Useful Phone Numbers
Important Phone Numbers - WSU campus Area
Important Phone Numbers - Detroit
The University Directory lists contact information for departments, as well as faculty, staff, and students.
Academic Support
Need for explanation of academic requirements; help with course selection, degree audit, and/or academic referrals (for students in Liberal Arts, Science, Fine, Performing, & Communication Arts, and ULMA):
University Advising Center / 1600 David Adamany Undergraduate Library / 577-2680 / Appts: 577-8889
Other Schools and Colleges: Student Services / Advising Office for that school/college
Need for clarification of and application for financial aid and scholarship resources
Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid / Welcome Center (42 W. Warren Avenue) / 577-3378
Need more information regarding procedures for:
Registration and drop/add - Registration / 5057 Woodward - Maccabees - Suite 5101 / 577-3541
Grade recording and transcripts - Records / 5057 Woodward - Maccabees - Suite 5101 / 577-3531
Transfer Credit Evaluation - University Admissions / Welcome Center / 577-3577
Academic Success Center
One-stop Center for Academic Skills Assistance:
2100 David Adamany Undergraduate Library / 577-3165
- Free Tutoring for in-depth content reinforcement (group and individual)
- Supplemental Instruction (group study sessions in targeted courses)
- Workshops for effective study habits; improving test performance; overcoming test anxiety; preparation for MCAT, LSAT, GMAT, and GRE; help with Proficiency Exams.
- Reading Courses for effective textbook reading and understanding of college-level material
- Individual Academic Skills Assistance including computer-assisted instruction in a variety of disciplines
- Informal Study Groups to facilitate collaborative student learning
University Counseling & Placement Services
Personal and life adjustment issues, support groups
Counseling & Psychological Services / 552 Student Center Building / 577-3398
Career focus and direction; career planning courses; career counseling
Life/Career Development Lab / 1001 Faculty Administration Bldg / 577-3390
Need for special testing situations and equipment for handicappers
Educational Accessibility Services / 583 Student Center / 577-1851
Need for taking qualifying exams; CLEP testing; proficiency exams
Testing and Evaluation / 698 Student Center / 577-3400
Cooperative education and summer employment opportunities; on and off-campus employment
Career Planning and Placement Services / 1001 Faculty Administration Bldg. / 577-3390
Academic Departmental Support
Difficulty in English courses
Writing Center / 2310 Undergraduate Library / 577-2544
Difficulty in Math courses
Math Tutoring Center / 1198 Faculty Administration Bldg. / 577-3195
Difficulty in Foreign Language courses
Language Laboratory Center / 385 Manoogian Hall / 577-3022
Difficulty in Chemistry courses
Freshman (100-Level) Chemistry Resource Room / 50 Science Library / Center hours posted outside room
Computer Facilities and Resources
Need for general-purpose computer use and consulting
David Adamany Undergraduate Library / Extended Study Center / 577-8606
C&IT Help Desk / 577-4778
Student Involvement
Interest in leadership development, student organizations, and /or community service
Student Center and Program Activities (SCAPA) / 351 Student Center / 577-3444
Interest in physical fitness, intramural sports, and/or athletic interest groups
Matthaei Athletic Complex / 5101 John C. Lodge / 577-4295
Recreation and Fitness Center / 5210 Gullen Mall / 577-2348
Interest in discussion, fellowship, social events, volunteer service, study, and/or worship
Grosberg Religious Center / Sixth & Seventh Floors, Student Center
Other University Facilities and Resources
Aid in the use and understanding of the library system; media production lab; DeRoy Extended Study Center; and related services
University Library System / Undergraduate Library Information Desk / 577-5121
Need assistance solving University-related problems or negotiating bureaucratic processes
Office of the University Ombudsperson / 1326 Faculty Administration Building / 577-3487
Need assistance regarding international students' adjustment to WSU including visa advising, issuance of immigration documents, employment, and informational seminars
Office of International Students & Scholars / 42 W. Warren, Welcome Center / 577-3422
Aid in identifying housing options at WSU
Wayne State Housing Office / Helen L. Deroy Apartment Building (5200 Anthony Wayne Drive) /
577-2116
General campus information and referral center
Student Resource and Assistance Center / 135 Student Center / 577-3568
Compiled by: University Advising Center 5/2000
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS - WSU CAMPUS AREA
| Wayne State University (WSU) Operator | 577-2424 |
| WSU Public Safety - Emergency | 577-2222 |
| WSU Public Safety, Non - Emergency / Information | 577-6057 |
| WSU Public Safety - Keys locked in car | 577-1979 |
| Accounts Receivable (4th Floor of Welcome Center) | 577-3653 |
| Cashier (1100 AAB) Make tuition payments at 217 Welcome Center | 577-3650 |
| English Language Institute (351 Manoogian Hall) | 577-2729 |
| Graduate School (4300 FAB) | 577-2170 |
| Health Insurance Advocate (OISS) | 577-0724 |
| Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) | 577-3422 |
| Registration - By Phone 577-EASY | (3279) |
| Registration & Scheduling Assistance (5057 Woodward - Maccabees - Suite 5101) | 577-3541 |
| Campus Information (135 SCB) | 577-3568 |
| Undergraduate Library (5155 Gullen Mall) | 577-5121 |
| University Advising Center-Undergraduates (1600 UGL) | 577-2680, 7-8889 |
| University Admissions (Welcome Center) | 577-3577 |
| Detroit Medical Center-General Info. (DRH, 4201 St. Antoine Blvd.) | 745-6035 |
| Wayne State Housing Authority (5200 Anthony Wayne Dr., #115) | 577-2116 |
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS - DETROIT
| On Campus Emergencies | 577-2222 |
| Off Campus Emergencies | 911 |
| SBC-Ameritech - Telephone | 1-800-244-4444 |
| Amtrak | 873-3442 |
| DTE Energy - Electricity | 1-800-477-4747 |
| Detroit Public Library Information | 833-1000 |
| Greyhound Bus Line | 1-800-231-2222 |
| Metropolitan Detroit Convention & Visitor's Bureau | 1-800-Detroit (338-7648) |
| Poison Control | 1-800-222-1222 |
| SMART Bus - Detroit City Buses | 962-5515 |