Benefits of Macomb WayneDirect
Early admission
WayneDirect participants are guaranteed admission to Wayne State provided they meet the requirements of the WayneDirect program; a minimum cumulative 2.0 grade-point average and 50 credit hours of post-secondary work or an associate degree. These requirements must be met upon completion of the program and at the time of full transfer to Wayne State. The WayneDirect application is the only application you need to complete to transfer to Wayne State.
Take advantage of concurrent enrollment
Take courses at Wayne State while you are enrolled at Macomb. Now you have more course options and flexibility of taking courses at a campus location convenient for you.
Maximize your financial aid award
When concurrently enrolled, maximize your financial aid eligibility by combining courses from both institutions to achieve full enrollment status, which often qualifies financial aid applicants for more assistance.
Get involved in bridge sessions
These informational meetings will familiarize you with all of the resources Wayne State offers. Participants have direct contact with academic advisers and other key faculty and staff during the sessions.
Update your transfer plan on a regular basis
WayneDirect students will have access to regularly updated transfer plans specific to their intended major. Before enrolling at Wayne State, you will receive an official transfer credit evaluation to assist in planning for course selection.
Use Wayne State libraries
Wayne State will make the full resources of its six libraries available to WayneDirect students to conduct research, prepare papers and use as needed.
Obtain a Wayne State OneCard
WayneDirect participants will be provided a Wayne State OneCard, a multipurpose identification and debit card. Your OneCard can be used for parking, library services, copying and printing services and food venues. OneCard holders can receive discounts at local businesses by showing their OneCard at the time of purchase.
Access more academic resources
Tap in to Wayne State’s academic and career resources as a WayneDirect participant. You can meet with academic advisers in your academic area of interest and attend the Writing Center’s workshops and presentations covering the writing process. WayneDirect participants can access Wayne State’s Academic Success Center for tutoring and success workshops. Wayne State’s Career Services staff can assist WayneDirect students in their career development through career counseling, resume workshops and mock interviews.
Work out at WSU’s fitness facility
Stay in shape at the Matthaei Athletic Complex. WayneDirect participants can use this athletic facility by showing their OneCard. The athletic complex has basketball and racquetball courts, an open weight room and an Olympic-size swimming pool. Concurrently enrolled WayneDirect students also have access to the Mort Harris Recreation and Fitness Center.
Attend special Wayne State events
WayneDirect participants have access to Wayne State student activities and events. Meet Wayne State students and enjoy hanging out in the 'D'!.