About Wayne State
Founded in 1868, Wayne State University is a nationally recognized metropolitan research institution offering more than 400 academic programs through 13 schools and colleges to nearly 32,000 students. Wayne State’s main campus in Midtown Detroit comprises 100 buildings over nearly 200 acres; its five extension centers offer higher education to people throughout Southeast Michigan.
Wayne State is dedicated to preparing students to excel by combining the academic excellence of a major research university with the practical experience of an institution that by its history, location and diversity represents a microcosm of the world we live in. Reflecting its location and the excellent international reputation of its graduate schools, particularly in the sciences, Wayne State boasts the most diverse student body among Michigan’s public universities. Its students represent 49 U.S. states and more than 60 countries.Mission Statement
As a nationally recognized urban, public research university, Wayne State's mission is to create knowledge and prepare a diverse body of students to excel in an increasingly complex and global society.
Profile
Students
Wayne State is an engaged and motivated community
of scholars with a shared commitment to the pursuit of knowledge, the
significance of discovery, the value of community service, and the importance
of informed dialogue to a stable and prosperous society.
Wayne State University enrolls nearly 32,000
students, of whom 89 percent are from Metro Detroit with the remainder from
outstate Michigan, nearly every U.S. state and more than 60 foreign countries.
Wayne State has the most diverse student body among Michigan’s 15 public
universities, reflecting the cultural richness of Southeast Michigan and the
strength of our programs. As a university committed to excellence, Wayne State
supports a thriving program for top scholars in its Irvin D. Reid Honors
College; as a university of opportunity, Wayne State also enrolls a certain
percentage of students who may require academic and financial assistance, and
provides tailored programs to help these students take best advantage of its
vibrant community of learners.
The student body is diverse in both age and
background: More than 41 percent are minorities (25 percent African-American);
the mean age for the total undergraduate, graduate and professional student
population is 27.1 years; and many students work while attending school.
Wayne State’s community of scholars is open to
those who meet the University’s high standards of academic achievement,
intelligence, initiative and the kind of personal integrity that leads to good
citizenship. Wayne State welcomes students from many different cultural,
socioeconomic, religious and national backgrounds, in the conviction that our
intellectual capital and social energy profit from diversity.
Faculty
The faculty is the core of Wayne State’s academic
community and the University’s most valuable asset. Through teaching,
scholarship, research and mentoring, our faculty creates and maintains a
responsible community of learners across disciplines. Many of our faculty
members are national or international experts in their fields, and many are
widely published in books and scholarly journals. Twenty-nine members of Wayne
State’s faculty have the title of distinguished professor, the highest
recognition for academic achievement.
Wayne State University has 2,958 faculty members,
of which 1,816 are full-time. There are 1,043 tenured and tenure-track faculty,
and the University has a campaign to increase this number through recruitment.
The University also has a large number of talented part-time faculty members
who provide students the benefit of their experience in the field.
New admissions guidelines
Evaluation of applicants
Our enhanced
admissions policy is based on a holistic consideration of each student’s
potential to succeed at a research University. We remain committed to the high
academic standards that best prepare students for success following
graduation.
Effective
immediately, each application will be evaluated holistically, including full
academic record, types of classes taken and grade trends, and personal history.
Depending on the individual situation, applicants will also have an opportunity
to submit optional essays and engage in personal interviews.
Starting with
the winter 2013 semester, Wayne State’s admissions policy will no longer
include minimum GPA or ACT score requirements and applications will be
evaluated as described above. Minimum standards alone fail to provide an
appropriate depth of information regarding potential students. Moving forward,
Wayne State will provide average ACT/GPA scores for the admitted First Time In
Any College (FTIAC) class as a general indicator of student preparedness
requirements for WSU.
As with FTIAC
admission, starting in winter 2013, our new transfer admissions guidelines are
based on potential for success. Transfer students will be required to have at
least 24 transferrable credits with grades of C or better, and a minimum 2.5
cumulative GPA for all higher education institutions attended and all courses
taken.
Admissions pathways
After a full
assessment of their academic records, applicants will be placed in one of three
categories:
Regular
admission
Students with a
strong record and good prospects for academic success will receive regular
admission.
Special
admission
Some students
will require the assistance provided by special admission programs to take full
advantage of the opportunities at Wayne State.
Bridge Program
The most
comprehensive option for students with the most academic challenges is the
Bridge Program, which begins in summer 2012 includes two options:
•
Summer Bridge:
An intensive, eight-week summer program that includes classes in mathematics,
English and academic study skills. The program also includes a scholarship
covering tuition, fees, housing and meals for five days a week. Students who
successfully complete the Summer Bridge will matriculate to the fall semester
and undertake a fully prescribed curriculum for three consecutive semesters, as
well as receive an additional two years of dedicated academic advising, to
ensure better retention and completion.
•
Fall Bridge:
Students who are unable to attend the Summer Bridge program but need additional
levels of support will be required to enroll in the Fall Bridge, which includes
the same academic and personal support as the summer program. The tuition, fees
and other costs for the Fall Bridge can be covered by financial aid for those
who qualify. Students who successfully complete the Fall Bridge will
matriculate to the winter semester and undertake a fully prescribed curriculum
for three consecutive semesters, as well as receive an additional two years of dedicated
academic advising, to ensure better retention and completion.
APEX Scholars
Program
Students
needing additional support, but not to the extent of the Bridge Program
students, will be enrolled in the APEX Scholars Program. In addition, all
successful Bridge Program students will enter the APEX Scholars program as
their next step. The program includes enhanced and consistent contact with
an advisor and a prescribed curriculum for three consecutive semesters.
Students who complete the program's 36 credit hours with a GPA of B or better
may qualify for additional scholarships.
Referrals
Students who
need additional skills prior to enrolling at Wayne State will be referred to
the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center. This program will help guide students
to the most appropriate alternative to immediately enrolling in a four-year
research university. Some students will be referred to community colleges, or
vocational or technical options.
These learning experiences empower
TRIO students to overcome academic, social and cultural barriers and to
possibly return to WSU at a later time.
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