Our mission

We create and advance knowledge, prepare a diverse student body to thrive, and positively impact local and global communities. 

Our vision: What we aspire to

We will be a preeminent, public, urban research university known for academic and research excellence, success across a diverse student body, and meaningful engagement in its urban community and around the world. 

Our values: How we work

• Collaboration: When we work together, drawing upon various talents and perspectives, we achieve better results. 
• Integrity: We keep our word, live up to our commitments, and are accountable to ourselves and each other. 
• Innovation: We are unafraid to try new things and learn by both failure and success. 
• Excellence: We strive for the highest-quality outcomes in everything we do. 
• Diversity and inclusion: We value all people and understand that their unique experiences, talents and perspectives make us a stronger organization and better people. 
• Leadership: We are proud of our long history as an anchor institution in Detroit and will continue to serve our community while playing a lead role in the city's resurgence. 

Accreditation

Since 1915, Wayne State University has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, one of six regional accrediting agencies in the United States that provides accreditation to colleges and universities at the institutional level.