Undergraduate advising

Our strong team of advisors create customized plans of work to meet individual educational goals. Commited to WSU's Advising mission and vision, Ilitch School advisors ensure current and prospective students are affirmed and empowered.

Appointments

Appointments are available online or in person at the WSU Mike Ilitch School of Business in Detroit at 2771 Woodward Ave., Suite 101 or at the Jeffress Center at Schoolcraft College located at 39201 W. Seven Mile Rd., 3rd floor in Livonia.

Prospective students

Prospective business students, please create an account in STARS and then schedule your appointment online or call our office at 313-577-4505 or 313-577-4510 for assistance.

Current students

Fall 2024 Undergraduate Advising Schedule

Monday, August 19 through Monday, September 9, in-person walk-In (Suite 101 Ilitch School) and virtual advising will be available.
In-person advising and virtual advising will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
No appointment is necessary. Advising appointments will restart on Wednesday, September 11.

Week of Monday, August 19 through Friday, August 23

Monday through Thursday, August 19-22, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. (Must be signed in by 4:30 p.m.)
Friday, August 23, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. (Must be signed in by 3:30 p.m.)

First Day of Classes Monday, August 26

Week of Monday August 26 through Friday, August 30

Monday through Thursday, August 26-29, 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. (Must be signed in by 5:30 p.m.)
Friday, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. (Must be signed in by 3:30 p.m.)

University Closed Monday, September 2 (Labor Day)

Week of Tuesday, September 3 through Friday, September 6

Tuesday through Thursday, September 3-5, 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. (Must be signed in by 5:30 p.m.)
Friday, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. (Must be signed in by 3:30 p.m.)

Monday, September 9 is the Last Day to register or add courses for Fall 2024

Week of Monday, September 9 through Tuesday, September 10

Monday, September 9 and Tuesday, September 10 from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. (Must be signed in by 5:30 p.m.)

In-person drop-in advising

Suite 101, Mike Ilitch School of Business
Bring your OneCard (or other picture ID) as it is required for entry to the building.

Zoom drop-in advising

Zoom meeting URL
Meeting ID: 954 8741 6102
Passcode: 810474

Schoolcraft advising location

Current and prospective students can make an appointment to meet with an advisor at our Schoolcraft location by calling 313-577-4505 or 313-577-4510 and our front office staff will assist you.

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on the following dates (Fall 2024)

September 12, 19, 26
October 3, 10, 17, 24
November 7, 14, 21
December 5, 12

Contact information

Phone: 313-577-4505 or 313-577-4510
Toll-free: 800-910-EARN (3276)

General email: businessinfo@wayne.edu

Emails by major

Accounting (ACC): accadvisor@wayne.edu
Finance (FIN): finadvisor@wayne.edu
Global supply chain management (GSC): gscadvisor@wayne.edu
Management (MGT): mgtadvisor@wayne.edu
Marketing (MKT): mktadvisor@wayne.edu
Technology, Information Systems and Analytics (TISA): tisadvisor@wayne.edu

Other emails

Entrepreneurship and Innovation (EI): eiadvisor@wayne.edu
Study abroad: ilitch-global@wayne.edu

Meet our team

Our advisors offer a variety of services to students, including setting goals, developing four-year plans, creating personalized academic plans, processing registration and override requests, and handling hold releases. Additionally, advisors are available to:

Discuss admission procedures for undergraduate programs
Process academic plans for admitted undergraduate students
Meet with current students throughout their academic careers
Meet with prospective students to analyze and explain transfer credits
Advise prospective and current students interested in majoring or minoring in the Ilitch School
Explain and interpret Ilitch School and university policies and procedures
Assist students with the Student Academic Progress appeal process through financial aid