We serve more than 2,800 graduate students in Wright State's 145 graduate programs. Our graduate programs embody the university's spirit of innovation through cutting-edge research, outstanding faculty and educational opportunities, and rich connections to the world around us. Our goal is to transform our students and the communities in which they live through top-quality advanced education.

The Graduate School office is currently closed as a preventative measure related to the COVID-19 virus. Our staff will continue to work remotely and information regarding special procedures can be found by visiting our closure information webpage.

During this time, we can be contacted via e-mail at wsugrad@wright.edu. We will respond to your e-mail as soon as possible. 

Why Wright State?

• We’re the pragmatic, smart choice. You can pursue your degree your way. Live here or commute, work, raise your family, and live your life while you earn your degree and pursue your passions.
• We have nationally recognized programs, faculty, and facilities.
• We have more than 111,000 alumni, and almost everyone in the Miami Valley knows some of our graduates. Your teachers, counselors, nurses, doctors, and others are Wright State grads.

Flexible Scheduling

We offer a variety of class styles, time, and scheduling to fill your needs. Take classes online, in-person, or a combination of both as your needs and schedule changes. Go part-time or full-time—we offer many options to fit within your busy life and responsibilities.

Advance Your Career

Looking for that next step in your career? Want to make a switch? One of our graduate programs can help you. You can start small with a few classes or a certificate program to enhance your skills or dive into one of our nationally ranked master's or doctoral programs. 

Faculty and Research

You can work with faculty experts, fellow graduate students, and undergraduate students on the faculty member's research and discuss your ideas for independent research. We offer graduate research assistantship positions that may be eligible for tuition remission and annual stipends.

Success Stories

Green scene Cori Lohstroh, who is pursuing a master’s degree in rhetoric and writing from Wright State, combines her passions for the environment and writing.

Migration sensation A new book by Caress Schenk, who earned a master’s degree in international and comparative politics from Wright State, examines the strategic uses of migration management in Russia.

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News

Princeton Review ranks Wright State as one of the top U.S. schools for aspiring entrepreneurs

November 23, 2020

Offered by the Raj Soin College of Business, the New Venture Creation M.B.A. concentration prepares students to build a successful business from the ground up.

At your service

Wright State alumnus Tom Thompson founds a nonprofit to help the immigrant community with critical needs

November 19, 2020

Wright State M.P.A. grad Tom Thompson has served in the Air Force, in municipal government, in law enforcement and operates a nonprofit that serves the region’s immigrant community.

Investing in the future

Wright State graduate Vercie Lark ’86 and his wife, Lisa, created a scholarship fund for students in the College of Engineering and Computer Science

November 4, 2020

Lisa and Vercie Lark's scholarship assists students who can easily get overlooked when it comes to needing money for college.

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