Emergency and Essential Resources
Emergencies
An emergency is something that needs immediate attention and cannot wait until the next business day to be addressed because you are physically in danger.
Medical or Police Emergency: Call 911
University Police
- Non-emergency: 937-775-2111
- Office: 937-775-2056
- wsupolice@wright.edu
Wright State University offers many vital services that can help you in the event of a personal emergency or crisis. Please contact one of the emergency or essential departments below and a representative will get in contact with you and help you find a solution.
General Advocacy and Support
Our students face many obstacles that can take a toll on their academic performance and overall well-being. No matter how unique or common the issues our students face, our advocates are ready to help our students help themselves. If you're struggling with an issue that is affecting your academic performance or overall well-being, please get in touch with an advocate.
- 937-260-0167 (call or text 24/7)
- Schedule appointment (in person or virtual)
Essentials
Most offices on campus run on regular business hours (8:30 a.m.–5 p.m, Monday–Friday). If you contact them when the office is closed, a staff member will reach out to you during the next business day to assist you.
Alcohol and Other Drugs: Abuse and Prevention
You are not alone if you are suffering from the effects of unhealthy abuse of drugs or alcohol. There are resources to help:
Student Advocacy Office: 937-775-3749
Counseling and Wellness: 937-775-3407
24/7 call/text line: 937-260-0167
Anonymous Reporting
Wright State is committed to preventing, detecting, and correcting violations of law and university policy. Persons may report concerning behavior anonymously by calling the toll-free hotline below, or by using the EthicsPoint website:
Toll-free hotline: 1-855-353-3783
Anonymous online reporting
Suicide Prevention
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please reach out for help using one of the options below. Every struggle is different, and you don't have to face it alone. Your life matters and you deserve support.
- Raider Cares: 937-775-4567
- Counseling and Wellness Services
- Student Advocacy and Wellness call/text line: 937-260-0167
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
- Call 911 or go to your nearest hospital
- Request a program
food insecurity
Food insecurity is an obstacle many college students face every day. If you're experiencing food insecurity (meaning you do not have enough food to eat or are unsure of where your next meal may come from), support is available through the Wright State Raider Food Pantry.
Phone: 937-775-2617
24/7 call/text line: 937-260-0167
foodpantry@wright.edu
Homelessness
Homelessness is a challenge many of our students face. If you're experiencing homelessness, please know we are here to support you. Please call the number below to get in touch with an advocate. We are here for you.
937-260-0167 (call or text)
DISABILITY ACCESS And ACCOMMODATIONS
The primary mission of the Office of Disability Services is to provide leadership and facilitate equal access to all institutional opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and guests with disabilities. Services include academic support, career and vocational support, technology support, physical support, as well as disability specific support. Please see the information below to inquire about services:
937-775-5680
TTY: 937-775-5844
disability_services@wright.edu
Testing Center: ds_testproctor@wright.edu
People Who are Here to Help Students
ACADEMIC ADVISING
Students receive academic advising in the Student Success Suite housed in the college of the student’s chosen major.
advising@wright.edu
937-775-5750
8:30 a.m.–5 p.m, Monday–Friday
Schedule an advising appointment
Contact academic advising if you have questions about what courses to choose, help with deciding on a major, or need to create or change a degree plan.
STUDENT RETENTION TEAM
101 Student Success Center
937-775-5000
8:30 a.m.–5 p.m, Monday–Friday
raidersupport@wright.edu
Contact the student retention team if you are experiencing academic issues, financial problems, or other issues that may affect your success at Wright State.
STUDENT ADVOCACY AND WELLNESS
023 Student Union
937-775-3749
8:30 a.m.–5 p.m, Monday–Friday
24/7 on-call: 937-260-0167
student_support_services@wright.edu
Contact Student Advocacy and Wellness if you are dealing with issues like homelessness, food insecurities, physical health, mental health, and power-based violence.
Inclusion, Safety, and Wellness
LEGAL AND SAFETY
Academics
CAREER ADVISING AND SERVICES
101 Student Success Center
937-775-5750
GENERAL ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Student Accounts, Financial Aid and Registration Resources
CATS/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
- CaTS Help Desk
- Security
- Wireless Network
- Wright State Accounts (login credentials and passwords)
