Undergraduate Admissions

Questons and Answers
What is your application deadline?
Wright State is on a rolling admission process and accepts applications throughout the year. For students interested in scholarships, housing and financial aid, please be sure to have your admission application complete by the required deadlines. For transfer students that need to petition for admission please see the petition form for application deadlines.

What is your scholarship deadline?
Wright State's Competitive Honors Scholarships have a deadline of January 15. Academic Performance Scholarships deadlines are February 15. Check the Financial Aid website for information on other scholarships and deadlines.

What is your financial aid deadline?
Wright State's priority deadline to file the FAFSA form is February 15. Students can still apply for financial aid after that date.

When should I apply for campus housing?
Housing is filled on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage students that want a particular type of room to apply for housing by Thanksgiving of their senior year. Roommate requests must be made by May 1.

Do I have to live on campus?
No, Wright State has no housing requirements for students.

Can I have a car on campus?
Yes, all students can have a car on campus. Parking fees are generally $24 a quarter.

Can I pick a roommate?
Students can request specific roommates on their housing application. Roommate requests must be submitted by May 1, and must be reciprocal for each student.

What are the requirements for admission?
New students must meet the following admission criteria: Ohio Residents 2.0 GPA, 18 ACT composite or 840 SAT critical reading and mathematics only, and a college preparatory curriculum. Non-Ohio Residents 2.5 GPA, 20 ACT composite or 960 SAT critical reading and mathematics only, and a college preparatory curriculum.
Transfer students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA from the last school where they attempted 9 semester hours or 12 quarter hours.

What division sports does Wright State play?
Wright State plays NCAA Division I sports in the Horizon League. For a complete list of athletic teams check out Raider Sports in the Student Life section.

What kind of tutoring is available for students?
Freshman can receive one free hour of tutoring each week for every class they take. Wright State also has free assistance for students needing help in math or English at the Mathematics Learning Center or the University Writing Center.

Can I send in my application if I haven't taken the ACT or SAT?
Yes, we will keep your application until we receive your official ACT or SAT scores. We must have ACT or SAT scores from the testing center for new students before we make an admission decision.

Is there an application fee waiver?
No, Wright State does not offer students a fee waiver. Students can request that the application fee be deferred to their financial aid.

When do I register for classes?
New freshman will register for classes at Student On-Campus Advising and Registration (SOAR) the summer before they begin classes. SOAR dates are mailed to students in March.

Are there jobs on campus?
Yes, students can find jobs on campus. Students should be sure to check with Career Services about open positions and plan to attend the Job Fair held every August.

Will my computer work in the residence halls?
All of the residence halls come equipped with network hook-ups for each student. For information about hardware and software requirements visit CATS website.