Wayne State University

Wayne State University requires a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Wayne State accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Wayne State has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 56% of students who start college at Wayne State complete all the credits required within six years.

Wayne State offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Wayne State may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Are Required At Wayne State?

Wayne State has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Wayne State directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Wayne State

When choosing a major, Wayne State students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Wayne State.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

Wayne State does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Wayne State

Wayne State offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wayne State University

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Does Wayne State Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Wayne State does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Wayne State Offer Online Classes?

✅ Wayne State has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Wayne State Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Wayne State offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Wayne State Have An Honors Program?

✅ Wayne State offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Wayne State.

Does Wayne State Require Internships?

❌ Wayne State does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Wayne State University

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Wayne State University Library

The main library on campus is the David Adamany Undergraduate Library and there are 5 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Wayne State

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Wayne State offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration with Northwest University of Politics and Law (NWUPL)

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Wayne State have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Wayne State has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Wayne State include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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