Warrior 360

Warrior 360 (W360) is an academic community that supports students have a successful college journey. W360 provides college guidance through connecting students to a College Success Coach, a Peer Success Partner (peer mentor), academic/social events and Momentum Week: College 101 (a college preparation program). W360 welcomes 150 incoming new students to the community every academic year.

Students who join the Warrior 360 community are provided with:

• Consistent guidance on their transitional journey from high school to college. 
• Membership in a student community to build friendships and peer network. 
• A dedicated Peer Success Partner who will be a student role model for WSU success.
• A committed College Success Coach who is an expert in navigating the college experience.
• 1-on-1 individualized support to develop goals and strategies to achieve college milestones.
• Momentum Week: College 101; a free 7-day campus experience to kickstart the college journey in every way. Includes on-campus housing, meals, WSU swag, and academic and social activities with up to 150 other First-Year students!   

Learning Community

A Learning Community (LC) gives you the advantages of a small college learning environment with the resources of a major research university. In Learning Communities, small groups of students with similar interests work closely together in a "community of learners." Students, along with advanced student mentors and a faculty advisor, study, socialize and problem-solve together. 

Not only will your LC engage in academic-related topics of discussion, but you will also learn more about campus, Detroit, and the world by participating in activities outside of regularly scheduled sessions. When you join a Learning Community, you'll be part of an innovative program that integrates courses with the campus experience. With your student peer mentors and faculty advisor, you'll:

• Develop leadership skills through your interaction with your team
• More easily explore your academic interests whether you're sure of your major or are still deciding, you'll have the opportunity within your peer network to explore your options
• Form new friendships, which will give you support in your new environment

To join a Learning Community, please visit the list of current Learning Communities.

Learning Communities are either embedded in General Education courses and/or major-required courses, or you might all live on the same floor of a residence hall. You can join a learning community by registering for the class, or by choosing the residence hall floor associated with that LC.

College Transitions

First-Year Seminar (FYS 1010) Introduction to University Life and College Success: This one-credit foundational course supports new Wayne State University students in making a successful transition to college. Through interactive lessons, activities, and discussions, students build the skills and confidence needed to excel both academically and personally. The course focuses on four key areas: academic skill development, personal and professional growth, navigating the academic environment, and fostering community and engagement.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

• Non-life-threatening crises (business hours): Call CAPS at 313‑577‑3398 and request immediate assistance for a student.
• Evenings, weekends, holidays, and university closures: Call the Warrior Mental Health Urgent Services Line at 313‑577‑2277.
• Life‑threatening emergencies (any time): Contact WSU Police at 313‑577‑2222.

Career Services

Testing, Evaluation, and Research Services

385 Manoogian Hall; 313-577-3400
https://testing.wayne.edu/

Testing

We provide:

• A secure, standardized, testing environment where students can demonstrate their academic skills for placement, course credit, or high stakes decisions.
• The opportunity for students to earn course credit in courses accepted by the transfer credit office through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP).
• Placement testing for students interested in meeting general education and other requirements targeted toward their personal skill level in Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
• Outside exams: Graduate Record Exam (GRE), Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), and Written and Oral exams for the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).

Evaluation

We collect student opinions about faculty teaching through Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET). We share SET reports with students, administrators and faculty members toward the goal of improving quality of teaching at the University.

Research Services

We offer consulting on best practice in testing for faculty and academic staff. We offer machine scoring of exams, including tabulation of test scores and statistical output to help faculty improve their tests.

Student Disability Services (SDS)

1600 David Adamany Undergraduate Library; 313-577-1851
https://studentdisability.wayne.edu/

Student Disability Services is the office at Wayne State University that determines eligibility and implements academic accommodations, services and support for students with disabilities pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, and Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973. SDS is committed to teaching students to advocate for themselves in order to fulfill their academic goals. SDS also provides training and outreach throughout the university to ensure equal access to all university programs.

Disability Determination: In order to register for SDS services, students must self-identify by providing documentation of their disability. Students will meet with disability specialists to discuss appropriate and reasonable accommodations. Once accommodations are determined, students are guided through the process of providing faculty with their accommodation letters and securing appropriate services. Students receiving accommodations are held to the same academic standards as all other WSU students and are responsible for requesting services and following procedures in a timely manner.

Academic Accommodations: Accommodations and services are individualized and based upon the student's documentation. It is for this reason that students should ensure that they have sufficient documentation that supports the need for appropriate and reasonable accommodations. Some of the accommodations and services provided by SDS might include alternative testing, interpreter and CART reporting services, alternative text format, note-taking assistance, furniture requests, use of assistive technology, and use of SDS exam/study rooms. Students registered with SDS are also eligible for pre-priority registration for classes. Through the SDS liaison program with University departments and programs, SDS ensures that members of the University community understand the types of support offered to enhance collaboration in providing accommodations.

Assistive Technology: SDS will work to secure alternative text formats and similar technologies for students and teaches students how to use the various assistive technologies. SDS exam/study rooms house CCTV magnification equipment, computers with software such as Zoomtext, JAWS, Kurzweil Educational Systems, Dragon Naturally Speaking and Inspiration. Students are also informed about free downloadable software programs for reading and recording.

Community Resources: SDS collaborates with various community agencies that assist students with disabilities at the university. Students are connected to agencies such as Michigan Rehabilitation Services and the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons.

Colonel Gregory Gadson Office of Military and Veterans Academic Excellence (Gadson OMVAE)

Suite 687 Student Center Building
313-577-9180
https://omvae.wayne.edu/

Veterans, Service Members, and Dependents Education Benefits

The Colonel Gregory Gadson Office of Military and Veterans Academic Excellence (Gadson OMVAE) assists veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, and eligible dependents and survivors in understanding and using their education benefits at Wayne State University.

Students may receive assistance with federal education benefits authorized under Title 38 and Title 10, U.S. Code, including but not limited to:

• Montgomery GI Bill® – Active Duty (Chapter 30)

• Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E / Chapter 31)

• Post‑9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33)

• Reserve GI Bill® (Chapter 1606)

• Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA – Chapter 35)

• Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship

All eligible students must officially request the use of VA education benefits each semester.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Overview of Post‑9/11 GI Bill® Benefits (Chapter 33)

Depending on eligibility percentage, the Post‑9/11 GI Bill may provide:

• Tuition and mandatory fees (paid directly to the University)

• Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA)

• Annual books and supplies stipend

• Yellow Ribbon Program participation (if applicable)

Students discharged from active duty on or after January 1, 2013, generally have no expiration date to use Post‑9/11 GI Bill benefits under the Forever GI Bill provisions.

Non‑Degree Status

Students must be admitted to a degree‑seeking program to receive VA education benefits. Students enrolled in coursework prior to degree admission must provide verification from an academic advisor explaining the academic purpose of enrollment (e.g., prerequisite or foundational coursework for a graduate program).

Transfer Credit for Military Service

Wayne State University awards military transfer credit as follows:

• Four (4) credits for verified U.S. military service (DD Form 214 required), and

• Up to twelve (12) credits upon receipt of a Joint Services Transcript (JST).

Military training credits are evaluated using the American Council on Education (ACE) Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services.

This policy applies to all veterans, reservists, National Guard members, and active‑duty service members enrolled Fall 2005 and thereafter.

Vet Success Services (VSS)

The Vet Success Services (VSS) program at Wayne State University provides academic support and coaching to help veteran students improve retention and graduation rates. Funded through a competitive grant, VSS serves over 120 student veterans each year and offers services such as one-on-one success coaching, tutoring, career planning, workshops, and graduate school assistance. Eligible students may apply to participate.

Tuition, Fees, and Deferments

Late Fee Waivers

Late tuition, partial payment, and late registration fees may be waived for students receiving VA education benefits. Contact Gadson OMVAE for assistance.

Tuition and Fee Deferments

Students using Chapter 31 (VR&E) or Chapter 33 (Post‑9/11 GI Bill) benefits may receive a tuition and fee deferment upon submission of a valid Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or comparable documentation. Deferments are applied proportionally based on the student’s eligibility percentage.

Active Military Tuition Discount (50%)

Wayne State University offers a 50% tuition discount for currently serving active-duty military, including Reserves and National Guard, effective Fall 2018. The discount applies to tuition only for undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs (excluding Law and Medicine).
To qualify, service status must be valid on the first day of classes, and eligibility must be verified each semester with a current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES). Requests must be submitted by the semester’s withdrawal deadline, and the discount cannot be combined with other tuition discounts.

Licensing, Certification, and Tutorial Assistance

Licensing and Certification Test Reimbursement

Students using VA education benefits may be reimbursed for approved licensing or certification examinations, up to $2,000 per test, provided sufficient entitlement remains. Reimbursements are charged against GI Bill entitlement based on current VA formulas.

Tutorial Assistance

Students who require tutoring to successfully complete a required course may be eligible for tutorial assistance of up to $100 per month, with a lifetime maximum of $1,200.

• For Post‑9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) and DEA (Chapter 35) beneficiaries, tutorial assistance generally does not reduce entitlement.

• For Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30) beneficiaries, reimbursement of up to $600 may be provided before entitlement charges apply.

Michigan In‑State Tuition Eligibility

The following individuals may qualify for Michigan in‑state tuition at Wayne State University:

• Active‑duty service members stationed in Michigan and their dependents

• Veterans and their dependents (as defined under applicable state and federal law)

• Members of the National Guard (current or separated under conditions other than dishonorable) and their dependents

• Individuals using Chapter 30, Chapter 33, or the Fry Scholarship who reside in Michigan while attending Wayne State University, regardless of formal state of residence

Required documentation (e.g., military orders, proof of relationship) must be submitted with the application.

VA Work‑Study Program

The VA Work‑Study Program allows eligible students to earn income while attending school. Students must generally be enrolled at least three-quarter-time to participate.

Work‑study pay is equal to the higher of the federal or applicable state minimum wage. Duties must be related to VA‑approved work, including:

• Processing VA paperwork at approved schools

• Outreach services under VA supervision

• VA medical facilities or National Cemetery System offices

• Department of Defense education‑related offices

National Guard and ROTC Programs

National Guard Tuition Assistance

Wayne State University does not currently participate in the Michigan National Guard Tuition Grant Program. However, Gadson OMVAE can assist students whose units provide Tuition Assistance or Tuition Reimbursement with required certifications.

Students should contact their respective Education Services Officer (ESO) or unit counselor for approval prior to registration.

Army ROTC

Students interested in participating should contact:

SSG Quinton Howard
Phone: 313‑310‑0780
Email: quinton.j.howard.mil@army.mil

Activation, Withdrawals, and Enrollment Verification

Recalled to Active Duty

Reservists or National Guard members called to active duty during a semester may request full reimbursement of tuition and fees. Students must submit an Exception to Enrollment Policy form along with a copy of military orders. Students activated near the end of a term are encouraged to consider requesting Incomplete (I) grades.

Early‑Out Requests

Active‑duty personnel requesting enrollment verification for early separation must be admitted to Wayne State University and registered for courses. Once these conditions are met, the VA Certifying Official may complete enrollment verification without requiring hard‑copy documentation.

Training Time Equivalencies

For GI Bill® purposes, training‑time equivalency tables apply to both standard and non‑standard enrollment periods. These tables determine full‑time, three‑quarter‑time, half‑time, and less‑than‑half‑time enrollment status for benefit payment purposes.