UAC Services

Adult Learners Initiatives

At Wayne State, we understand that adult learners, those 25 or older working towards their firts bachelors degree, bring a wealth of experiences to the classroom. Our goal is to pair you with the campus resources you need to progress to graduation and beyond! If you are a first time student or wanting to plan your return, we are here to help you find your path. If you are a returning student, check out our returning student programs! Visit the adult learners website to learn more.

Exploratory programs

The University Advising Center's Exploratory Program offers advising and programming for students who are unsure of what they'd like to earn a degree in. Depending on a student's general area of interest - Humanities, Life & Health Science, Physical Science or Social Science - they are assigned an exploratory advisor who will offer a series of programs with the goal of helping a student make a decision by a maximum of 30 credits. Visit the Exploratory programs page to learn more.

Pre-law programs

Pre-law advising at the UAC is for students who intend to or are thinking about attending law school. Advising sessions cover the process of preparing for and applying to law school including major/minor selection, enhancing academic competitiveness, LSAT prep, school selection, soliciting recommendation letters, and writing the personal statement. For more information visit the Pre-law webpages.

Pre-Social Work Advising & Writing the Personal Statement

Pre-Social Work advising introduces students to the admission criteria required for acceptance into the WSU School of Social Work. These include pre-requisite coursework, GPA evaluation, personal statement, letters of recommendation, and application. The University Advising Center offers one-on-one sessions on writing the personal statement. The purpose of the session is to teach how to write an effective personal statement. Each session will cover the purpose of the personal statement, the crafting and development of a central idea, and the construction of an outline to help with organization, focus, coherence, and flow. The pre-social work advising team also oversees probation and reinstatement for pre-social work students. Visit the probation and reinstatment webpage to learn more about probation and reinstatement for this population.

UAC Probation and Pre-Social Work Reinstatement

The UAC advising team oversees academic probation and exclusion policies for the programs they advise. In addition, the Pre-Social Work team oversees reinstatement for pre-social work students who have been excluded from the University. Click here to learn more about Probation.

Foreign Language Verification

Wayne State University teaches 12 languages other than English. For bilingual students wishing to test out of the foreign language requirement or meet a general education requirement through foreign language, the department of Classical and Modern Languages, Literatures, and Culture administers proficiency exams for the languages it teaches.

You can also contact A. Douglas at aa4633@wayne.edu to be tested for proficiency in a language not taught at Wayne State. To schedule an appointment with Mr. Douglas:

Go to Stars
Choose Supplemental Advising
Then select Foreign Language Verification

Pre-Med and Health Science Center

WSU's Pre-Med and Health Science Center (PMHSC) provides prerequisite advising, academic support, and professional development strategies for all WSU students pursuing admission to competitive health care programs.

Pre-health advisors will work with you to discuss degree options and help you plan your prerequisite coursework. In addition, pre-health advisors are knowledgeable in professional preparation such as extracurricular experiences, leadership, service and health-care exposure that medical programs value. They will challenge you to develop a strong portfolio of engagement while maintaining the high standards of academic excellence that you need to compete in the admissions process.

Office of Military and Veteran Affairs Academic Excellence

The Office of Military and Veteran Affairs Academic Excellence (OMVAE) is dedicated to providing high quality and comprehensive student veteran support in an environment that fosters respect, commitment, and academic excellence. OMVAE provides direct and liaison services for all education and administrative matters pertaining to our student veterans, their families, and the military community at large. Learn more about the Office of Military and Veteran Affairs.

Wayne Advantage-Macomb

Wayne Advantage-Macomb allows you to take classes at both Macomb Community College (MCC) and Wayne State University (WSU), preparing you to pursue a bachelor's at WSU while completing your associate degree at Macomb. As a Wayne Advantage-Macomb student, you are admitted to Wayne State, which means you can take courses at MCC, WSU or both institutions in the same semester. You must meet Wayne State admissions requirements to enter the program.

Assessment

The University Advising Center prides itself on assessment and continuous improvement. Learning outcomes developed by the Assessment Coordinator and UAC staff are assessed on an annual basis. To view the annual UAC assessment report, click on the link below.

2024-2025 UAC Assessment Report

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