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10 Great Reasons to Attend Wayne State

  1. We have 350 degree programs, including education, business administration, social work, engineering, nursing, pharmacy and health sciences and fine, performing and communication arts.  Law and medicine too, for those of you thinking beyond graduation.  If there's a subject you want to study, we probably offer it.
  2. Students at WSU receive more than $244 million in financial aid and scholarships.  No matter what your circumstances, we can help meet the financial challenges of higher education.
  3. WSU is in the heart of the University Cultural Center and only a short distance from first-class museums, theatres, concert halls and sports arenas.
  4. There are more than 200 student organizations to join. If you can’t find the group you’re looking for, we’ll help you start it.
  5. Metro Timesreaders voted us the best local college/university in 2007.  Thousands of voters can’t be wrong!
  6. iStart is a three-day program for first-year students that will simplify your transition to university life that introduces academic skills, campus socialization and community involvement.
  7. You'll fit in here: Our students come from 44 states and 90 countries.
  8. "Learning Communities" allow small groups of students with similar intrests to share opinions, ideas and strategies for course work and other aspects of college life. Each LC has a student mentor and faculty adviser to help the team study, socialize and solve problems.
  9. Our “Start” programs in medicine, pharmacy and health sciences, business and engineering allow select students to pursue advanced degrees while still undergraduates.
  10. We have a great campus and we’d love to show you around. Schedule a tour at admissions.wayne.edu.