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Academic Support Services

University College www.wright.edu/univ_college

Virtually all undergraduate students begin their academic careers in the University College which provides:

  • Academic advising for students until they meet requirements for entering their majors.
  • Articulation agreements with 2-year institutions to ensure smooth transfer to WSU.
  • Developmental Education for students who need to strengthen their skills in basic writing and mathematics before taking more difficult core coursework.
  • First Year Experience programs to assist new students in transitioning to university life and experiencing success in their first year of college.
  • Learning Communities to help new students meet friends and "study buddies" quickly.
  • Math Learning Center which offers specialized help in mathematics.
  • Placement Testing in English and math. at www.wright.edu/uc/mlc/current.html
  • Tutoring Services which offers general, subject-related help. at www.wright.edu/uc/tutor
  • University Writing Center which offers specialized help with writing.

University Libraries www.libraries.wright.edu/services/distlearn

ALL distance learners currently enrolled in a course at Wright State University are entitled to use the University Libraries' resources and services, including:

  • Remote access to databases and other electronic resources of WSU and OhioLINK.
  • Borrowing privileges from any OhioLINK Institution.
  • Reference and research assistance.
  • Access to books and articles.
  • Online instruction.

Career Services career.wright.edu

Career Services helps students and alumni develop career and life-planning skills, acquire experience, master job search strategies, and seek rewarding employment via programs in:

  • Career exploration.
  • Student Employment.
  • Cooperative education and internships.
  • Career employment.

Office of Disability Services www.wright.edu/students/dis_services

The Office of Disability Services offers a variety of services to students diagnosed with physical, learning and psychological disabilities. These services include

  • Alternate format books (cds, Braille and WAV files).
  • C-printers.
  • Sign language interpreters.
  • Testing accommodations.

Information concerning the materials necessary to apply for services is listed on the Office of Disability Services Web page at www.wright.edu/students/dis_services . Once a student has submitted documentation a pre-service interview appointment should be scheduled. For a distance learning student, a phone interview may be arranged.

Student Handbook

Grievance process, code of conduct, and other university policies.www.wright.edu/students/stu_affairs/RighttoKnow.html

Computing and Telecommunication Services—Help Desk www.wright.edu/cats

If you encounter any problems, please contact the CaTS Help Desk. The CaTS Help Desk can assist you with your CAMPUS account and any of the services it can access, including WINGS, the university portal at wings.wright.edu.

Phone: (937) 775-4827, or toll free (888) 775-4827

Email: helpdesk@wright.edu

For Help Desk hours and further contact information, see