(Majors in Accountancy, Business Economics, Finance, Financial Services, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, and Suppy Chain Management)

The college has a two-tier admission process:

Tier I: 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA, 45 quarter hours (or 30 semester hours), completion of ENG 101 and 102 and either MTH 128 or 129 (or a higher-level math course) with a grade of C or higher. Students who meet the Tier I requirements will be assigned to a pre-business category and will be required to meet the following Tier II requirements before they can enroll in junior- or senior-level business classes.

Tier II: ACC 204, 205, EC 204, 205, MS 204, 205, CS 205, and MTH 228

• Necessary forms needed to apply for your major are available through the College of Education and Human Services Student Services website.

Athletic Training

• A 250-word or less life experience statement; medical history; technical standards form; high school and college (if applicable) transcripts; copy of Wright State acceptance letter; formal application; three letters of recommendation from a current or former employer/administrator, a current or former teacher, and a certified athletic trainer or coach; and interview.
• Application deadline for every fall entrance is March 1.

Career and Technical Teacher Licensure (Formerly Vocational Education)

• Individuals interested in obtaining initial education teacher licensure and endorsements are encouraged to contact the college's Office of Student Services in 378 Allyn Hall, (937) 775-3086, to begin the process of admission and advising.

Early Childhood Education (PK–3)

• Cumulative GPA of 2.5; 45 quarter/30 semester hours; Praxis I (Scores of 172 for Reading, 172 for Writing, & 172 for Math); a 250-500 word writing sample [call (937) 775-3088 to register for a writing sample session]; two letters of recommendation; and formal application

Health & Physical Education

• Cumulative GPA of 2.5; 45 quarter/30 semester hours; Praxis I (Scores of 172 for Reading, 172 for Writing, & 172 for Math); a 250-500 word writing sample [call (937) 775-3088 to register for a writing sample session]; two letters of recommendation; and formal application

Middle Childhood Education

• Cumulative GPA of 2.5, 45 quarter/30 semester hours, statement of good moral character (PDF)

Organizational Leadership

1) Associate Degree, cumulative GPA of 2.0

or

2) Cumulative GPA of 2.0; 90 quarter/60 semester hours; completion of two courses in the following areas: accounting, economics, marketing, finance, and statistics (Courses may be 100- or 200-level and must come from two different disciplines)

Rehabilitation Services

• Cumulative GPA of 2.35, 24 quarter/16 semester hours

Sign Language Interpreter

• Cumulative GPA of 2.35, associate degree in sign language interpreting or the equivalent, baseline proficiency of American Sign Language as determined by the Sign Language Interpreter faculty of the Department of Human Services, successful completion of writing skills test, and interview.
• Associate degree in sign language interpreting is available at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College (PDF), Columbus State Community College (PDF), and Sinclair Community College (PDF).

All majors in the College of Engineering and Computer Science:

• Completion of 24 or more quarter credit hours of college level work
• 2.25 cumulative GPA at WSU and in all academic work
• C or higher grade in
  • ENG 101
  • ENG 102
• And...
  • Biomedical Engineering - Grade of C or higher in CEG 220, CHM 121/125 or PHY 240/200, and EGR 101 (or MTH 229 & MTH 230)
  • Computer Engineering - Grade of C or higher in CS 240 and MTH 257
  • Computer Science - Grade of C or higher in CS 240 and MTH 257
  • Electrical Engineering - Grade of C or higher in CEG 220 or CS 240, CHM 121/125 or PHY 240/200, and EGR 101 (or MTH 229 & MTH 230)
  • Engineering Physics - Grade of C or higher in CEG 220 or CS 240 or EGR 153, CHM 121/125 or PHY 240/200, and EGR 101 (or MTH 229 & MTH 230)
  • Industrial and Systems Engineering - Grade of C or higher in CEG 220 or CS 240, CHM 121/125 or PHY 240/200, and EGR 101 (or MTH 229 & MTH 230)
  • Mechanical Engineering - Grade of C or higher in ME 102, CHM 121/125 or PHY 240/200, and EGR 101 (or MTH 229 & MTH 230)
  • Materials Science and Engineering - Grade of C or higher in ME 102, CHM 121/125 or PHY 240/200, and EGR 101 (or MTH 229 & MTH 230)

All majors in the College of Liberal Arts require:

• Cumulative GPA of 2.0, 24 quarter/16 semester hours, completion of ENG 101 and 102 with a grade of C or higher, and completion of three General Education courses

Additional requirements for specific majors:

Communication

• Cumulative GPA of 2.5

Criminal Justice

• Cumulative GPA of 2.3

Economics

• Completion of MTH 128 or 129 (or a higher-level math course) with a grade of C or higher

English/Integrated Language Arts Education

• Cumulative GPA of 2.5, 48 quarter/32 semester hours

French, German, Spanish, and Modern Languages

• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or 3.0 GPA in modern language courses (French, German, and/or Spanish)

Motion Picture History, Theory, and Criticism

• Cumulative GPA of 2.25

Motion Picture Production (Bachelor of Fine Arts)

• Cumulative GPA of 2.25, completion of MP 131 and 180 with a grade of "A" or "B"

Music

• Audition, three outside recommendations, formal application

Social Science Education

• Cumulative GPA of 2.5

Social Work

• Cumulative GPA of 2.25; completion of SW 270 and 271 with a grade of C or higher in each and a satisfactory performance evaluation from the instructor; completion of SW 272 with a grade of C or higher; completion of EC 200 or 290, PLS 200 or 212, SOC 200, PSY 105, 341, BIO 105 or 107 or BIO 111, and COM 102 or COM 104; two professional letters of reference; personal statement; criminal records disclosure form; and formal application
• Application deadline is January 8. Students are admitted into the major once a year.
• Admission to the Social Work program is very competitive.

Theater (Bachelor of Fine Arts)—Acting, Musical Theater Acting, and Dance

• Audition (PDF)

Urban Affairs

• Cumulative GPA of 2.3

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• All prerequisite courses must be completed with a minimum of a “C” and a minimum grade point average of 2.75.  Completion of ENG101, 102, PSY105, 110, BIO105, CHM101*, CHM102, SOC200; a 250–word–or–less life experience statement; and formal application (PDF).
  • *CHM 101 will be waived for students who completed one year of high school chemistry with a C or better.
• Application deadlines are March 30^th for summer admission and August 30^th for spring admission.
• Admission to the nursing program is very competitive.

RN-BSN Completion Program

• Check the College of Nursing and Health website for details.

BEACON (Baccalaureate Education Accelerates Career Opportunities in Nursing)

• Check the College of Nursing and Health website for details.

All College of Science and Mathematics majors require:

• Cumulative GPA of 2.0, 24 quarter/16 semester hours, completion of two courses in chosen major with a grade of C or higher

Additional requirements for specific majors:

Biological Sciences (all options) and Clinical Laboratory Science

• Cumulative GPA of 2.25, 2.25 GPA from all biology courses (a minimum of two biology classes must be taken)

Mathematics and Statistics

• Completion of MTH 229 & 230 with a grade of C or higher in each course; 2.5 GPA or higher for the average of two math courses, MTH 229 & 230

Psychology

• Cumulative GPA of 2.25, 30 quarter/20 semester hours, 2.25 GPA from all psychology courses (a minimum of two psychology classes must be taken)