FIND YOURSELF in Detroit
When you become a Wayne State University Warrior, you open the door to a life-changing experience. Here, you can take advantage of extraordinary opportunities in a one-of-a-kind city making a storied comeback.
We've been here through it all, and we invite you to join us in writing the Motor City's next chapter during a time of historic transformation.
Create your campus life
Looking for a unique college experience? Make yourself at home on our 200-acre main campus that’s woven into the fabric of Detroit — a city that’s never been afraid to disrupt the narrative. Here, you'll connect with Warriors from all walks of life and experience everything you can expect from a major university, plus a lot more that might surprise you. Welcome to the best of both worlds.
Student organizations
Housing
Athletics
If you're looking for advantages to living in an urban setting, then Wayne State is for you.
— Faith Berry, theatre student
Earn more than a degree
As a Warrior, you can showcase your talents onstage or in the studio, turn your idea into a cutting-edge business, conduct groundbreaking research, and even study across the globe. Once you graduate, you’ll join more than 290,000 proud alumni who work for industry leaders. Go beyond the classroom to readily make an impact in your backyard and around the world. Take your knowledge to new heights.
Research
Entrepreneurship and innovation
Study abroad
Discover Detroit
Immerse yourself in Detroit: a city built by and for dreamers and doers. You can cultivate fresh ideas and perspectives, take on new and unexpected challenges, have an unforgettable experience living and learning in a metropolitan area, and gain a distinct advantage as you grow and develop your career in the Motor City — a place unlike any other.
Detroit's cultural center
Community engagement
Volunteer opportunities
See for yourself
We can’t wait to show you what Wayne State is all about.
Get a peek with a virtual tour or a self-guided visit that lets you explore WSU at your own pace, or sign up for an in-person tour of campus for an insider’s look at the Warrior experience.
WSU Spotlight of the Day
Get an insider's look at what the Wayne State community is up to. Check out our WSU Spotlight of the Day to follow along as Warriors highlight their achievements and offer their front-row perspectives of campus, the city, and more!
March 23, 2025 - WSU Spotlight of the Day - “First day out.”
WSU Spotlight of the Day submitted by Lorna Little. Share your photos and videos.
Mary
Old Main is the oldest and most recognizable building at Wayne State. Get lost in Old Main with Mary and discover new finds.
Sophie
Follow Sophie Meyer, a marketing & global supply chain management major student, through a day in her life at Wayne State University.
Become a Warrior
There’s a seat with your name on it. Explore our programs and apply to join our vibrant community.
