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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Why should I see an academic advisor and what can I expect?

  2. How can I prepare for my advising session?

  3.  May I contact my advisor via e-mail if I have questions or concerns?

  4.  What is the purpose of the general education requirements?

  5.  What do I need to graduate?

  6. How do I declare or change my major?

  7. What major is recommended for students who want to go to medical school or law school in the future?

  8. Who do I contact for advising, hold releases, course selection, etc.?

  9. How will I know if I am in academic difficulty? What can I do?

  10. How do I calculate my GPA?

  11. How can I re-take a qualifying/placement exam and improve my placement?

  12. How do I interpret the Math Qualifying Exam placement results?  

  13. How do I complete the Math proficiency requirement? 

  14. If I earn a D- in an General Education course, does it still meet the requirement?

  15. How do I transfer my college credit from another college or university and how can I find out how my courses transfer to WSU?

  16. I am a former Wayne State student. Am I eligible to come back or do I need to go through the admissions process again?

  17. I was admitted to Wayne State, but did not attend. Do I need to re-apply for admission?  

  18. Does my major or professional program require a foreign language?

  19. I am a senior. Am I still able to transfer courses from other institutions?

  20. What is the procedure for registering as a guest student at WSU?

  21. As a Post-Bachelor student, how can I earn another Bachelor degree.

 

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