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Campus
Essentials Guide
Dear Students and Parents.
Welcome to Wright State University!
Within this guide you will find answers to many of your questions as well
as hyperlinks to help you locate information on the WSU web site. We
hope this Guide helps you have a wonderful year at Wright State.
We are glad you are here!
Your friends at Wright State
Table of
Contents
Table of Contents................................................................................................................
Campus Recreation .............................................................................................................................3
Career Services ....................................................................................................................................4
Community Standards and Student Conduct ....................................................................................5
Computing and Telecommunication Services ....................................................................................6
Counseling and Wellness Services ....................................................................................................7
Dining Services ....................................................................................................................................8
Financial Aid ..........................................................................................................................................9
Greek Affairs........................................................................................................................................0
Music ...................................................................................................................................... and
Office of the Bursar ............................................................................................................................3
Office of the Registrar ........................................................................................................................4
Parking Information ............................................................................................................................5
Reserve Officers Training CORPS (ROTC)
Air Force ROTC ............................................................................................................................6
Army ROTC ...................................................................................................................................6
Residence Life ....................................................................................................................................7
Student Activities and Organizations.................................................................................................8
Student Health Services.....................................................................................................................9
Student Legal Services ......................................................................................................................0
Student Support Services ..................................................................................................................
University College ...............................................................................................................................
University Honors Program................................................................................................................3
University Libraries ............................................................................................................................4
University Police Department ............................................................................................................5
Wright Financial Path..........................................................................................................................6
Wright1 Card ......................................................................................................................................7
Wright-Patt Credit Union ...................................................................................................................8
Wright State Parents’ Association......................................................................................................9
Writing Across the Curriculum ...........................................................................................................30
Campus
Recreation
092 Student Union, Telephone: (937) 775-5505
Welcome to the Wright State University! Campus Recreation has competitive and recreational opportuni-
ties to meet your every need.
Adapted Recreation
Fitness Center and Pool, Racquetball and Squash
Intramural Sports
Nutter Center Facilities include track, basketball, volleyball and weight room.
Outdoor Recreation
REC FIT
Campus Recreation’s REC FIT programs are designed to help individuals of varying fitness levels and
capabilities work toward their personal fitness goals. In addition to traditional workouts such as step and
dance aerobics, we offer stress-reducing sessions such as yoga, massage, as well as personal training.
For hours, updated weekly, call the Open Rec Hotline at (937) 775-4702.
Sports Clubs
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Career
Services
E334 Student Union, Telephone: (937) 775-2556
On-campus employment offers convenience, flexible work schedules, supportive and mentoring supervi-
sors, a sense of community, and valuable work experience. Job listings for on and off campus housing,
FAQs, interview hints and what to do once you have been hired can all be found at www.career.wright.
edu/student.
The terms Cooperative education and internships both define practical work experiences that are related
to a student’s course of study. Students may participate in cooperative education on a part-time or full-
time employment basis. This option provides students and employers with maximum flexibility. Through
cooperative education, students explore career possibilities, relate their course of study to practical work
situations, enhance their professional preparation, and earn income to meet educational expenses.
Career exploration -- The office of Career Services is a campus resource that assists students with making
career decisions and understanding how to develop their career while adapting to a continually changing
world of work.
Career employment -- The Wright Search Résumé Referral and Job Posting Service is web-based and serves
résumé referral service and job posting site for students, alumni, and employers. All students and alumni
can access the job postings by using the guest login that is given on The Wright Search login page. Reg-
istered students and alumni who have completed the registration process and uploaded a résumé may
browse job postings through their own account and may track employers’ reviews of their résumé.
On-campus interviewing and Recruiting Events -- Each year employers visit campus and conduct interviews
with students and alumni in the Office of Career Services. Qualified students and alumni who have com-
pleted The Wright Search registration have the ability to schedule on-campus interviews via the Web site.
Web resources -- Information and job listings are just clicks away when students use the Career Services
Web site. Students can find links to company home pages, to articles about the job search, to search
engines which can assist them in finding very specific location or career information, as well as salary
calculations and negotiation information, graduate school information, and listings of career fairs.
Office Information
Appointments must be made in advance.
E334 Student Union. Third floor of SU, near glass elevator.
8:00 a m to 5:00 p m, Monday through Friday, except university holidays.
Phone: 937.775.2556 FAX: 937.775.3381.
Mailing Address:
Career Services, Wright State University, 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, OH, 45435-0001.
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Community Standards
and Student Conduct
022 Student Union, Telephone: (937) 775-4240
Wright State University has established the Code of Student Conduct and student conduct system. The
student conduct process is designed to take into consideration the rights and responsibilities of the indi-
vidual concurrently with the institution’s rights and responsibilities. Additionally, the system is designed
to provide students with opportunities for service and leadership; to resolve disputes in a cooperative,
educational, and non-adversarial manner; to facilitate informed participation in the conduct process; and
to increase awareness of and respect for differences of culture, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation,
and ability.
Should your son or daughter become involved in a conduct proceeding, he or she will have the right to
defend him- or herself, and he or she may have the right to appeal a decision. You can help as a parent to
guide your son or daughter through the process and be supportive while holding the student accountable
to your expectations and those of the university. Expect your student to set appointments, attend meet-
ings, and fulfill sanctions if necessary. It is not beneficial to the educational development of the student, or
resolution of the matter, for you to take over the process for your son or daughter.
Students can also use the conduct system to make a complaint.
Community Standards and Student Conduct
Telephone: (937) 775-4240 Fax: (937) 775-3742
E-mail: Judicial_Affairs@wright.edu
Open Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
0 Student Union
Wright State University
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy.
Dayton, OH 45435-000
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Computing and
Telecommunications Services
025 Library Annex, Telephone: (888) 775-4827
Computing and Telecommunication Services (CaTS) provides service and support for university tele-
phones, campus networking, Internet access, and administrative and student computing resources. WSU
students are encouraged to use these resources to enhance their learning experience. CaTS maintains
computer labs (most open 24 hours) with laser printers and software applications to complement stu-
dents’ classroom activities. The computers in these labs not only provide desktop applications, but also
provide access to larger computing platforms, such as the University Libraries’ databases and other inter-
net resources. WSU has a strong commitment to provide accessibility to all of its students. In support of
this commitment, a variety of adaptive technologies are available to provide computer access to students
with physical disabilities.
Students receive a CaTS CAMPUS account at Orientation. The CAMPUS account provides them with
the account name and password necessary to access university e-mail, personal and class disk space on
network file servers, and other computing resources.
All student residence areas are equipped with a high speed internet connection (one network port per
student) and wireless internet. CaTS encourages all students living in the residence halls to use the
network port connection (by plugging in with a network cable) instead of a wireless, as it provides a faster
connection to the internet. If you need assistance in setting up your computer for network access, see
the CaTS Help Desck contact information below.
If you have a problem with your computer while on campus, the CaTS Help Desk should be your first
stop. The Help Desk will talk through the problem with you and troubleshoot if needed. If the Help Desk
is unable to resolve the issue, you will be referred to the CaTS Home Base, which offers more advanced
troubleshooting and computer repair.
CaTS Help Desk
025 Library Annex
937.775.4827 or 1.888.775.4827
helpdesk@wright.edu
http://www.wright.edu/cats/
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Counseling and
Wellness Services
053 Student Union, Telephone: (937) 775-3407
Stress or personal problems can lead to feeling confused, anxious, overwhelmed, and/or depressed.
Counseling and Wellness Services (CWS) offers a warm, relaxed, and confidential place to talk. Meeting
with a therapist can be helpful in finding new ways to look at problems. Often, talking with a staff member
can be an important step in relieving stress as well as identifying strategies for addressing your concerns.
Therapy is offered in individual, couples, family, and group modalities. In addition to therapy, we also
provide psychological assessment, consultation, and psycho-educational seminars. Some examples of
issues that may be addressed with our staff include:
• Relationship problems • Academic problems
• Grief issues • Sexual/Physical abuse
• Panic/Anxiety • Eating disorders
• Family conflict • Alcohol/Drug use
• Low self-esteem • Depression
Appointments—To schedule an appointment, call (937) 775-3407. Walk-in appointments are available
for urgent situations during our regular business hours. CWS is open Monday through Friday from 8:30
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information about our services or setting up an appointment, call us at 775-
3407.
Staff—The staff at CWS consists of psychologists, a half-time psychiatrist, psychology interns and train-
ees, and psychiatric residents.
Fees—Students who are under the Wright State University Student Health Insurance Plan receive treat-
ment at no cost. Students who are not insured under the WSU Student Health Insurance Plan receive
12 sessions per academic year at no cost. Beginning with the 13th session, a fee of $10 per session is
applied.
Confidentiality—As you enter treatment, a client record or file is opened which includes information
about your history, service plan, progress, and any testing results or correspondence which may be
generated. This information is shared only with those involved with your treatment or with other staff at
CWS who may be consulted about your case. You must provide written consent before this information is
shared with anyone outside of the CWS. However, CWS may release information without your consent if
the law requires that we do so. This might occur (a) if a court order is received; (b) there is an emergency
or a clear and substantial risk of imminent serious harm to self, identifiable others, or structures; or (c) if
evidence suggests that current child, elder, or vulnerable adult abuse and/or neglect has occurred.
Location—Counseling and Wellness Services is located in 053 Student Union. Our phone number is
(937) 775-3407. See our Web site at www.wright-counseling.com
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Dining
Services
W006 Student Union, Telephone: (937) 775-5633
All resident students who live in Hamilton Hall, The Woods, or the Honors Community are automatically
billed for the Residential Meal Plan each quarter. A portion of this charge goes towards a ‘Dining Ser-
vices Fee’ each quarter. The remainder will appear in their Dining Dollar$ account.
Dining Dollar$ are accessed through the student’s Wright1 card. Dining Dollar$ roll over from quarter to
quarter; however no refunds will be issued for unused Dining Dollar$ at the end of spring quarter.
Value Plan$ can be purchased by commuters or residents, and have the advantage of not expiring at the
end of the quarter, and have value added to them.
Buy a plan and receive 7 percent more value FREE!
It’s a great risk-free purchase.
Value Plan$ Plan Cost + Free $Receive
Titanium $500 + $35 $535
Platinum $400 + $28 $428
Gold $300 + $21 $321
Green $200 + $14 $214
Lesser amounts can be purchased, with a 5% value added.
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Financial
Aid
E136 Student Union, Telephone: (937) 775-5721
The Office of Financial Aid welcomes the opportunity to help students and their families in planning for college.
Information regarding how financial aid can assist with the costs of attending college is an important first step.
Financial aid can be in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and/or employment. Funding from scholarships,
grants, and work study are forms of aid that do not need to be repaid, while loans must be repaid. Other sources
of funding can be received through employer educational benefits, veteran’s educational benefits, state funded
scholarships, and scholarships from civic and/or social organizations. Free, online scholarship searches are also
another resource for financial aid.
The primary application for grant, loan, and work-study consideration is the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA determines eligibility for the following federal and state aid programs: Pell Grant,
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Academic Competitiveness Grant, SMART Grant, Perkins Loan,
Nursing Student Loan, Subsidized and/or Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students
(PLUS), Graduate PLUS Loan, Work-Study, and the Ohio College Opportunity Grant. Application through the
FAFSA is an annual process.
Filing the FAFSA online is the preferred method for faster processing. The FAFSA web site is www.fafsa.gov.
Before completing the FAFSA online, student filers and parent(s) (for dependent students), must request a Depart-
ment of Education PIN (DOE PIN) online at www.pin.ed.gov. The DOE PIN will serve as the electronic signature
for FAFSA filers. Wright State’s federal school code (003078) must be entered on the FAFSA to allow Wright
State to receive the FAFSA information electronically. For consideration for campus based financial aid (Federal
Work-Study, Perkins Loan, Nursing Student Loan, and/or Supplemental Grant), the FAFSA must be filed on or
before February 15 of the academic year that your aid will be based (February 15, 2010 for the 2010-11 academic
year).
Once the FAFSA has been processed and received electronically by Wright State, students will be notified through
their Wright State e-mail address. Students should also check their Wright State e-mail for any financial aid
requirements. Financial Aid requirements are listed on the student’s WINGS Express. Once any financial aid
requirements are completed, students will receive notification through their Wright State e-mail address when their
financial aid award can be viewed and accepted through WINGS Express.
To receive more information regarding financial aid, deadline dates, office services and staff, links to online schol-
arship searches, and information and applications for Wright State scholarships, visit our web site at
www.wright.edu/financialaid
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Greek
Affairs
019 Student Union, Telephone: (937) 775-5573
The Office of Student Activities oversees the Wright State University’s fraternity and sorority life. Frater-
nity and sorority life can offer exciting opportunities in leadership development, academic assistance,
friendship and social connections, campus involvement outside of the class room, and the chance to
help others through community service projects. Membership in a fraternity or sorority offers access to a
unique network of alumni members and a lifelong connection after graduation.
Being a member of a Greek Letter Organization is about being a part of a brotherhood and sisterhood
where individuals share common values and ideals. Students are offered a unique opportunity to en-
hance their personal development by committing to these shared values.
Each fraternity and sorority chapter determines their own policies about recruitment and extending mem-
bership throughout the year (with approval from their respective national/international headquarter, if ap-
plicable). However, the fraternities and sororities have developed a shared membership drive to promote
growth within all of the chapters. For more information about recruitment please visit
http://www.wright.edu/students/greek/
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Music
M153 Creative Arts Center, Telephone: (937) 775-2346
Ensemble and Courses for All Students
The faculty and staff of the Wright State University Department of Music welcome you to campus and invite you
to enjoy and participate in our ensembles and programs. Participation by all students, staff, and faculty is encour-
aged, regardless of major. Each ensemble is available for one credit hour per quarter. Some ensembles require
an audition. The department also offers a full schedule of concerts and recitals, many of them free of charge. For
more information, contact the ensemble directors listed below, or call the Department of Music at (937) 775-2346.
University Bands
Concert Band (MUE 266 section 2): a general “campus band” for those who enjoy performing, but who are not
interested in a heavy rehearsal/performance schedule. No audition is required.
symphonic Band (MUs 266 section 1): an intermediate band performing standard and contemporary literature.
Audition Required
Varsity Pep Band (MUE 267) is the “Hub of Spirit” at basketball games and around campus. Open to all students,
no audition required.
Jazz Band (MUE 268) is a “Big-Band” style jazz ensemble. Audition required.
Wind symphony (MUE 269) is Wright State University’s premier group of wind and percussion musicians. The
Wind Symphony tours annually, performing the finest compositions for band and wind ensemble. Audition re-
quired.
University Choral/Vocal Ensembles
University Chorus (MUE 290) is an all-campus men’s and women’s ensemble. No audition is necessary.
Men’s Chorale (MUE 293) is a select ensemble of 60 men’s voices. Audition.
Women’s Chorale (MUE 294) is a select ensemble of women’s voices. Audition.
Collegiate Chorale (MUE 295) is a highly select men’s and women’s ensemble. Audition.
Paul Laurence Dunbar Chorale (MUE 297) is a select ensemble that specializes in African American sacred mu-
sic. Auditions and a minimum of two consecutive quarters for commitment.
Vocal Jazz Ensemble (MUE 292) is a mixed chorus singing in jazz style, audition required.
Opera Theatre (MUs 420) is open to both music and nonmusic majors by audition.
Wright state University Chamber singers--selected singers. Audition.
University Orchestras
Wright State Symphony Orchestra (MUE 270) is a campus/community ensemble. Audition required.
University Chamber Orchestra (MUE 277) is a highly select ensemble which includes faculty performers as well
as talented students. Audition required
Music
M153 Creative Arts Center, Telephone: (937) 775-2346
University Chamber Ensembles
Chamber Players (MUE 205-02) performs the most challenging chamber music written for winds. Audition.
University Brass Choir--contact Mr. Dan Zehringer (937) 775-2663. E-mail: daniel.zehringer@wright.edu
University Trumpet Choir --contact Mr. Dan Zehringer (937) 775-2663. E-mail: daniel.zehringer@wright.edu
Bassoon ensemble--contact Mr. Bill Jorbet (937) 775-3170. E-mail: william.jorbert@wright.edu
Clarinet Choir--contact Dr. Randall Paul (937) 775-2508. E-mail: randall.paul@wright.edu
Saxophone Quartet--contact Ms. Shelley Jagow (937) 775-2178. E-mail: shelley.jagow@wright.edu
University/Community Trombone Choir--contact Dr. Gretchen McNamara (937) 775-2541. E-mail:
Gretchen.mcnamara@wright.edu
Madrigal Singers--contact Dr. Hank Dahlman, (937) 775-3721. E-mail: hank.dahlman@wright.edu
Flute Choir--contact Dr. Christopher Chaffee, (937) 775-2132. E-mail: christopher.chaffee@wright.edu
Student ensembles may be formed depending upon interest, enrollment, and faculty availability.
Private lessons are available to non-music majors by audition on any instrument, voice, and piano for one hour
of university credit. Noncredit lessons are available through the Community Music Division of the Department
of Music. For more information, contact (937) 775-2787.
General Education Music Courses for Non-music Majors
MUSIC IN WESTERN CULTURE (MUS 214) This course fulfills the Fine and Performing Arts portion of the uni-
versity General Education requirement. Contact Dr. Randall Paul, (937) 775-2508. E-mail: randall.paul@wright.
edu
MUSIC IN NONWESTERN CULTURES (MUS 242) Contact Mr. Randall Paul, Professor, (937) 775-2508.
E-mail: randall.paul@wright.edu
AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC: AMERICA AND BEYOND (MUS 290) presents the evolution of African American
music from an historical, cultural and musicological perspective.
Fine and Performing Arts Events at Wright State University--
The Department of Art and Art History, the Department of Music, and the Department of Theater, Dance, and
Motion Pictures all present a great variety of exhibitions, concerts, recitals, plays, musicals, opera, and other
artistic events. Many of these are free and many ticketed events have reduced prices for WSU students. For a
full listing of these artistic offerings please see: www.wright.edu/artgalleries/
www.wright.edu/music/events/
Office of
the Bursar
E236 Student Union, Telephone: (937) 775-5650
Welcome to Wright State! Here are the answers or the websites with answers to some Fre-
quently asked Questions:
How much does it cost to attend Wright State University each quarter?
When are my fee payments due?
What is early registration and what does it have to do with my fee due dates? The early registration
period of each quarter begins several weeks before “open” registration. Students who use early registra-
tion have the best selection of classes, and in return for that privilege, the fees for those classes must be
paid by the “early registration due date” or the student’s registration is cancelled, thus making the class-
es available again to other students. If your registration is cancelled, you must re-register and you may
not receive the same class schedule if the maximum enrollment limits have been reached on individual
classes. Open registration begins when early registration ends. During open registration, different due
dates again apply, depending upon the actual registration date, but non-payment does NOT CANCEL the
registration -- it only incurs late fees.
How will I be billed for the amount owed each quarter? When electronic fee statements are available
for viewing, notifications will be sent ONLY by e-mail to student and authorized users (parents) designat-
ed by students. Students will access their online billing statements by logging on to WINGS (wings.wright.
edu) and clicking the WINGS Express icon, clicking on the “Student and Financial Aid” link and then
selecting “Student Fees” to access their online student account charges. Authorized users, who must be
designated by students, (e.g., parents, guardians etc.) may access account charges by clicking the “ Info
for Parent/Authorized User” icon on the Office of the Bursar’s Web page (www.wright.edu/bursar)
What is the last day to receive a refund of academic fees?
What payment methods are available?
Cash, Check, Bank Debit Card, Charge Card (Online Only): Discover, MasterCard & American Express
accepted. *Please Note:* A 2.75% convenience fee is assessed to all credit card payments. Also, other
payment methods are the Quarterly Student Installment Payment Plan, Third-Party Sponsors and Financial
Aid (Scholarships, Loans and Grants).
What is Direct Deposit for refunds?
Need help with online services? Check out the WINGS Resource Center “Student Zone” for more informa-
tion and video.
Visit our Web site at www.wright.edu/bursar
E-mail us at bursar@wright.edu
By telephone: (937) 775-5650
By fax: (937) 775-5775
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Office of
the Registrar
E244 Student Union, Telephone: (937) 775-5588
The Office of the Registrar serves Wright State students in many important ways, providing services relat-
ed to transcripts, enrollment, veterans’ affairs and VA certification, publication of the schedule of classes,
residency, NCAA certification, degree audit, and graduation; services to faculty include course and class-
room scheduling, classroom support and renovation, processing final grades, etc.
On the Registrar’s web page, you can get to WINGS and your WINGS EXPRESS account to actually
register for classes and transact business, check grades, etc. You will also find information about regis-
tering for classes, check academic calendars and schedules for finals, find course descriptions, planning
schedules and printable schedules, and get many other answers.
The Office of the Registrar is located in E2444 Student Union.
Business Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
For Special Hours see Announcements on Registrar home page www.wright.edu/registrar/
Contact Information: Telephone: (937) 775-5588
Fax: (937) 775-5597
E-mail: registrar@wright.edu
Mailing Address: Wright State University
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy.
E244 Student Union
Dayton, OH 45435-000
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Parking
Information
E138 Student Union, Telephone: (937) 775-5690
A WSU parking permit is required to park on all Main Campus parking lots. Parking Permits may be
purchased on-line through Parking Self-Serivces, where other parking needs can be managed as well:
appeal or pay citations; add a new or cancel an old license plate; change address or e-mail information.
Parking Self-Services can be accessed from the Parking and Transportation web page (www.wright.
edu/admin/parking), or under the Academics Tab of WINGS. On-line transactions may be paid with Visa,
Master Card, or Discover, bank account check, or by adding the permit fee to a student’s Bursar account.
Permits are mailed before the beginning of the quarter. Please allow seven days for mailing.
Commuter students may purchase a Commuter (C) or Park and Ride (R) Permit. First year incoming
freshmen who will live in a Residential Community and wish to have a car on campus will purchase a
Park and Ride Permit and park in Lot 20.
Fees and information for commuting students Fees and information for resident students
Free shuttle service is provided Monday through Friday when classes are in session during fall, winter,
and spring quarters. Limited shuttle service is provided during the summer quarter. Shuttle stops are lo-
cated at the Lot 20, behind Millett Hall, Nutter Center by the McLin gym, in front of the Student Union, and
campus residential communities. Schedules are available on-line at http://www.wright.edu/admin/parking/
r_zone.html, and click on www.wright.edu/adimin/parking/shuttle, at the Parking and Transportation office
and on the shuttles. Campus shuttles operate from campus to Lot 20 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Mon-
day - Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Friday, and to the residential communities from 6:40 a.m. to 6:50 p.m. Monday
- Friday.
The Wright State University Police Department provides a Safety Escort Service from Lot 20 to the Resi-
dential communities, from 10:00 p.m. until 2:40 a.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 7:00 p.m. to
2:40 a.m. on Sunday. Safety Escorts pick up and drop off approximately every 20 minutes. The Safety
Escort service vehicle is a van with “WSU Police Department, Safety Escort Van” identification on the
sides of the vehicle.
Parents are welcome at Wright State University any time! For your convenience, there is a visitor lot
available, Lot 2 near the Student Union. The fee is $1 per hour or $5 per day. A daily or overnight per-
mit for commuter Lot 4 is available at the Parking and Transportation office, E 138 Student Union. Office
hours are 8:30 to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday. After 5 p.m.
until 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, a residential visitor permit may also be purchased at either visitor
booth. The fee is $1.25 per day or $2.50 per week. Visitor parking is not available in residential lots. Load-
ing/Unloading parking spaces are located in some residential lots. Open parking is permitted in all com-
muter student lots after 5 p.m. on Friday and any time Saturday and Sunday.
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Reserve Officers
Training Corps (ROTC)
Airforce: 118 Millett Hall, Telephone: (937) 775-2730
Army: 328 Fawcett Hall, Telephone: (937) 775-3841
Air Force ROTC: We invite you to consider an exciting and rewarding career opportunity. Air Force ROTC offers
Opportunities for numerous career fields, including pilot, navigator, engineering, nursing, and medical, just to
name a few. Many candidates may be eligible for a variety of scholarships ranging from a few thousand dollars a
year to 100% tuition payment plus $900 per year for books. In addition, Air Force ROTC offers monthly stipends
of $350-500 to contracted cadets. As a candidate for Air Force ROTC, cadets are required to attend an Air Force
ROTC field training encampment. This in-depth leadership challenge usually occurs the summer between the
sophomore and junior year. All Air Force ROTC graduates will serve a minimum of four years on active duty;
some career fields require a longer service commitment.
All students are welcome to enroll (no obligation) in Air Force ROTC and “fly before you buy.” The General Mili-
tary Course is the introductory level portion of the program and is open to students in all academic majors. Stu-
dents from any academic year can begin the Air Force ROTC program during any academic quarter. However,
some limitations may occur the further you advance in your degree program so the sooner you decide to talk to
us the better. Course information is found under “Aerospace Studies” in the class schedule. For the fall quarter,
freshmen should register for both: AES 121: The Air Force Today and AES 121L: Leadership Laboratory.
Contact the WSU Air Force ROTC Unit Admissions Officer by phone, e-mail, or in person:
Phone: (937) 775-2730
E-mail: afrotc@wright.edu
Web site: www.afrotcdet643.com/
Office: 118 Millett Hall (hours: 8:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday)
Army ROTC (AROTC): We encourage you consider the unique features and benefits of the Army Reserve Of-
ficer Training Corps (AROTC) program. AROTC provides eligible college-aged students leadership development
training and opportunities to fund their college education through merit-based scholarships. Our program has
helped hundreds of WSU students to become a US Army commissioned officer, while earning their degree with-
out amassing a large student loan debt.
The Army program is administered in two parts. The Basic Course (freshman and sophomore years) emphasizes
practical leadership and management skills that are equally applicable to both military organizations and private
industry. The Basic Course is a no-obligation introduction to the Army, open to all students, and the course credit
can be used for free electives for most majors. The Advanced Course (junior and senior years) is designed to
prepare students to be commissioned officers by including practical study in tactics, training, management, lead-
ership techniques, and the exercise of command. For the fall quarter, freshmen should register for:
MIL 111 (Section 01, 02, or 03): Introduction to Military Science I
All scholarship Cadets must attend our Leadership Laboratory Wednesdays 3:00-5:00 p.m. and
Army Fitness Training M/W/F 6:30 - 7:45 a.m.
We encourage you to visit our department at 328 Fawcett Hall, as well as our Web site at www.wright.edu/aca-
demics/armyrotc. Contact LTC Chuck Arneson at phone (937) 775-3841 or e-mail charles.arneson@wright.edu if
you have any specific questions.
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Residence
Life
Forest Lane Community Center, Telephone: (937) 775-4172 or toll free at 1866-WSU HOME
Live at Wright State! Housing choices include residence halls and apartments on campus, with both nine and twelve month
options.
Special living/learning communities available at WSU include:
Woods Community
Residential Living/Learning Communities, with UVC 101
Honors Community
Pre-Med
Community Service
Engineering and Computer Science
Theater & Performing Arts
Hamilton Hall
Engineering and Computer Science
College Park Theme Houses (for upper class residents)
Honors House
Engineering and Computer Science House
Transfer House
To apply for housing, find out about cost, roommates, students with disabilities options, hall locations, and more, visit the Of-
fice of Residence Services website (www.Wright.edu/Housing), call at 1-866-WSU-HOME, or e-mail housing@wright.edu.
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Student Activities
And Organizations
019 Student Union, Telephone: (937) 775-5570
The Office of Student Activities offers a variety of involvement opportunities including major programs, student
organizations, fraternities and sororities, leadership development, multicultural organizations and programs,
ACTIVITIES
• 260 Annual Events by Student Organizations
• Welcome Week
• Homecoming
• University Activities Board
o Fall Fest
o May Daze
ORGANIZATIONS
• Over 200 Registered Organizations
o Academic
o Community Engagement
o Coordinating
o Cultural
o Fraternities & Sororities (See Greek Life)
o Honorary
o Media
o Recreational
o Religious
o Special Interest
LEADERSHIP
• Wilbur & Orville Wright Leadership Academy
o Take Flight Summer Conference
o Credited Courses
▫ Established Leaders (Fall)
▫ Advanced Leaders (Winter)
▫ Emerging Leaders (Spring)
• Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honorary
o Leader 2 Leader Conference
• Leadership Recognition Reception
MULTICULTURAL PROGRAMS
• Over 100 annual programs sponsored by multicultural organizations
• 30 programs focused on educating students about cultures
• multicultural organizations
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
• Connecting individual students and groups to volunteer opportunities in the Miami Valley
• 4 Service related organizations
• WrightLink newsletter
MEDIA
• The Guardian Newspaper
• Nexus Literary Magazine
• WWSU Radio Station
For more information, contact the Office of Student Activities, 019 Student Union, (937) 775-5570 or go to www.
wright.edu/studentactivities
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Student
Health Services
051 Student Union, Telephone: (937) 775-2552
The primary purpose of Student Health Services at Wright State University is to assist students in main-
taining a state of health that allows them to function at maximum capacity.
Location: 051 Student Union
Hours: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday through Friday; closed 12:00-1:00 p.m. each day
Phone: (937)775-2552
FAX: (937)775-2277
E-mail: leatha.ross@wright.edu
A certified family nurse practitioner is available for primary health care to all registered students on cam-
pus. She has the ability to write prescriptions, and see students on a walk-in basis or by appointment. The
physician is in the center four hours per week and sees patients by appointment only. Services include
acute illness exams, health physicals, women’s wellness check-ups including Pap smears, men’s well-
ness check-ups including testicular exams, women’s health issues including pregnancy testing, STD test-
ing, birth control, men’s health issues, health promotion and disease prevention including smoking cessa-
tion, eating disorders, diabetic counseling, and depression.
A Student ID is required. Some services have charges, and payment is due at the time of service. Stu-
dents are charged $50 per visit to the physician or the nurse practitioner. This may be paid by check,
cash, credit card, or placed on the student’s bursar account. The student is then responsible for making
sure his/her parents get a copy of the receipt. The receipt will have pertinent information on it that can be
submitted to the parent’s insurance company for possible reimbursement. Parents may wish to inquire
from their insurance companies whether or not visits to the Student Health Service will be covered for
their son or daughter. Students with Wright State University Student Insurance and who are sick or injured
will not have to pay the office visit fee, but will have to fill out a claim form at the time of service. Other
charges may be assessed at the time of service including laboratory fees, immunizations, and/or
injections. Additional charges may be paid in the manner described previously. Any prescriptions written
for the student may be filled at any pharmacy. Students with their parent’s insurance should be provided
with a copy of the insurance card.
Student insurance
Brochures and information about Student Health Insurance are available in Student Health Services. All
student insurance claims are to be turned into Student Health Services. They will be reviewed and for-
warded to the insurance company for processing.
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Student Legal
Services, Inc.
015 Student Union, Telephone: (937) 775-5857
Student Legal Services is a full service law office which aids students in resolving legal issues by advis-
ing students as to their rights and options, and by providing representation in and out of the local Courts.
Moreover, Student Legal Services offers law-related educational services through seminars, workshops,
and lectures. Two staff attorneys are available to render legal services to you if you have paid the stu-
dent legal services participation fee. The vast majority of legal issues presented are handled by the SLS
office. If the type or complexity of the issue exceeds the scope of the program, you will be referred to at-
torneys and resources in the community for additional services, at your expense.
How to use the service
When you have a legal problem, call the SLS Office immediately. Our staff will make an appointment for
you to talk with an attorney at the earliest possible time. For your first visit, remember to bring all docu-
ments relevant to your problem (i.e., lease, citation, contract, demand letter, etc.)
Services and Scope and Limitations
SLS represents eligible students in most civil and misdemeanor cases in all of the Courts in
Montgomery and Greene counties. Services in outlying counties are on a case by case basis.
Areas include misdemeanor criminal and traffic cases, landlord/tenant, consumer, and family
law. Misc. services include drafting of wills and advance directives, name changes, and notary
public service. There are some limitations on services. Generally, tax and business law, divorces with
complex property and/or contested custody issues, and immigration law are areas where limited services
are rendered. We cannot represent a student against another WSU student, or against the University.
Informal advice, however, is always available.
Eligibility and participation
You must be a WSU student attending Dayton campus classes to be eligible for the Student Legal Ser-
vices, Inc., program. In addition, a participation fee of $8 per quarter must be paid with your tuition. All
services are free from any additional fee. Considering that many attorneys charge over $200 per hour for
these services, this is a legal bargain. If you do not pay the fee, you may not use the service for the entire
quarter. You may not pay later after a legal problem arises and you need assistance. Insure yourself of
legal assistance with Student Legal Services, Inc.
Utilization and Client Satisfaction
Annually, approximately 1100 students are seen by the SLS attorneys. Last year the attorneys made
over 730 Court appearances in over 20 different Courts in a 5 county area. Our client satisfactions sur-
veys indicate a client satisfaction rate of over 92%. Since 2000, SLS has made Wright State students
over $500,000 in civil cases, all without any additional attorneys fees!
Student Legal Services, Inc.
B015 Student Union
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Student
Support Services
022 Student Union, Telephone: (937) 775-3749, (937) 260-0167 (24/7 on-call cell)
Student Support Services functions as an advocate for students by assisting in the resolution of individual student
concerns, answering questions regarding university policies and procedures, directing students to the appropriate
university and off-campus resources, and coordinating the resolution of complex student concerns. The office
also maintains a 24/7 on-call system to assist with emergency response and to address the needs of students
and parents. These services also include accompanying students to the hospital as needed and coordination and
collaboration with other university offices.
Another major function of the Office of Student Support Services is to provide prevention programming and
resources related to critical issues facing college students including alcohol and other drug education and pre-
vention activities and sexual assault prevention and education resources. All of these services are designed to
positively affect student success.
Health and Wellness Programs-- Alcohol and Other Drug Education and Prevention has been established to edu-
cate the university community about the responsible use of alcohol as well as the misuse/abuse of alcohol and
other drugs. Student Support Services collaborates with the Wright State University Counseling and Wellness
Services. Students who have a concern about their alcohol or other drug use are welcome to contact Student
Support Services for more information about the substance abuse education program. In addition, referrals from
faculty and staff are also accepted. Students may be referred to the program through the disciplinary process.
Sexual Assault Education and Prevention--Wright State University is committed to educating and increasing
awareness of students, faculty, and staff about incidence of sexual assault, prevention, and intervention. The
program provides educational programming, crisis intervention, advocacy, and referral services for students who
have been victims of sexual assault. For additional information, please contact the Office of Student Support
Services.
Commuter Student Services--A commuter lounge is located in the Student Union for students to relax and study
between classes. Additional programs for commuters include Good Morning Commuters, Good Evening Commut-
ers, and Finals Survival.
• Good Morning and Good Evening Commuters—These programs are designed to provide students
with valuable information concerning commuter events and resources. The events are held
in study lounges throughout the university. Refreshments are provided to give commuters a great
jump on the day or prepare them for their ride home.
• Finals Survival—This is a quarterly event created to aid the commuter student in their quest for aca
demic excellence. Located in the more popular study areas, the Survival Team will offer refreshments
and well-deserved study breaks.
• Commuter Student Association—This organization is comprised of students seeking to improve
commuter life on campus. The CSA publishes a bi-annual newsletter and holds events throughout the
year to increase commuter involvement on campus.
• Off-Campus Housing Fair
Once a year, the Office of Commuter Services invites area landlords to display their properties
here on campus. This is an excellent opportunity to explore and compare living opportunities.
Parents’ Association — See Wright State University Parents Association
University
College
180 University College, Telephone: (937) 775-5750
The University College is the academic home for nearly 5,000 students. More than 2,000 new first-year
students begin each fall, and approximately 1,000 transfer students are admitted into University College
each year. A student transfers from University College into a degree-granting college once the major’s
entrance requirements are met.
University College services and resources include:
Academic advising
First Year Experience, including the Common Text
Learning Communities
Scholarship programs
Service Learning and Civic Engagement
Student Academic Success Center
-Developmental Education
-Math Learning Center
-Tutoring Center
-University Writing Center
Testing Services
www.wright.edu/uc/
80 University Hall
(937) 775-5750
FAX (937) 775-5762
univ_college@wright.edu
University
Honors Program
243 Millett Hall, Telephone: (937) 775-2660
Wright State University’s Honors Program exists to provide capable, hard-working, ambitious students
with academic challenges that help them make the most of their undergraduate education. In addition to
small classes in a selective environment, the Honors Program offers other benefits that facilitate more fo-
cused learning, including: living-learning communities, priority registration, student lounge and study area,
special advising, strong peer group, honors housing and opportunities for travel, leadership development,
and community service. The Honors Program also offers Honors Scholarships to new and continuing
students on a competitive basis.
Eligibility requirements--New students (incoming freshmen) must meet any two of the following three
requirements: high school GPA of at least 3.25; rank in the top 10 percent of graduating class; score at
90th percentile on ACT or SAT. Beginning in February, applications are mailed to new students admit-
ted to the university who qualify for the Honors Program. Continuing/transfer students need a cumulative
GPA of at least 3.0 and a faculty recommendation to be admitted to the Honors Program. Applications
for both new and continuing/transfer students are available from the Honors office or online at www.
wright.edu/academic/honors. Students who do not meet the miminum requirements should contact the
Honors office to petition admission.
University Honors Program Designations--Students in the Honors Program can choose the extent of their
participation and graduate with one of three designations: University Honors Scholar, General Studies
Scholar, or Departmental Honors Scholar. To remain active in the Honors Program, students need to
complete at least one honors course per quarter and maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA. Students working
toward an honors degree are awarded priority registration. Honors Program achievements are officially
noted on the transcript and in the commencement program.
Honors classes are at the heart of the Honors Program, and vary in nature from general education
classes to special topics; they have a number limit of twenty and are available to non-honors students if
there is a vacancy.
For more information about Wright State’s Honors Program, feel free to contact the Wright State Uni-
versity Honors office:
By Mail: Wright State University Honors Program
43 Millett Hall
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy.
Dayton, OH 45435-000
By Phone: (937) 775-2660
By E-mail: honors@wright.edu
Online: www.wright.edu/academics/honors/
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University
Libraries
Paul Laurence Dunbar Library, Telephone: (937) 775-2525
Paul lauReNCe DuNbaR lIbRaRy
Regular hours: (Changes posted for finals week, holidays, and breaks.)
Monday – Thursday 7:30 a.m.– Midnight
Friday 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. – Midnight
www.libraries.wright.edu--Whether you need information for class assignments, job interviews, travel
plans, or just about anything, you can find it at the University Libraries. We offer access to our vast col-
lections plus, through OhioLINK, the collections of more than 80 Ohio colleges and universities. We
have specialized databases and e-journals for fast and authoritative research, Course Reserves for your
classes, and immediate availability of expert help through personal consultations, telephone, e-mail or
chat services with our librarians: Real people interested in helping you succeed.
As a Wright State student, your campus account provides access to library electronic resources any time
and from anywhere you can connect to the Internet. You will find millions of online articles, thousands of
electronic journals and databases, books, magazines, newspapers, maps videos, pictures, photographs,
art, digital images, class readings, practice exams, lecture notes. On site we have a friendly, student-
oriented staff to help you find what you need, comfortable furniture, computers, study space, plus Cafe
Wright.
STUDENT TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE CENTER — www.libraries.wright.edu/services/stac/
STAC is the Student Technology Assistance Center, a place for students to learn about and use informa-
tion technology to design, digitize, and create new information products for class and personal use.
• Capture, digitize, and edit video • Capture, digitize, edit or compose audio
• Burn CDs and DVDs • Create multimedia presentations
• Scan and manipulate images • Create charts and graphs
• Design Web pages • Create podcasts
Hardware includes both PCs and Macintosh computers, scanners, CD and DVD burners, and audio/
video editing suites. Software includes MS Office, PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, PageMaker,
Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, iMovie, iDVD, and Sound Forge. Student tech mentors are always avail-
able. STAC is designed so that individuals and small groups can work on projects.
STAC is located in 240 Paul Laurence Dunbar Library, with the following hours:
Monday–Thursday 10:00 a.m.– 11:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m.– 10:00 p.m.
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University
Police Department
118 Campus Services Building, Telephone: (937) 775-2056
Annual Security Report
Dear University Community:
The Wright State University Police Department provides the highest level of law enforcement service
through the enforcement of laws and the protection of life, property and the constitutional rights of all.
The department exists to ensure a safe and secure educational environment that promotes diversity,
tolerance, academic freedom and respect for the individual.
Wright State University has published its 2009 edition of the Annual Security Report. The Security Report
is available on the WSU Police Webpage at
http://www.wright.edu/admin/safety/docs/annual_security_2009.pdf
This report includes statistics for the PREVIOUS THREE YEARS concerning reported crimes that oc-
curred on campus; in non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Wright State University;
and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.
The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies regarding
alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.
You can obtain a hard copy of this report by contacting the Wright State University Police Department,
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Dayton, Ohio 45435-0001, (937) 775-2056.
The Wright State University Police Web page is also a good source for safety information and some com-
monsense advice. The Wright State University Police web page is available at: http://www.wright.edu/po-
lice
Have a wonderful and safe year at Wright State!
Michael Q. Martinsen
Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Chief of Police
Wright State University Police Department
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The Wright
Financial Path
W045B Student Union, Telephone: (937) 775-4937
The Wright Financial Path is a debt counseling service sponsored by the Department of Finance and
Financial Services of the Raj Soin College of Business.
Wright Financial Path counselors have the ability to answer, or find the answer, to any financial-
related question that students or their parents may encounter during the course of their time at
WSU. Services include debt management; use of credit cards and how powerful they really are;
debt counseling; contracts, leases, applications, etc., budgeting; credit and credit scores; identity
theft.
All services are free!!! One-on-one counseling service provided by the Department of Finance
and Financial Services of the Raj Soin College of Business. All student counselors are financial
services and accounting majors and are trained quarterly by the Consumer Credit Counseling
Services (CCCS).
Reach them:
Located at W045B of the Student Union, (937) 775-4937.
www.wright.edu/studentorgs/wfp
Advised by Bill Wood, director of Financial Services, and Marlena Akhbari, chair of the Depart-
ment of Finance and Financial Services.
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The Wright1
Card
E234 Student Union, Telephone: (937) 775-5542
The Wright1 Card is a photo ID, on campus debit card, meal plan card, library card and door access card.
With the Wright1 card, you can buy food at any of Wright State’s food service areas, make purchases at
the bookstore, buy items from the vending machines, make copies at the copy machines and at Wright
Copy, use the washers and dryers in Hamilton Hall & Forest Lane (residents only), make purchases at
the student section of the Nutter Center and at participating off-campus merchants - all without using
cash or credit cards.
A parent who is an authorized user on a student’s account can add money to their student’s Wright
Card. Visit the Just for Parents section to learn more about making Wright1 Card deposits online. Note:
your son or daughter must first grant you access as an “Authorized User” to view or pay bursar student
account charges. After you have received authorization, click on the “Login to make Wright1 Card Depos-
its” link and sign on using your e-mail address and password.
The Wright1 Card system accepts two types of deposits - Flex Dollars and Bonus Dining Dollars:
Flex Dollars are accepted anywhere the Wright1 Card is accepted. Flex Dollars do not have an
expiration date. Instead, Flex Dollars will remain in a cardholder’s card until spent or until the
cardholder leaves the university and requests a refund.
Bonus Dining Dollar$ are only accepted at WSU Food Service locations. The “Bonus” to using
Bonus Dining Dollar$ is the additional 5% added to your card for every increment of $20, up to $180.
Starting at a $200 minimum, you can receive 7% “Bonus” money; this is the New Dining Club Value
Plan. Like the flex dollars detailed above, Bonus Dining Dollar$ do not have an expiration date. In-
stead, Bonus Dining Dollar$ will remain in a cardholder’s card until spent, or until the cardholder leaves
the university and requests a refund.
The Wright1 Card is issued to all students, faculty, staff, affiliates, alumni and WSU retirees. Students,
faculty and staff receive their first ID card free. Use the card all over campus , add money to it, or manage
it. Use the card off-campus with participating vendors.
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Wright-Patt
Credit Union
180 Student Union, Telephone: (937) 775-5797
Wright-Patt Credit Union is a financial institution like, but different from, a bank. Credit unions differ from banks in
the way they operate: banks are profit-based institutions, which means they generally have higher fees for their
services. Credit unions, on the other hand, are not-for-profit cooperatives. Unlike banks, earning are returned to
members in the form of higher dividend rates on deposit accounts, lower interest rates on loans, and lower fees.
Wright-Patt offers all the products would expect from a large institution with a small town flavor, from student
loans and checking accounts to credit cards and online services.
Wright-Patt has an on-campus location in the Student Union. You may want to join the credit union because of
the convenience associated with it, particularly if you are a residential student, as there are no other financial
institutions on campus.
Some of their services are:
• On-Campus Member Center and ATM locations
• Checking and Savings Accounts
• ATM/Debit Card
• Federal and Private Student Loans
• Free Online Home Banking
• Free Online Bill Pay
• Free Mobile Banking+
• Vehicle Loans and Leases
• Visa® and MasterCard®
• Call-24™ Automated Teller
• WPCU Online Home Banking
• Free Online Bill Pay
• Money Market Accounts
• American Express Travelers Cheques
All Wright State students and their immediate families are eligible to join Wright-Patt. Membership is free. All it
takes is a minimum balance of $5 to open an account. After that, you have access to all their products and ser-
vices, from their Student Essentials Account to credit cards and loans.
Wright-Patt has 22 convenience locations. Local service facilities include:
Wright State University Beavercreek
E180 Student Union 1506 N. Fairfield Rd.
Phone: (937) 775-5797 Beavercreek, OH 45432
Fax: (937) 775-5799
WRIGHT State ATM Locations
Gantt Financial Center Wright State University
2465 Executive Park Blvd. - E180 Student Union
Fairborn, OH 45324 - Allyn Hall
- Nutter Center (3 Locations)
Five Points For more surcharge free ATM locations visit
130 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Road www. wpcu.coop/atm
Fairborn, OH 45324-3447
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Wright State
Parents’ Association
Mission Statement:
To establish a collaborative relationship between Wright State University and the parents of Wright State Univer-
sity students to promote student success.
Goals:
*To enhance communication between the University and the parents of Wright State University students.
*To provide advocacy for Wright State University students and parents.
*To provide a means whereby the parents of Wright State University students can offer continuous support to
each other.
*To ensure open, person-to-person channels of communication between parents and the University in order to
provide parents with access to reliable information about university policies and procedures, university and com-
munity happenings, concerns, or other aspects of college life that may affect their students.
*To enable parents to participate in the life of the University by sharing their expertise and personal and profes-
sional associations with other parents, students, and University Administrators. This sharing can take place
through volunteer opportunities such as participation in the Parents’ Advisory Council; serving as a regional point
of contact for other parents and students; attending regional alumni-parent events; collaborating with the appro-
priate University officials in identifying job placement and summer internship opportunities; and identifying and
encouraging promising students to consider enrolling in Wright State University.
*To ensure that parents have ample opportunities to express their concerns to the University administration.
*To provide the parents of Wright State University students with opportunities to meet, become acquainted, and to
discuss topics of mutual interest and concern regarding student life, student involvement, and student success at
Wright State and in their home areas.
*To collaborate with other members of the Wright State University Community to ensure student success.
The WSU Parents’ Advisory Council* is the coordinating and governing body of the Parents’ Association. This
group is open to any parent who is a member of the Parents’ Association. The PAC functions as a steering com-
mittee, meeting several times a year to assist in planning programs and services for the families of Wright State
students.
The PAC represents the entire parent population: local parents, parents who live distances from the university,
parents of commuter students, and parents of residential students. The PAC ensures the needs, interests, and
concerns of all parents are addressed.
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Writing Across
the Curriculum
30270 University Hall, Telephone: (937) 775-2155
Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) is a comprehensive program extending writing throughout each
student’s undergraduate career. The WAC program has three main goals: to use writing to explore and
better understand course content, to give students opportunities to improve their writing abilities, and to
introduce students to the variety of ways writing is used in different fields of study.
Requirements and grades — In order to graduate, all students must successfully complete a minimum
of six designated writing intensive (WI) courses in addition to ENG 101 and 102. Within General Educa-
tion, students must complete at least four designated WI courses. Additionally, students must complete at
least two designated WI courses in their major. WI classes are identified in the course schedule you use
for enrolling in classes each quarter. Some sections of a class may not be WI, so be sure to enroll in the
one you need.
Your transcript will show two grades — a letter grade for the course and either a P (pass), indicating that
you earned the equivalent of a “C” or better for the writing portion, or no entry, indicating no credit for
the written portion of the course. If you do not receive the credit, there are several ways to fulfill the WI
requirement. See your advisor to determine the option best suited to your own situation.
WAC for transfer — students must complete two WI courses in their major.
For the GE requirement, the number of WI courses you will need to take will depend on how much of the
Ohio Transfer Module you have completed when you enter Wright State. When your transcript is evalu-
ated, you should be told how many WI courses in GE you need to complete. See your advisor right away
to determine how best to meet the requirement.
WAC for returning students if there was no WAC program when you were a student — You must
complete two WI courses in your major. If you first enrolled at the university prior to 1996 and have been
away from the university for a year or more, the number of WI courses in GE you need to take will de-
pend on the number of GE classes you already completed when you left the university. See your advisor
as soon as possible to determine how many WI courses in GE you need to take and how best to meet
the requirement.
More information — The WAC home page www.wright.edu/academics/wac contains a full description of
the program. You may also contact the WAC Coordinator (Dr. Joe Law) in his office (270 University Hall),
by phone at (937) 775-2155, or by e-mail: joe.law@wright.edu.
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