Welcome to Wayne State University, a community of leaders and learners who come from all walks of life to break down barriers and make new discoveries. The University Life experience offers endless opportunities from art and culture, to restaurants and retail, and much more, all while maintaining a safe and positive environment. We encourage you to explore this site to find something you are passionate about, and get involved in the great community we have at Wayne State and the surrounding areas.  

WSU History:  

Wayne State has been an innovative urban center of higher learning since 1868, when a group of Civil War doctors envisioned a better world through better medicine. Since our founding as the Detroit Medical College, we've grown to become one of the 50 largest public universities in the United States, offering nearly 350 degree and certificate programs through 13 schools and colleges. To learn more about WSU History, click here: https://wayne.edu/about/history/ 

Fun Facts about WSU:  

• Seventh-Largest Detroit Employer  
• One of the nation's 50 largest public universities 
• One of the nation's 50 safest university campuses   
• Michigan's most diverse student body  
• Gifted $7.5M to create jazz performance center  
• Gifted $40M plus use of land to build the new Mike Ilitch School of Business 
• 2014 - 2018 Pivotal Moments campaign had goal to raise $750M, and we reached it!  

Campus Departments Contact Info

You may need to contact someone across campus - this printable contact info sheet of commonly used departments and offices sheet may come in handy!

Commonly Used Acronyms at WSU

You'll notice when talking to other WSU employees and people on campus that many acronyms are used. Print this list of Common WSU Acronyms to help you remember what is what!