Wayne State University Parent Guide
Dates & Events
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Get in the Spirit. Join us for Noel Night
The 37th annual Noel Night will take place on Saturday, December 5th from 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. in Midtown Detroit's Cultural Center Area. Over 40 institutions, including the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Detroit Science Center, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, the Detroit Historical Museum, and the Detroit Public Library, amongst many others, open their doors to the public free of charge during this Cultural Center-wide holiday "open house." Activities include horse-drawn carriage rides, holiday shopping, family craft activities and performances by over 70 area music, theatre, and dance groups. The evening's festivities culminate with a community sing-along on Woodward Avenue led by the Salvation Army Band - a long-standing Noel Night tradition. Read More
Academics
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Helping your Student get the Spring Semester off to the Right Start
The holidays are over and it’s time for your student to head back to school. How can you, as a parent, help her get the new semester off on the right track? Take the time to help her get organized now, and when things get hectic later on, she’ll be prepared. Read More
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Wayne Law Ranks in Top 40 Law Schools Nationwide in 2010 Super Lawyers Listing
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WSU News blurbs
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Career Planning
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Quick Tips for College-Career Success
Many students choose majors because they sound good or because they think they are related to their personal aspirations. The reality, however, is students' futures are not defined by their education alone. There is no such thing as a liberal arts job and an engineering degree without internships is not very marketable either. Yes, the hard truth is that experience is what gives college graduates the competitive edge. In today's economy that means approximately three years just to qualify for most entry-level positions - regardless of the academic discipline. What can a student do? Here are some suggestions for preparing for future careers that just make them better students as well: Read More
Health & Safety
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Keeping your Student Safe: Campus Safety Tips
While your student is away at school, the last thing a parent wants or needs to worry about is the safety of their student. Read this article to view our safety tips. Read More
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Drive Safely to Wayne State Campaign, Sept. 28-29
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Managing Finances
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Home for the Holidays: Surviving your College Student's Stay
Holiday breaks are usually the first extended periods of time that families spend together since saying goodbye at the dorm in the early fall. College students are accustomed to new freedoms and new adult responsibilities, and while coming home can be a relief, it also can lead to new power struggles between parents and their kids. This article addresses common stressful areas and ways to avoid potential conflict – so that the entire family can enjoy time together. Read More
Student Life
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A New Year, a New Beginning: New Year's Resolutions for College Students
The New Year has arrived and with it comes a new semester and a new start for your college student. While many students will make New Year’s Resolutions, history shows that most resolutions don't last very long – mainly because they are too difficult or simply unrealistic. Read More
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Why follow?...When you can LEAD?
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Transition from High School
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Help your new Freshman Start the Year off the Right Way
A college student’s freshman year of college is an exciting time. They are starting a new adventure, and the next four years are probably going to be some of the best ones of their life. The first semester of their freshman year in college is the most critical because it usually sets the pace for how the rest of their college experience will be. If they start off your first year of college the right way, they will be more inclined to stay on track and get their degree. Here's how to help your student start off college the right way. Read more. Read More


