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

Current Wayne State students may meet with an advisor virtually or in person. You can schedule your appointment online or by calling our office at 313-577-4505 or 313-577-4510 for assistance.  

Drop-in advising 

Students can meet with the first available advisor for a 10-minute drop-in appointment, in person or virtual, every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (must be signed in by 5:30 p.m.). These meetings are designed to answer quick questions or to address immediate needs a student may have. For planning future semesters, students should make an appointment. 

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.

From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the following dates:

• Fall 2024
  • December 12
• Winter 2025
  • January 23, 30
  • February 6, 13, 20, 27
  • March 6, 13, 20
  • April 3, 10, 17, 24

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:

Assistant Dean of Student Services

Assistant Director of Academic Advising

Advisors by major

Accounting, Finance and Technology, Information Systems and Analytics (TISA)

Accounting:  accadvisor@wayne.edu
Finance:  finadvisor@wayne.edu
Technology, Information Systems and Analytics (TISA): tisadvisor@wayne.edu

Global Supply Chain Management, Management and Marketing  

Global supply chain management:  gscadvisor@wayne.edu  
Management:  mgtadvisor@wayne.edu
Marketing:  mktadvisor@wayne.edu

Programs and Minors

Entrepreneurship and Innovation:  eiadvisor@wayne.edu

Business minor: businessminors@wayne.edu

Law minor: businessminors@wayne.edu

International and Study Abroad: Ilitch-global@wayne.edu

Hours and locations

Mike Ilitch School of Business
2771 Woodward Ave., Suite 101  
Detroit, MI  48201   |    Map

Jeffress Center at Schoolcraft College
39201 W Seven Mile Rd., 3rd Floor
Livonia, MI 48152

• Fall 2024
  • December 12
  • Winter 2025
    • January 23, 30
    • February 6, 13, 20, 27
    • March 6, 13, 20
    • April 3, 10, 17, 24
  • 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
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation (EI): eiadvisor@wayne.edu
  • Study abroad: ilitch-global@wayne.edu
  • 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
  • Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.