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Green & Gold
GUI DE
2016-17
ACADEMIC YEAR
Wayne State University information and resources
TABLE OF CONTENTS
About this guide...........................................................................................1
INTRO 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
ACADEMICS 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
FINANCES 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 Student veterans.........................................................................................43
SERVICES WSU extension centers...............................................................................44
International students and multicultural engagement.................................45
Student organizations and activities............................................................47
Athletics.....................................................................................................48
Campus housing.........................................................................................50
OneCard.....................................................................................................53
Advice from current students......................................................................54
CAMPUS Parking and shuttle service.........................................................................56
LIFE Dining, banking and retail..........................................................................58
WSU history and strategic plan...................................................................61
Inside the university....................................................................................63
Our neighborhood.....................................................................................64
After orientation.........................................................................................66
WSU &
DETROIT Campus map..............................................................................................68
Academic plan example
Class schedule example
Financial aid worksheet
Financial aid plan
Authorization to release records (FERPA) example
FORMS Reverse Transfer Transcript Request form
This publication is available online at wayne.edu/orientation.
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Your Green & Gold Guide
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
Schedule of classes available online Monday, February 29 Monday, October 10
Monday, March 28- Monday, October 31-
Priority registration
Sunday, August 21 Sunday, January 1
Open registration Monday, August 22- Monday, January 2-
(Additional $35 fee for initial registration only.) Tuesday, August 30 Sunday, January 8
Classes begin Wednesday, August 31 Monday, January 9
Late registration Wednesday, August 31- Monday, January 9-
(Additional $70 for initial registration only.) Wednesday, September 14 Monday, January 23
Holiday – university closed Monday, September 5 Monday, January 16
Last day to drop full-term classes with
Wednesday, September 14 Monday, January 23
tuition cancellation
Census date Wednesday, September 14 Monday, January 23
Thursday, September 15- Monday, January 23-
Early academic assessment (midterm grading)
Wednesday, October 19 Monday, February 27
Late drops: Classes dropped on Academica will
Thursday, September 15- Tuesday, January 24-
not appear on your record. There is no tuition
Wednesday, September 28 Sunday, February 5
cancellation for late drops.
Course withdrawals: In Academica, under Student
Thursday, September 29- Monday, February 6-
Resources, select Registration, then Course
Sunday, November 13 Sunday, March 26
Withdrawal. SMART Check is required; see page 11.
Degree applications due Friday, September 30 Friday, February 10
Monday, March 13-
Spring break – no classes
Saturday, March 18
Last day to request course withdrawal Sunday, November 13 Sunday, March 26
Holiday – no classes Wednesday, November 23
Thursday, November 24-
Holiday – university closed
Saturday, November 26
Commencement TBD TBD
Classes end Monday, December 12 Monday, April 24
Study day Tuesday, December 13 Tuesday, April 25
Wednesday, December 14- Wednesday, April 26-
Final exams
Tuesday, December 20 Tuesday, May 2
Monday, December 26-
Holiday – university closed
Sunday, January 1
University re-opens after semester break 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
Monday, January 23 Monday, January 23 Monday, January 23
online
Monday, February 6- Monday, February 6- Monday, February 6-
Priority registration
Sunday, May 7 Sunday, May 7 Tuesday, June 27
Classes begin Monday, May 8 Monday, May 8 Wednesday, June 28
Monday, May 8- Monday, May 8- Wednesday, June 28-
Late registration
Sunday, May 21 Sunday, May 14 Wednesday, July 5
Last day to drop full-term classes
Sunday, May 21 Sunday, May 14
with tuition cancellation
Late drops: Classes dropped on
Academica will not appear on Monday, May 22- Monday, May 15-
your record. There is no tuition Sunday, June 4 Sunday, May 21
cancellation for late drops.
Holiday – university closed Monday, May 29 Monday, May 29
Day scheduled as a Monday Friday, June 2 Friday, June 2
Course withdrawals: In
Academica, under Student
Monday, June 5- Monday, May 22-
Resources, select Registration,
Sunday, July 16 Sunday, June 11
then Course Withdrawal. SMART
Check is required; see page 11.
Degree applications due Friday, June 9 Friday, June 9 Friday, June 9
Holiday – university closed Tuesday, July 4 Tuesday, July 4
Census date Wednesday, July 5 Wednesday, July 5 Wednesday, July 5
Last day to drop full-term classes
Wednesday, July 5
with tuition cancellation
Late drops: Classes dropped on
Academica will not appear on Thursday, July 6-
your record. There is no tuition Wednesday, July 12
cancellation for late drops.
Day scheduled as a Tuesday Friday, July 7
Course withdrawals: In
Academica, under Student
Thursday, July 13-
Resources, select Registration,
Wednesday, August 2
then Course Withdrawal. SMART
Check is required; see page 11.
Last day to request course
Sunday, July 16 Sunday, June 11 Wednesday, August 2
withdrawal
Classes end Friday, July 28 Friday, June 23 Tuesday, August 15
Study day Saturday, July 29 Saturday, June 24 Wednesday, August 16
Monday, July 31- Monday, June 26- Thursday, August 17-
Final exams
Thursday, August 3 Tuesday, June 27 Friday, 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!
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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? Know what we mean
Students can schedule an appointment online Common academic advising terms
through WAMS — the Wayne Advising Management Academica: An Internet gateway that provides single
System — by visiting wams.wayne.edu. sign-on and secure access to WSU computer systems (such
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: Students as WSU email and calendars, Blackboard and OneCard) as
who enter the university with a declared CLAS well as university, library and computing resources, and
major will meet with an academic advisor for their financial aid.
specific major. You can find your advisor online at Academic advisor: Professional staff or faculty
clas.wayne.edu/advisor. members who help students determine their requirements
Pre-Medicine and Health Science Center: Provides for graduation, select appropriate courses and connect to
prerequisite advising, academic support and campus resources.
professional development strategies for students Academic plan: A semester-by-semester, four-year plan
interested in pre-med, pre-dental, pre-nursing, of the courses a student needs to successfully complete
and pre-pharmacy and health sciences professional their degree. Because some classes must be taken in a
programs. Visit wayne.edu/advising/pre-health to particular order, this outline keeps students on track and
schedule an appointment with an academic advisor takes the uncertainty out of registration. Meet with an
at 1600 David Adamany Undergraduate Library. academic advisor to create an academic plan in Degree
See facebook.com/WSUPreHealth or call Works that is specific to your program, and see the Forms
313-577-2680 for more information. section in the back of this guide for an example.
CLAS Exploratory Tracks: Undergraduate students Blackboard: This online resource connects you to
who are not ready to choose a major upon your professors and classmates. You’ll find your syllabus,
admission may select an Exploratory Track that best textbook requirements and homework assignments here.
fits their interests. Academic advisors work with Log on to blackboard.wayne.edu with your AccessID
these students in a purposeful and programmatic and password, then scroll to the bottom of the page to
way to help them explore the majors that WSU take a free, self-paced online tutorial. See page 17 for more
has to offer while making progress in general information.
education and college requirements (limited to 45
credit hours, upon which time a major must be Bulletin: Intended to provide academic information
declared). You will meet with your academic advisor and course descriptions, it specifies the requirements
at 1600 David Adamany Undergraduate Library. See that must be met and the courses that must be taken to
advising.wayne.edu or call 313-577-2680 for more complete each degree: bulletins.wayne.edu.
information. Corequisite (coreq): A course that is paired with
Each department in the College of Fine, Performing another course and must be taken the same semester
and Communication Arts has its own academic (such as a lecture/lab combination).
advisors. Students should go to cfpca.wayne.edu Declaring or changing your major: Students in
to find the right academic advisor for their major. the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences can use the
Students pursuing a degree in the College of “Declare/Change Major” link in Academica under Student
Engineering should contact the advisor for their Resources. Follow the prompts, use the pull-down menu
specific program. Visit engineering.wayne.edu to select your major and click Done when finished. For
and click on Current Students for a list of academic students interested in declaring or changing their major
advisors and faculty members. in Education; Business; Engineering; or Fine, Performing
and Communication Arts, please see an advisor in the
College of Education academic advisors have walk- department in which your desired major is located.
in appointments every Tuesday (excluding holidays)
from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in Education Building Room 489, General education requirements: Classes in addition
or you can call Student Services (313-577-1601) to to major professional courses that are needed to ensure
make an appointment. Visit coe.wayne.edu. fundamental skills and a well-rounded education. Some
majors require choosing from a preselected list to fulfill
Students majoring in accounting, finance, global these requirements.
supply chain management, information systems
management, management or marketing receive Learning Community: A team of students — led by an
advising from the Mike Ilitch School of Business. upperclassman peer mentor and faculty member — who
Walk-in advising is held every Tuesday (excluding work together toward course or program goals, supporting
holidays) from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. in Prentis Building each other in study groups and other activities outside the
Room 200. Call Student Services (313-577-4510) classroom. There is no additional charge beyond standard
in the Mike Ilitch School of Business to schedule an tuition. See page 16 and lc.wayne.edu for details.
appointment. Visit ilitchbusiness.wayne.edu. Prerequisite (prereq): A course or qualifying exam that
is required before enrolling in a desired class.
ACADEMICS | 5Grade and credit policies Marks
Undergraduate student classification
An I (Incomplete) is given to an undergraduate student when they
Freshman 0-28.99 credits have not completed all of the coursework as planned for the term
Sophomore 29-55.99 credits and when there is, in the judgment of the instructor, a reasonable
Junior 56-87.99 credits probability that the student will complete the course successfully
Senior 88 or more credits without again attending regular class sessions. The student should
be passing at the time the grade of I is given. A written contract
Undergraduate grading system specifying the work to be completed should be signed by the
A Excellent 4.0 student and instructor. Responsibility for completing all coursework
A- Excellent 3.67 rests with the student.
ANC Excellent No credit The I will be changed to a letter grade when the student completes
B+ Good 3.33 the coursework as arranged with the instructor or, if the instructor
B Good 3.0 has left the university, with the chairperson of the department
B- Good 2.67 or other instructional unit. Work must be completed within one
calendar year. There are no extensions.
BNC Good No credit
C+ Fair 2.33 An I will not be awarded if, in the instructor’s judgment, it is
C Fair 2.0 necessary for the student to attend subsequent sessions of the
C- Fair 1.67 class. If regular attendance is necessary to complete coursework,
CNC Fair No credit the student must register for the class for the semester in which
attendance is planned. The student will be assessed tuition and
D+ Poor 1.33
applicable fees for the second registration. If the student decides
D Poor 1.0 to register for the course subsequent to the assignment of an I,
D- Poor 0.67 then the mark of I for the original election will be changed to a
F Failure 0.0 WP (Withdrawal/Passing) and the student will be responsible for
P Passed ---- tuition and applicable fees for the second registration. Students are
PNC Passed No credit responsible for notifying the department offering the course that
they have reregistered for the course so that the I is not changed
N Not passed ----
to an F (Failure).
NNC Not passed No credit
S Satisfactory ---- Any unchanged I will, within one calendar year from the time it was
SNC Satisfactory No credit received, be changed to an F.
U Unsatisfactory ---- WF (Official Withdrawal Failing) is given when the student
UNC Unsatisfactory ---- withdraws from the course in accordance with the university
M Marginal pass ---- policy and the student had earned a failing grade as of the
MNC Marginal No credit date the withdrawal is approved.
Grade points are calculated per credit. WN (Withdrawal Non-Attendance) is given to students who did
P, N, S, U, M, ANC, BNC, CNC, PNC, not attend any classes and/or had no graded work by the
NNC, SNC and MNC grades are not withdrawal date.
reflected in the grade point average.
WP (Official Withdrawal Passing) is given when the student drops
Undergraduate courses completed with
the course in accordance with the university policy and
a P may count toward a degree. S, M or
the student had earned a passing grade as of the date the
U performance in non-degree courses
withdrawal is approved.
and certain designated courses such as
fieldwork, practicums and internships Y (Deferred) is given when the student is up-to-date with the
do not affect grade point averages. 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.
6 | Green & Gold GuideGrade 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 Total
points
HIS 1040 A 4 x3 = 12 (8 + 12 = 20) ÷ (3 + 4 = 7)
BIO 1010 C 2 x4 =8 GPA = 2.85
You also can use the GPA calculator at reg.wayne.edu/students/gpa.php.
Student Code of Conduct 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
The primary purpose of the Student Code of Conduct is reference in the paper or bibliography.
to promote campus civility and academic integrity and
to provide the framework for the imposition of discipline Other: Selling, buying or stealing all or part of a test
in the university setting. The code gives general notice of or term paper, unauthorized use of resources, enlisting
prohibited conduct and of the sanctions to be imposed if in the assistance of a substitute when taking exams,
such conduct occurs. The code specifies the rights of the destroying another’s work, threatening or exploiting
student and the rights of other parties to the procedure. students or instructors, or any other violation of course
rules as contained in the course syllabus or other written
The code is designed to ensure that students who are information.
alleged to have engaged in unacceptable behavior receive
fair and impartial consideration. It is important that each Sanctions if a student is found responsible for academic
of us become familiar with the Student Code of Conduct misconduct:
and share the responsibility for maintaining a reputable
university committed to academic excellence. Disciplinary reprimand: A formal notification to the
student that their conduct has been unacceptable and a
For more information and to read the Student Code of warning that another offense may result in a more serious
Conduct, visit the Dean of Students Office website at sanction.
doso.wayne.edu.
Disciplinary probation: A disciplinary status that does
not interfere with the student’s rights to enroll and
Academic misconduct attend classes but that includes specified requirements or
restrictions.
Academic misconduct is any activity that tends to Suspension: A denial of privilege to continue as a student
compromise the academic integrity of the institution or anywhere in the university and denial of all student rights
undermine the education process. Examples of academic and privileges for a specified period of time.
misconduct include:
Expulsion: A permanent denial of the privilege of
Plagiarism: To take and use another’s words or ideas as continuing or enrolling as a student anywhere within the
your own without appropriate referencing or citation. university and permanent denial of all student rights and
Cheating: Intentionally using or attempting to use or privileges.
intentionally providing unauthorized materials, information Transcript disciplinary record: An entry onto the student’s
or assistance in any academic exercise. This includes transcript permanently or for a specified period of time,
copying from another student’s test paper, allowing indicating the violation and sanction imposed.
another student to copy from your test, using unauthorized
material during an exam and submitting a term paper Other sanctions: Other sanctions may be imposed instead
for a current class that has been submitted in a past class of or in addition to those specified above.
without appropriate permission.
ACADEMICS | 7Alumni 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/futureUndergraduate 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 Biomedical Physics
For undecided students
ilitchbusiness.wayne.edu Chemistry
Classics (Greek and Latin) Many students aren’t ready to pick a
Accounting
Communication Sciences major right away. If you’re undecided,
Finance
and Disorders we have a program to help first-year
Global Supply Chain Management
Computer Science (B.A.) freshmen test the waters. These
Management
Criminal Justice exploratory tracks are limited to 45 credit
Management Information Systems
Dietetics hours or less; after completion you
Marketing
Economics must declare a major. Your advisor will
Education Employment and Labor Relations be there to help every step of the way.
3
coe.wayne.edu English Communication Arts
3
Elementary Education (K-8) Environmental Science Fine Arts
3
Health Education (6-12) Film Studies Humanities
3
Instructional Technology Gender, Sexuality and Life Sciences
3
Kinesiology (K-12) Women’s Studies Music
3
Secondary Education (6-12) Geology Performing Arts
3
Special Education (K-12) German Physical Sciences/Mathematics
3
Global Studies Social Sciences
Engineering History
engineering.wayne.edu Information Systems Technology
Computer Science (B.S.) Jewish Studies (minor only) Pre-Professional Curricula
Engineering Latino/a and Latin If your ultimate career goal requires
- Biomedical1 American Studies (co-major) much more than an undergraduate
- Chemical Linguistics degree, Wayne State can help you get
- Civil Mathematical Economics there. These pre-professional programs
- Electrical Mathematics are not majors, but are designed to
- General Near Eastern Languages put you in prime position for advanced
- Industrial (Arabic and Hebrew) schooling.
- Mechanical Near Eastern Studies 3
Pre-Dentistry
Technology Nutrition and Food Science 3
- Computer1 Pre-Law
Peace and Conflict Studies (co-major) 3
- Construction Management1 Pre-Medicine
Philosophy 3
- Electric Transportation1 Physics Pre-Veterinary Medicine
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering1 Political Science
- Electromechanical Engineering1 Psychology
-M anufacturing Engineering1 Honors College
Public Affairs honors.wayne.edu
- Mechanical Engineering1 Public Health The Irvin D. Reid Honors College is
Religious Studies (minor only)
Fine, Performing and Romance Languages (French,
for motivated students who thrive on
Communication Arts academic challenges. Honors students
Italian and Spanish) can pursue any major. They may also
cfpca.wayne.edu Slavic Studies (Polish and Russian)
Art apply to participate in a Start program,
Sociology which sets the course directly for
Art History Urban Studies
Communication Studies graduate school at Wayne State.
Dance Nursing B Start (Business)
Design nursing.wayne.edu HealthPro Start-Pharmacy
Design and Merchandising Nursing1,2 Wayne Med-Direct
Film
Journalism Pharmacy and
- Broadcast and Digital Media Health Sciences Graduate School
- Print/Online cphs.wayne.edu wayne.edu/gradschool
Media Arts and Studies Clinical Laboratory Science1,2 Wayne State is well known for its
Music Health Sciences1,2 graduate school. Here, you can earn
Public Relations - Occupational Therapy certificates as well as master’s, doctoral
Theatre Mortuary Science1,2 and professional degrees in hundreds of
Pathologists’ Assistant1,2 fields, including law, medicine, library
Liberal Arts and Sciences Pharmacy1,2 and information science, nursing, social
clas.wayne.edu Physician Assistant1,2 work, pharmacy, physical therapy,
African American Studies Radiation Therapy Technology1,2 business, and more.
Anthropology Radiologic Technology1,2
Asian Studies
Astronomy Social Work
1
tudents cannot apply directly to this program.
S
Additional application process required.
Biochemistry and Chemical Biology socialwork.wayne.edu 2
Pre-professional curricula available.
Biological Sciences Social Work1,2 3
Not a bachelor’s degree program.
ACADEMICS | 9TIPS FOR Academic Success Center
SUCCESS Earning a degree is no easy task, and the Academic Success Center
(ASC) is here to help you conquer your coursework with confidence.
1. Remember why you are in
college. Identify long-term goals
With individualized study skills counseling, specialized workshops,
math success services, tutoring and much more, regular visits to
and remind yourself of them when the ASC can help you achieve your personal best. For details, visit
frustrated or overwhelmed. success.wayne.edu.
2. Go to class and participate.
Don’t abuse your new freedom.
Peer-Assisted Learning
Being in class is your responsibility, Through supplemental instruction and tutoring, peer-
and you’ll be graded on what assisted learning utilizes the knowledge and experience
happens there. of your fellow students to help you succeed.
3. Connect with people who can
help you succeed. Engage with
Supplemental Instruction (SI) — SI is a semester-long
n
series of collaborative study sessions led by peer leaders
advisors, instructors, organization who have a strong understanding of the key topics and
sponsors, learning specialists and concepts of the courses they support.
fellow students. n Tutoring — The ASC offers free tutorial services in
4. Make a plan. Create a schedule
for your entire semester.
a wide range of courses every semester. Tutoring is
available by appointment and on a walk-in basis during
Include due dates for your class select hours in both one-on-one and small-group
assignments, extracurricular sessions.
activities and personal time.
Review it daily.
Math Success Services (MSS)
5. Improve your study habits.
Students who had an easy time
MSS provides a number of support services to improve
your math comprehension and decrease math-induced
anxiety, including:
in high school often experience
difficulty in college. Visit the n Individualized math support
Academic Success Center for n Course-specific math discussion
personalized study support.
n Math skills workshops
6. Stay healthy. Eat well, get
enough sleep, and exercise your n Techniques for note-taking in math courses
body and mind. Your well-being n Strategies to maximize test scores
can positively affect your GPA.
Study Skills Counseling
7. Develop critical thinking skills.
Challenge yourself to understand The ASC offers individual sessions to help you improve your
the “why” of course material. study skills. All sessions are personalized, confidential and
Why is it important? Why is it designed with your goals in mind. Request to meet with a
believable? This also will help you learning specialist to discover how you can:
make wise decisions in other areas n Improve your test-taking abilities and preparation
of life. strategies
8. Keep a positive attitude. Things
will not always work out the way
n Navigate your textbooks and master course material
you expect, so focus on what is n Improve your concentration in lectures and during
truly important. Acknowledge study time
what you have accomplished. n Revamp your approach to memorization
9. Get involved. Immerse yourself
in the Wayne State community
n Manage and prevent stress
through student organizations, Free Study Skills Workshops
athletics, Learning Communities Sharpen your study skills by attending our free workshops.
and other campus activities. You’ll leave these interactive group sessions armed with
10. Seek out support. Asking for help
is a sign of maturity. Connect with
tips and strategies for academic success. See page 42 for
more information.
support resources regularly to stay
on the right track.
10 | Green & Gold GuideSelecting classes for registration Know what we mean
Common registration terms
It is important to meet with your academic advisor
to carefully go over your options before the priority
registration period each semester. Among the Class Schedule: Use classschedule.wayne.edu for registration
things to consider when choosing your courses: and to research classes, compose wish lists and get help.
How early you need to leave home. If you are Closed class: During registration, when a class is available,
commuting, figure out how long it will take to it will have an open status. When a class is full or otherwise
drive to campus, find a parking spot and walk to not available for registration, it will have a closed status. To
your classroom. Keep in mind that depending on inquire about entering a closed class, contact the department
where you are coming from and at what time, you offering that class.
could be facing rush hour traffic. And don’t forget
CRN (Course Reference Number): A unique number
that bad weather can slow you down.
assigned to each class at the university. You will use this when
Are you an early bird or night owl? Think about registering for your classes.
when you learn best and look for classes that meet
around those times. Degree completion requirements: A minimum of
120 credit hours is required for all degree programs. See your
Give yourself room to breathe. Be sure to leave
academic advisor to determine your school or college and
time to get from one class to the next as well as
program requirements.
time to have lunch or review your notes between
classes. If every day is hectic, you could burn out Degree Works: A self-service tool within Academica that
quickly. allows you to evaluate your progress toward completion of
Do you meet the requirements? Check to make your degree program. Working with your academic advisor,
sure you don’t need a prerequisite before taking you can build an academic plan to guide you toward
the class — you may not be able to register for it, graduation. Visit wayne.edu/degreeworks.
or you may get to class and find yourself already Dropping: Students must drop classes in Academica. For
behind on the first day. classes that run the full length of the term, drops in the first
Have a backup plan. When deciding which classes and second week will receive full tuition cancellation. Courses
to take, have a few backups mapped out in case dropped in the third and fourth week will not receive tuition
something fills before you can claim your seat. cancellation, but will not appear on the academic record.
For courses running less than a full term, consult the Class
Consider other time commitments. Think about
Schedule for drop dates. There may be financial aid and
family and work obligations to avoid conflicts that
academic consequences at this point. Visit reg.wayne.edu.
would mean missed classes or coursework.
SMART Check: In order to prevent students from making
How many credits quick decisions that could negatively affect their financial
aid and graduation plans, Wayne State requires that anyone
should you take? wishing to withdraw must first complete a SMART Check,
which helps students review why they might want to drop,
Generally, most students take 12-16 credits. The and outlines the financial and academic consequences — as
minimum to be a full-time student is 12, but we well as alternatives such as tutoring. This mandatory pre-
recommend 15 to keep pace with your degree withdrawal process may be completed online or on a walk-in
program. When deciding what’s right for you, basis in the Welcome Center.
keep in mind that for every one hour in class, you
should plan to spend at least two hours outside of Supplemental Instruction (SI): A free series of group
class doing homework and studying. study lessons led by undergraduates who have successfully
completed that course. Find details at success.wayne.edu.
12 credits = 12 hours in class
+ 24 hours studying Wish list: A feature in Class Schedule that allows you to
36 hours/week as a full-time student find classes and save their names for quick reference during
16 credits = 16 hours in class registration, like a shopping cart. You must complete your
+ 32 hours studying registration by logging into Academica after you create your
48 hours/week as a full-time student wish list.
Remember, you need a minimum of 120 credits Withdrawing: For courses running the full term, beginning
to graduate, but there are only 168 hours in with the fifth week of class, students are no longer allowed
each week — and some of those should be to drop but must withdraw from class. Select the “Withdraw
spent sleeping! 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.
ACADEMICS | 11How to register for classes
If you are still deciding on your major or program, focus Step 3: Select the section of your choice by clicking
on your general education and elective courses. Use the the Add to Wish List button.
calendar on page 2 to determine when registration for Note the Course Reference Number (CRN).
the next semester will begin. Meet with your academic
advisor in advance to review all of your options and
avoid the rush.
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.
12 | Green & Gold GuideHow 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 5: Click on Submit Changes — the page will
refresh and you will see changes in the status
Step 3: Select the appropriate term and click on the
area.
Submit button.
Questions?
Contact the Office of the Registrar:
registration@wayne.edu
ACADEMICS | 13Whether 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.
14 | Green & Gold GuideGeneral ed classes: Do the write thing
While Wayne State students develop a great depth of Intermediate Composition (IC) and Writing Intensive (WI)
knowledge in their chosen fields of study, the general in the majors. Most students fulfill these requirements by
education program ensures they are exposed to a broad taking a sequence of three or four of the following courses:
range of topics providing a variety of ideas and approaches. n Basic Writing – ENG 1010, a developmental course
It is through general education classes that students that prepares students to succeed in freshman writing
improve their skills and are introduced to methods of and other courses
inquiry, modes of thought, bodies of knowledge, and n Introductory College Writing – ENG 1020, WSU’s
representative ideas drawn from many academic disciplines. freshman composition course
What’s more, general education helps students connect
n Intermediate Writing – ENG 3010, which prepares
what they learn in the classroom to real-world experiences.
students to take required Writing Intensive, or WI,
Why should you take writing courses early courses in their major
in your college career? n A major-specific WI course
Learning to write at the college level is an essential part These courses work in sequence, each building on the
of succeeding at WSU. Research shows that students who last. ENG 1010 explains fundamental reading and writing
pass freshman composition are far more likely to continue concepts in depth and examines how these concepts are
into their sophomore year. Related research shows that used in other writers’ work. ENG 1020 guides students
students who do continue from freshman to sophomore in using the concepts in their own writing for audiences
year are very likely to complete their college education in and outside the university. In ENG 3010, students
and graduate. learn how the concepts operate in writing within specific
disciplines and professions to prepare them for WI courses
General education writing courses are important because and beyond.
they prepare you to succeed in later courses. You’ll write
in many of your courses at WSU, and writing varies You can make important progress toward succeeding at
across professions and communities. Writing in biology is WSU by taking and passing ENG 1010 or 1020 during
quite different from writing in psychology, and both are your freshman year and ENG 3010 in your sophomore
different from writing in philosophy, business or law. or junior year.
To prepare students for writing competency in different Talk to your academic advisor with questions about your
courses, careers and situations, WSU has three general specific plan.
education writing requirements: Basic Composition (BC),
ACADEMICS | 15Achieve success through
Sample LCs
Mike Ilitch School of Business
Learning Communities
Warriors Business Living LC By participating in Wayne State Learning Communities (LC), students,
First-year business students have a unique faculty and peer mentors learn together, leading to the discovery of
opportunity to live on the same floor as themselves and the world around them. Students take advantage of
other business peers. Current business a small college learning environment with the resources of a major
students are peer mentors and serve as research university. The community provides academic support and
resident advisors on the floor. Students
social activities related to a specific course or major.
will attend study groups, networking
events, academic and professional Wayne State’s LCs are linked to specific courses that range from
workshops, and engage in BA 2020 – business to the arts to education to the sciences. With nearly 5,000
the introductory business course.
students already participating in an LC, you have a tremendous
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences network of support to guide you through your academic career.
Department of English
Motown and Global LC: Students and faculty members engage in group discussions and
Writing Detroit experiences centered on course material or subject matter. In your
LC, you’ll:
Create, study and experiment with
different genres of creative writing and n Share new experiences with people who have similar interests
art. This LC offers a rare opportunity to n Engage with faculty and student mentors
work with nationally and internationally
n Explore your academic and career interests
acclaimed visiting writers.
n Enhance your learning skills
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Within each LC, small groups of students with similar interests work
Math and Physics closely together to study, problem-solve and socialize. Our research
WIDER Science and Math LC shows that, on average, first-year students who engage in Wayne
This community supports students in State LCs achieve a 10 percent increase in their grades over those who
foundational science and math courses choose not to participate.
and offers community opportunities for
active learning in small-group settings. Visit lc.wayne.edu to review the full list of more than 50 communities.
Students who participate will develop Then contact the LC coordinator for the community that interests you.
study skills appropriate for each math That person will have the specific information to get you started.
or science subject and learn about
resources and opportunities at WSU. Call us at 313-577-2254 or write to learningcommunities@wayne.edu
with questions.
See the full list at lc.wayne.edu.
16 | Green & Gold GuideBlackboard basics
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
Liverpool, England keep up to date with coursework, stay
on top of your grades, collaborate
with other classmates and much
more.
Study Abroad and Global Programs If you register for an online class, it
will be conducted almost entirely
Students who want to take their studies on the road and earn credit at through Blackboard. Regardless of the
the same time can do so through a variety of programs facilitated by the type of class, you’re able to submit
Study Abroad and Global Programs office. assignments, participate in discussion
board forums on various course-
International study opportunities can fulfill language and foreign culture
related topics, and download required
requirements, and students older than 18 can participate in most
lectures and readings — all depending
programs at any point in college, including during freshman year. on how your instructor chooses to
Programs run from two weeks to a semester, and some last an entire use the site. You can even create and
manage your own blog.
academic year. Sharpen your language skills while staying in a 13th
century monastery in Italy or at the Lebanese American University Familiarize yourself with this tool by
in Beirut, or follow the Magical Mystery Tour through London and logging on to blackboard.wayne.edu
Liverpool during spring break. Some programs focus on majors such and choosing one of two training
as engineering or international business, and select faculty members options:
lead programs related to their academic discipline so students have the
benefit of traveling with an expert as well as classmates.
1. Enroll
in the free, self-paced
online course, Blackboard Basics
Costs vary by program. Some types of federal student aid such as Pell
for Students.
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 2. RStudents
efer to the Blackboard Guide for
with quick questions
a realistic option during their academic career. 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
ACADEMICS | 17Get 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 • helpdesk@wayne.edu • computing.wayne.edu/helpdesk
18 | Green Gold GuideFINANCES
FINANCESTo 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
Warrior words of wisdom See page 54 for more advice from current studentsYour 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
studentservice@wayne.edu
Visit our website at wayne.edu/financial-aid.
19 | Green & Gold GuideDo you have a plan?
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.
Financial aid checklist
Federal Pell Grant limits: If you are receiving the Federal Pell Grant, keep in
o File the FAFSA every year at mind that it is limited to 12 semesters of awards for full-time enrollment.
fafsa.gov.
Federal loan limits: If you decide to borrow student loans to help pay for
o Check the status of your your degree, remember that loans have annual and lifetime limits. Once
financial aid regularly on you reach these limits, you will no longer be able to borrow. There also is a
Academica. maximum period to receive Federal Direct Subsidized Loans. In general, you
may not receive subsidized loans for more than 150 percent of the published
o Check your WSU email length of your program. If you lose eligibility for subsidized loans, the federal
account regularly for
interest subsidy on the loans end and you become responsible for paying the
information from the
interest. Detailed information is available on the Federal Student Aid website:
Office of Student Financial
studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/directSubsidizedLoanTimeLimitation.action.
Aid.
If you want to take advantage of the reduced summer tuition rate and want to
o Submit all documents and use loan funds to pay these costs, don’t borrow your maximum loans in the fall
complete all requirements
and winter.
promptly to avoid delays.
WSU grant limits: The WSU Promise Grant is awarded for four consecutive years
o Create a budget (financial to new freshmen and two consecutive years to new transfer students. Grant
plan) for yourself before
recipients are required to earn 24 credits each academic year, which includes the
you borrow loans.
fall and winter semesters, and maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.
o Accept or decline your WSU scholarship limits: Most scholarships will be awarded only for four years to
financial aid awards on
new freshmen and only for two years to new transfer students.
Academica.
o First-time Federal Direct
Loan borrowers must
Keeping your award
complete entrance loan Maintaining financial aid eligibility is an ongoing process. Not only must you
counseling and a Master reapply for financial aid every year but WSU is required to continually monitor
Promissory Note. your eligibility. See page 28 for details.
n You must maintain at least half-time enrollment to remain eligible for the
o Parents who would like to majority of financial aid funds.
apply for a Parent PLUS
Loan must complete n You must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress toward your degree or
the Parent PLUS Loan certificate.
application and a Parent n You must complete courses. Withdrawing from one class or all classes can
PLUS Loan Master negatively affect your ability to retain the funds awarded and/or disbursed
Promissory Note online at to you.
studentloans.gov.
20 | Green & Gold GuideFinancial aid in Academica Your responsibilities
• Review Academica regularly.
In Academica, you can review your outstanding requirements, accept
awards, check your status and more. • 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 • Read the academic and
registration calendar on page 2
1. Click on My Financial Aid of this guide.
Requirements
• Pay your Student Accounts
Receivable bill regardless of your
financial aid status.
2. Select the 2016-2017
Award Year
3. Complete any Unsatisfied
Requirements
FINANCES | 21Money-management
suggestions
Reviewing and accepting your awards
Financial aid awards must be accepted or declined on Academica.
• Separate your wants from your n You must accept or decline any work-study awards within 30 days or the
needs. award offer may be withdrawn. You must accept before the term ends.
• Make a budget (financial plan) n Federal Direct and PLUS Loans cannot be processed after you cease
and stick to it. to be enrolled at least half-time for the semester. Loan counseling and
promissory notes must be completed.
• Review the resources at wayne. n A PLUS Loan will not be on your award until after your parent is approved
edu/financial-aid for external for the loan. Your parent must complete an application and a promissory
scholarship opportunities. note online at studentloans.gov.
• Pay bills on time to avoid late lick on Accept my
1. C
fees. 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.
elect the 2016-2017
2. S
• Eat in the cafeteria if you Award Year
purchase a meal plan.
• 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. 3. A
ccept all or a partial
award amount Enter amount to accept
• Avoid credit cards.
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.
22 | Green & Gold GuideLoan requirements Avoid the burden of
high loan debt
After you accept a loan award, you may have new requirements to
complete: •
Borrowing can be costly. We
n Entrance loan counseling is required for all first-time borrowers at WSU. recommend you consider
borrowing only when you have
n Loan promissory notes are required for all loans. exhausted all other options.
Federal loan entrance counseling •
Only borrow what you need.
Entrance loan counseling is required for first-time federal loan borrowers Make a budget for yourself
and must be completed before you can receive loan funds. to keep your debt within
manageable limits.
Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loan entrance counseling may
be completed online at studentloans.gov. •
Keep in mind that a high loan
After your loan counseling session has been completed, WSU will receive payment after graduation can
notification within a few days. Check Academica for information about limit your options.
possible financial aid requirements.
•
If you must borrow, file the
FAFSA to take advantage of low
Federal loan promissory notes interest rate loans.
Promissory notes must be signed before a loan can be disbursed.
•
Make the interest payments
Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans: studentloans.
n
on your student loans while
gov. This promissory note only needs to be completed once every
enrolled. Otherwise, the
10 years.
interest will be added to your
Federal Parent PLUS Loan: studentloans.gov. This promissory note
n principal balance at repayment
only needs to be completed once every 10 years, unless an endorser is and you will be paying interest
required. on top of interest.
Parent PLUS Loan applications •
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
For some students, college can
be more expensive than it needs
to be. Helping your student with
money-management skills will be
Log in useful throughout life.
with your
FAFSA ID •
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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