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 Hessler Undergraduate Advising Center located in 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.
Appointment Hours
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (last appointment at 4:30 p.m.)
Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (last appointment at 3:30 p.m.)
Tuesday Drop-in advising – No appointment needed
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:
- Winter 2025
- January 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