Wayne State University
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Location
United States - Detroit |
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Semesters Dates
Fall: Late August-December, Spring: January-April |
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Language of Instruction
English |
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Academic Programs offered to Exchange Students
Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering, Fine, Performing & Communication Arts, Education |
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How many students can be nominated per semester?
2 per year - flexible |
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Visa requirements/​steps
J-1 Visa Application Tasks: -You will apply for a J1 Exchange Visitor Student visa: https://j1visa.state.gov/. -A DS-2019 document is needed to apply for a J1 visa; the issuance will be coordinated by our Office of International Students & Scholars (OIS
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| Academic Calendar |
Fall - Nomination Deadline
May 1
Fall - Application Deadline
June 1
Spring - Nomination Deadline
September 1
Spring - Application Deadline
October 1
Eligibility Requirements
GPA 3.0, 2nd Year undergraduates and above
Application Requirements
Online Application: https://abroad.wayne.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Abroad.ViewLink&Parent_ID=0&Link_ID=17C6E493-5056-BA1F-728392ED0474B0ED
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Accommodation Options
https://housing.wayne.edu/ |
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Estimated Accommodation Fee
Variable: https://housing.wayne.edu/live/costs |
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Estimated Visa Fee
$455 |
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Insurance Requirements
WSU Approved Plan Mandatory: https://oip.wayne.edu/oiss/health-wellness/insurance |
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Insurance Fee
$885 per semester - estimate |
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Academic Support
Academic Advisors, Student Success Programs & Services: https://provost.wayne.edu/student-success/programs-services |
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Student life support
Study Abroad Ambassadors, Resident Advisors, Student Organizations, Warrior Life & Wellness, Counseling & Psychological Services |
| Disability and Counselling Services |
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Contact details of the Incoming Students Coordinator
Lisa Kyle: bd3364@wayne.edu - +1 313-577-3207 |
| Safety Guidelines and Covid-19 restrictions |
| Student Life and Activities |
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Medical Requirements
COVID & flu vaccines for students living in campus residence halls |
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Career Services
Student Assistant Positions up to 20 hours per week: https://careerservices.wayne.edu/job-seekers/on-campus |
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Ways for transportation
Uber, Lyft, QLine (Midtown to Downtown Detroit), Public Bus Service, bike and scooter rentals, taxi |
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Summer & Short-term Programs
We offer a complete academic semester and two condensed semesters (accelerated courses) during our spring/summer semesters, open to exchange students with full tuition waivers. Course selections may be limited during spring/summer terms. Please see the academic calendar and WSU Fact Sheet: https://abroad.wayne.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Abroad.ViewLink&Parent_ID=0&Link_ID=17D84FD4-5056-BA1F-72021A2174894B03 |
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Other resources, links, information
International Exchange Brochure for Inbound Students: https://abroad.wayne.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Abroad.ViewLink&Parent_ID=0&Link_ID=17C6E493-5056-BA1F-728392ED0474B0ED |
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