activity that tends to
compromise the academic integrity of the institution or
undermine the education process. Examples of academic
misconduct include:
Suspension: A denial of privilege to continue as a student
anywhere in the university and denial of all student rights
and privileges for a specified period of time.
Plagiarism: To take and use another’s words or ideas as
your own without appropriate referencing or citation.
Expulsion: A permanent denial of the privilege of
continuing or enrolling as a student anywhere within the
university and permanent denial of all student rights and
privileges.
Cheating: Intentionally using or attempting to use or
intentionally providing unauthorized materials, information
or assistance in any academic exercise. This includes
copying from another student’s test paper, allowing
another student to copy from your test, using unauthorized
material during an exam and submitting a term paper
for a current class that has been submitted in a past class
without appropriate permission.
Transcript disciplinary record: An entry onto the student’s
transcript permanently or for a specified period of time,
indicating the violation and sanction imposed.
Other sanctions: Other sanctions may be imposed instead
of or in addition to those specified above.
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Alumni Association
You’re just getting started at Wayne State, but you’re already part of the alumni family!
Yes, the Wayne State Alumni Association offers
special opportunities for current students:
Career Series programs and webinars
Volunteering opportunities
Networking events
Scholarships
alumni.wayne.edu/future
Undergraduate programs
Whether you walk onto campus knowing exactly where you want to go or you’re searching for your passion, Wayne
State stands ready with hundreds of undergraduate program options. For more details, visit wayne.edu/programs.
Business
ilitchbusiness.wayne.edu
Accounting
Finance
Global Supply Chain Management
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Education
coe.wayne.edu
Elementary Education (K-8)
Health Education (6-12)
Instructional Technology
Kinesiology (K-12)
Secondary Education (6-12)
Special Education (K-12)
Engineering
engineering.wayne.edu
Computer Science (B.S.)
Engineering
- Biomedical1
- Chemical
- Civil
- Electrical
- General
- Industrial
- Mechanical
Technology
- Computer1
- Construction Management1
- Electric Transportation1
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering1
- Electromechanical Engineering1
-M
anufacturing Engineering1
- Mechanical Engineering1
Fine, Performing and
Communication Arts
cfpca.wayne.edu
Art
Art History
Communication Studies
Dance
Design
Design and Merchandising
Film
Journalism
- Broadcast and Digital Media
- Print/Online
Media Arts and Studies
Music
Public Relations
Theatre
Liberal Arts and Sciences
clas.wayne.edu
African American Studies
Anthropology
Asian Studies
Astronomy
Biochemistry and Chemical Biology
Biological Sciences
Biomedical Physics
Chemistry
Classics (Greek and Latin)
Communication Sciences
and Disorders
Computer Science (B.A.)
Criminal Justice
Dietetics
Economics
Employment and Labor Relations
English
Environmental Science
Film Studies
Gender, Sexuality and
Women’s Studies
Geology
German
Global Studies
History
Information Systems Technology
Jewish Studies (minor only)
Latino/a and Latin
American Studies (co-major)
Linguistics
Mathematical Economics
Mathematics
Near Eastern Languages
(Arabic and Hebrew)
Near Eastern Studies
Nutrition and Food Science
Peace and Conflict Studies (co-major)
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Affairs
Public Health
Religious Studies (minor only)
Romance Languages (French,
Italian and Spanish)
Slavic Studies (Polish and Russian)
Sociology
Urban Studies
For undecided students
Nursing
nursing.wayne.edu
Nursing1,2
B Start (Business)
HealthPro Start-Pharmacy
Wayne Med-Direct
Pharmacy and
Health Sciences
Graduate School
Many students aren’t ready to pick a
major right away. If you’re undecided,
we have a program to help first-year
freshmen test the waters. These
exploratory tracks are limited to 45 credit
hours or less; after completion you
must declare a major. Your advisor will
be there to help every step of the way.
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Communication Arts
3
Fine Arts
3
Humanities
3
Life Sciences
3
Music
3
Performing Arts
3
Physical Sciences/Mathematics
3
Social Sciences
Pre-Professional Curricula
If your ultimate career goal requires
much more than an undergraduate
degree, Wayne State can help you get
there. These pre-professional programs
are not majors, but are designed to
put you in prime position for advanced
schooling.
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Pre-Dentistry
3
Pre-Law
3
Pre-Medicine
3
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Honors College
honors.wayne.edu
The Irvin D. Reid Honors College is
for motivated students who thrive on
academic challenges. Honors students
can pursue any major. They may also
apply to participate in a Start program,
which sets the course directly for
graduate school at Wayne State.
wayne.edu/gradschool
Wayne State is well known for its
graduate school. Here, you can earn
certificates as well as master’s, doctoral
and professional degrees in hundreds of
fields, including law, medicine, library
and information science, nursing, social
work, pharmacy, physical therapy,
business, and more.
cphs.wayne.edu
Clinical Laboratory Science1,2
Health Sciences1,2
- Occupational Therapy
Mortuary Science1,2
Pathologists’ Assistant1,2
Pharmacy1,2
Physician Assistant1,2
Radiation Therapy Technology1,2
Radiologic Technology1,2
Social Work
socialwork.wayne.edu
Social Work1,2
tudents cannot apply directly to this program.
S
Additional application process required.
2
Pre-professional curricula available.
3
Not a bachelor’s degree program.
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ACADEMICS | 9
TIPS FOR
SUCCESS
why you are in
1.Remember
college. Identify long-term goals
and remind yourself of them when
frustrated or overwhelmed.
to class and participate.
2.Go
Don’t abuse your new freedom.
Academic Success Center
Earning a degree is no easy task, and the Academic Success Center
(ASC) is here to help you conquer your coursework with confidence.
With individualized study skills counseling, specialized workshops,
math success services, tutoring and much more, regular visits to
the ASC can help you achieve your personal best. For details, visit
success.wayne.edu.
Peer-Assisted Learning
Being in class is your responsibility,
and you’ll be graded on what
happens there.
Through supplemental instruction and tutoring, peerassisted learning utilizes the knowledge and experience
of your fellow students to help you succeed.
advisors, instructors, organization
sponsors, learning specialists and
fellow students.
n
Supplemental Instruction (SI) — SI is a semester-long
series of collaborative study sessions led by peer leaders
who have a strong understanding of the key topics and
concepts of the courses they support.
Include due dates for your class
assignments, extracurricular
activities and personal time.
Review it daily.
n Tutoring — The ASC offers free tutorial services in
a wide range of courses every semester. Tutoring is
available by appointment and on a walk-in basis during
select hours in both one-on-one and small-group
sessions.
Math Success Services (MSS)
with people who can
3.Connect
help you succeed. Engage with
a plan. Create a schedule
4.Make
for your entire semester.
your study habits.
5.Improve
Students who had an easy time
in high school often experience
difficulty in college. Visit the
Academic Success Center for
personalized study support.
healthy. Eat well, get
6.Stay
enough sleep, and exercise your
body and mind. Your well-being
can positively affect your GPA.
critical thinking skills.
7.Develop
Challenge yourself to understand
the “why” of course material.
Why is it important? Why is it
believable? This also will help you
make wise decisions in other areas
of life.
a positive attitude. Things
8.Keep
will not always work out the way
you expect, so focus on what is
truly important. Acknowledge
what you have accomplished.
involved. Immerse yourself
9.Get
in the Wayne State community
through student organizations,
athletics, Learning Communities
and other campus activities.
out support. Asking for help
10.Seek
is a sign of maturity. Connect with
support resources regularly to stay
on the right track.
MSS provides a number of support services to improve
your math comprehension and decrease math-induced
anxiety, including:
n Individualized math support
n Math skills workshops
n Techniques for note-taking in math courses
Study Skills Counseling
n Course-specific math discussion
n Strategies to maximize test scores
The ASC offers individual sessions to help you improve your
study skills. All sessions are personalized, confidential and
designed with your goals in mind. Request to meet with a
learning specialist to discover how you can:
nImprove your test-taking abilities and preparation
strategies
n Navigate your textbooks and master course material
n Revamp your approach to memorization
n Manage and prevent stress
Free Study Skills Workshops
nImprove your concentration in lectures and during
study time
Sharpen your study skills by attending our free workshops.
You’ll leave these interactive group sessions armed with
tips and strategies for academic success. See page 42 for
more information.
Selecting classes for registration
It is important to meet with your academic advisor
to carefully go over your options before the priority
registration period each semester. Among the
things to consider when choosing your courses:
How early you need to leave home. If you are
commuting, figure out how long it will take to
drive to campus, find a parking spot and walk to
your classroom. Keep in mind that depending on
where you are coming from and at what time, you
could be facing rush hour traffic. And don’t forget
that bad weather can slow you down.
Are you an early bird or night owl? Think about
when you learn best and look for classes that meet
around those times.
Give yourself room to breathe. Be sure to leave
time to get from one class to the next as well as
time to have lunch or review your notes between
classes. If every day is hectic, you could burn out
quickly.
Do you meet the requirements? Check to make
sure you don’t need a prerequisite before taking
the class — you may not be able to register for it,
or you may get to class and find yourself already
behind on the first day.
Have a backup plan. When deciding which classes
to take, have a few backups mapped out in case
something fills before you can claim your seat.
Consider other time commitments. Think about
family and work obligations to avoid conflicts that
would mean missed classes or coursework.
How many credits
should you take?
Generally, most students take 12-16 credits. The
minimum to be a full-time student is 12, but we
recommend 15 to keep pace with your degree
program. When deciding what’s right for you,
keep in mind that for every one hour in class, you
should plan to spend at least two hours outside of
class doing homework and studying.
12 credits = 12 hours in class
+ 24 hours studying
36 hours/week as a full-time student
16 credits = 16 hours in class
+ 32 hours studying
48 hours/week as a full-time student
Remember, you need a minimum of 120 credits
to graduate, but there are only 168 hours in
each week — and some of those should be
spent sleeping!
Know what we mean
Common registration terms
Class Schedule: Use classschedule.wayne.edu for registration
and to research classes, compose wish lists and get help.
Closed class: During registration, when a class is available,
it will have an open status. When a class is full or otherwise
not available for registration, it will have a closed status. To
inquire about entering a closed class, contact the department
offering that class.
CRN (Course Reference Number): A unique number
assigned to each class at the university. You will use this when
registering for your classes.
Degree completion requirements: A minimum of
120 credit hours is required for all degree programs. See your
academic advisor to determine your school or college and
program requirements.
Degree Works: A self-service tool within Academica that
allows you to evaluate your progress toward completion of
your degree program. Working with your academic advisor,
you can build an academic plan to guide you toward
graduation. Visit wayne.edu/degreeworks.
Dropping: Students must drop classes in Academica. For
classes that run the full length of the term, drops in the first
and second week will receive full tuition cancellation. Courses
dropped in the third and fourth week will not receive tuition
cancellation, but will not appear on the academic record.
For courses running less than a full term, consult the Class
Schedule for drop dates. There may be financial aid and
academic consequences at this point. Visit reg.wayne.edu.
SMART Check: In order to prevent students from making
quick decisions that could negatively affect their financial
aid and graduation plans, Wayne State requires that anyone
wishing to withdraw must first complete a SMART Check,
which helps students review why they might want to drop,
and outlines the financial and academic consequences — as
well as alternatives such as tutoring. This mandatory prewithdrawal process may be completed online or on a walk-in
basis in the Welcome Center.
Supplemental Instruction (SI): A free series of group
study lessons led by undergraduates who have successfully
completed that course. Find details at success.wayne.edu.
Wish list: A feature in Class Schedule that allows you to
find classes and save their names for quick reference during
registration, like a shopping cart. You must complete your
registration by logging into Academica after you create your
wish list.
Withdrawing: For courses running the full term, beginning
with the fifth week of class, students are no longer allowed
to drop but must withdraw from class. Select the “Withdraw
from a Class” option in the Academica Student Resources
menu. There may be financial aid and academic consequences
at this point. For details, visit reg.wayne.edu.
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How to register for classes
If you are still deciding on your major or program, focus
on your general education and elective courses. Use the
calendar on page 2 to determine when registration for
the next semester will begin. Meet with your academic
advisor in advance to review all of your options and
avoid the rush.
Step 3:Select the section of your choice by clicking
the Add to Wish List button.
Note the Course Reference Number (CRN).
As an example, here is how you would register for
ENG 1020 for fall 2016:
Step 1:Go to the online Schedule of Classes:
classschedule.wayne.edu. Be sure the semester
is set to Fall 2016.
Step 4:Once you have all your classes selected in the
wish list, log in with your AccessID and password
to register. Print your schedule.
Step 2:Click on Courses/Subjects > English >
ENG 1020. (You also may type ENG 1020
in the Quick Search box.) Uncheck Do not
search classes that are full box to see all of
the sections being offered.
How to make adjustments to your schedule
Step 1:To make an adjustment to your schedule, sign
in through Academica and select the Student
Resources menu. In the left-hand column under
Registration, select Register/Add/Drop.
Step 4a:From this screen, enter the CRN to add a
class, or select Drop from the action bar to
drop a class.
Step 2:On the next page, select Register – Add/Drop
Classes.
Step 4b:From the same screen, you also can select
the Re-add option from the action bar to add
a class previously dropped.
Step 3:Select the appropriate term and click on the
Submit button.
Step 5:Click on Submit Changes — the page will
refresh and you will see changes in the status
area.
Questions?
Contact the Office of the Registrar:
[email protected]
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Whether you love math or it scrambles your brain, you need it.
For information about majors and minors in math, course
placement, or tutoring — visit clas.wayne.edu/math.
For math requirement information for your degree, see your advisor.
Don’t break the bank!
Need help? The Math Resource Center and the Academic Success Center
offer free tutoring. See page 34 for details.
Wayne State students can download a full copy of Microsoft Office for free.
Find out how at computing.wayne.edu/office4students.
General ed classes: Do the write thing
While Wayne State students develop a great depth of
knowledge in their chosen fields of study, the general
education program ensures they are exposed to a broad
range of topics providing a variety of ideas and approaches.
It is through general education classes that students
improve their skills and are introduced to methods of
inquiry, modes of thought, bodies of knowledge, and
representative ideas drawn from many academic disciplines.
What’s more, general education helps students connect
what they learn in the classroom to real-world experiences.
Why should you take writing courses early
in your college career?
Learning to write at the college level is an essential part
of succeeding at WSU. Research shows that students who
pass freshman composition are far more likely to continue
into their sophomore year. Related research shows that
students who do continue from freshman to sophomore
year are very likely to complete their college education
and graduate.
General education writing courses are important because
they prepare you to succeed in later courses. You’ll write
in many of your courses at WSU, and writing varies
across professions and communities. Writing in biology is
quite different from writing in psychology, and both are
different from writing in philosophy, business or law.
To prepare students for writing competency in different
courses, careers and situations, WSU has three general
education writing requirements: Basic Composition (BC),
Intermediate Composition (IC) and Writing Intensive (WI)
in the majors. Most students fulfill these requirements by
taking a sequence of three or four of the following courses:
nBasic Writing – ENG 1010, a developmental course
that prepares students to succeed in freshman writing
and other courses
nIntroductory College Writing – ENG 1020, WSU’s
freshman composition course
nIntermediate Writing – ENG 3010, which prepares
students to take required Writing Intensive, or WI,
courses in their major
nA major-specific WI course
These courses work in sequence, each building on the
last. ENG 1010 explains fundamental reading and writing
concepts in depth and examines how these concepts are
used in other writers’ work. ENG 1020 guides students
in using the concepts in their own writing for audiences
in and outside the university. In ENG 3010, students
learn how the concepts operate in writing within specific
disciplines and professions to prepare them for WI courses
and beyond.
You can make important progress toward succeeding at
WSU by taking and passing ENG 1010 or 1020 during
your freshman year and ENG 3010 in your sophomore
or junior year.
Talk to your academic advisor with questions about your
specific plan.
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Sample LCs
Mike Ilitch School of Business
Warriors Business Living LC
First-year business students have a unique
opportunity to live on the same floor as
other business peers. Current business
students are peer mentors and serve as
resident advisors on the floor. Students
will attend study groups, networking
events, academic and professional
workshops, and engage in BA 2020 –
the introductory business course.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Department of English
Motown and Global LC:
Writing Detroit
Create, study and experiment with
different genres of creative writing and
art. This LC offers a rare opportunity to
work with nationally and internationally
acclaimed visiting writers.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Departments of Biology, Chemistry,
Math and Physics
WIDER Science and Math LC
This community supports students in
foundational science and math courses
and offers community opportunities for
active learning in small-group settings.
Students who participate will develop
study skills appropriate for each math
or science subject and learn about
resources and opportunities at WSU.
See the full list at lc.wayne.edu.
Achieve success through
Learning Communities
By participating in Wayne State Learning Communities (LC), students,
faculty and peer mentors learn together, leading to the discovery of
themselves and the world around them. Students take advantage of
a small college learning environment with the resources of a major
research university. The community provides academic support and
social activities related to a specific course or major.
Wayne State’s LCs are linked to specific courses that range from
business to the arts to education to the sciences. With nearly 5,000
students already participating in an LC, you have a tremendous
network of support to guide you through your academic career.
Students and faculty members engage in group discussions and
experiences centered on course material or subject matter. In your
LC, you’ll:
n Share new experiences with people who have similar interests
n Engage with faculty and student mentors
n Explore your academic and career interests
n Enhance your learning skills
Within each LC, small groups of students with similar interests work
closely together to study, problem-solve and socialize. Our research
shows that, on average, first-year students who engage in Wayne
State LCs achieve a 10 percent increase in their grades over those who
choose not to participate.
Visit lc.wayne.edu to review the full list of more than 50 communities.
Then contact the LC coordinator for the community that interests you.
That person will have the specific information to get you started.
Call us at 313-577-2254 or write to [email protected]
with questions.
Blackboard basics
Liverpool, England
Study Abroad and Global Programs
Students who want to take their studies on the road and earn credit at
the same time can do so through a variety of programs facilitated by the
Study Abroad and Global Programs office.
International study opportunities can fulfill language and foreign culture
requirements, and students older than 18 can participate in most
programs at any point in college, including during freshman year.
Programs run from two weeks to a semester, and some last an entire
academic year. Sharpen your language skills while staying in a 13th
century monastery in Italy or at the Lebanese American University
in Beirut, or follow the Magical Mystery Tour through London and
Liverpool during spring break. Some programs focus on majors such
as engineering or international business, and select faculty members
lead programs related to their academic discipline so students have the
benefit of traveling with an expert as well as classmates.
Costs vary by program. Some types of federal student aid such as Pell
Grants and Stafford loans, as well as private grants and scholarships
can be used to cover Study Abroad costs, as long as the program is for
credit. By planning ahead, students will find that Study Abroad can be
a realistic option during their academic career.
As a Wayne State student, there’s a
good chance you’ll be required to
utilize Blackboard. But just how you
use this helpful online resource varies
depending on the course and the
instructor. Blackboard allows you to
keep up to date with coursework, stay
on top of your grades, collaborate
with other classmates and much
more.
If you register for an online class, it
will be conducted almost entirely
through Blackboard. Regardless of the
type of class, you’re able to submit
assignments, participate in discussion
board forums on various courserelated topics, and download required
lectures and readings — all depending
on how your instructor chooses to
use the site. You can even create and
manage your own blog.
Familiarize yourself with this tool by
logging on to blackboard.wayne.edu
and choosing one of two training
options:
in the free, self-paced
1. Enroll
online course, Blackboard Basics
for Students.
efer to the Blackboard Guide for
2. RStudents
with quick questions
about specific sections and tools.
In an increasingly global economy, Study Abroad experience makes
a résumé stand out to potential employers. International coursework
is great preparation for graduate school, so grab your passport and
get ready!
Learn more at studyabroad.wayne.edu.
Abruzzo, Italy
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Get help at high speed from your
campus technology headquarters
The C&IT Help Desk is a one-stop shop!
Unplug and come in for computer repairs,
tech accessories, software discounts, Wi-Fi setup
and one-on-one tech support.
Find us in the lower level of the Student Center Building.
Call or email today:
313-577-HELP • [email protected] • computing.wayne.edu/helpdesk
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FINANCES
FINANCES
To get involved in research, first build a
good rapport with your professors, especially
those who teach courses that are applicable
to your interests. Chances are, most will be
involved in research in some way. Then be as
active as you can in the labs you do get into,
and express interest in working on projects.
Finally, you can apply for an Undergraduate
Research Opportunities Program award for
funding and the chance to present your
research to others, both locally and abroad.
— Anthony Kostecki
Honors Psychology
Warren, Michigan
Class of 2017
Your Financial Aid link
Use your
WSU AccessID
academica.wayne.edu
Office of Student
Financial Aid
Welcome Center
42 W. Warren
Detroit, MI 48201-0340
313-577-2100
fax: 313-577-6648
[email protected]
Visit our website at wayne.edu/financial-aid.
Do you have a plan?
Financial aid checklist
oFile the FAFSA every year at
fafsa.gov.
oCheck the status of your
financial aid regularly on
Academica.
oCheck your WSU email
account regularly for
information from the
Office of Student Financial
Aid.
A good academic plan includes calculating how much financial aid may be
available to you. Federal aid and many WSU scholarships and grants have annual
and lifetime limits.
Federal Pell Grant limits: If you are receiving the Federal Pell Grant, keep in
mind that it is limited to 12 semesters of awards for full-time enrollment.
Federal loan limits: If you decide to borrow student loans to help pay for
your degree, remember that loans have annual and lifetime limits. Once
you reach these limits, you will no longer be able to borrow. There also is a
maximum period to receive Federal Direct Subsidized Loans. In general, you
may not receive subsidized loans for more than 150 percent of the published
length of your program. If you lose eligibility for subsidized loans, the federal
interest subsidy on the loans end and you become responsible for paying the
interest. Detailed information is available on the Federal Student Aid website:
studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/directSubsidizedLoanTimeLimitation.action.
oSubmit all documents and
If you want to take advantage of the reduced summer tuition rate and want to
use loan funds to pay these costs, don’t borrow your maximum loans in the fall
and winter.
oCreate a budget (financial
WSU grant limits: The WSU Promise Grant is awarded for four consecutive years
to new freshmen and two consecutive years to new transfer students. Grant
recipients are required to earn 24 credits each academic year, which includes the
fall and winter semesters, and maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.
complete all requirements
promptly to avoid delays.
plan) for yourself before
you borrow loans.
oAccept or decline your
financial aid awards on
Academica.
oFirst-time Federal Direct
Loan borrowers must
complete entrance loan
counseling and a Master
Promissory Note.
oParents who would like to
apply for a Parent PLUS
Loan must complete
the Parent PLUS Loan
application and a Parent
PLUS Loan Master
Promissory Note online at
studentloans.gov.
WSU scholarship limits: Most scholarships will be awarded only for four years to
new freshmen and only for two years to new transfer students.
Keeping your award
Maintaining financial aid eligibility is an ongoing process. Not only must you
reapply for financial aid every year but WSU is required to continually monitor
your eligibility. See page 28 for details.
nYou must maintain at least half-time enrollment to remain eligible for the
majority of financial aid funds.
nYou must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress toward your degree or
certificate.
nYou must complete courses. Withdrawing from one class or all classes can
negatively affect your ability to retain the funds awarded and/or disbursed
to you.
Financial aid in Academica
In Academica, you can review your outstanding requirements, accept
awards, check your status and more.
Your responsibilities
•Review Academica regularly.
•Read all materials sent to you
from the Office of Student
Financial Aid.
•Read and keep copies of all forms
that you sign and submit.
•File and renew an annual FAFSA
if you wish to be considered for
aid.
Reviewing your outstanding requirements
1. Click on My Financial Aid
Requirements
•Read the academic and
registration calendar on page 2
of this guide.
•Pay your Student Accounts
Receivable bill regardless of your
financial aid status.
2. Select the 2016-2017
Award Year
3. Complete any Unsatisfied
Requirements
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Money-management
suggestions
•Separate your wants from your
needs.
•Make a budget (financial plan)
and stick to it.
•Review the resources at wayne.
edu/financial-aid for external
scholarship opportunities.
•Pay bills on time to avoid late
fees.
Reviewing and accepting your awards
Financial aid awards must be accepted or declined on Academica.
nYou must accept or decline any work-study awards within 30 days or the
award offer may be withdrawn. You must accept before the term ends.
nFederal Direct and PLUS Loans cannot be processed after you cease
to be enrolled at least half-time for the semester. Loan counseling and
promissory notes must be completed.
nA PLUS Loan will not be on your award until after your parent is approved
for the loan. Your parent must complete an application and a promissory
note online at studentloans.gov.
1. C
lick on Accept my
Financial Aid Awards
•Utilize student discounts and
on-campus resources such as the
fitness center, libraries and free
events.
•Consider a roommate or living at
home with parents.
•Eat in the cafeteria if you
purchase a meal plan.
2. S
elect the 2016-2017
Award Year
•Make shopping lists and stick to
them to avoid impulse spending.
•Be a responsible shopper; seek
out sales and outlets such as
thrift stores.
•Cut out costly habits such as
cigarettes or expensive coffee
drinks.
• Avoid credit cards.
3. A
ccept all or a partial
award amount
Enter amount to accept
partial award
•File the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at
fafsa.gov annually.
•Only take advantage of low
interest rate student loans if
absolutely necessary.
If you accept loans, you must complete loan counseling and promissory notes. After acceptance,
review your new requirements on Academica. Complete promissory notes online.
Loan requirements
Avoid the burden of
high loan debt
nEntrance loan counseling is required for all first-time borrowers at WSU.
•
Borrowing can be costly. We
recommend you consider
borrowing only when you have
exhausted all other options.
After you accept a loan award, you may have new requirements to
complete:
nLoan promissory notes are required for all loans.
Federal loan entrance counseling
Entrance loan counseling is required for first-time federal loan borrowers
and must be completed before you can receive loan funds.
Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loan entrance counseling may
be completed online at studentloans.gov.
After your loan counseling session has been completed, WSU will receive
notification within a few days. Check Academica for information about
possible financial aid requirements.
Federal loan promissory notes
Promissory notes must be signed before a loan can be disbursed.
n
Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans: studentloans.
gov. This promissory note only needs to be completed once every
10 years.
n
Federal Parent PLUS Loan: studentloans.gov. This promissory note
only needs to be completed once every 10 years, unless an endorser is
required.
Parent PLUS Loan applications
•
Only borrow what you need.
Make a budget for yourself
to keep your debt within
manageable limits.
•
Keep in mind that a high loan
payment after graduation can
limit your options.
•
If you must borrow, file the
FAFSA to take advantage of low
interest rate loans.
•
Make the interest payments
on your student loans while
enrolled. Otherwise, the
interest will be added to your
principal balance at repayment
and you will be paying interest
on top of interest.
•
Avoid costly credit cards.
Parents who would like to apply for a Parent PLUS Loan must complete the
Parent PLUS Loan application and a Parent PLUS Loan Master Promissory
Note online at studentloans.gov.
NOTE TO PARENTS
Log in
with your
FAFSA ID
For some students, college can
be more expensive than it needs
to be. Helping your student with
money-management skills will be
useful throughout life.
•
Help them create a budget and
find ways to stay on it.
•
Help them remember that
studying is the top priority.
Award revisions
Your award may be revised if:
n You receive additional scholarships and/or other financial aid resources.
n Your FAFSA information changes due to the verification process.
n Your cost of attendance changes.
If a revision is made, you will receive an email advising you to review
Academica. Contact us to request a revision, or complete the loan revision
request form available at wayne.edu/financial-aid.
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eBills – electronic billing
WSU’s Office of Student Accounts Receivable provides
electronic billing (eBill), offers payment plans and issues
refunds to students. The office is in the Welcome Center
and can be reached at 313-577-3653.
The eBill is posted to Academica on or before the first
day of each month and can be viewed for up to six
months. The eBill is a snapshot of your account on the
day it is generated. Students are notified by email as
soon as a new eBill is available.
You can view your current balance and account
summary at any time throughout the month. Payment
can be made online with a credit or debit card, by mail
with a check, or in person at the Cashier’s Office.
To access your eBill or view your current balance,
log on to academica.wayne.edu. Under Student
Resources, select Financial Records and choose either
eBill Statement and Payment History or Bill/Account
Summary.
eBill schedule
Semester
Fall 2016
eBill date
Payment due
date
08/01/2016
08/15/2016
09/01/2016
09/15/2016
10/01/2016
10/15/2016
11/01/2016
11/15/2016
Late payment fees will be assessed monthly on
payments made after August 15, 2016.
What your eBill looks like
1.
Term: The current term being billed.
2.Date due: The date by which payment is to be
received.
3.Amount due: The amount due for a payment is shown
in three places.
4.Balance from previously billed terms: Account
balance from your last eBill.
5.
Unbilled charges/payments/balance from prior
semesters: This may appear if you have charges or
payments that have occurred since your last bill.
6.Charges/payments for the current term: An
itemized breakdown of the charges and credits that
have been applied to your account.
7.Balance: Balance due for the current term.
8.Financial aid ready to disburse: Financial aid
payments for the current term that will reduce your
term balance.
9.Pending financial aid: This aid will not disburse until
financial aid requirements are satisfied.
10.Notes: Always check the notes section for important
messages.
Student Billing Statement
Cashier’s Office • P.O. Box 02788 • Detroit, MI 48202
1
Student ID: 009999999
John Smith
5057 Woodward
Detroit, MI 48202
Pending financial aid will be credited to your account
if you:
Term
Description
Biology CMF
Payments
4
– UNBILLED CHARGES/PAYMENTS FOR WINTER 2016 —
3
Balance
.00
5
40.00
– UNBILLED BALANCE FOR WINTER 2016 —
Fall 2016
40.00
6
— CHARGES/PAYMENTS FOR FALL 2016 —
Registration Fee
Fitness Ctr Maintenance Fee
Student Service Fee
Undergrad Upper Res Tuition
Federal Pell Grant
181.45
25.00
82.95
3,122.45
1,600.00
7
BALANCE FOR FALL 2016
1,811.85
— FINANCIAL AID READY TO DISBURSE —
Fall 2016
Board of Governors Grant
1,125.00
FINANCIAL AID BALANCE
8
AMOUNT DUE: 726.85
R Completed loan entrance counseling.
— PENDING FINANCIAL AID* —
Fall 2016
R Submitted any required verification documents.
RR
egistered for the credit hours required for your award.
Print Date: 02-OCT-2016
Due Date: 15-OCT-2016
Amount Due: $726.85
Amount Paid:
Charges
BALANCE FROM PREVIOUSLY BILLED TERM(S)
R Signed promissory notes.
R Met satisfactory academic progress standards.
2
Detach and return top portion with your payment.
Winter 2016
The first eBill for the semester includes pending
financial aid. If your pending aid exceeds the amount
due listed on the eBill and you have met the following
requirements, you may not have to worry about the
August payment due date.
Term: Fall 2016
3
9
Fed Direct Sub Loan - UG
Fed Direct Unsub Loan - UG
1,750.00
1,000.00
PENDING FINANCIAL AID BALANCE
Attention recipients:
Fall fees are past due. Pay the “Amount Due” by the due date to avoid
additional late payment fees.
*
Mail payment to the address above or pay online at academica.wayne.edu.
1,125.00
2,750.00
*
Outstandingrequirementsneedtobesatisfiedbefore
pendingfinancialaidwilldisburseandreduce
current balance.
10
Review your outstanding requirements in Academica
under the Student Resources menu by clicking
Financial Aid, then My Financial Aid Requirements.
Summary
Statement #
Student #
9999999
009999999
John Smith
Due Date
Past Due
Future Balance
15-OCT-2016
.00
.00
Fall 2016
Amount Due
3
726.85
Paying your bill
Refunds
You can pay your bill online, by mail or in person.
If you are awarded more financial aid than the cost of
tuition, fees and housing, or if you drop a class, your
student account may have a credit balance and you
may be due a refund. WSU posts refunds to students’
accounts once a week.
When paying online, log on to Academica, select the
Student Resources menu and click Online Payments,
then choose Make an Online Payment.
When paying by mail, send to:
Wayne State University
P.O. Box 02788
Detroit, MI 48202
When paying in person, visit:
Cashier’s Office
Welcome Center
42 W. Warren
Second Floor, Room 217
Detroit, MI 48202
313-577-3650
Refunds can be released to you in one of two ways:
1.Direct deposit into an existing checking or savings
account.
2. Paper check mailed to your address on file with WSU.
If you choose to receive your refund through direct
deposit, you must enroll online by logging on to
academica.wayne.edu. Under Student Resources, select
Financial Records and choose Direct Deposit.
For additional information, including types of payment
accepted, visit wayne.edu/bursar/payment.
Payment plans
Extend your payment over three to five months
by enrolling in a payment plan through Tuition
Management Services.
n Payments are interest-free.
nEnrollments accepted June through September for fall
balances. Notifications will be sent when the winter
enrollment period opens.
For more information, contact:
Tuition Management Services
1-800-722-4867
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Know what we mean
Common financial aid terms
Current account balance: The balance presently
showing on your student account. This amount
updates in real-time whenever new fees or payments
are posted to the account. This balance is available in
Academica. Click on Student Resources, then Financial
Records to find your eBill.
Scholarships: Gift aid that is awarded on multiple
factors, including academic achievement, special talent,
ability or financial need. No repayment is required.
Visit wayne.edu/scholarships for a complete list. For
scholarship opportunities external to the university,
subscribe to the Scholarships stream in Academica.
FAFSA: The acronym for Free Application for Federal
Student Aid. The FAFSA information is used by the U.S.
Department of Education to determine financial need
for federal financial aid. You must complete the FAFSA
every year (available beginning January 1) using the
WSU school code 002329. For details and to apply, visit
fafsa.gov.
Student service fee: Assessed to all students, it’s used
primarily to maintain, upgrade and replace student
computing and technology resources on campus. A
small portion is also used to fund student activities
on campus, and to enhance programs directed toward
improving on-campus activities, including athletics.
Financial responsibility: An agreement
electronically signed by all students prior to registering
for classes each semester. Student accepts full
responsibility for paying tuition and fees, and any costs
associated with collecting them.
Grants: Generally awarded based on financial need
and require no repayment.
Refund: Your financial aid will be credited to your
tuition account to pay for your tuition, fees and any
residential housing charges. When these charges are
paid, any remaining aid will be refunded to you by
direct deposit into an existing checking or savings
account or by paper check mailed to your address on
file with WSU. The amount refunded is for you to use
for your books, housing, food, transportation and
other miscellaneous costs directly related to your WSU
education.
Satisfactory Academic Progress: To remain
eligible for financial aid, you are required to maintain
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) each semester.
At the end of each semester, the financial aid office
will check your academic progress according to three
standards:
•GPA – As an undergraduate, you must maintain
a minimum 2.0 GPA.
•Pace (completion percentage) – You must complete
at least 67 percent of your registered courses with
passing grades.
•Time frame – You must not exceed your program
credit hours by more than 150 percent.
If you do not meet any one of the three SAP
components, you will be placed in “warning” status
for one semester, during which you must regain
Satisfactory Academic Progress. If you do not achieve
academic progress at the end of the warning semester,
you will be denied financial aid in the subsequent
semester.
Subsidized loans: Federal direct subsidized loans
are for undergraduate students with financial need.
The amount you can borrow depends on your
financial need (see FAFSA definition), grade level and
dependency status. You are not charged interest while
you’re in school at least half-time and during grace
periods and deferment periods.
Title IV authorization: Some fees and/or charges
that can be assessed on your student account are not
automatically paid with federal financial aid (Title IV
aid). These fees and charges include a matriculation fee,
book vouchers and late registration fees. Students can
authorize payment of these fees in the current semester
or up to $200 of a prior year balance by signing a Title
IV authorization form.
If a Title IV authorization is not on file, you will be
responsible for paying these fees out of pocket. You
can submit the form at wayne.edu/financial-aid/
receiving/titleiv.
Unsubsidized loans: Financial need is not a criterion
for a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan. However, a
borrower must receive the maximum amount for which
he/she is eligible in a Federal Direct Subsidized Loan
before receiving an unsubsidized loan. Because financial
need, demonstrated via the FAFSA, is a criterion for the
subsidized loan, the FAFSA also is necessary to borrow a
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan.
Verification: The process by which the accuracy of
the information provided on the FAFSA is confirmed.
You may be asked to provide documentation such
as a tax transcript. Verification status and document
requirements can be viewed in Academica.
Work-study: A form of need-based federal financial
aid. Work-study provides students with part-time
employment opportunities in a variety of on- and
off-campus jobs.
Crossing the finish line
Having a good graduation plan includes calculating how much
financial aid may be available to you.
Federal Pell Grant
If you are receiving the Federal Pell Grant, keep in mind that it
is limited to 12 semesters of awards for full-time enrollment.
Loan borrowing
If you decide to borrow federal student loans to help pay for
your bachelor’s degree, subsidized loans also are limited to
12 semesters of full-time enrollment.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
The Satisfactory Academic Progress standards include a minimum
GPA, pace (completion percentage) and 150 percent time frame.
The time constraint limits the number of courses you can take
in your degree program and still receive financial aid. Dropping
courses will affect your pace and may affect your GPA.
WSU merit scholarships
WSU merit scholarships will be awarded for four consecutive
years to new freshmen and two consecutive years to new transfer
students. Merit awards include the University, Presidential, Gold,
Green and Detroit Urban Scholars.
Academic plan
A good academic plan can help you stay on track. Work with
your academic advisor to develop your plan and stop in at the
Academic Success Center for some valuable tips.
If your degree requires 120 credits, you will need to enroll in
15 credits each semester to graduate in four years.
Money plan
Avoid over-borrowing by creating and following a personal
spending plan (budget). See resources at cashcourse.org.
How your enrollment affects your aid
You must enroll full-time to be eligible for the maximum award amounts. If your enrollment is
less-than-full-time, the amount of aid disbursed may be prorated.
2016-17 award
Full-time
12+ credits
Three-quarter
time
9-11 credits
Half-time
6-8 credits
Less-than-half-time
1-5 credits
Federal Pell Grant
100%
75%
50%
0-15%
depending on your EFC
Federal Supplemental
Educational Opportunity
Grant
100%
0
0
0
WSU Promise Grant
100%
0
0
0
You must enroll at least half-time to receive most types of financial aid, including federal loans.
If you drop all courses, you may be required to repay a portion of your financial aid.
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Consequences of
withdrawing from
all classes
Withdrawing from all classes
during a semester may affect your
ability to meet the Satisfactory
Academic Progress standards.
You also may be required to repay
a portion of your financial aid.
WSU is required to calculate a
return of Title IV funds and refund
amount if you receive aid and
withdraw or do not attend classes
during a semester.
WSU will determine the amount
of aid (if any) you are entitled
to keep. Funds may be returned
to the university, state, federal
programs or your lender.
You must repay your loans even
if you do not complete your
program.
If you do not make loan
payments, you will be ineligible
for future aid.
Consequences of
attending less-thanhalf-time
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Your SAP status is reviewed each semester.
You will lose financial aid eligibility if you do not maintain SAP standards. If
you lose your financial aid eligibility, you may appeal if you have a reasonable
plan to meet the standards within a set time frame. See wayne.edu/financialaid for SAP appeal process details.
You are strongly encouraged and advised to see an academic advisor each
semester to ensure you are selecting appropriate courses and progressing
through your program of study.
Satisfactory Academic Progress standards
Academic progress is measured at the end of each semester against the
following standards:
n Cumulative grade point average (GPA): 2.0 for undergraduate programs.
n
Completion percentage (pace): At least 67 percent of all credit hours
attempted must have successfully passing grades. The pace of progress is
calculated by dividing cumulative hours you have successfully completed
by the cumulative hours you have attempted.
n M
aximum time frame: Undergraduate and graduate students must
complete a degree or certificate program in no more than 150 percent of
the average published length of the program in credit hours.
The SAP policy is online at wayne.edu/financial-aid/receiving/sap.
Review your SAP status
in Academica
Click on My Satisfactory Academic Progress.
If you attend less-than-half-time,
you will not be eligible for federal
loan funds.
The grace period of your
subsidized loans will begin.
You will be responsible for loan
payment at the end of any grace
period.
Contact your loan servicer to
make payment arrangements
or request a loan deferment or
forbearance.
Create your academic plan in Degree Works
In Degree Works, review your degree requirements and create your academic
plan. Access Degree Works in Academica. Log in with your AccessID and
password.
Repeat coursework policy
If you repeat a course, credit hours for each registration will be added to your
attempted credit hours total. However, only the most recent grade received in
the course will be included in the calculation of your cumulative GPA. Federal
financial aid will pay for only one repeat of a previously passed course.
See wayne.edu/financial-aid for more information about repeated courses
and their effect on your financial aid eligibility.
Undergraduate enrollment status
Full-time
12+ credits
Three-quarter
time
9-11 credits
Half-time
6-8 credits
Less-thanhalf-time
1-5 credits
The census date policy
The classes in which you are enrolled on the census date will determine the
amount of grant funding you will receive. If you increase your enrollment
level after the census date, your grants will not be increased.
If you decrease your enrollment level after the census date, your grants will not
be reduced. However, if you drop all courses, federal financial aid regulations
require WSU to reduce your federal aid based on the percentage of the semester
that you have completed. The percentage is determined by dividing the
number of weeks you were enrolled by the number of weeks in the semester.
Awards that may be reduced or canceled:
nFederal Pell Grant and WSU Promise Grant
nBoard of Governors Grant
nFederal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Enrollment requirements for Federal Direct Loans
You must be registered at least half-time at the time WSU disburses your
Federal Direct Loan funds. When reviewing your enrollment for loan
purposes, federal financial aid regulations require WSU to review real-time
enrollment. More information is available at wayne.edu/financial-aid/
receiving/retain.
The consequences of withdrawing from classes may include cancellation
of your financial aid and loss of future financial aid eligibility. Before you
withdraw from courses, you will be required to acknowledge the academic
and financial consequences by participating in the SMART Check process.
Learn more at go.wayne.edu/smart.
Important dates
Apply for aid and submit all
documents for maximum aid
consideration by:
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Fall 2016 classes begin:
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Fall census date:
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
File the 2017-18 FAFSA:
Beginning Saturday, October 1,
2016, using your 2015 income
information
Fall loan period ends:
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Apply for private scholarships
for 2017-18:
November 2016 through Tuesday,
March 31, 2017
Winter 2017 classes begin:
Monday, January 9, 2017
Winter census date:
Monday, January 23, 2017
Winter loan period ends:
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Spring 2017 classes begin:
Monday, May 8, 2017
If your attendance in your classes cannot be confirmed, your aid will
be reduced or canceled.
Spring/summer 2017
classes begin:
Monday, May 8, 2017
Reporting additional financial aid resources
Summer 2017 classes begin:
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
You are required to notify WSU of any additional financial resources
you receive that are not listed in your award notification. This includes
scholarships, grants, fellowships, employee educational benefits, Michigan
Works benefits and stipends. These resources may result in adjustments and/
or reduction of the financial aid originally offered.
Verification of your FAFSA
Verification is a process to confirm the accuracy of the information you
provided on the FAFSA. The U.S. Department of Education may select your
FAFSA for verification of additional items at any time. Verification selection can
be random or due to incomplete, estimated or inconsistent data reported on
your FAFSA. If your application was selected for verification, WSU will ask you
to provide additional information to document the accuracy of your FAFSA
information, which may include a copy of your 2015 tax transcript.
Spring and summer census date:
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Last date to submit verification
documents:
30 days after the last day of your
enrollment in the academic year
View your requirements in Academica. All requirements must be completed
before any financial aid can be applied to your student tuition account. Your
financial aid awards will not be available for payment until verification is
completed. Allow time for document review.
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The bottom line
Your costs will vary
• T
he financial aid cost of
attendance figure is only an
estimate of expenses you will
have in an academic year. It is
not a bill that you will owe.
•
Your costs will vary depending
on your housing choices and
the number of courses you
take.
•
Remember to budget for books
and supplies, miscellaneous
expenses, and transportation if
you commute from home.
•
You are not required to accept a
student loan.
•
Before you borrow, calculate
what you will need to cover
your costs and keep your debt
low.
Academica
Review your estimated cost of
attendance and tuition bills at
academica.wayne.edu.
The financial aid office uses estimates of your costs of attending school to
determine your eligibility for aid. Keep in mind that these are estimates and
may not reflect your actual costs.
Below are examples of awards and costs, based on 2015-16 rates. If your
financial aid is not enough to pay your bill, you are responsible for the
remaining balance. You are not required to accept a student loan. Before
you borrow, calculate what you will need to cover your costs.
Other expenses you will need to consider include books and supplies,
miscellaneous expenses, and transportation if you commute from home.
Living at home example for freshmen
Direct costs
Fall bill
Tuition and fees estimate
for 15 credits
$6,157
$5,907
$12,064
$1,250
$1,250
$2,500
$413
$412
$825
$1,500
$1,500
$3,000
Total aid
$3,163
$3,162
$6,325
Funds needed to cover costs
$2,994
$2,745
$5,739
— MINUS —
Scholarships and grants
WSU Green Scholarship
Federal Pell Grant WSU Promise Grant
Living in the residence hall example for freshmen
Direct costs
Fall bill
Tuition and fees estimate for
15 credits
$6,157
$5,907
$12,064
Residence hall cost and
meal plan estimate
$4,937
$4,937
$9,874
$11,094
$10,844
$21,938
$1,250
$1,250
$2,500
$413
$412
$825
$1,500
$1,500
$3,000
Board of Governors Housing Grant $2,000
$2,000
$4,000
$1,731
$1,731
$3,462
$989
$989
$1,978
Total aid
$7,883
$7,882
$15,765
Funds needed to cover costs
$3,211
$2,962
$6,173
Total charges
Check out the
resources at
cashcourse.org.
Winter bill Total charges
Winter bill Total charges
— MINUS —
Scholarships and grants
WSU Green Scholarship
Federal Pell Grant WSU Promise Grant
Federal Student Loans ( with loan fees deducted)
Federal Direct Subsidized Loan
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan
Your actual costs will vary depending on how many classes you take. WSU
recommends that you take at least 15 credits each semester. There are lifetime
limits to the federal aid you can receive. Keep in mind that most scholarships
are limited to four years. Federal Pell Grant amounts will vary based on your
FAFSA and estimated family contribution.
If you need extra funds, you may be eligible to earn Federal Work-Study
funds. Your parents also may consider applying for a federal Parent PLUS Loan
at studentloans.gov.
Special circumstances
We recognize that students may have extenuating circumstances that the
FAFSA does not consider. If a significant change occurs in your financial
situation (e.g., reduction in income, loss of employment, divorce/separation,
death of a parent/spouse), you may submit a Special Circumstance Appeal
and request a review of your financial aid eligibility. Please see a financial aid
officer to discuss your circumstances and obtain an appeal form.
Payment of aid and refunds
Financial aid for an academic year is applied in two payments: half for the fall
semester and the other half for the winter semester.
nAid is paid to your student account no sooner than the week prior to the
official start of the semester.
nIf you have excess aid, you will receive a refund to use for your other
educational expenses.
nFinancial aid refunds are released within 14 days of payment. Refunds are
generated weekly.
Late financial aid applicants will receive funds after an award is offered and
accepted, provided other award conditions are completed, such as entrance
loan counseling and signing a loan Master Promissory Note.
You have the right to cancel all or a portion of your student loans and may
notify the financial aid office in writing within 14 days of payment. Include
your full name, student number and signature.
How you will receive your refund
Review your options at wayne.edu/bursar/refunds. If you do not indicate
a preference, a check will be mailed. Review your account on Academica to
check for refunds.
Other options to cover costs
We encourage you to pursue all sources of assistance. Any external aid you
receive will reduce the amount of loans you borrow and thereby reduce
your loan indebtedness. For information about outside scholarships, visit
wayne.edu/scholarships/external.
Other services
Cashier’s Office313-577-3650
Welcome Center, Room 217
wayne.edu/bursar/cashier
Student Accounts Receivable
313-577-3653
Welcome Center, fourth floor wayne.edu/bursar/accounts-receivable
Contact information
Office of Student Financial Aid
Welcome Center
42 W. Warren
Detroit, MI 48201
313-577-2100
Fax: 313-577-9459
[email protected]
Fall and winter
Monday-Thursday
8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Spring-summer
Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Satellite offices:
Oakland Center
33737 W. 12 Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
University Center Macomb
44575 Garfield Road
Clinton Township, MI 48038
Text messages
Sign up to receive financial aid
announcements by text
message through
Broadcast Messaging.
Review your financial
aid status any time at
academica.wayne.edu.
Records and Registration313-577-2100
Welcome Center, lobby
reg.wayne.edu/students/registration.php
Military and veterans assistance
The WSU Office of Military and Veterans Academic Excellence can help
you with the educational benefit programs available to veterans and their
dependents. They can be reached at 313-577-9180 and are located in
the David Adamany Undergraduate Library, Suite 1656. You may view
your financial aid shopping sheet in Academica. The shopping sheet is a
standardized award letter that will allow you to easily compare financial aid
packages to make informed decisions. For more information and links, visit
wayne.edu/financial-aid/types/other/veterans.
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STUDENT SERVICES
STUDENT
SERVICES
Getting connected with other students is
crucial to success at WSU. FestiFall is one
of my favorite events, when all the student
organizations meet in the center of campus
for one big resource fair. It’s a great way
to meet people and find a group you’re
interested in. With over 400 options, you’re
bound to find something you like!
— Andrea Ozanich
Secondary Education
Berkley, Michigan
Class of 2018
Want adventure?
Join the Freshmen Quest
Learning Community
Start your school year with a splash on a three-day, twonight camping trip on the Au Sable River.
To participate, you’ll sign up for the two-credit course
during fall 2016 registration. No need to track down
sleeping bags or tents — those are provided by WSU.
Trips are headed up by an upperclassman student leader.
WSU faculty and staff members accompany the group
to guide campfire conversations about college success,
touching on topics such as critical thinking, academic
resources and stress-management. Class time in the fall will
focus on critical thinking, self-discovery and writing skills.
For details and to watch a Freshmen Quest video, visit
rfc.wayne.edu/freshman/quest.php. Please contact Dr.
Christy Nolan at 313-993-4378 or [email protected] with
questions about the program.
Turning transfer students into Warriors
Welcome to campus, transfer students! Wayne State
offers a number of services specifically for you, including
advocacy from the Transfer Student Success Center.
Friendly staff members will help you by:
nMaking sure you take classes that will transfer back to
Wayne State.
n Connecting you with key resources.
n Working through any potential problems.
If you need help — or have friends who want to transfer
to Wayne State — stop by the Transfer Student Success
Center office in the Undergraduate Library, call 313-5772487, write to [email protected] or visit tssc.wayne.edu.
Reverse transfer agreements
An associate degree is an important milestone and a
valuable credential to have on your résumé. That’s why
Wayne State partners with several community colleges to
form reverse transfer agreements.
Reverse transfer is for students who have transferred from
a two-year community college to Wayne State before
earning their associate degree. Credits completed at
WSU are transferred back to your community college and
used to satisfy your associate degree requirements. The
community college will evaluate your work to determine
which Wayne State credits fulfill your associate degree
requirements.
Participating institutions include Henry Ford College,
Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Macomb
Community College, Oakland Community College,
Schoolcraft College, Washtenaw Community College
and Wayne County Community College District.
Complete the Reverse Transfer Transcript Request form in
the back of this guide to grant permission for your WSU
work to be sent to your community college. For a mailing
address and details, click the Reverse Transfer Agreement
box at transfercredit.wayne.edu.
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Campus resources
Wayne State wants to see students succeed and, ultimately,
graduate. There are many campus resources available to help
make this happen. Keep the following options in mind as you
proceed through your time on campus. All are either free or
provided to students at a discounted rate.
Academic Success Center (ASC)
success.wayne.edu • 313-577-3165
Meet with a Learning Specialist to strengthen your study
skills; attend tutoring and Supplemental Instruction sessions
to reinforce course material and learn techniques to master
difficult concepts; participate in study skills workshops to
develop new strategies to better manage your time, take
notes, improve concentration; and more. The ASC is located
in suite 1600 of the Undergraduate Library (UGL).
Career Services
careerservices.wayne.edu • 313-577-3390
Provides support to students and alumni in defining career
and employment goals and assists them in their search
for employment opportunities. The office also helps with
career planning via counseling, personal assessments and
more. In addition, a variety of workshops, events, and
group or individual career and employment counseling
services are available.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
caps.wayne.edu • 313-577-3398
Meet with a professionally trained counselor for oneon-one, short-term counseling in the areas of anxiety,
depression, relaxation, stress management, relationships
and substance use. CAPS is on the fifth floor of the Student
Center Building.
Dean of Students Office (DOSO)
doso.wayne.edu • 313-577-1010
DOSO’s mission is to provide educational challenges,
resources and support through an integrated co-curricular,
student life program with student, faculty, staff, parent and
family member involvements and opportunities that allow
students to develop leadership and social skills, always
enhance the sense of community at WSU, and enrich
student character, citizenship and respect for diversity.
Office of Housing and Residential Life
housing.wayne.edu • 313-577-2116
Housing and Residential Life fosters student learning and
success by engaging residents in an intentional livinglearning community. Supported by safe, comfortable
and convenient residence hall, apartment and dining
environments, residents grow in self-awareness and crosscultural understanding as they practice social and group
development as members of a diverse group of learners.
Office of International Students and Scholars
oiss.wayne.edu • 313-577-3422
OISS serves the more than 2,400 international students
who call WSU home, and promotes a cross-cultural
environment that benefits all Warriors. OISS provides
orientation, advising, programs, workshops, helps with
immigration regulation, and assists with social and cultural
adjustment. This office is your gateway to both WSU and
the world outside our campus.
Math Resource Center
math.wayne.edu/mlrc • 313-577-3195
Math tutors are available to provide assistance with
beginning algebra through calculus III courses. The center
is on the first floor of the Faculty/Administration Building.
Office of Military and Veterans Academic
Excellence (OMVAE)
omvae.wayne.edu • 313-577-9180
OMVAE is dedicated to supporting student veterans in
an environment that fosters respect, commitment and
success. Located in the Undergraduate Library, the office
offers veteran-specific services such as VA education
benefit guidance.
Mort Harris Recreation and Fitness Center (RFC)
rfc.wayne.edu • 313-577-2348
The RFC provides students with cardio and strength training
equipment, an indoor track, and basketball courts. Students
also can participate in classes ranging from Zumba to yoga.
Personal training, nutrition counseling and massage therapy
are available at discounted student rates. The RFC houses all
intramural sports, including basketball, flag football, soccer
and dodgeball. Use of the RFC is included in the tuition
and fees of each registered student.
Office of Multicultural Student Engagement
facebook.com/wsuomse • 313-577-9193
This office’s mission is to develop collaborative relationships
across departments, units and colleges to increase
engagement, retention and graduation of students who
may be academically underprepared, first generation or
historically underrepresented at WSU.
Ombuds Office
wayne.edu/ombuds • 313-577-3487
Located in the Student Center Building, the ombudsperson
offers a safe place for students to seek resolution of issues
that are negatively affecting academic and campus life —
including academic appeals, health and personal concerns,
and the navigation of university processes.
OneCard/Parking Service Center
onecard.wayne.edu • 313-577-CARD
Your OneCard is a multipurpose ID and debit card that
gets you around on campus — including access into
parking lots, the fitness center, libraries and dining halls.
Adding money to the card allows you to pay for printing,
books, meals and more. Visit the OneCard/Parking Service
Center on the second floor of the Welcome Center.
Parking and Transportation Services
parking.wayne.edu • 313-576-PARK
There are more than 13,000 spaces maintained in
structures and surface lots across campus. A semesterlong parking pass offers unlimited entry and access to a
designated lot or structure, chosen based on availability
and convenience. Visit the OneCard/Parking Service
Center on the second floor of the Welcome Center.
Student Disability Services (SDS)
studentdisability.wayne.edu
313-577-1851 • Video phone 313-202-4216
SDS is in the Undergraduate Library for students who
have special needs or disabilities that require reasonable
accommodation (permanent or temporary). You must
register for accommodations by meeting with a counselor;
call the office for details.
Student Service Center (SSC)
wayne.edu/studentservice • 313-577-2100
A one-stop shop that serves the needs of students, parents
and anyone interested in Wayne State University. Email, call
or visit the Welcome Center office with questions about
financial aid, records and registration, and student accounts.
Testing, Evaluation and Research Services
testing.wayne.edu • 313-577-3400
Through this office on the sixth floor of the Student Center,
students have the option of placing into higher levels of
general education courses. Students also can take the CLEP
to test out of certain requirements. Later in their academic
career, students who decide to go on to graduate school
can take the LSAT, MCAT or GRE right on campus. The
office also offers faculty performance information via the
schedule of classes. Just click on the instructor’s name to
learn which faculty member teaching a particular course
would be the best fit for your learning style.
Transfer Student Success Center (TSSC)
tssc.wayne.edu • 313-577-2487
The Transfer Student Success Center helps ensure a
smooth transition for students who are transferring
to Wayne State from another school. We can answer
questions about transfer credit evaluation, academic
advising and get you connected to an advisor in your
academic department. No question is too big or too small.
And if we can’t answer your questions, we will figure out
who can and connect you. Our staff is here to support you
and ensure your success at Wayne State.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Program (UROP)
urop.wayne.edu • 313-577-9226
Undergraduate research gives students the opportunity
to put theory into practice as they work on projects
collaboratively with faculty who are leaders in their fields.
Research activities help students develop critical thinking
skills, make connections with faculty experts and create
knowledge in their field of interest. Any undergraduate
student has the opportunity to participate. The research
project can be one proposed by the student, an ongoing
study or work already taking place within a lab. Search
the database at uropconnect.wayne.edu for potential
research projects and faculty mentors.
University Advising Center (UAC)
advising.wayne.edu • 313-577-2680
Schedule an appointment: wams.wayne.edu/go/uac
Located in the Undergraduate Library, the University
Advising Center provides advising support to the following
students: pre-pharmacy and health sciences, pre-medicine,
pre-dental, pre-veterinary, pre-physician assistant, pre-law,
pre-social work and pre-nursing. The UAC also supports
students exploring, declaring or changing majors, as well
as prospective freshmen and transfer students.
Writing, Research & Technology Zone
clas.wayne.edu/writing • 313-577-2544
Writing tutors can lend a hand with various English
courses, writing assignments and preparation for the
English Proficiency Exam. The center is located in the
Undergraduate Library.
WSU Dining Services
housing.wayne.edu/dining • 313-577-9953
From OJ and oatmeal before class to pop and pizza during
late-night study sessions, WSU Dining Services stands
ready to keep you energized with tasty and nutritious
offerings. Sign up for a convenient meal plan or use
Warrior Dollars, your OneCard or cash to pay as you go.
All can be used at the two dining halls and several oncampus locations.
Wayne State University libraries
What’s the U-G-L?
The UGL is what a lot of people call the David Adamany
Undergraduate Library, located in the center of campus.
nOpen 24 hours a day during fall and winter semesters
n24-hour Extended Study Area with computers open
year-round
nOver 350 computers available for student use
nLibrary Information Desk and Computer Help Desk on
the first floor
nWriting, Research & Technology (WRT) Zone on the
second floor
nQuiet study on the third floor
nGroup study rooms
nVending machines and dining area (please don’t eat
anywhere else in the library)
There are five libraries in the Wayne State University Library
System that you can visit:
David Adamany Undergraduate Library (UGL)
Purdy/Kresge Library
Arthur Neef Law Library
Vera P. Shiffman Medical Library
Walter P. Reuther Library
Your OneCard is your library card, printing and copy card,
and your campus ID. Make sure you always have it with
you when you come to the library. It is required for entry
after 6 p.m.
What else is available at the library?
Use the re:Search online videos to learn about resources
and services. library.wayne.edu/research
Got a big paper due? Use the Assignment Planner to create
a schedule for getting it done on time. Get text message
reminders and helpful hints and guidance for each step of
the process. library.wayne.edu/planner
Get help with your multimedia projects in the Writing,
Research & Technology (WRT) Zone, which provides
hardware and software for individuals or small groups
of students to use in creating multimedia projects for
assignments and other course-related activities. Our
friendly and knowledgeable staff is ready to assist you with
your project. The WRT Zone is on the second floor of the
Undergraduate Library. wrtzone.wayne.edu
Our libraries are available
24/7 online:
library.wayne.edu
What else do I need to know?
To get into any library after 6 p.m., you need to have your
OneCard or some other form of picture identification.
Your library account is accessible using your Wayne State
AccessID and password. You can renew books and check
due dates online in your account.
You can watch videos for help using library services and
resources at youtube.com/wsuinst.
The Library Resources link in your Blackboard site for
each course takes you to library, research and information
sources you may need for assignments in that course.
What if I need help using the library?
Librarians can answer your questions and help you with
research, projects and assignments anytime, day or night.
To connect with a librarian, go to library.wayne.edu and
click on Chat in the bar on the top right, or visit library.
wayne.edu/services/help. You can also text questions to
313-228-3WSU. (Standard text messaging charges may
apply from your wireless provider.) Feel free to stop by
any library information desk or make an appointment for
individual research assistance.
Like the Wayne State University Library System on
Facebook, follow us on Twitter (@waynestatelib) and
check in on Foursquare.
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Your safety
Blue Light emergency phones: Located at
each building entrance and several other
spots across campus, these highly visible
phones offer direct contact to the WSU Police
Department at the touch of a button.
Broadcast Messaging: This system can
send you an email or text message alert
when campus is closed for snow days or
other emergencies. Students can opt in on
Academica.
Speed dial: Take a minute to program the
WSU Police Department’s emergency number
into your cell phone: 313-577-2222.
VIN etching: Endorsed by many auto
insurance companies, the vehicle
identification number is permanently etched
into the surface of at least six windows
of a vehicle. The WSU Police Department
regularly hosts free VIN etching sessions for
all members of the campus community.
Commuting safety tips:
nThe quickest route is not always
the safest. It may be worth leaving
10 minutes earlier to travel a slower,
safer route.
nCarpool if possible.
nKeep your vehicle well maintained.
nIf you are stranded, do not leave your car.
nCarry a cell phone.
nAlways drive with your doors locked.
For more advice, see the Safety Tips section
of police.wayne.edu.
WSU Police Department
Wayne State University is committed to the safety and security
of its campus community. A wide range of activities, training,
safety measures, technology and resources combine to ensure
Wayne State remains one of Michigan’s safest college campuses
— a place where everyone can live, learn, work and experience
all that Detroit has to offer without worry. In fact, WSU has
been ranked among the top 50 safest campuses in America by
BestColleges.com.
Whether in patrol cars, on mountain bikes or behind desks, the
dedicated men and women of the Wayne State University Police
Department (WSUPD) handle all police, criminal and safety
matters on campus. WSUPD provides a full range of professional
police services to the main and medical center campuses as well
as surrounding neighborhoods. The full-service department is
available to the university community 24 hours a day, seven days
a week, 365 days a year, with a response time of 90 seconds or
less in most situations.
All WSU police officers are fully licensed through the Michigan
Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES), are
sworn peace officers commissioned under state law, and
have been commissioned as Detroit police officers. They are
empowered to enforce all federal and state laws as well as the
Michigan Motor Vehicle Code and City of Detroit ordinances on
and off campus. As sworn police officers, they are authorized to
investigate, arrest or take any other necessary action to address
any criminal or other public infraction in the vicinity of the WSU
campus. WSU police officers work closely with the Detroit Police
Department, Wayne County Sheriff’s Department, Michigan
State Police and federal law enforcement authorities. WSUPD
also has a three-dog K9 unit that works as a regional resource for
tracking, explosives and narcotics detection.
Personal safety and crime prevention efforts are the responsibility
of the entire Wayne State community. Crime happens
everywhere, so whether you’re on or off campus, it’s important
to be alert, be responsive and be informed. Always be aware
of your surroundings, act quickly and know what steps you
can take to avoid being a target. For a full lineup of prevention
programs and services (including RAD self-defense classes), visit
police.wayne.edu.
Preventing and reporting sexual assault
Wayne State University is committed
to maintaining a safe environment
that supports the education and career
advancement of its students.
Every student is strongly encouraged
to participate in education focused on
familiarizing him or herself with ways to
reduce the risk of being a victim of sexual
harassment and sexual assault, domestic
and relationship violence, and stalking. The
university has developed an online quiz to
educate students about Title IX and the
Violence Against Women Act. Please visit
title9training.wayne.edu and use your
AccessID and password to get started.
Key facts
nMost sexual assaults on college
campuses occur among people who
know each other.
nAlcohol is the No. 1 date rape drug.
About 75 percent of the men and at
least 55 percent of the women involved
in date rapes had been drinking or using
drugs right before the attack.
nAlcohol and drugs cloud a person’s
thinking and alter one’s ability to make
sound decisions and assess risk.
nThe fact that a woman’s alcohol
consumption may increase her
likelihood of experiencing sexual assault
does not make her responsible for a
man’s behavior.
nA person cannot consent to sexual
contact when their judgment is
impaired due to drugs or alcohol. Each
one of us is responsible for making
sure we have consent in every sexual
situation. If you are not sure, ask!
Reporting assault
nIf you witness, become aware of or are
the victim of a sexual assault by another
member of the WSU community, you
should immediately call the Wayne State
University Police Department at
313-577-2222. They will offer immediate
help, and will work to preserve the
evidence and apprehend the offender.
WSUPD will take police reports and
conduct investigations of any assaultive
crimes involving any student, staff
or faculty member. You do not have
to press charges when you report an
incident. Always report assault; you
might change your mind about pressing
charges later.
nFor all other sexual misconduct
involving another member of the WSU
community, you should seek assistance
from either the Dean of Students
Office (DOSO) at 313-577-1010 or the
Office of Equal Opportunity at 313-5772280. DOSO can implement interim
measures — such as a no-contact order,
an interim suspension of the accused
or a change in classes — that may be
needed to protect the victim and the
rest of the campus community.
nThe university will promptly and fairly
investigate (and take administrative
action, where appropriate) all reported
incidents of sexual harassment and
assault even if no criminal charges are
brought.
Resources
It is important that a victim get help in
dealing with trauma. Any student who has
experienced sexual harassment or sexual
assault, domestic or relationship violence,
or stalking can obtain free assistance from
Counseling and Psychological Services
by calling 313-577-3398 or visiting
caps.wayne.edu.
Additional resources can be found at
doso.wayne.edu on the Student Conduct
Services page.
Good safety choices
nAlways trust your instincts. If you feel
uncomfortable in a situation, do not try
to be polite and stay. Remove yourself
immediately. If you’re on or near
campus, call the WSUPD at 313-5772222. If you’re off campus, call 911.
nIf you plan to drink alcoholic beverages,
do not do so from open containers
(such as punch bowls), which can easily
be spiked with other drugs. Order your
own beverage and keep an eye on it at
all times.
nWhen going out to social events, try
to go with friends you trust. If you go
alone, notify others about where you
will be going.
nDon’t leave a social event alone or with
someone you just met or don’t know
very well.
RAD training
The Wayne State University
Police Department offers
low-cost, nationally
certified Rape Aggression
Defense (RAD) training
throughout the year.
Female students, staff and
faculty learn techniques for
awareness, prevention, risk
reduction and avoidance
before advancing to
realistic self-defense
training. Emphasis is
placed on the proper way
to deliver effective kicks,
blocks and strikes, as well
as practical, tactical
ground-fighting skills to
facilitate escape.
Watch your inbox for
messages from WSUPD
with details about
upcoming training
sessions.
Visit doso.wayne.edu for updates about
awareness and prevention.
A breath of
fresh air
Wayne State supports a healthy environment by
maintaining a smoke- and tobacco-free campus across all
indoor and outdoor spaces. To help, the university offers
a comprehensive smoking cessation program to students,
faculty and staff, free of charge. For details,
visit wayne.edu/smoke-free.
AIM HIGHER
Health and wellness
Campus Health Center
The Campus Health Center is a nurse practitioner-run clinic that
provides a wide range of primary health care services to keep
Wayne State students healthy and ready to learn. Some of the
health care services offered include: illness care, preventative and
routine health care, clearance exams, immunizations, TB testing,
travel health, STD testing, and birth control options.
All WSU students enrolled in classes are eligible to receive health
care services at the Campus Health Center. Students get one free
illness visit (professional consultation) per semester. Find a list of
accepted insurance plans at health.wayne.edu.
Call for an appointment:
313-577-5041
Fax: 313-577-9581
9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday
5200 Anthony Wayne Drive, Suite 115
[email protected]
health.wayne.edu
facebook.com/CampusHealthCenter
Twitter: @wsucampushealth
Immunization records
All students must have an immunization record on file in the
Campus Health Center prior to moving in to a residence hall.
Immunization records can be hand-delivered, faxed or mailed to
the address above. They will be accepted on move-in day, but
students are strongly advised to turn them in prior to that.
Vaccinations
A meningitis vaccine booster is highly recommended for all firstyear students living on campus. This and other recommended
vaccines are available at the Campus Health Center. Contact
the Campus Health Center if you are unsure of your vaccination
status. All students are eligible to receive an annual flu shot at
no out-of-pocket cost. Please visit health.wayne.edu for more
information about vaccinations.
Student Health 101
Student Health 101 is a free digital magazine for WSU students and
their parents. Each month, it offers new videos and articles geared
toward college student health and wellness.
Students: readsh101.com/wayne.html
Parents: readsh101.com/wayne-pp.html
Computing & Information
Technology – C&IT
C&IT provides information technology services
and resources that support and enhance
Wayne State’s teaching, learning, research and
administrative activities. C&IT’s primary goal
is to provide technology services that enable
students, faculty and staff to be successful at
Wayne State. C&IT strives to provide excellent
customer service, respond to the changing needs
of the university community, and make it easy
and convenient for everyone to use technology
at WSU. Learn more at tech101.wayne.edu.
C&IT Help Desk: The Help Desk is the first and
best option to solve any technology problems
you have. Visit us in the lower level of the
Student Center Building or get in touch with us
at 313-577-HELP, [email protected] or via
live chat on computing.wayne.edu.
Computer Repair Services: The Help Desk offers
competitively priced diagnostic and repair service
for your personal computer. If your personal
Windows PC or Mac crashes frequently or is
slow, check us out. For more information, visit
computing.wayne.edu/repairs.
Purchases and discounts: Purchase discounted
software at computing.wayne.edu/
freesoftware, find mobile phone discounts at
computing.wayne.edu/mobilediscounts and
see computer discounts at computing.wayne.
edu/discounts.
Wayne State Mobile: Access your email, grades,
campus maps and more on your mobile device.
Visit m.wayne.edu to get started, or search
“Wayne State Mobile” in your app store to
download the free app on your Android or iOS
device.
Wireless Internet: C&IT provides free Internet
access on campus to all WSU students. Connect
to WSU-SECURE with your AccessID and
password. Find full instructions at computing.
wayne.edu/securesetup.
Aiming to have a great academic
year? We can help.
Visit the Academic Success Center for:
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Study skills counseling
Math success services
Peer-assisted learning
•Supplemental Instruction
•Small-group and individual tutoring
Test preparation
Free workshops
See page 10 for more information.
Each semester, the Academic Success Center hosts workshops covering
various topics aimed at helping you make the grade. The workshops are
free and open to all students with a OneCard.
Sept. 8
2 p.m.
Math Study Series: Previewing and Note Taking
Sept. 20
noonMaking the Most of Lecture:
Effective Listening and Note Taking
Oct. 10
5:30 p.m. Procrastination Elimination
Nov. 16
4 p.m.
Stress: Prevention and Management
Dec. 1
2 p.m.
Final Exams Prep
Several additional workshops covering everything from time
management to healthy habits will be offered throughout the
academic year.
For details and schedule updates, visit
success.wayne.edu
Located on the first floor of the Undergraduate Library
Student veterans at WSU
Wayne State values its student veterans and the time and effort they’ve put into
their military service. We are proud to provide a solid next step, with services and
a learning environment designed to promote success.
WSU is a Yellow Ribbon school. We’ve been recognized by the American Council
on Education as veteran friendly and we’ve received endorsements from Victory
Media (Military Friendly Schools list) and KMI Military Advanced Education (2015
Guide to Colleges & Universities).
For more information
about veteran services
and support at WSU, visit
omvae.wayne.edu.
Warriors for Warriors
A charter member of the Student Veterans of America, WSU’s Student Veterans
Organization provides volunteer opportunities, community outreach, peer
mentoring and tutoring. The Student Veterans Resource Center is a popular place
to hang out, with its computer lab, free printing services and space for group
study sessions. Join us in room 687 of the Student Center, or get more information
at 313-577-4762 or [email protected].
Veterans Affairs education benefits
If you served on active duty, you might be eligible for education benefits offered
by the Department of Veterans Affairs. For example, the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill provides
financial support for educational and housing expenses to those with at least 90
days of aggregate service after September 10, 2001, or those discharged with a
service-connected disability after 30 days.
Activate your VA education benefits online at
benefits.va.gov/gibill/apply.asp.
Then mail, email or fax your certificate of eligibility to:
Office of Military and Veterans Academic Excellence
1600 Undergraduate Library
Detroit, MI 48202
[email protected]
Fax: 313-577-5020
Documentation of enrollment
After you work with an advisor to schedule your classes, you’ll need to submit the
Veterans Admissions Agreement (omvae.wayne.edu/va-admission-agreement.php)
and the Request for VA Certification (omvae.wayne.edu/va-certification.php).
Close to home
No matter where you live or work,
there is a Wayne State site nearby that
can help you achieve your goal of
completing a degree. Learn more at
educationaloutreach.wayne.edu.
Check out the courses offered
at the campus closest to you at
classschedule.wayne.edu.
Advanced Technology Education
Center (ATEC)
14601 E. 12 Mile Road
Warren, MI 48088
586-447-3905
Harper Woods Center
Harper Woods Middle/High School
20225 Beaconsfield St.
Harper Woods, MI 48225
586-263-6700
Macomb Education Center
16480 Hall Road
586-226-4291
Oakland Center
33737 W. 12 Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
248-553-3545
Schoolcraft Center
18600 Haggerty Road
Livonia, MI 48152
734-853-3450
University Center – Macomb
Macomb Community College
Center Campus
44575 Garfield Road
586-263-6700
WSU extension centers
offer convenience
Students at Wayne State can take classes in Midtown or at any of our six
extension centers in the metro area — including new locations in Warren
and Livonia.
Extension centers offer the convenience of taking classes close to home
or work and provide additional access to university services, courses
and degree programs. Students benefit from the same comprehensive
educational experience they receive on main campus, and classes taken
at extension centers provide full university credit toward degree and
certificate requirements.
Classes at extension centers are open to all WSU students who meet
program requirements. Student services at the centers are integrated with
main campus and include regular visits by representatives from admissions
and financial aid, and advisors from appropriate academic programs.
Informational meetings, math placement and critical thinking competency
exams are scheduled throughout the year at centers, and all offer library
resources such as pick-up and drop-off of interlibrary loans.
General education classes such as basic speech, economics and history
are offered at extension centers, and high-demand programs in business,
engineering and engineering technology, and computer science are
available at several extension centers, including the new Advanced
Technology Education Center (ATEC) in Warren.
Besides the expertise provided by faculty teaching at a comprehensive
research university, ATEC also features bicycle storage and electric vehicle
charging stations, while the new Schoolcraft Center has collaborative
learning space and is conveniently located at 7 Mile and Haggerty roads
in Livonia.
Parking is free at all extension centers. Visit educationaloutreach.wayne.edu.
Multicultural Student Engagement
Last year, the Office of Multicultural Student Engagement (OMSE)
opened on the third floor of Purdy/Kresge Library, and is scheduled
to move to the seventh floor of the Student Center Building by the
time classes start this fall.
The mission of OMSE is to develop collaborative relationships
across departments, units and colleges to increase engagement,
retention and graduation of students who may be academically
underprepared, first generation or historically underrepresented at
WSU.
The office serves as a conduit to link students with campus and
community resources and services designed to assist in achieving
academic and professional goals. OMSE provides academic and
support programs to assist in the adjustment process as students
transition into the university culture. OMSE supports the needs of
any student who wishes to receive such support within a context of
cultural awareness. A main focus of the office is to advance the multicultural and
intercultural learning and skill development for all WSU students.
The office is drawing upon the academic, financial and social
resources of the university to create and sustain a sense of
community within the university among students, faculty and staff.
International
students
International students who live
and learn on campus enhance the
experience for everyone at WSU.
By bringing the world to our door,
students are better prepared to
succeed in a global society and
multicultural workplace. Our
students hail from 65 countries,
from Australia to Vietnam and nearly
everywhere in between.
The Office of International Students
and Scholars (OISS) collaborates
with academic departments and the
community to provide programs
and offer assistance to international
students, from teaching how to
navigate through our educational
system to building a résumé to even
finding a ride to the grocery store.
Helping students adjust to different
cultural and social expectations
when far away from home are key
elements of OISS programming.
International students can turn
to OISS for information about
health insurance, on-campus
housing, tuition and fees, and how
to connect with various ethnic
organizations both at WSU and
in the metro area. International
students can find their way — and
their home — in OISS. Learn more
at oiss.wayne.edu.
The Warrior Zone student section promotes spirit
and fan engagement at WSU athletic events.
Involvement in the Warrior Zone extends beyond
the game. It’s a way to show Warrior Pride on
campus and in the community.
Hype up the crowd and cheer our Warriors on to
victory!
Join us at the next game!
2016 Home Football Schedule
Saturday, September 17
v Lake Erie – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 24
v Tiffin – 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 1 | Homecoming
v Hillsdale – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 15
v Walsh – 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 22
v Saginaw Valley State – 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 12
v Grand Valley State – 12:00 p.m.
CAMPUS LIFE
CAMPUS
LIFE
Make friends — don’t go it alone. That way,
when it’s too much, they can help you get
back on your path — and keep you … you.
— Tony Cooper
Graphic Design
Inkster, Michigan
Class of 2017
CAMPUS LIFE
Connecting to Wayne State
Research shows that getting involved on campus —
whether in a student organization, on an athletic team,
at an on-campus job or conducting hands-on research
with a professor — helps students be more successful.
The Dean of Students Office (DOSO) provides numerous
opportunities for student life and campus activities
involvement, including:
Student organizations
There are more than 400 registered groups, including
approximately 25 fraternities and sororities. If you don’t
see a student organization that meets your interest, it’s
really easy to start your own.
Campus Activities Team
Offering a weekly film series, student spotlight events,
nightly programs in the Student Center and weekend
Discover Detroit excursions. Join us — most of these
events are free!
The South End
WSU’s official student newspaper, published primarily
online, is the best way to stay on top of campus
happenings. Consider joining the staff — you don’t have
to be a journalism major to do so.
Student Senate
The Wayne State University Student Senate is a
nondiscriminatory, nonpartisan representative body
of students. Its 28 members enhance campuscommunity life through quality programming and act as
a liaison between students and the administration. Visit
studentsenate.wayne.edu for more information and a
list of current members.
Thursdays in the D
Check out your Midtown neighborhood and downtown
Detroit every Thursday night through this popular event
series. Whether it’s a salsa dance party at the Charles H.
Wright Museum of African American History, Cupid’s Gala
at the Detroit Historical Museum, Halloween at MOCAD,
or trips to Red Wings and Tigers games, these free or lowcost events immerse you in the city’s culture. DOSO makes
it easy to participate with free shuttles to and from events.
And much more
There are countless evening and weekend programs
presented by student organizations and the Campus
Activities Team, all by students for students. We’ll also get
you involved in the city through volunteer opportunities
during events such as the Thanksgiving Day parade,
Winter Blast and Detroit Grand Prix, or on campus in the
Warrior Zone at football games. Find details about these
and other student life activities at doso.wayne.edu.
For up-to-date information about campus happenings
such as guest lectures, athletic events and planetarium
shows, bookmark events.wayne.edu.
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True Warriors: Athletics at WSU
During the 2015 calendar year, Wayne State University athletic
teams had many successes on the field of play. The women’s
basketball team advanced to the NCAA Tournament for
the third consecutive year and senior center Shareta Brown
was the consensus National Player of the Year. The Warrior
women’s swimming and diving program won its sixth straight
conference title and finished in the top five at nationals for the
seventh consecutive season, while the men’s swimming and
diving squad has won the GLIAC title nine of the last 13 years
and has finished in the top eight at NCAAs each of the last 11
seasons. The softball team won its fourth consecutive GLIAC
Tournament and competed in the NCAA Tournament for the
ninth time in the last 10 years. Women’s tennis junior studentathlete Andreea Mitrache was voted GLIAC Player of the Year
by the league’s head coaches.
Founded in 1918, the Athletics Department has just over
400 student-athletes competing in intercollegiate sports
who contributed more than 10,750 hours of community
service last academic year. In the annual overall rankings of
athletic programs, WSU has finished in the top 12 percent of
the country for 12 of the last 13 years. During 2014-15, the
department had 28 All-Americans.
Football Saturdays? Yeah, we’ve got that. Check out
wsuathletics.com for details about all of WSU’s athletic
programs, which (with the exception of fencing) compete in
the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference:
Men’s
Baseball
Basketball
Cross country
Fencing
Football
Golf
Swimming and diving
Tennis
Women’s
Basketball
Cross country
Fencing
Golf
Softball
Swimming and diving
Tennis
Track and field
Volleyball
Hosting full-season leagues and one-day contests, the fully
equipped Mort Harris Recreation and Fitness Center offers
plenty of ways to compete outside of the classroom.
Get in the game yourself by visiting rfc.wayne.edu to see the
wide variety of intramural and club sports available to all students,
ranging from dodgeball and soccer to rugby and lacrosse.
Warrior Zone
The Warrior Zone is the student section that
promotes spirit and sportsmanship at Wayne State
University athletic events. Warrior Zone members
help hype up the team and the crowd with
coordinated cheers and chants. The Warrior Zone
also extends beyond just athletic events — it’s a
great way to show your Warrior Pride both on and
off campus.
Know what we mean
Common campus life terms
Fishbowl: The lounge of the Prentis Building, which
is where the Mike Ilitch School of Business is housed.
Take one look inside and you’ll see why.
Fountain Court: Recently refurbished, this midcampus landmark offers park-like tranquility, making
it a popular place to meet up with friends or study
between lectures.
Keast Commons: Named for William Rea Keast,
Wayne State’s fifth president, this walkway behind the
Towers Residential Suites is a popular gathering area.
Mall: Gilmour Mall, Gullen Mall — where are all the
stores? You won’t find Cinnabon at Wayne State’s
malls. Instead, these are walkways offering direct routes
to your classes, activities and more.
Old Main: Wayne State’s signature building on the
southwest corner of Cass and Warren avenues.
SCB: Short for the Student Center Building, which is
the heart of campus activity and houses everything
from the Dean of Students Office to a food court. Find
out more at studentcenter.wayne.edu.
The South End: The official WSU student newspaper
is published daily at thesouthend.wayne.edu. Special
print editions are available approximately once a
semester in newsstands across campus.
Live and learn
in one place
Are you planning to live on campus? We hope so. It’s
a great way to meet people and make the most of
your time at Wayne State.
Our three residence halls are situated in the heart of
campus, just steps from class, the library, the Student
Center and more. Ghafari Hall, Atchison Hall and the
Towers Residential Suites all offer:
nHousing for freshmen as well as upperclassmen.
nFully furnished rooms in a range of occupancies,
all with private baths.
nAcademic and social programming.
nLeadership opportunities.
nLifelong friendships.
nStudy rooms and social lounges on each floor.
nWi-Fi throughout each building.
nDesignated special interest floors.
nLive-in Community Directors and student
Resident Assistants.
nCompletely smoke- and tobacco-free
environment (inside and out).
nFree cable.
nFully equipped laundry facilities.
nStaffed 24-hour reception desk with OneCard
access system.
nFood court-style eateries, including a vegan,
vegetarian and kosher dining facility.
To secure your spot on campus:
1. Visit housing.wayne.edu and complete the online
Housing Application and License Agreement.
2. Submit a $100 nonrefundable application fee.
3. Watch for email and postal communications from
the housing office about financial aid, payment
plans, roommates, move-in and other important
information.
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WSU OneCard
The WSU OneCard is a multipurpose identification card and
debit card all in one. It is a convenient, easy-to-use card
designed to give students access to a variety of campus
services, including parking, library copying and printing,
food and book purchases, and more, all without having to
use cash. You’ll also use your OneCard to access facilities
such as residence halls and the rec center, as well as to catch
a ride on the complimentary campus shuttle. Learn more at
onecard.wayne.edu.
You may use your OneCard to:
nAccess parking lots and structures.
nEnjoy all-you-care-to-eat dining at Towers Café or
Gold ‘n’ Greens.
n Check out reference materials at a WSU library.
n Enter your residence hall.
nWork out at the Mort Harris Recreation and Fitness
Center.
n Have lunch in the Student Center food court.
n Pull an all-nighter at the UGL in the 24-hour study lab.
n Buy books at the WSU Bookstore.
n Purchase a Pepsi from a vending machine in State Hall.
n Grab a cup of coffee at Starbucks.
n Make copies and print in a computer lab.
n Take a placement exam at Testing and Evaluation.
n Purchase concert tickets in the Dean of Students Office.
n Wash your clothes in a campus laundry room.
nGet deals from businesses through Show Your OneCard
and Save: shops.wayne.edu/show-your-onecard.php.
Adding funds
There are several ways to add funds
(up to $500 at a time):
•On Academica, under WSU Resources,
click on University Resources, then on
Access OneCard Account. Once you are
in the payment portal, click on Deposit
to OneCard. Enter your ID number, credit
card information and the amount of
money you would like to deposit. The
minimum amount that can be deposited
is $15 and the maximum amount is $500.
Funds deposited online are available
within 10-15 minutes.
•In person, with a check or money order
at the OneCard/Parking Service Center in
room 257 of the Welcome Center. Funds
deposited by check or money order are
available the next business day.
•Cash System Value Terminals (CSVT) in
locations across campus allow you to add
value to your OneCard using cash. Simply
insert your OneCard into the machine,
select the deposit function, and deposit
your cash. Denominations of $1, $5, $10
and $20 are accepted. CSVTs do not give
change.
What if you lose
your OneCard?
Lost or stolen cards should be deactivated
immediately by logging into Academica,
clicking University Resources, then Access
OneCard Account. Once you are in the
OneCard portal, click on Lost/Stolen Card.
During regular business hours, you can call
the OneCard/Parking Service Center at
313-577-CARD. To get a new card, visit the
OneCard office in room 257 of the Welcome
Center to complete the replacement card
form and pay a $10 fee.
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What advice would you give your younger self? That’s the
question we asked current Wayne State students who came to
Midtown from near and far to study everything from theatre to
biology. If you’re looking for inside information about how to
succeed in class and make the most of your time on campus, take
it from these Warriors — and look for more advice throughout
this guide at the start of each section.
Do not be afraid to get things done early, because constantly
procrastinating in college can cause a serious setback.
Larry Wallace
Broadcast Journalism
Hazel Park, Michigan
Class of 2016
Wayne State is strong in diversity. Don’t be afraid to surround
yourself with new people and ideas, and don’t be afraid to
get involved in the organizations and activities that focus on
the things that you’re passionate about.
Emily Kelly
Nutrition and Food Science
Macomb, Michigan
Class of 2018
Don’t be afraid of challenges you may face because I
guarantee that with focus and determination, you can
accomplish anything.
David Torres
Graphic Design
Detroit
Class of 2017
It is very important to stay connected with your advisor.
They help you stay on track with your classes, they provide
information about research and seminar opportunities, and
they help with those small details about registration that you
might’ve missed.
Deja Moore-Grant
Psychology
Detroit
Class of 2017
Tutoring is a great way to get perspective on the
coursework and practice the skills you’ve learned
firsthand. At WSU, tutoring opportunities take you from
understanding to confidence to success!
James Mallare
Community Health Education
Windsor, Ontario
Class of 2017
I like to look at the week ahead and see what I have due
or what test I have to study for and plan accordingly so I
am not overwhelmed. Taking good notes in class and then
reviewing them over and over again really helps me prepare
for a test. I like to give myself breaks in between studying
when I can. It helps to lower my stress, and then I am not
cramming it in all at once.
Kayla Wood
Special Education
Chesterfield, Michigan
Class of 2017
The diversity of Wayne State’s campus is incredible. As
an international student, the WSU community didn’t just
make me feel welcome, included and comfortable. It also
provided me with limitless opportunities to connect with
wonderful and unique individuals from all over the world —
people who I get to learn from and share experiences with
every single day.
arah Wahbeh
M
Biological Sciences
Amman, Jordan
Class of 2017
As an acting major, I have realized that I am rarely satisfied
with my work. However, the challenge of pursuing my
passion is so worth it when I do come home satisfied and I
can walk away from my classes and rehearsals knowing I am
at least a little closer to perfecting my craft.
Patrick Roache
Theatre
Detroit
Class of 2018
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Campus shuttles
Wayne State offers a complimentary
shuttle service that allows you to get from
one part of campus to another simply by
showing your OneCard.
The mini-buses are marked and run
in approximately 15-minute intervals
Monday-Friday from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on
main campus, and in approximately
30-minute intervals Monday-Friday from
7 a.m.-9 p.m. on the medical campus.
Hours are reduced during spring/summer
semester. A weekend shuttle service is
offered, with buses running from main
campus to downtown Detroit on Friday
and Saturday nights from 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m.,
excluding holiday weekends and spring/
summer semester.
Main campus and medical campus shuttle
stops are labeled and near the following
buildings and parking lots:
• University Towers
• Engineering Building
• Faculty/Administration Building
• IBio Building
•One Ford Place
(Henry Ford transfer stop)
• Parking Lot 11
• Law School/Cohn Building
• State Hall
• Old Main
• Parking Lot 60
• Parking Lot 71
• Scott Hall (medical shuttle)
•Applebaum Pharmacy and Health
Sciences Building (medical shuttle)
Visit parking.wayne.edu/shuttles for
detailed route information for the main
and medical campus shuttles as well as the
weekend service.
Interested in getting around campus the
fun and fit way? Find details about cycling
logistics at parking.wayne.edu (follow the
Transportation Options link). If you don’t
have a bike of your own, consider renting
one from the Mort Harris Recreation and
Fitness Center (see page 49).
Download the WSU app free from the
Google Play or App Store to track real-time
shuttle locations from your smartphone.
Parking on campus
You’ll probably hear a lot about parking at Wayne State. In fact,
parking is likely to be at a premium at any university situated in the
middle of a bustling city. However, parking at WSU can be very easy.
Even when the closest structures and lots are full, there is plenty of
perimeter parking with free shuttle service available.
The best way to approach parking, and the method that will give
you the most peace of mind, is to purchase a semester-long assigned
parking pass ($287 for most structures, or $369 for premium
parking*). This allows unlimited entry and access to a designated
structure or lot, which you’ll choose based on availability and where
you spend most of your time on campus. Students who live on
campus with vehicles must be in the semester parking program.
Each new parking pass customer will pay a one-time fee ($25*)
for an RFID tag, which hangs from your rearview mirror to allow
for quick, hands-free entry and exit. The hangtag is linked to your
OneCard and all current (and future) parking assignments, so hold
on to it throughout your WSU career, even if you take a semester off
from assigned parking.
General parking is another option, allowing you to pay as you go,
with access to any of the general student parking areas. Deposit
funds to your OneCard for easy in-and-out access and to take
advantage of the discounted student OneCard parking rate of $3.75*
($4.75* for premium parking areas). The general public may park
in designated WSU lots and structures at the public rate, typically
around $7-$10*, using a credit/debit card for entrance and exit and
cash at limited locations.
Visit parking.wayne.edu or use the Wayne State mobile app to see
up-to-the-minute availability of open spots. See ad on page 52.
To purchase a pass or get more information, visit parking.wayne.
edu and click the Student Parking tab or go to the OneCard/Parking
Service Center in room 257 of the Welcome Center.
*Based on 2015-16 academic year rates; subject to change.
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Eating at WSU
You have plenty of dining options at WSU. You could grab a quick bite in
the Student Center Building at Taco Bell, Panda Express, Wingstop, Bene
Pizza, Grille Works or Starbucks. Other campus favorites include Dunkin’
Donuts, Subway, Jimmy John’s, Freshii, the Ghafari Hall Starbucks, Einstein
Bros. Bagels and Einstein Bros. Bagels Express at the Law School. There are
also others such as Al-Basha Subs, Maccabees at Midtown, Delilah’s Cafe
in the UGL, the Halftime Cafe at the School of Medicine, Starbucks in the
WSU Bookstore, and Mid City Grill in Parking Structure 8 on Forest. Use
your OneCard at all of them!
If you’re looking for lots of delicious, healthy choices, head to one of
Wayne State’s two dining halls. You don’t have to live on campus to
purchase a meal plan.
Towers Café in the Towers Residential Suites: This all-you-care-to-eat
breakfast, lunch and dinner dining facility was recently renovated and
offers a variety of options, including a brick pizza oven, Mongolian grill,
homestyle favorites, international entrees, sandwich and salad bars, dessert
stations, halal options and more.
Gold ’n’ Greens in Ghafari Hall: A unique dining experience that is
certified kosher dairy (non-cholov yisroel) featuring vegetarian fare. Diners
also have vegan and gluten-free options — all prepared with care and full
of flavor.
Find weekly menus for both dining halls at dining.wayne.edu and on the
WSU mobile app. Feel free to pop in without a meal plan. Both locations
accept cash, credit, Warrior Dollars or OneCard payments.
For study sessions that stretch long past sundown, check out the late-night
option in the lower level of the Student Center Building. It serves up a
variety of options to curb your late-night hunger every Sunday through
Thursday. Use your meal plan, cash, credit, Warrior Dollars or OneCard
to pay.
Meal plans
Semester meal plans can be purchased through the Office of Housing
and Residential Life website. Students who live in the residence halls are
required to purchase a meal plan, but those who commute often do as
well — the convenience and variety can’t be beat!
Warrior Dollars can only be used at on-campus food vendors run by WSU
Dining Services, including Panda Express, Wingstop, Starbucks, Dunkin’
Donuts, Freshii, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Einstein Bros. Bagels Express,
Subway, PODs and more. For details, visit housing.wayne.edu, click
Campus Dining and choose Meal Plan Options.
Banking and retail
options
In addition to the wide range of
dining options, you’ll find banking
services and retail shops on campus.
Bank of America – ATM
Chase – Branch and ATMs
Comerica Bank – ATM
Fifth Third Bank – Branch and ATMs
Flagstar Bank – ATM
Michigan First Credit Union –
Branch and ATMs
Campus Health Center
Detroit Yoga Lab
FedEx Office
Little Asia Mart Grocery
Social Club Grooming Co.
Student Center Building
general store
Sue’s Convenience Store
University Pharmacy
WSU Bookstore
Visit shops.wayne.edu for details.
Speak Up, Speak Out
Protect Your Campus
Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in education.
Sex discrimination includes sexual harassment and sexual assault.
WSU’s Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault and Discrimination policies apply
to all members of the University community-faculty, staff and students.
Report Sexual Harassment/Sexual Assault
Wayne State Police
Office of Equal Opportunity
Dean of Students Office
313-577-2222
313-577-2280
313-577-1010
Anonymous Tip Hotline
313-577-5138
Dean of Students David Strauss is the
Title IX deputy coordinator for students
WSU & DETROIT
WSU &
DETROIT
Read your textbook before and after class, but
don’t highlight until after the lecture so you
know what the teacher wants stressed. After
highlighting, use all your resources (including
your class notes and the professor’s slides)
to go further in-depth and gather a better
understanding of the material. Don’t be afraid
of spending too much time on one subject —
it will only help you.
— Daniella Wood
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Lake Orion, Michigan
Class of 2017
Industry, Intelligence, Integrity
All about Wayne State’s past, present and future
Wayne State University’s story begins in 1868 with the
founding of the Detroit Medical College, now the School
of Medicine. In 1881, the Detroit Normal Training School
was established, which is now the College of Education.
The now-iconic Old Main Hall was built in 1896 as Central
High School, which began adding college classes in 1913.
Those classes evolved into the Detroit Junior College
(offering a two-year general education program) in 1917,
which became the College of the City of Detroit (with fouryear degree programs) in 1923, and now is the College of
Liberal Arts and Sciences.
In 1924, the College of Pharmacy was organized, and six
years later the first regular graduate courses were offered
in liberal arts and education. Frank Cody became the
first president in 1933, with the existing colleges united
into a university organization, eventually named Wayne
University, taken from Wayne County in honor of General
Anthony Wayne.
Wayne University continued to grow, adding the School of
Social Work, the Law School, and the School of Business
Administration, now the Mike Ilitch School of Business. In
1956, it was renamed Wayne State University. In 1963,
Wayne State was designated one of Michigan’s three
constitutionally established universities.
Vision
Wayne State University will be a pre-eminent, public,
urban research university known for academic and research
excellence, success across a diverse student body, and
meaningful engagement in its urban community.
Mission
Wayne State’s mission is to create and advance knowledge,
prepare a diverse student body to thrive, and positively
impact local and global communities.
Values
Wayne State’s values cut across organizational boundaries,
bind the institution culturally, and permeate all strategic and
tactical initiatives. They include: collaboration, innovation,
integrity, diversity and inclusion, and excellence.
Strategic focus areas
Wayne State’s 2016-2021 Strategic Plan concentrates on
achievement in seven interdependent areas:
n Student success
n Teaching excellence
nResearch
n Diversity and inclusion
nEntrepreneurship
n Financial stability and operational excellence
n Community engagement
By 2021, Wayne State will be a thriving, bustling institution
where every student has a clear pathway to academic and
career success and the opportunity to flourish in a diverse,
collaborative, innovative environment. Through its urbanfocused research and community engagement, WSU will
be recognized nationally and globally both as a leader in
the revitalization of Detroit and in implementing innovative
academic methods that enable all students, regardless
of background, to progress in a timely fashion to degree
attainment.
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Inside the university
You know, of course, that you’re at
college. But did you know that Wayne
State University is made up of 13
different colleges and schools? This
is how similar degree programs are
grouped together in a logical manner.
Those schools and colleges are:
Law
Mike Ilitch School of Business
Center for Excellence and Equity in
Mathematics
College of Education
College of Engineering
College of Fine, Performing and
Communication Arts
Graduate School
Irvin D. Reid Honors College
Law School
Damon J. Keith Center for Civil
Rights
Levin Center at Wayne Law
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Center for the Study of Citizenship
Confucius Institute
Douglas A. Fraser Center for
Workplace Issues
Labor Students Center
Medicine
College of Liberal Arts and
Sciences
C.S. Mott Center for Human
Growth and Development
School of Library and
Information Science
Cardiovascular Research Institute
School of Medicine
Center to Advance Palliative-Care
Excellence
College of Nursing
Eugene Applebaum College of
Pharmacy and Health Sciences
School of Social Work
In addition, Wayne State is affiliated
with many centers and institutes,
where you may choose to gain
experience in your area of study.
Business
Manufacturing Information
Systems Center
Ligon Research Center of Vision
Social Work
Center for Social Work Research
University Centers
Academic
Center for Latino/a and Latin
American Studies
Center for Peace and Conflict
Studies
Center for Urban Studies
Education
Cohn-Haddow Center for Judaic
Studies
Developmental Disabilities Institute
Humanities Center
Center for School Health
Institute for Learning and
Performance Improvement
Institute for the Study of the
African American Child
Engineering
Bioengineering Center
Center for Automotive Research
Wayne State
University
President
Research
Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer
Institute
Center for Molecular Medicine and
Genetics
Institute of Environmental Health
Sciences
Institute of Gerontology
Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute
M. Roy Wilson
Board of Governors
Gary S. Pollard, chair
Paul E. Massaron, vice chair
Diane L. Dunaskiss
Marilyn Kelly
David A. Nicholson
Sandra Hughes O’Brien
Dana Thompson
Kim Trent
M. Roy Wilson, ex officio
WSU & DETROIT | 63
Explore Detroit
Lucky you — you’ve just become
a student in a city electric with
possibility. Going to class is your key
concern, but when you’re not hitting
the books, consider hitting the town.
We could write an entire guide about
having fun in Detroit (others have —
look them up!) but to get you started,
here are some ways we think you’ll
enjoy seeing and savoring your new
neighborhood.
THINGS TO DO
Motown Museum
Charles H. Wright Museum of African
American History
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Heidelberg Project
Detroit Historical Museum
Museum of Contemporary Art
Detroit (MOCAD)
Detroit Opera House
Pewabic Pottery
Detroit Repertory Theatre
Lions, Tigers and Wings (oh my!)
Detroit Institute of Arts
Detroit Artists Market
Lincoln Street Art Park
Eastern Market
Belle Isle Park
Garden Bowl
John K. King Used & Rare Books
Dequindre Cut
WSU Baroudeur cycling event
Dally in the Alley
Detroit Jazz Festival
Campus Martius Park
Noel Night
Detroit Urban Craft Fair
RiverWalk
Slow Roll bike ride
Concert of Colors
Winter Blast
Metro Times Blowout
PLACES TO EAT
Slows Bar-B-Q
Xochimilco
Green Dot Stables
Polish Village Cafe
Johnny Noodle King
Avalon International Breads
Supino Pizzeria
Pegasus Taverna
Astoria Bakery
Mercury Burger Bar
La Feria
Mudgies Deli
Cass Cafe
Seva
Bucharest Grill
Russell St. Deli
Go! Sy Thai
Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company
Alley Taco
Campus Diner
Harmonie Garden
Sister Pie
Honest ? John’s
HopCat
Tony V’s Tavern
Traffic Jam and Snug
Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales
Café Con Leche
Dangerously Delicious Pies
Bobcat Bonnie’s
American and Lafayette
coney islands
The Block
Z’s Villa
WSU & DETROIT | 65
Part One of New Student Orientation
is over. Now what?
make sure you get important messages, set up
1.To
your WSU account, including email. For details, visit
tech101.wayne.edu.
your Wayne State email and sign up for alerts
2.Check
at broadcast.wayne.edu. These are the key ways the
university will communicate with you.
your housing application. If you plan to live
3.Submit
on campus in a Wayne State apartment or residence
hall, you must complete an application. Visit housing.
wayne.edu to apply today.
a Learning Community that fits your needs. You’ll
4.Find
join a team of like-minded students and be led by an
upperclassman peer mentor, working together toward
course or program goals. You’ll support each other in
study groups and activities outside the classroom. There
is no additional charge beyond standard tuition. Learn
more at lc.wayne.edu.
how to navigate Blackboard. This online resource
5.Learn
connects you to your professors and classmates.
You’ll find your syllabus, textbook requirements and
homework assignments here. Log on to blackboard.
wayne.edu with your AccessID and password, then
scroll to the bottom of the page to take a free, selfpaced online tutorial.
your parking pass for the upcoming semester.
6.Purchase
Parking passes are available for purchase approximately
one month before the start of each semester. Get more
information online at parking.wayne.edu.
your tuition and fee bill. This bill is due on August
7.Pay
15 for the fall 2016 semester and on December 15 for
the winter 2017 semester. It can be paid online through
Academica or in room 217 of the Welcome Center.
Orientation Part Two – O2 on August 29-30.
8.Attend
Incoming freshmen are required to attend both days,
and transfer students are welcome to participate. We’ll
send you off to start your first year with a round of
applause at New Student Convocation and celebrate
during the annual FestiFall event.
set, go! You’ve got everything you need for a
9.Ready,
successful year. Take a deep breath, focus on the road
ahead and enjoy!
the Orientation stream in Academica to connect
10.Check
with other incoming students, ask questions and stay
informed.
Living on
campus?
Join RHA!
Residence Hall Association (RHA) is a student-run organization
focused on promoting community building, proposing policy
changes, and creating an open forum between students and the
housing staff. Think student government but for your residence
hall! RHA is dedicated to enhancing the on-campus living
experience and providing great services to residents. Lil’ Sibs
Weekend and The Aim Higher Leadership Conference are hosted
every year by RHA as well as many other community builders and
events.
Follow us on social media for news about campus events!
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John C. Lodge Freeway (M-10)
John C. Lodge Service Drive
Adams Field
Trumbull
Stadium Auxiliary
Law School
Shapero
Hall
The
Towers
Engineering
Technology
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P
P
P
Kirby
P
P
Parking
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Art
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Woodward Ave.
Lodge Freeway (M-10)
York
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6001 Cass
Ford Freeway (I-94)
Matthaei
Physical
Education
Center
P
WSU Police
Department
Chrysl er Freeway ( I-75)
TechTown Research
and Technology Park
FORMS
FORMS
Step out of your comfort zone and meet
someone new each month. But I challenge
you to meet a new person each week. It could
be a classmate or someone in the UGL or
anywhere on campus. It will help your school
experience and your grades. New experiences
and points of view keep you out of a funk and
you also will have a new friend on campus
you can go to whenever you need to!
— Lawrence Jhons
Astronomy
Warren, Michigan
Class of 2017
Academic plan
Undergraduate course scheduling
example
The following is a four-year plan designed to assist you
in creating your schedule, so that you take courses in the
correct sequence and follow prerequisite requirements.
This four-year plan does not replace the plan of work
specific to your major. Work with your academic advisor
to develop your own plan of work to help with degree
completion, as well as to migrate this paper plan into
Degree Works: wayne.edu/degreeworks.
Year One
Grade/term
q q q q credits)
q Second semester (
q q q Grade/term
q credits)
q First semester (
Catch up on missed classes during spring/summer semester.
Year Two
Grade/term
q q q credits)
q Fourth semester (
q q q q Grade/term
q credits)
q Third semester (
Year Three
Grade/term
q q q q credits)
q Sixth semester (
q q q Grade/term
q credits)
q Fifth semester (
Year Four
Grade/term
q q q credits)
q Eighth semester (
q q q q Grade/term
q credits)
q Seventh semester (
A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for all degree programs.
See your academic advisor to determine your school or college and program requirements.
Class schedule example
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
8 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
noon
12:30 p.m.
1 p.m.
1:30 p.m.
2 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
4 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
5 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
8 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
9 p.m.
9:30 p.m.
Note: Class start and end times will change beginning with the winter 2017 semester. Classes will begin and end at the
bottom of the hour. We anticipate this leading to fewer conflicts when planning your schedule.
What will it cost?
Step 1
Office of Student
Financial Aid
How many credit hours will I take?
Use the online tuition calculator at apps.reg.wayne.edu/tuition.
Credits per semester
Tuition and fees × two semesters =
Step 2
What will I spend on living expenses?
Use the rate chart for your room and meal plan at housing.wayne.edu/rates.php.
Dorm cost or rent for fall and winter
Meal plan or groceries
Utilities and/or phone bill
Step 3
+
Transportation and parking
=
Total living expenses
How much financial aid will I receive?
Log on to Academica. In the WSU Resources menu, select Student Resources. In the
Student Resources menu, select Financial Aid, then My Award Information. Next,
select the 2016-17 aid year, then click on Award Overview.
Grants for fall and winter
Scholarships
Step 4
+
Student loans
=
Total aid
Will I need more funds or will I get a refund?
Tuition and fee total
+
Total living expenses
+ $1,200 Books and supplies estimate
=
TOTAL COSTS
–
Total aid
=
If the amount in the box is a negative number, you will receive a financial aid refund,
which you may use to pay for other educational costs. If you don’t need these funds,
consider borrowing less or not borrowing.
If the amount in the box is a positive number, you will need either an installment payment
plan or additional financial resources, which may be a federal student loan or a Federal Parent
PLUS Loan. Review payment plans at fisops.wayne.edu/bursar/payment/installment.php.
Your financial aid plan
A good academic plan — which is a roadmap that leads to graduation within four years —
includes knowing the amount of financial aid that may be available. Reminder: Graduation
within four years requires completing 15 credits each semester.
PLAN NOW FOR GRADUATION
Fall 2016
Credits
Winter 2017
Spring/Summer 2017
15
15
Freshman
Freshman
Estimated cost
___________________
___________________
___________________
Federal Pell Grant
___________________
___________________
___________________
Other
Freshman loan option
___________________
$2,750
___________________
$2,750
___________________
n/a
Federal Parent PLUS Loan
___________________
___________________
___________________
Grade level
___________________
BALANCE
Fall 2017
Winter 2018
Credits
Grade level
Spring/Summer 2018
___________________
Sophomore
Sophomore
Estimated cost
___________________
___________________
___________________
Federal Pell Grant
___________________
___________________
___________________
Other
Sophomore loan option
___________________
$3,250
___________________
$3,250
___________________
n/a
___________________
___________________
___________________
BALANCE
Fall 2018
Winter 2019
Credits
Grade level
Spring/Summer 2019
___________________
Junior
Junior
Estimated cost
___________________
___________________
___________________
Federal Pell Grant
___________________
___________________
___________________
Other
Junior loan option
___________________
$3,750
___________________
$3,750
___________________
n/a
___________________
___________________
___________________
BALANCE
Fall 2019
Winter 2020
Credits
Grade level
Spring/Summer 2020
___________________
Senior
Senior
Estimated cost
___________________
___________________
___________________
Federal Pell Grant
___________________
___________________
___________________
Other
Senior loan option
___________________
$3,750
___________________
$3,750
___________________
n/a
___________________
___________________
___________________
BALANCE
Grade level is determined by the number of completed credits: F reshman 0-28.99; Sophomore 29-55.99;
Junior 56-87.99; Senior 88+
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal
law that protects the privacy of student education records. FERPA
gives parents certain rights with respect to their children’s education
records. These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches
the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level.
Generally, schools must have written permission from the parent or
eligible student in order to release any information from a student’s
education record. To complete the form online, visit reg.wayne.edu
and click on Forms in the menu under Student Help.
REVERSE TRANSFER - Transcript Request Form
Mailing Address: Office of the Registrar
ATTN: Colleen McIlwain
5057 Woodward, Fifth Floor
Detroit, MI 48202
In-Person Address: Student Services Center
42 West Warren, First Floor
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: (313) 577-2100, Option 2 ~ Fax: (313) 577-0945
Official transcripts will not be released until all financial obligations to the university have been satisfied.
STUDENT INFORMATION
All blocks in student section must be completed – PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY
Student ID or Last Four of SSN
Last Name
First Name
Middle
Complete Mailing Address – Street, City, State, Zip
Previous Names
What years did you attend?
E-mail Address
Did you attend any of the following?
__ Law School __ Medical School
__ Junior Year in Munich __ Merrill Palmer
Birthdate MM/DD/YY
Daytime Phone
TRANSCRIPT HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
Please mail my transcript to:_________________________________________________________________
(Name of community college)
Requests completed using this form will be sent automatically to the attention of the Reverse Transfer contact.
FERPA Statement:
The federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 protects the privacy of student educational records, including
transcripts, by placing certain restrictions on the disclosure of that information. As a result, your written authorization is required in
order for Wayne State University to release your educational records to facilitate the reverse transfer credit agreement.
Authorization:
I authorize the release of my academic records maintained by Wayne State University to the community college; and the release of my
academic records maintained by said community college to Wayne State University without prior notice and for the purpose of credit
evaluation to determine the awarding of an associate degree or other credential of value. I understand that I have the right to rescind this
authorization at any time by notifying the Office of the Registrar a Wayne State University in writing of my decision. I understand that
such revocation will not affect any disclosures previously made before receipt of any such written revocation.
My signature below is agreement that:

I understand the FERPA statement and the authorization, and agree to my student records being shared between Wayne State
University and the community college for the purpose of credit evaluation to determine the awarding of an associate degree.

If applicable, an appropriate associate degree will be awarded based on my records, requirements of the degree, and credits toward
degree. The awarded associate degree may not be the degree I was pursuing while a student at the community college.

If it is appropriate to award an associate degree, my signature below gives permission to the community college to award the degree
and notify me of the results without further intervention on my part.
Student Signature X
Date
Most transcript requests are processed within one (1) business day of receipt. Your signature on this form authorizes the release of your transcript
as well as our ability to communicate with you about this request via e-mail or phone. Forms without signatures will not be processed. Students are
responsible for providing accurate address information for recipients.
*When possible, official transcripts will be transmitted electronically. Recipients will receive an email with instructions f or retrieval.
For Office Use Only: Holds Present: Y
N Hold Type(s) _________ Mgr Initials _________
| Staff Initials ______Date_______
August 2013
Hymn to Wayne
To thee, our Alma Mater, Homage we bring. Brave hearts raise grateful voices Thy praise to sing. Young art thou, young and strong; Renowned shalt thou live, and long; Honors to thee will throng — And Fame to thee cling. We laud thee, Alma Mater, Guardian of Right. Thou art our guide, our mentor — Thy name shines bright. Keep Learning’s light aflame, And hold Truth a sacred name, Honor, thy steadfast aim. All hail to thy might. (Nicholas Stanley Oates ’29)
WSU Victory Song
The Green and Gold of old Wayne U. flies over the field today. Our hearts are light for with our might A vict’ry is on its way. The team is strong, for them we’ll cheer, Wayne U. will march along. And at the end our voice blend in Wayne U.’s vict’ry song.
(Don Gragg)
Interested in a career
in health care?
The WSU Pre-Med and Health Science Center
will help you get there!
Pre-med and health science advisors work
with students to provide prerequisite advising,
professional preparation, and application support for
a wide range of competitive programs, including:
n Medical
n Dental
n Veterinary medicine
n Pharmacy
n Physician assistant studies
n Nursing
n Allied health professions, such as physical and
occupational therapy, radiation sciences, mortuary
science and pathologist assistant studies
Services:
n Workshops and programs
n Informational meetings
n One-on-one advising appointments
n Letters of recommendation file service
n Social networking across Facebook, Twitter,
websites and blogs
In addition, we work to connect students with
important campus resources, including:
n Undergraduate research
n Student organizations
n Academic support
• Academic Success Center
• Chemistry Learning Center
• Math Resource Center
• Writing, Research & Technology Zone
FALL ’16 FRESHMAN PRE-MED CHECK-UPS will be available
throughout the summer for students who have attended
orientation. Meet with a pre-med advisor for an information
session and Fall 2016 schedule check. To review Check-Up dates
and RSVP, visit go.wayne.edu/premed-freshmen.
1600 Undergraduate Library
wayne.edu/advising/pre-health
Appointments: wams.wayne.edu/go/uac
Pre-Med and
Health Science Center
Notes

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