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Graduate School Wayne State Housing Authority
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Before registering for courses, you should talk to your departmental advisor. He or she can help you figure out the best schedule for the coming term and can usually tell you when specific courses will be held during the next one or two years, so you can plan ahead. Your advisor can help with potential problems in your academic career before they become major difficulties. |
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If you are changing your address, stop by the Records Office in the Helen Newberry Joy Student Services Center as soon as possible and fill out the address change form or use the form from the website http://es.wayne.edu/registrar/registrarforms and deliver it to the Records Office. If you do not submit the change of address any mail from the University, including your WSU AccessID (see the Computer Services section), the Schedule of Classes and your grades will go to your former address. You should also inform your department of any address change. If you are a supported student (a graduate assistant, fellowship recipient, etc.), this is particularly important, because the Personnel and Payroll offices will need to know of the change. |
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If you are commuting to campus, allow yourself extra time to find a parking space during the first two weeks of classes each semester. Although the University has many student lots and structures, the first two weeks can be rather chaotic as thousands of new students learn their way around campus. |
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You will need a WSU OneCard to enter the student parking areas. The WSU OneCard can work on a debit system, you add money to the card and then remove some every time you park. You will have to keep track how much money you have remaining on your card. If you forget, just check the amount at one of the CUAM machines. |
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If you are a graduate assistant, you are eligible to obtain a parking assignment in the faculty/staff lots. Under this arrangement, you pay for your parking card via a payroll deduction. For information, contact the Parking Office at the corner of Cass and York (a block north of I-94), (313) 577-3704. |
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If you return from class to find your car's battery dead or tire flat, call Motorist Assistance at (313) 577-1979. Limited free service is available from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. weekdays. |
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To get acquainted with the campus you may want to attend one of the tours of the University. For information call the Tours Offfice at (313) 577-3444. |
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Limited University housing is available for students, so apply early. Information about campus options, including an application for University housing can be obtained at www.wsuhousing.com or call the Housing Authority at (313) 577-2116. |
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If you apply for University housing, remain in contact with the Wayne State Housing Authority until you receive confirmation of your placement. The housing application does not guarantee a placement. Once you have a placement you need to find out the details of what you need to do in order to obtain the keys. Please note that the Housing Authority requires one month's rent for a security deposit. |
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Students may receive housing allowances from their department or as part of a fellowship program. If you receive an allowance make sure you remain in contact with the Housing Authority and the Graduate School. |
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Numerous housing options are available off-campus. You will probably want to make a prior trip to Detroit before committing to off-campus housing, so you're sure you're getting what you want. If you can’t come to campus prior to your move, you may want to make temporary housing arrangements. You may want to get recommendations from other students regarding housing after you arrive in Detroit. Informal listings for on- and off-campus housing are available in the Student Resource and Assistance Center on the first floor of the Student Center Building and at many other locations around campus. The http://citylivingdetroit.com/05/housing.php?offset=20&type=C website may also help in your search for off-campus housing. |
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For most housing you will have to sign a lease, although you may be able to negotiate the length of the lease. Most leases are commonly 6 or 12 months. You will likely have to provide the first and last month's rent along with a security deposit at the time you sign the lease. |
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If you are an international student, be sure to contact the Office of International Students and Scholars at (313) 577-3422. |
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The Wayne State University Bookstore is located on the corner of Cass and Warren on the main campus. The website address is www.bkstore.com/wayne . The non-University Marwil Bookstore is on the corner of Cass and Warren avenues and has information at www.shopatcollege.com. Both bookstores carry new and used books. |
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If you are interested in trading or purchasing used books from your classmates, check with your department or fellow students. Although Wayne State does not run a University-wide student book exchange, the WSU Student Council does provide a limited online book exchange. For information. For more information or to get involved, email Student Council at studentcouncil@wayne.edu or call (313) 577-3416 |
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The Wayne State University campus is quite safe. The WSU Department of Public Safety has information on a variety of safety topics at http://www.police.wayne.edu/safetytips.html |
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WSU also offers a service for students who feel uncomfortable walking across campus. For those occasions, you can call Public Safety at (313) 577-2222. When possible the department will dispatch a scout car to help ensure that you arrive at your destination safely. |
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If you find yourself in a situation where you need a police officer, you can always call 577-2222 (7-2222 from a campus phone). The blue lights on campus signify emergency phones nearby. |
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Wayne State University does not run a campus bus service. Most students simply walk from class to class, because their classes are all on one campus. If you find you have to travel from campus to campus and need transportation, the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) runs regular, public bus routes. Check with DDOT at www.ci.detroit.mi.us/ddot for departure points. You can also pick up a schedule from the Student Resource and Assistance Center on the first floor of the Student Center Building. The center has schedules for the public bus lines that run throughout the suburbs as well. |
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For longer distance travel, Detroit also has a bus station Downtown and a train station in the New Center area (just a few blocks north of the main campus). The large Metropolitan Airport, a hub for Northwest Airlines, has national and international service. The airport is about a 30-minute drive from Wayne State. |
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If you are coming to campus by bus, train or plane, you should make yourself familiar with the service and make any necessary reservations as early as possible. Your travel arrangements should also include transportation from the bus or train station, or from the airport to your final destination. |
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In addition to the many postal zip codes, southeastern Michigan has a growing number of telephone area codes. Your telephone book will have a complete listing.
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| Things to do in Detroit |
WSU is located in the heart of the Cultural Center and offers many
exciting museums, theatres, galleries, restaurants and other activities.
The
www.detroitmidtown.com
website offers a directory of these locations.
You may also want to check out the "Cultural Attractions" section of the WSU website at www.wayne.edu/about_wayne2.html
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University Admissions www.admissions.wayne.edu |
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Students register for classes at Wayne State University by priority (web or phone) registration. Priority registration begins about two months before classes begin. The specific dates are listed in the Schedule of Classes, www.classschedule.wayne.edu, or in hard copy which will be sent to your home address. If you need an additional Schedule, you can pick up one at the Student Center Building, or Registration and Scheduling in 2 West Helen Newberry Joy Student Services Center. |
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IF YOU REGISTER USING THE WEB:
You need your WSU AccessID and password to register on the Web. If you don't know your WSU AccessID, you can look it up yourself at http://networks.wayne.edu/onlinedirectory , as follows: Click WSU People Search on the left or in the upper-right, and then search by your full name. (Nicknames do not work.)
If you haven't used your AccessID to log on to WSU Pipeline, your
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The Priority Registration process is fairly simple, but before you call for the first time, you should take a moment to read through the information in your Schedule of Classes. You should also use the Schedule to decide on your class schedule before you call. Write down all course call numbers (the call number is the five-digit number listed below the course number and title in the Schedule) and several alternatives on the worksheet printed in the Schedule of Classes. You will also need to check the Schedule for the days and times set aside for you to use Priority Registration. |
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When you call make sure you have your student PID number on hand. If you are a first time registrant, check your registration appointment letter for your temporary PIN. When you register for the first time you will have to change your PIN, which will ensure security of your records. Make sure you write down you new PIN and keep it in a safe place. If you lose it, you will need to reset it by bringing your photo identification to Registration and Scheduling in 2 West Helen Newberry Joy Student Services Center. |
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If you want to pay by credit card, have the card number and expiration date ready. If you would prefer to pay in person, you may do so at the Cashier's Office in the Academic Administrative Building on campus. |
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When you feel confident that you have all of the information you will need call (313) 577-EASY - (313) 577-3279 - to register. Remember that if you become confused about your options at any time during your call, you can transfer out of the automated system and to the Help Desk for assistance. |
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If you have a disability that precludes you from using a Touch Tone- phone, contact Educational Accessibility Services for assistance. The office is located in Room 583 Student Center Building, (313) 577-1851 or 577-3365 (TDD). Students with disabilities may register for classes at any time the Priority Registration system is available and can disregard the alphabetic appointment schedule listed in the Schedule of Classes. |
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If at all possible, you should take advantage of Priority Registration. If you don't, you will have to pay late registration fees. Information about the late registration is available in your Schedule of Classes. |
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Holds come in three types: academic status holds, financial holds and health service holds.
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Registration and tentative tuition fees and due dates are listed in the Schedule of Classess(classschudule.wayne.edu) |
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If you have a graduate assistantship, fellowship or scholarship that will pay for any portion of your tuition, you do NOT need to pay the registration fee in order to register for classes. This fee will be included in your tuition assistance. |
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The Graduate Admissions' website www.admissions.wayne.edu has a variety of forms. These include |
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If you prefer a hard copy of the forms, contact the Registrar's Office, the Student Resource Assistance Center or the Office of International Students and Scholars. |
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General Information about the University Libraries David Adamany Undergraduate Library Purdy/Kresge Library Science and Engineering Library Neef Law Library Shiffman Medical Library Oakland Center Libraries Services Center |
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As a Wayne State University student, you have a wide variety of information sources, including several University libraries and one that has material specifically selected for your area of study. Collectively, the libraries have over 3 million volumes and thousands of current journal subscriptions. All libraries have computers with Internet access along with copiers for students to use. Descriptions of the University's libraries and the information about specific library services are available at the World Wide Web addresses listed above. |
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In addition to the more traditional libraries, the David Adamany Undergraduate Library has 700 computer workstations for graduate and undergraduate student to use, plus an additional 25 circulating laptops that students can check out and operate in the library. Even the furniture is wired for computer use! The library has an Extended Study Center that is open 24 hours seven days a week. The center has desks, computers, printers and copiers as well as a lounge. Your WSU OneCard will be required because the Extended Study Center is only open to WSU students and staff after regular library hours. |
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With your OneCard you can check out books at any of the University libraries as long as you are currently enrolled. You can also check out materials from the Detroit Public Library; the main branch is adjacent to WSU's main campus and has entrances on both Cass and Woodward avenues. To get a library card, fill out the short form at the Detroit Public Library. Library cards are free for residents of Detroit and Highland Park, and for anyone who works or attends school in Detroit. |
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All of the WSU libraries have computers and terminals that you can use to access the online catalog. Or, if you prefer, you may access the catalog through the World Wide Web at http://www.lib.wayne.edu/resources/catalog_related/catalogs.php This online catalog provides an index to not only WSU collections, but also those at many other libraries in the tri-county area. From the computers, you can also search other online catalogs, such as those at Michigan State University or the University of Michigan. You can also connect to electronic indexes and databases. Check with the librarian for the database that fits your needs. |
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When you are conducting your research or writing a paper, you will probably need to review articles form many different periodicals. Although WSU's libraries have hundreds of thousands of issues, you may need an article from one that is not available. Check with the reference librarian about ordering the article through an interlibrary loan. |
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Graduate students now have a lounge that is dedicated for their use only. Located in Room 446 Purdy/Kresge Library, the lounge gives graduate students a place to study in an informal setting. There are two computers that can be used for work, checking email or searching the internet. To gain access to the lounge, students must bring a course schedule or some other official paperwork indicating their graduate status to the circulation desk at Purdy/Kresge Library. |
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You can get additional information about the libraries' specific services from one of the many service guides available in the reference areas of each of the libraries or online at www.lib.wayne.edu. Service guides include: "Computerized Reference Databases", Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Service", and "Using Copiers and Copy Cards in WSU Libraries". |
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Computing & Information Technology (C&IT) Website: http://computing.wayne.edu WSU Knowledgebase: System Status and Availability: Using LISTSERV Discussion Lists at WSU |
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| Computing |
Wayne State has a variety of computing resources available for graduate
students through its Computing & information Technology Division and
University Library System.
At the David Adamany Undergraduate Library, Purdy Library, or one of the other computer labs on campus, you can almost always find an available computer to use. For a list of computer labs on Wayne State's main and medical campuses and at off-campus centers, visit http://computing.wayne.edu/labs. Also see “High Performance Computing (WSU Grid) and Advanced Networking” below. If you run into a problem--anything from accessing your e-mail to
troubleshooting your computer--just contact the Computing & Information
Technology (C&IT) Help Desk at (313) 577-4778 weekdays (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
fall & winter; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. summer) or via e-mail (helpdesk@wayne.edu).
Comprehensive instructional materials on accessing and using computing
resources at Wayne State also are available 24 hours/day, seven
days/week on the C&IT Website at http://computing.wayne.edu or on the
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| Research Consulting Support | The Computing & Information Technology (C&IT)
Division provides research consulting services for WSU graduate students.
These research services cover the use of computer technology at any phase
of the research process (design, implementation, statistical analysis, or
final presentation). C&IT Research Consulting Services are available by
appointment only at: (313) 577-0299. For more information, visit:
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| WSU AccessIDs |
As soon as someone applies for admission to Wayne State, a unique AccessID (e.g., xy6789) is automatically created and made mailed out. Your AccessID and password combination is your personal key to computing and secure self-services at Wayne State. Admitted students have access to such computing services as: secure student self-services through WSU Pipeline (financial aid, registration, online tuition payments, final grades, and more), free e-mail, free and discounted software, wireless Internet on campus, and online courses, course materials, and an e-Portfolio in Blackboard on the Web. (For more about these computing services, see below.) In order to use all the WSU AccessID services, new students need to log in to WSU Pipeline. Go to http://pipeline.wayne.edu on the Web, enter your AccessID and temporary password (your 9-digit WSU Student ID found on your OneCard), and click OK. The system recognizes you as new and asks you to: (1) Change your temporary AccessID password to one you can remember
easily. For assistance using your WSU AccessID and password, contact the C&IT
Help Desk at (313) 577-4778 weekdays (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. fall & winter; 8
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| Access to the Internet | IYou can access the Internet and WSU's
network on campus or from home in numerous ways:
For help or information about accessing the Internet on campus or from
home, visit the Websites noted above or contact the C&IT Help Desk at
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| WSU E-mail | As soon as you are admitted to Wayne State,
you need to log on to WSU Pipeline at http://pipeline.wayne.edu (also see
below). In addition to setting up AccessID self-services, this activates
your WSU E-mail account. As you are prompted through the self-service
Account Management screens, you are given an opportunity to set WSU E-mail
features to forward your e-mail or to personalize your WSU E-mail address.
Wayne State's AccessID E-mail System is the primary method of communication on campus, so it is essential that everyone at the University uses their WSU E-mail account, or forwards their WSU E-mail to a regularly used e-mail address. WSU WebMail is the easiest way for Wayne State students to read or write WSU E-mail on the Internet. You can access WSU WebMail in two ways:
You also can use an Internet e-mail program on your computer (Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird) to access WSU E-mail. E-mail based discussion groups (called LISTSERV lists) enable people with similar interests to exchange ideas and information. For more about this communication and collaboration tool, visit http://www.wayne.edu/listserv/. For help accessing or using WSU E-mail, LISTSERV lists, or setting WSU E-mail features (such as Mail Forwarding or an E-mail Name), contact the C&IT Help Desk at (313) 577-4778 or helpdesk@wayne.edu or visit http://computing.wayne.edu/email. If you're new to the Web, e-mail, or any other Internet resources, you
can stop by the David Adamany Undergraduate Library where a Library
technician on duty will show you how to access WSU Pipeline and E-mail.
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| WSU Pipeline and Self-Services on the Web |
WSU Pipeline is an Internet gateway/portal
that provides single signon and secure access to Wayne State computing
systems, self-services, and information. This comprehensive Web
environment is a one-stop location where WSU students can conveniently use
online self-services and easily access computing systems, such as WebMail
and the Blackboard Learning System. Using Pipeline, students have access
to student-specific information and helpful tools needed for
communication, collaboration, teaching and learning, and University
business. Wayne State applicants are able to check admission status
through WSU Pipeline. Current students can use secure self-services to
check financial aid, register for and drop/add classes, pay tuition and
fees, check holds and final grades, obtain enrollment verifications and
transcripts, self-register for orientation or training workshops, and
more.
To access WSU Pipeline, use a current Web browser on any computer
connected to the Internet and go to:
http://pipeline.wayne.edu. Then log in using a WSU AccessID (e.g.,
xy6789) and password. For assistance accessing or using WSU Pipeline,
visit:
http://computing.wayne.edu/pipeline or contact the C&IT Help Desk at
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| Computer and Software Purchases | Information about recommended desktop computers and laptops/notebooks to buy, with links to computer companies that offer educational discounts for Wayne State students, is on the Web at: http://computing.wayne.edu/hardware. Using an AccessID and password, WSU students can download free software (such as the full-featured Symantec Antivirus) and also purchase commercial software (Microsoft, Adobe) for substantial student discounts with a credit card on a secure Website. Links to obtaining this software and getting help with it are at: http://computing.wayne.edu/software. |
| Blackboard Courses
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Blackboard is the online course management
and learning system chosen by Wayne State faculty to deliver all or part
of many regularly scheduled University courses, because it is
full-featured and easy to access and use. In the Blackboard Web
environment, WSU students can find class information (such as syllabi,
assignments, and course documents), access valuable learning resources,
take tests and view the test grades, communicate and interact with other
students and the instructor (using course e-mail, secure live chat, and
discussion boards), store and share course files on the Web, and gather
and display their work using e-Portfolios. Many faculty members require students to participate online as part of their academic work, and some courses are offered entirely through Blackboard. Students should check at the start of the semester to find out about Blackboard requirements for each course. This Web-based course system can be accessed on the Internet from anywhere, at any time, using your AccessID and password to log in to Blackboard directly ( http://blackboard.wayne.edu) or through WSU Pipeline ( http://pipeline.wayne.edu). For assistance accessing or using Blackboard at Wayne State, see the
User Manual available at: http://computing.wayne.edu/blackboard, or
contact the C&IT Help Desk at (313) 577-4778 or
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| Education Technology Services | Graduate teaching assistants and faculty
members have access to many tools for making courses or course materials
available on the Web, managing effective student communication and
collaboration, giving exams and posting grades online, and enhancing the
overall quality of education and learning at Wayne State. The major tool
for online development and management of courses at WSU is the Blackboard
Academic Suite, which the faculty adopted in 1999. Blackboard makes it
easy to put course information and materials on the Web with virtually no
technical expertise required. For help accessing or using Blackboard,
students can contact the C&IT Help Desk at (313) 577-4778 or
helpdesk@wayne.edu. In addition
to coordinating Blackboard training, C&IT Education Technology Services (ETS)
develops support materials to help students and faculty use Blackboard
successfully. ETS's professional staff members also produce effective
broadcast and multimedia communications, such as high-quality video,
multimedia, audio, and graphics/animation products, to enhance instruction
both online and in the classroom. For more information about these ETS
services, call (313) 577-4203. |
| High Performance Computing
(WSU Grid) and Advanced Networking |
C&IT, in partnership with a number of Wayne
State schools and colleges, maintains a campus-wide Grid and High
Performance Computing Facility for faculty, students, and academic staff
who have computationally intensive research or data management needs or
require specialized applications for parallel and distributed computing.
For more on the WSU Grid, including current processing power, an account
application, online training, and tutorials, visit
https://www.grid.wayne.edu
or call (313) 577-8106.
With a connection to Abilene (the nation's research network for
Internet2) and to the Michigan LambdaRail (MiLR, a very high-speed
dedicated research network in higher education), WSU's high-speed backbone
network fully supports the expansion of University research and
collaboration with academic/research institutions in Michigan, around the
country and abroad, and with national laboratories and supercomputing
centers. To obtain information about Wayne State's advanced network, visit
http://networks.wayne.edu/dns/
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| Computing Help
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When you need computing help or if you forget
your WSU AccessID password, contact the C&IT Help Desk via e-mail at
helpdesk@wayne.edu or by calling (313) 577-4778 weekdays (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
fall & winter; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. summer). You can even make an appointment
for one-on-one assistance. The C&IT Help Desk provides personal assistance to help Wayne State students:
For answers to commonly asked computing questions when the C&IT Help Desk is not open, students can access a self-service Knowledgebase that is available on the Web, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week at http://kb.wayne.edu. If there is a problem accessing a University computing system, check
the System Status and Availability page on C&IT's Website (http://computing.wayne.edu/systemstatus)
to see whether it is available. This page displays the real-time status of
a number of WSU computing systems, such as: the Blackboard Learning
System, the current Schedule of Classes, and WSU Pipeline. The Web page
also posts planned outages and changes to computing and networking
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Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid Graduate Student Financial Assistance Information |
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As a graduate student, you should become aware of the variety of fellowships, scholarships, internships, research support programs, travel funds, grants, loans and other financial-aid options available. You can locate information regarding Graduate Student Financial Assistance Information at http://www.gradschool.wayne.edu/Current/finaid.html and Internal Research Support Programs as well as Graduate School Thesis/Dissertation Research Support at www.research.wayne.edu/internal.html. Additional information is listed in the section on graduate financial assistance in your copy of the Graduate Bulletin. |
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Many Wayne State students become Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs), Graduate Student Assistants (GSAs) or Graduate Research Assistants (GRAs). Each provides a level of economic support for the student in addition to experience as instructors, classroom assistants or researchers. If you are considering an assistantship, remember that your academic progress comes first. Students must enroll for at least six graduate credits in the fall and winter semesters and at least one graduate credit in the spring/summer semester to qualify for an assistantship during those semesters. In exchange for their service, GTAs, GSAs and GRAs receive partial tuition scholarships, along with an invitation to participate in the University’s subsidized health insurance programs and the reduced-tuition program for spouses and eligible dependents. Check with your department for details on graduate assistantships and the associated benefits. |
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You may want to check out the federal or state work-study programs; these are opportunities that many graduate students overlook. Through the Federal Work-Study Program, eligible graduate students can gain employment on campus or in public or private non-profit agencies. The intent is to help students supplement their educational expenses while giving them work assignments that are generally related to their interests, academic major and professional goals. The state program, Michigan Work-Study for Graduate Students, permits students to work up to 20 hours a week provided they maintain at least a half-time course schedule. Like the federal program, students receive work assignments based on their interests and major, when possible. |
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If you are an international student and have accepted or plan to accept an assistantship, fellowship or employment, you must obtain a Social Security number before you can receive any funds. For details on how to get a number, consult the International Students section in this binder. |
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| Insurance and Health Service | |
| Social and Professional Student Groups | |
| Athletics, Sports and Exercise | |
| Fitness Center | |
| Job and Volunteer Opportunities | |
| WSU Transcripts | |
| Student Center Services | |
| Important WSU links |
Student
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Insurance and
Health Services |
You should soon receive information about a health and life insurance policy specially designed for Wayne State students. If you don’t, you may pick up a copy from the Student Resource and Assistance Center on the first floor of the Student Center or from the Office of International Students and Scholars. |
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One of the best
ways to get to know other WSU students is through a student
organization. You can
look for groups with interests that are academic, professional,
social, religious, political, cultural or ethnic in nature.
For information, visit the Program Activities Office on the
third floor of the Student Center Building, talk to staff and students
in your college and department, or peruse the Student Council’s web
site. If you don’t find
a group that suits you, you can always start one!
The Program Activities Office can guide you through the
process. Some graduate students seek more involvement with the University as a whole, and serve on the WSU Student Council. For information, contact the Student Council, 395 Student Center Building, (313) 577-3416, or visit the Student Council’s website. There is also a Graduate Student Council. Graduate Students are nominated by their school or college to serve on the Council. |
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If you are an athlete at heart, or just want some exercise, you will want to make a trip to the 42-acre Matthaei Athletic Complex on campus. You can try out for an athletic team, dally in some intramural sports, join an informal “pickup” game or exercise on your own. Indoor facilities include a swimming pool, gyms, courts for racquet sports and for fencing, a dance studio, weight-lifting room and jogging balcony. Outdoors, you will find tennis courts, baseball, soccer and football fields, and a track. |
| Fitness Center |
The Wayne State University Recreation and Fitness Center is a
state-of-the-art facility with full disabled access. It is
conveniently located in the heart of the campus on Gullen Mall, next
to the Student Center Building and between the undergraduate and
graduate libraries.
Nothing like it currently exists in the Detroit area. For more information, please call the RFC information line at 313-577-BFIT (2348) or visit http://www.rfc.wayne.edu/
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Job and Volunteer Opportunities |
The Placement
Services Offuce 1001 F/AB, (313) 577-3390 for a job either during or after
your education at Wayne State. The
center has the facts on more than 1,000 companies, along with
information on job hunting, interviewing and other job-seeking skills.
The Student Center & Program Activities (SCAPA) maintains a jobs board in its office, located on the first floor of the Student Center Building. If you are interested in volunteering for a cause that’s close to your heart, the Project Volunteer Office can help match you with an organization.The office is adjacent to the SCAPA. Remember, if you have a graduate teaching or research assistantship, or a Rumble fellowship, you cannot hold additional employment. This stipulation helps students ensure that they are making their education their top priority. |
| WSU Transcripts | When you need a copy of your WSU transcript, visit the Records Office at 5057 Woodward to fill out a form and pay for the transcript (if necessary). For additional information, call the Records Office at (313) 577-3536 or visit the Web site at http://sdcl.wayne.edu/registrar/transcripts |
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Student Center
Services
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You will probably
find yourself in the Student Center Building many times during your
career at Wayne State. The
Student Center is home to many services and organizations. Some include:
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Important WSU Links Office of International Students and Scholars Health Insurance OISS Orientation Arriving on Campus Remaining "In Status" Social Security Card Housing
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| Important WSU links |
Office of
International Students and Scholars www.oiss.wayne.edu
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Office of
International Students and Scholars |
All new international students, including students from Canada, should stop in the Office of International Students and Scholars Office as soon as they arrive on campus. Representatives from the office can guide you through all the forms you will need to fill out, can remove the "hold" on your class registration card, and will also invite you to an orientation session designed just for you. |
| Health Insurance |
You are eligible
for and must enroll in Wayne State University's mandatory International
Health Insurance Program if you fall under this description: you are an
exchange visitor, scholar, or registered international student with a
F-1 or J-1 Visa taking credit hours, working in a bona fide co-op
program, or practical training, enrolled in ELI (English Language
Institute) courses, or otherwise engaged in educational activities or
research activities through Wayne State University.
However, you may be able to waive the mandatory insurance if you
meet one of these criteria:
If you are an exchange visitor, you must also carry health insurance for your accompanying family members. This is a condition of your J-1 status in the United States. Contact the OISS for information on insurance coverage, costs and availability to dependents. |
| OISS Orientation |
Make sure you
attend the OISS orientation session!
Even if you will be going to other orientation sessions from your department, you should also attend the OISS orientation. This extremely important session will help you to understand your rights and responsibilities under the law, so that you don't violate your status. Too many students inadvertently become "out-of-status" for extended periods of time, and find that the violation has resulted in harsh consequences, including being barred from the United States for 3 years or more. This can cripple your educational objectives or your future professional or business plans in the United States. See the section below on Remaining "in Status". Besides this vital immigration information, you will learn about many topics at the OISS orientation session, including:
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| Arriving on Campus |
For your first trip
to Wayne State, make your flight arrangements so you will arrive on
campus during business hours (8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday),
if possible, most campus
offices, including the Housing Authority, are open only during business
hours. You should arrive at least one week before classes begin,
so you can find housing, register for classes, buy your books and
generally find your way around campus and the surrounding
area.
If you can, bring American money or traveler's checks with you; $1,500 is not unreasonable, according to the Office of International Students and Scholars. You will need this money for housing, food and books, until you can open a checking account at a financial institution. If your country does not permit you to bring that amount of cash, go to the Office of International Students and Scholars on campus as soon as possible. Representatives there will try to help you make arrangements for an emergency loan. The OISS can provide other assistance as well, so make sure you stop by the office soon after you arrive on campus. Representatives of the office will give you important information that will ease you transition into your new life at Wayne State University. |
| Remaining "in Status" |
The newly revised
immigration law has a number of stipulations that directly affect you as
an international student. You
must remain "in status" at all times to avoid potential,
and possibly serious consequences.
The OISS will give you the details you need to remain "in status", such as the number of credits you need to take each semester to meet requirements as a full-time student, the importance of remaining in the same degree program while your I-20 form is processed, and the regulations against holding outside employment. If you have any questions about the immigration law, be sure to get a full explanation from the OISS. |
| Social Security Card |
If you have
accepted, or plan to accept, a graduate teaching or research
assistantship, a fellowship or employment, you will need a social
security number in order to receive your pay.
Check with the OISS or the Graduate School to determine whether a Social Security representative will be on campus to accept applications for Social Security numbers. The University usually hosts a visit by Social Security representatives at least once a year. If so, make sure you stop by and fill out an application. If not, you will need to go to one of the Social Security offices. The nearest offices are in Detroit and Highland Park. |
| Housing |
For basic housing
information, go to
www.housing.wayne.edu. It includes information
on University and off-campus housing.
This section provides additional tips for international students.
University housing is an excellent option for graduate students, particularly international students who are new to the area. Make sure you apply as early as possible, since University housing is limited. As an international student, you may find that your best choice for housing is sharing space with one or more fellow students on or near campus. Even on a temporary basis, this arrangement allows you to become familiar with the area, with public transportation and with rental options before you decide on the housing that's best for you. If you decide to rent off-campus housing, you will need to contact the manager of the building where you are seeking rental space. Housing can come in a variety of options:
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Ombudsperson Office Student Due Process |
| Ombudsperson Office |
1322
Faculty/Administration Building;
313-577-3487
The Office of the Ombudsperson exists to assist students, faculty and staff in solving University-related problems. The Office can help students break through bureaucratic issues, overcome unfair treatment, or obtain consideration of extenuating circumstances by providing information and advice and by facilitating communication. The Office has no authority to change academic or administrative decisions, although it may be able to influence them. Students may request assistance on academic problems related to admission, advising, degree requirements, discrimination, dishonesty, grades, harassment, records, registration, and teaching; and on nonacademic problems relating to financial aid, housing, parking, payroll, and tuition and fees. The Ombudsperson's Office investigates appeals and complaints and exercises independent judgment regarding any action it may take. It is not required to fulfill any request or advocate a particular point of view. It will maintain student anonymity if requested to do so. Students, faculty and staff can improve the quality of University service by calling attention to problems they experience. The Ombudsperson is the Chairperson of the Tuition and Fees Appeals Board (TFAB). The TFAB is charged by the President in Executive Order 96-1 to be the final arbiter of appeals for tuition and related fees. Each appeal is reviewed as an individual case, and cancellation of tuition and/or fees is granted only when circumstances warrant. The TFAB will consider only those appeals that are filed within one calendar year following the last day of the academic term in which the challenged fees were assessed.
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| Student Due Process | A high standard of student conduct plays a major role in creating an environment of excellence, and the Student Due Process Policy is used to maintain these high standards. The policy (1) establishes the expectations that students are accountable for their behavior; (2) describes acceptable student conduct, both academic and non-academic; (3) describes disciplinary policies and procedures; (4) specifies the rights of the student and other parties; (5) specifies prohibited conduct and sanctions to be imposed if such conduct occurs. Examples of prohibited conduct subject to the Student Due Process Policy include, but are not limited to, academic dishonesty, knowingly furnishing false information to the University, disorderly behavior, theft, damage of property, illegal drugs, weapons on campus, false report of emergency, unauthorized entry, violation of criminal law, etc. The University Judicial Officer, housed in the Office of the Vice President for Student Development and Campus Life, 577-1992, monitors the student disciplinary process and is responsible for coordinating matters involving student discipline; describing the disciplinary procedures; and informing students and other parties of their rights. |
| Section Contents | General Information |
| General Information |
Your dissertation
is the showcase of your academic career, so you should fully understand
the processes surrounding it as early as possible.
Guidelines for thesis and dissertations can be viewed at
www.gradschool.wayne.edu/Current/Phd/dissertationTemplates.html,
we urge you to read these guidelines completely before you get started
on your research.
Your faculty advisor will be a great resource to you throughout you research, but you should also remain in close contact with your departmental advisor. With the departmental advisor's help, you can make sure you are following University procedures correctly, are remaining on top of the paperwork and necessary approvals, and are keeping track of any departmental deadlines that may be involved. |