Move-In Guide 2012 - Housing - Wayne State University

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WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF GOVERNORS 

Tina Abbott, chair, Debbie Dingell, vice chair, Eugene Driker, 

Diane L. Dunaskiss, Danialle Karmanos, Paul E. Massaron, 

Annetta Miller, Gary S. Pollard, Allan Gilmour, ex officio 

Fall 2012 

MOVE-IN GUIDE 

Housing and Residential Life 

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Make lasting friendships, become a leader, 

excel academically and be a part of a life 

long bond. With 24 social fraternities and 

sororities here on campus, you will be sure 

to find one that fits you! 

For more information about joining, visit 

www.doso.wayne.edu/greeklife 

For questions contact Tiny Sebastian-Griffin, 

Coordinator of Student Life at tiny@wayne.edu 

University Advising Center 

1600 David Adamany Undergraduate Library 

Phone: (313) 577– 2680 (for appointments) 

If you are a student in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 

or the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts, 

schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor. 

Advising is collaboration between the advisor and the student 

and it usually involves 

* Helping with the transition to college 

* Course planning and goal setting 

* Creating strategies for the future—next semester and beyond 

* Creating your customized Academic Plan of Work 

* Gain a better understanding of University, College, General Education 

and Pre-Professional requirements. 

The advisors are here to help you be successful at Wayne! 

www.advising.wayne.edu 

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Computing and Information 

Technology 

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support? 

Check us out! We offer reasonably priced diagnostic 

and repair services for personally owned computers. 

Also visit our website for student discounts on 

software, computers and cell phones. 

http://computing.wayne.edu 

Table of Contents 

Things to do before you arrive .................................. 

Room and meal plans changes ................................. 

What to pack and what furniture we provide .......... 

Check-in information ................................................. 

How to get to WSU on move-in day ......................... 

Building staff and services ........................................ 

Internet and cable line-ups ....................................... 

Safety and security .................................................... 

Dining and meal plan information ............................ 

Parent and family information .................................. 

On campus resources ................................................ 

Special Interest Communities ................................... 

Getting involved on campus .................................... 

Warrior Welcome Crew ............................................. 

Immunization requirements ..................................... 

Living in Detroit ......................................................... 

From the Desk of the Director 

Welcome to Wayne State University, your new home away 

from home! 

We are looking forward to a great school year for you, and 

are dedicated to creating a comprehensive living learning 

community. 

We encourage you to get involved with the students and 

professional staff in your hall or apartment building. Take 

advantage of the opportunities of living on campus by 

joining your Hall Council and getting to know your RA(s). Get 

involved in your building’s activities, student groups and the 

entire campus community. Don’t forget to utilize the many 

campus life resources, as well as the academic resources that 

WSU offers. The connections you will create while living on 

campus will enhance your experience and give you memories 

you will remember well after college. 

The Housing and Residential Life staff knows that our 

residents will continue to create new traditions, pride and 

enthusiasm for Wayne State University and we feel lucky to 

be a part of the excitement. We created this Move-In Guide 

to provide information and guidelines for how our residential 

communities operate and come together throughout the 

academic year. Please take the time to read and gain an 

understanding of our on-campus community here at Wayne 

State. 

Again, welcome to Wayne State University! Business 

and Auxiliary Operations and the Office of Housing and 

Residential Life are here to support and serve you. Our doors 

are always open, so please stop by and visit. 

Sincerely with Warrior Pride, 

Timothy Michael 


Associate Vice President, Business and Auxiliary Operations 

and Chief Housing Officer 

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Important Dates 

August 31 

September 7 

November 12 

Front Desk Numbers 

Need to contact your building’s front desk? Below are 

the phone numbers. 

Atchison Hall 

DeRoy Apartments 

Ghafari Hall 

Towers Residential Suites 

Fall semester classes begin 

Last day to add/drop classes 

Last day to withdraw from classes 

(313) 577-9852 

(313) 577-2121 

(313) 577-9700 

(313) 577-6600 

Office of Housing and Residential Life Staff 

5221 Gullen, Suite 598 

Detroit, Michigan 48202 

Phone: (313) 577-2116 

Fax: (313) 577-6644 

http://housing.wayne.edu/ 

housing@wayne.edu 


Associate Vice President, Business and Auxiliary Operations and 

Chief Housing Officer 

ea3307@wayne.edu 

Dixon Kirkland 

Associate Director, Facilities 

ak2608@wayne.edu 

Andrea Gerber 

Director, Housing and Student Center Services 

ea1471@wayne.edu 

Sheila Primas 

Associate Director, Business 

ai7829@wayne.edu 

Anthony Leo 

Senior Systems Administrator 

ay6254@wayne.edu 

Kellie Lauder 

Accounting Coordinator 

ai6552@wayne.edu 

Debbie Mical 

Apartment Coordinator 

ae8717@wayne.edu 

Tasha Warfield 

Assistant Director, Housing Operations 

ak8387@wayne.edu 

Jack Evans 

Maintenance Supervisor 

eg7141@wayne.edu 

Geoff Erwin 

Maintenance Supervisor 

es0187@wayne.edu 

Crystal Hubbard 

Office Services Clerk Senior 

aj9664@wayne.edu 

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Before You Arrive 

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August is just around the corner and soon you will be packing 

your bags for your new home away from home. There are 

just a few things you will want to know and complete before 

you get here. If you have questions, this Move-In Guide will 

surely have the answers. Read on, and get excited to live on 

campus as a WSU Warrior! 

ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION 

Your room assignment has been provided in the letter along 

with this move-in guide. You can view who your roommate/ 

suitemate(s) are by going to the housing website at www. 

housing.wayne.edu and clicking on the “Assignment and 

Roommates” icon. You will need to log into our housing 

student web, using your Access ID and Pipeline password. 

Once you are logged in, you can click on your room/ 

apartment number and view the names and WSU email 

addresses of your roommate/suitemates. In the event that 

you have not yet been assigned a roommate/suitemate, 

check back again soon. Someone is likely to be assigned to 

you prior to move-in. 

You are encouraged to contact your roommate/suitemate 

prior to moving in to coordinate what you will be bringing 

Making a List, Checking It 

Twice — What You Need 

to Know 

with you. It is recommended that you also frequently check 

your WSU email in case your roommate/suitemate is trying to 

get in touch with you. 

THINGS TO COORDINATE WITH YOUR ROOMMATE 

Once you have contacted your new roommate/suitemate(s) 

you should begin discussing what items each of you plan to 

bring to campus for your new room. It’s helpful to coordinate 

with one another to avoid having duplicate items that you 

may be willing to share to save space. Most students find 

that duplicate items take up valuable space in their rooms/ 

apartments. Begin the conversation early about using each 

other’s things. For example: if you plan to share cleaning 

supplies, how will you equally replenish them throughout the 

year when you are running low. Below are a few items most 

students find it best to coordinate: 

• Microwave 

• Refrigerator 

• TV, coaxial cable and DVD player 

• Wastebasket and trash bags 

• Cleaning supplies, including a 

broom, dustpan, and mop 

*students are responsible 

for cleaning their own rooms 

• Desk or floor lamps 

*no overhead lighting in 

most rooms 

• Shower curtain 

• Bath mats 

ROOM AND MEAL PLAN CHANGES 

Students who are interested in a room change or meal 

plan change can participate in our Open Room/Meal Plan 

Change Period. This period is held from September 12th-19th. 

Students can pick up a Room Change or Meal Plan Change 

form from their building’s front desk at the start of this 

period on September 12th. 

If participating in the room change process, students are 

encouraged to find other students willing to complete a 

room swap, as space is extremely limited. If they are unable 

to find someone to swap with, we will do our best to 

accommodate requests, if the space permits. 

Meal plan changes can also be made online at our application 

site up until July 29th. Beginning August 1st students will 

need to email housingassignments@wayne.edu to change 

their meal plan. All first-year freshmen students are required 

to have either the 15 Meal Plan or the Warrior Pass. After 

August 17th, students will not be able to change their meal 

plans until the Open Meal Plan Change Period. 

Learning Communities provide academic 

support and social/fun activities focused 

on a specific course or major. In Learning 

Communities, small groups of students 

with similar interests work closely together 

as a “community of learners”. LC students 

study, socialize and problem-solve together, 

alongside advanced student (peer) mentors 

and a faculty advisor. We have over 40 

Learning Communities available for a wide 

variety of majors and interests. Take a look 

at our list online, and then contact the LC 

Coordinator to join. It’s that easy! 

Visit www.lcwayne.edu for more information 

on how to join a Learning Community. 

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What to Pack and 

What Furniture We Provide 

RESIDENCE HALLS 

Towers Residential Suites, Atchison and Ghafari 

• Desk 

• Twin bed 

• Desk chair • Side table* 

• Coffee table* • Wardrobe 

• Dresser • Sofa* 

*Only available in Towers Residential Suites 

*Only available in Towers Residential Suites and 

Atchison/Ghafari single rooms 

FURNISHED APARTMENTS 

DeRoy Furnished Apartments 

• Desk 

• Desk chair 

• Breakfast bar 

• Twin bed 

• Dresser 

• Sofa chair* 

• Sofa 

• Coffee table 

• Kitchen table* 

*Only available in DeRoy 2 bedroom apartments 

**Only available in DeRoy studio apartments 

**All DeRoy apartments come with modern 

appliances, including flat top stove, refrigerator and 

window blinds. 

LIVING WITH A ROOMMATE 

For many students, this is their first time living with a 

roommate/suitemates. This often means not only sharing 

a refrigerator or TV remote, but learning to live in a single 

space with another person. Here are some tips: 

Arrange your room, TOGETHER. This helps everyone feel at 

home. When you want to change things around, talk to your 

roommate first. 

Communicate. Talking things over with your roommate 

ahead of time is necessary for living together. Take your 

Packing It All Up 

What to bring to your home away from home 

What to leave behind 

What furniture we provide 

Roommate Agreement seriously when filling it out after you 

move in. Roommate Agreements are provided to you by your 

RA after you have moved in. 

Respect each other and your belongings. Ask before you 

use something, and respect your roommates time and space. 

Be ready to compromise. It is important to know when 

to be flexible and when to stand your ground. If something 

is bothering you, go to your roommate—not your parent, 

friend who lives down the hall or writing about it in your 

Facebook status or on Twitter. 

Keep your room safe. Remember to lock the door, be 

responsible with your keys and follow the housing policies 

set in place in the Community Living Guide. 

Connect with your roommate. You don’t have to be best 

friends with your college roommate, but take the time to get 

to know him/her and perhaps, find something that you both 

have in common with each other. 

PACKING AND MOVE-IN TIPS 

We asked some of the “pros” who have lived on campus 

before about what advice they give to a new student moving 

in for the first time. Here’s what they said! 

“Make a list of what you are bringing to campus and then 

double check that list before leaving home to make sure you 

don’t leave anything behind.” 

Deciding What to Pack 

Students tend to over pack when moving to campus. The 

list that follows details some things that you may want to 

consider bringing, as well as some things not permitted in 

the residence halls/apartments. Many students will bring the 

things they are going to use right away with them and then 

later trade things out at home during a weekend home or 

the Thanksgiving/Semester break periods. For example, you 

most likely won’t need a winter coat until November, so you 

could leave that at home in August and bring it later in the 

year. Throughout the year, you might also choose to bring 

certain items home to lighten the load for when you move 

back home in May. 

TAKE IT TO WSU 

• Alarm clock 

• Area rug or carpeting if desired (floors are tile) 

• Bed linens (sheets must be twin extra-long) 

• Blankets 

• Pillows 

• Camera 

• Clothes and hangers 

• TV and coaxial cable* 

• Computer with surge protector and printer 

• School supplies and cleaning supplies 

• Extension cords and power strips 

• First aid kit and small sewing kit 

• Flashlight 

• Iron and ironing board 

• Laundry bag/basket, detergent and fabric softener 

• Toiletries and personal medications 

• Toilet paper and paper towel 

• Towels and washcloths 

• Umbrella 

• Poster/photos/other decorations 

• Removable wall adhesive* 

• Standing floor lamp 

LEAVE IT AT HOME 

• Candles 

• Space heaters 

• Oil lamps 

• Deep freezers 

• Alcohol/drugs 

• Electric blankets 

• Incense 

• Crock pots 

• George Foreman grills 

• Halogen lamps 

• Waterbeds 

• Hot pots 

• Electric skillets 

• Firearms or weapons 

• Pets (other than non-flesh eating fish) 

* Flat panel TV’s cannot be mounted to the wall. 

* Posters may be hung on walls using only removable 

adhesive. 

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Check-in Information 

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When you pull up to the curb, WSU will be waiting to 

welcome you with open arms. You will hand over your checkin 

pass which is your golden ticket to moving in. You will need 

to show it before you unload your car and pick up your room 

key. Be sure you have some kind of photo id with you to pick 

up your room/apartment key. Campus will be hopping with 

exciting move-in events for you to enjoy. Before you know it, 

you will be comfortably stretched out on your bed chatting it 

up with your roommate in your new room. 

WHAT IS A CHECK-IN PASS? 

A Check-in Pass is a post-card that will be sent to students 

via postal mail or their WSU email after they have been 

financially cleared to move in. To be financially cleared 

students must pay their entire university balance or be able 

to show they will have the funds available through a payment 

plan or with an accepted financial aid package. 

It is important that you have your Check-In Pass available 

when you arrive to campus. You will be required to show 

your Pass before you begin unloading your car. Passes are 

also used to identify your eligibility to receive your room key. 

FREE PARKING ON MOVE-IN DAY 

Parking Structure 2 will be open and available on move-in 

day, free of charge. Friends and family are welcome to park 

there while helping you move-in. For any oversized vehicles, 

such as moving trucks, towing trailers and etc, the open 

surface lot #41, located in front of Structure 2, will be open. 

It is important that you unload your belongings quickly onto 

the curb and then move your vehicle(s) immediately to the 

structure or open surface lot to keep traffic moving efficiently 

on Anthony Wayne Drive. 

GETTING TO WSU 

What to Expect When 

You Arrive 

It is recommended that all students, friends and family 

participating in move-in utilize Google Maps or Mapquest to 

get personal directions from their home address. Please use 

the following destination address: 

5110 Anthony Wayne Drive 

Detroit, MI 48202 

As a reminder, don’t forget to check on traffic or 

construction delays before you make the trip to campus. If 

you are unfamiliar with the area, once you arrive to Anthony 

Wayne Drive, you will notice signs and staff that are prepared 

to direct you to where you need to go to start moving in. 

UNLOADING YOUR STUFF 

Limited carts will be available for your use; however it is 

recommended that you pack light to be able to carry any 

bags or boxes to your room if needed. You may also want to 

consider bringing your own hand truck if you have one. 

You can pull up to the curb in one of our drop off lanes on 

Anthony Wayne Drive from Warren to unload. 

Lane 1: Use this lane to pull up, quickly unload your 

belongings onto the curb and immediately move your car to 

Structure 2 or Surface lot #41. 

Warren 

Lane 2: Use this lane for through traffic. Friends or families 

that have driven separately to help you move should proceed 

directly to Structure 2 or Surface lot #41 

EARLY ARRIVALS 

If you need to arrive early to campus for an academic or 

university related reason, please email housingassignment@ 

wayne.edu. Please note that there is an additional cost to 

arrive early at $20/night. Early arrivals will only be granted 

when the space is available to students who are required to 

be on campus prior to their scheduled move-in date. 

CURRENT SUMMER RESIDENTS 

If you are currently living in Atchison Hall as a spring/summer 

resident and are taking classes this summer you are able 

to remain in your currently assigned space until your new 

space is ready. On or before August 20th, you will receive 

notification of when you can begin moving to your new fall/ 

winter space. 

CHECK-IN TIMES 

It is our goal to make the move-in process as smooth and 

enjoyable as possible. To do so we need you to move in 

during your designated time so that we can avoid as much 

congestion in the check-in lines and elevators as possible. We 

understand that it may not be possible for you to move in at 

your designated time, but we do ask for you to move in as 

close to your time as possible for the benefit of all. 

Saturday, August 25, 2012 

After 9 am ................... 

After 10 am ................. 

After 11 am .................. 

After Noon ....................... 

After 1 pm ................... 

2pm-5 pm .............. 

Sunday, August 26, 2012 

After 9 am .................. 

After 10 am ................. 

After 11 am ................. 

After Noon ....................... 

After 1 pm ................... 

2 pm-5 pm .............. 

August 27-28, 2012 

9 am-5 pm .............. 

Freshmen Only 

6th floors of Ghafari and Atchison 

8th and 9th floors of Towers 



4th floor of Towers 

3rd floors of Ghafari and Atchison 

3rd floor of Towers 

2nd floor of Ghafari and Towers 

Open move-in for freshmen 

Upper Classmen 


5th and 6th floors of Atchison 

5th and 6th floors of Ghafari 

15th floor of DeRoy 




2nd floor of Atchison 

4th floor of Ghafari 





Open move in for upper classmen 

Upper Classmen 

Open move-in for all upper classmen 

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Building Staff and Services 

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HALL/APARTMENT STAFF 

Community Directors and Resident Directors: They are 

professional, live-in staff members who are responsible for 

the overall management of each residence hall/apartment 

building. They supervise the Resident Advisors, provide 

support to all residents in their building and rotate as night 

and weekend on call emergency responders. 

Resident Advisors: RA’s are sophomore students or upper 

class students who have previously lived on campus. They 

live on each floor and are trained in conflict mediation, 

building community and emergency response to assist 

residents. You can meet your RA at check-in and your 

required first floor meetings. Get to know your RA, it will 

make a big difference. 

Maintenance and Housekeeping Staff: These are staff 

members in the buildings that take great pride in our halls 

and apartments. You may find yourself in contact with 

these individuals on a daily basis and you are encouraged 

to say hello as they clean common areas and perform 

regular building maintenance. Many residents develop great 

relationships with these staff members. 

Front Desk Staff: These are staff and students who are the 

smiling faces at the front desk of each building. They monitor 

who comes and goes in and out of the building 24 hours a 

day! They also assist in mail services, sign in guests and take 

in any reports of maintenance concerns. 

You may already be thinking, “where can I find my favorite 

candy bar or bag of chips?” In a few weeks you may be in 

search of where to wash your clothes. Luckily, we can tell 

you now where to find these amenities. Once you have 

received your OneCard, you can start loading money onto it 

immediately at www.onecard.wayne.edu/add.php. 

VENDING MACHINES 

Vending machines are available in all of the residence halls 

and apartments. They are located in or near the lobbies of 

each building. Additionally, they can be found in several of 

the academic buildings around campus. 

TELEPHONE SERVICE 

Telephone service is not provided in the residence halls or 

apartment buildings. Students are encouraged to utilize 

personal cell phones. If you wish to request a personal line 

for a fee, please see your front desk for details. 

STUDY ROOMS/SOCIAL LOUNGES 

Study rooms and social lounges are located on every floor in 

Atchison, Ghafari and the Towers Residential Suites. 

LAUNDRY LOCATIONS 

Laundry facilities are located in in each building. 

Atchison and Ghafari: Located on the first floor. 

Towers Residential Suites: Located on all odd number 

floors. 

DeRoy Furnished Apartments: Located on all odd number 

floors. 

It costs a $1.25 per wash cycle and $1.25 per dry cycle. 

Students must deposit money onto their OneCard in order 

to use the laundry facilities within the residence halls. DeRoy 

facilities are coin or OneCard operated. 

CABLE TV 

Cable is provided through Dish Network for all residents in 

Ghafari, Atchison and the Towers Residential Suites. The 

cable in DeRoy Furnished Apartments is provided through 

Comcast. Students living in DeRoy with any questions or 

concerns about their cable should email wayne_state@cable. 

comcast.com. 

Each residence hall room/suite/apartment provides at least 

one outlet for a coaxial cable. Residents must provide their 

own coaxial cables. A cable splitter is also recommended 

if you are planning on having more than one television per 

room/apartment. The cable channel line-ups in the building 

include local stations, ABC Family, HGTV, Disney Channel, 

Bravo, ESPN and many others. 

INTERNET CONNECTIONS 

Free wireless Internet is available to all residents. Personal 

routers or wireless access points are prohibited anywhere 

within the WSU residence halls or apartments. 

All WSU residence halls and apartments are equipped 

with high speed Internet connections to the University’s 

network and Internet via ResNet. WSU Residential Computer 

Network, ResNet uses Clean Access systems to regularly 

scan computers for viruses and other malicious software. If 

a computer fails a security scan, network access is blocked 

until the computer passes. 

WORKOUT FACILITIES 

Exclusive workout facilities are available in the Towers 

Residential Suites on all even numbers floors. Not living in the 

Towers? A much larger Recreation Center is located just steps 

from your room/apartment. 

KITCHENETTES 

Kitchenettes are located on the third and fifth floors of 

Atchison and Ghafari and odd number floors in the Towers. 

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Safety and Security 

By keeping you prepared and informed, Wayne State 

University has many resources available for students to make 

campus a safe and secure environment. Whether you are 

coming and going from campus buildings or walking across 

campus; safety precautions are always in place. 

Review the campus safety tips below and make yourself 

aware of some of our security processes that you will 

participate in as a new resident to the campus community. 

CAMPUS SAFETY TIPS 

• Always lock your room door whenever you are leaving your 

room, even if it is just to go down the hall. 

• Never prop or leave an exterior door open. It can 

jeopardize the safety of all students living in the building. 

• If you lose your room/apartment key, report it immediately 

to the front desk and to your roommate/suitemates. 

• If you encounter an unauthorized person in the building, 

contact a staff member or Public Safety immediately. 

• When parking your car keep everything, even of minimal 

value, in your trunk that you are not taking with you. 

• When walking, keep your head up to remain more alert of 

your surroundings. Do not use your cell phone to talk or 

text. 

• Program ICE (in case of emergency) into your cell phone 

for emergency personal to be able to contact someone in 

the event you are unable to use your cell phone. 

• Do not list your specific room or cell phone number on any 

social networking sites, like Facebook. Also do not post 

where you are headed on Facebook or Twitter. 

• Be conscious when posting status updates on Facebook 

and Twitter about where you are headed. 

• When a fire alarm sounds in a building, all residents are 

required to vacate the building, even if you think it’s a drill 

or false alarm, it may not be. 

ONECARD IDENTIFICATION 

Housing facilities are restricted to residents, university 

employees and registered guests. Your OneCard establishes 

your affiliation with WSU and is not transferable. Students 

should not lend their OneCard to another person for any 

purpose, including entry to the building, purchasing of 

meals, vending items or anything else that can be purchased 

with your OneCard. If you lose your OneCard, be sure to 

immediately deactivate your OneCard on Pipeline. 

SECURITY MONITORS 

Security Monitors are stationed in each of the halls and 

apartments at the front lobby during high traffic late night 

hours. The monitors assist the front desk staff with checking 

ID’s and ensuring that guests are registered. 

BUILDING/ROOM ACCESS 

Residence halls and apartments are locked 24 hours a day 

and require your OneCard for entry to your building. 

EMERGENCY BLUE LIGHTS 

There are more than 100 emergency blue light telephones 

located across campus, its perimeter and within parking 

facilities. The phones are highly visible and are programmed 

to contact WSU Public Safety at the touch of a button. 

HALL STICKERS 

Each residence hall/apartment building has a unique sticker 

that is placed on the resident’s OneCard for where they live. 

Students are required to show this sticker on their OneCard 

when they enter their building. 

BROADCAST MESSAGING 

The University has a broadcast messaging service that 

can send you an email or text message for class change 

information, snow days or technology outages on campus. 

To opt into the system go to your Pipeline account to adjust 

which messages you receive. 

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: EVERYONE’S 

RESPONSIBILITY 

Wayne State University and our residence hall staff prioritize 

safety and security of our community members. We 

continually plan for issues or concerns, however unlikely 

that may arise during the academic year. Wayne State also 

encourages individual community members and their families 

to make plans and preparations for their personal safety and 

accommodations. We have included a variety of resources 

available to assist in planning for emergencies. 

WSU Police Department: A resource for crime prevention 

and personal safety on campus and in the community. 

http://police.wayne.edu 

Campus Health Center: A resource for personal health 

promotion and an on-campus health clinic open to all 

students. 

http://health.wayne.edu 

Detroit Homeland Security: The “Do1Thing Program” 

provides monthly suggestions for how to plan and stay 

prepared for potential emergencies. 

http://www.ci.detroit.mi.us/DepartmentsandAgencies/ 

HomelandSecurityEmergencyMnagement/Do1Thing.aspx 

State of Michigan Family Preparedness Guide: 

http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,1607,7-123-1593_3507-25233- 

-,00.html 

United States Department of Homeland Security: 

Resources for family preparedness. 

http://www.ready.gov/america/makeaplan/index.html 

If you have any questions or want any additional resources, 

please feel free to contact the Office of Housing and 

Residential Life at (313) 577-2116. 

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SERIAL NUMBER 

LOG SHEET 

As you are packing your bags, take a moment to log the 

serial numbers of your electronics before your first day 

of classes. By logging the serial numbers of your items, 

you have a way of identifying and recovering them in 

the event they are lost or stolen. Keep this log sheet 

at home or somewhere that you will not misplace it. 

Laptop/desktop computer 

Brand: ________________________ Model: _______________ 

Serial #: _____________________________________________ 

Computer monitor 

Brand: ________________________ Model: _______________ 

Serial #: _____________________________________________ 

Camera 

Brand: ________________________ Model: _______________ 

Serial #: _____________________________________________ 

iPod/MP3 player 

Brand: ________________________ Model: _______________ 

Serial #: _____________________________________________ 

Cell Phone 

Brand: ________________________ Model: _______________ 

Serial #: _____________________________________________ 

Not covered under your parents’ homeowner’s insurance 

for theft, fire, natural disaster or power surges? Consider 

purchasing a student personal property plan with prices 

starting as low as $55/year with National Student Services Inc. 

For more Information, visit their website at www.nssi.com or 

call 1-800-256-6774. 

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The Office of Housing and Residential Life does not 

insure or assume the responsibility for the theft, loss or 

damage of any student’s personal belongings. Be sure 

that all valuable items are covered under a parent’s 

homeowner’s insurance policy or consider purchasing a 

renter’s insurance plan. 

Television 

Brand: ________________________ Model: _______________ 

Serial #: _____________________________________________ 

Video game system 

Brand: ________________________ Model: _______________ 

Serial #: _____________________________________________ 

CD player/stero 

Brand: ________________________ Model: _______________ 

Serial #: _____________________________________________ 

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With your meal plan you have many options when it comes to 

choosing where to eat around campus. You have the ability 

to visit one of the two all-you-choose-to-eat dining halls 

for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The Towers Café is located 

in the Towers Residential Suites The Towers Cafe provide 

a variety of choices including pizza, home-cooked entrees, 

international favorites, cold deli and salad bars, dessert 

stations and more! Gold ‘n’ Greens is a vegan/vegetarian/ 

kosher dining hall that offers a variety of food options. Gold 

‘n’ Greens is located in Ghafari Hall. 

If you are hungry at late night check out the Grille in the 

lower level of the Student Center Building open 9pm-2am 

Monday-Thursday’s serving up sandwiches, chicken tenders, 

fries, salads and wraps. 

When you are out and about on campus, stop by one of the 

fast favorites like Jimmy Johns, Salad 101, Starbucks, Einstein 

Bros or Freshens. If you happen to be hanging out in the 

Student Center, check out McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, 

KFC, Subway or the The Grille Lounge. All of these locations 

accept Warrior Dollars, which are included with most meal 

plans as well as OneCard dollars. 

DINING HALL HOURS 

Gold ‘n’ Greens (located in Ghafari Hall) 

Monday-Friday 

Breakfast: 8:00am-9:30am 

Lunch: 11:30am-1:30pm 

Dinner: 5:00pm-7:00pm 

Towers Café (located in The Towers Residential Suites) 

Monday-Friday 

Breakfast: 7:00am-10:00am 

Lunch: 12:00pm-2:00pm 

Continental Lunch: 2:00pm-4:00pm (Monday-Friday only) 

*salad bar, deli bar, soups, desserts, cereal, ice cream and 

beverages 


Saturday and Sunday 

Brunch: 10:00am-12:00pm 


DINING HALL MENUS 

At some point, you might be sitting in your room or 

apartment wondering which dining hall you want to head to 

for lunch or dinner. You can make up your mind by viewing 

the menus online before you make the trip. Go to http://wsu. 

avifoodweb.com and click on “Menus”. Menus are posted 

during the fall/winter semesters on a weekly basis. Now 

you’ll never miss your favorites when they are served! Watch 

your email’s inbox for AVI’s weekly newsletter which lets you 

know about featured events or special menu items coming 

up in dining for the week. 

DINING EVENTS 

Eating On Campus 

Something for every taste bud 

Throughout the year AVI Fresh hosts a variety of special 

events in the dining halls. Last year the dining hall sponsored 

many fun activities and meals. Students took a Tropical Get- 

Away to paradise complete with Luau foods and decorations. 

In February, they got together with friends to watch the 

Super Bowl. Around Valentine’s Day, AVI Fresh also held a 

candy guessing contest for students to win prizes if they 

correctly guessed the correct of conversation hearts in 

the jar. During the month of April, they put their focus on 

sustainability and featured a Love the Earth Week. They 

even hosted several culinary-themed dinners with different 

international cuisine options in the dining halls during select 

meals. A student favorite was the Platinum Chef Competition 

where students cheered on the participants as they cooked 

up some great dishes. You can find more information about 

what AVI Fresh is cooking up this semester when you arrive 

to campus and visit dining. 

WARRIOR DOLLARS 

Warrior Dollars are monetary points that may be included 

with your meal plan. Here’s a breakdown of meal plans that 

include Warrior Dollars: 

• Warrior Pass includes $25/semester 

• 15 meal plan includes $100/semester 



You can use your Warrior Dollars at the following places on 

campus: 

• Jimmy John’s 

• Starbucks 

• Taco Bell 

• McDonald’s 

• KFC 

• Pizza Hut 

• Barnes and Nibble 

• Freshens 

• La Pita 

• Salad 101 

• Subway 

• Einstein Bagels 

•The Grille 

We’re here if you need to talk — about 

anything. 

Or if you want to meet with others 

who share your concerns such as: 

managing stress, getting motivated, and 

communicating with family, handling 

a relationship, lowering anxiety and 

depression. 

Phone: (313) 577-3398 

www.caps.wayne.edu 

5221 Gullen Mall 

Room 552 Student Center Building 

Detroit, Michigan 48202 

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In addition, we are very excited to introduce an all new 

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vegetarian concept which will also be certified kosher 

dairy. Diners will have vegan and gluten free options. 

Towers Cafe is transitioning to serving halal meats and 

poultry in its menu offerings. The dining halls are open for 

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of meal plans. 

Visit our website for additional AVI Fresh offers on campus: wsu.avifoodweb.com 

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Parent and Family 

Information 

As your child or loved one is becoming excited with 

anticipation of this independent venture of moving to 

college you may start to have mixed feelings about him/her 

moving out. Letting go is never easy, however, when met 

with encouragement and support it can result in a successful 

experience for everyone involved. 

Now that the countdown has begun, it is time to begin 

preparing your student for the next chapter in their life. 

During these last few days or weeks at home, have some of 

the following conversations with your student. 

• Show your student how to do laundry and manage their 

finances. 

• Create a list of serial numbers of any items they might be 

bringing to campus with them. 

• Encourage your student to limit what they bring with them, 

as there are no storage spaces available in the residence 

halls or apartments. 

• Review financial aid, housing and dining contracts and 

other campus policies in the Community Living Guide that 

can be found online. 

As you pull away from the curb on move-in day, know that 

your student still needs you. They will still call asking for 

advice or sometimes just for the positive affirmation that 

they will succeed. They will encounter new experiences and 

challenges and as parents or family members it is important 

to trust that the values that you have instilled in them over 

the years will be unpacked in their new home away from 

home. And just when you think they won’t be coming back... 

think again! They’ll be back for that favorite home-cooked 

meal or to do so some laundry in a few weeks. And you will 

have to admit you will miss them when they leave all over 

again. 

WHAT’S A FERPA? 

FERPA is the Federal Rights and Privacy Act. Every college 

student is protected by this as of 1974. This act prohibits 

anyone other than the student from gaining access 

to information regarding grades, housing or financial 

information unless they are specified by name on a FERPA 

release form. Students can give parents or other family 

members permission to access this Information by filling 

out this form. However, we recommend that you receive 

this information directly from your student. Additional 

information can be found at http://parents.wayne.edu/ferpa. 

html. 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 

Parents and Family 

Stay Connected with Your WSU Student 

It can be just as much of a transition for you getting used to 

your college student moving onto campus as it is for them. 

Here are some additional resources that are available to 

assist you. 

Letting Go: A Parent’s Guide to Today’s College Students by 

Karen Coburn and Madge Treeger 

Don’t Tell Me What to Do, Just Send Money by Helen E. 

Johnson and Christine Schelhas-Miller 

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When Kid’s Go to College: A Parent’s Guide to Changing 

Relationships by Barbara and Phillip Newman 

CONVERSATION STARTERS 

It is important to open the communication lines with your 

college student before they move out. You may see that your 

relationship with them will change as they are starting their 

college adventure. One thing to chat with your student about 

is safety and security. Wayne State takes this very seriously. 

All residence halls and apartments have secure access 

entryways and are monitored by staff 24/7. Students can only 

access their assigned building by swiping their OneCard. 

It is valuable to speak with your student about being 

prepared and making smart decisions. Below are a few 

helpful tips and topics to address with your student before 

coming to campus. 

• Update emergency contact information on Pipeline. 

• Add at least 3 emergency contacts with Housing in our 

Student Web Portal. 

• Discuss how to safely get home at night. 

• Become familiar with WSU’s Campus Health Center in case 

of illness and University Pharmacy for prescriptions. 

• Review policies in the Community Living Guide they are 

held accountable to. 

• Talk about making smart decisions, like locking the door 

whenever they leave their room/apartment. 

Are you planning on bringing a car to 

campus? If so, in order to park on campus 

you must purchase a parking semester pass 

for Parking Structure #2 (Lodge Service Drive 

and Kirby) or Parking Structure #8 (Forest 

and Cass) from the ONECARD/Parking 

Service Center. The cost of a parking pass 

is $260/semester (subject to change). The 

aforementioned parking areas are monitored 

by parking staff 24 hour a day. Vehicles 

parking overnight without an authorized 

parking hangtag are subject to parking 

violations. Please visit our web site for more 

information at www.parking.wayne.edu 

or contact the ONECARD/Parking Service 

Center. 

ONECARD/Parking Service Center Located in 

the Welcome Center 42 W. Warren Avenue 

Room 257 Detroit, MI 48202 Phone: (313) 

576-PARK 

On Campus Resources Student Resources 

Wayne State wants to see students succeed and graduate 

from the university. Many on campus resources are available 

to utilize. Throughout the year keep these places handy and 

use them. All of these services are either free or provided at 

discounted student rates. 

University Pharmacy 

(313) 831-2122 

Your community wellness center. Offers smoking cessation 

programs, cholesterol and blood checks, diabetes 

management and can fill your prescriptions. Located outside 

the Towers Residential Suites. 

University Advising Center 

(313) 577-2680 

The center can help you define education goals, declare or 

change a major, add/drop courses, register for classes or 

understand course requirements. Located in the UGL. 

Academic Success Center 

(313) 577-2680 

Located in the UGL; meet with a Learning Specialist, tutor 

or attend workshops to help build skills in areas like study 

skills, time management, test preparation, writing a research 

paper, note taking and more. 

Free Tutoring 

(313) 577-3246 

Walk-in tutoring is offered in the Academic Success Center. 

You can find the schedule for walk in hours at: http://success. 

wayne.edu/tutoring/index.php. 

Financial Aid 

(313) 577-3378 

Located in the Welcome Center meet with a Financial Aid 

Counselor to assist you with your educational expenses. 

Assistance is provided through grants, scholarships, student 

employment and loans. 

Counseling and Psychological Services 

(313) 577-3398 

Meet with a professionally trained counselor for one-on- one 

short term counseling. You can also participate in group 

sessions or attend workshops. The office can assist you in 

areas of anxiety, depression, relaxation, stress management, 

relationships and substance use issues. CAPS is located on 

the fifth floor of the SCB. 

Math Resource Center 

(313) 577-3195 

Math tutors are available to provide you assistance with 

beginning algebra through calculus III courses. They are 

located on the first floor of FAB. 

Writing Center 

(313) 577-2544 

Writing tutors provide assistance with various English 

courses, writing and preparation for the English Proficiency 

Exam. The center is located in the UGL. 

Student Disability Services 

(313) 577-1851 

Located in the UGL, SDS is available for students who 

have special needs/disabilities which require reasonable 

accommodations (permanent or temporary). You 

must register by meeting with a counselor to receive 

accommodations. If you have or believe you may have a 

disability and need accommodations (learning disability, 

visual impairment, communication or chronic health 

disability) contact this office. 

Still looking for more student services? Check others out at 

www.wayne.edu, www.housing.wayne.edu 

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IMPORTANT HALL CLOSURES 

Atchison and Ghafari Halls close during the University’s 

semester break between the fall and winter semesters. All 

students living in these two buildings must vacate with any 

personal belongings they may need during this break on 

Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at noon. Students will not 

be able to gain access to their rooms in Atchison and Ghafari 

until they reopen on Sunday, January 6, 2012. 

HOW TO GET MAIL 

Residents often enjoy the excitement of opening their 

mailbox and finding out that they have received mail. Friends 

and family can address your mail by using the following: 

Student name 

Name of your building 

Address, Room # 


*Complete building addresses can be found inside the CLG. 

Students use room or mailbox keys to access mailboxes. You 

will receive a package slip if you have a package. Use the slip 

and photo ID to claim your package at the front desk. 

TOP 10 CLG HIGHLIGHTS 

You will receive a Community Living Guide when you move in, 

but here’s a start on things to know before moving in. 

1. Residents must register any non-resident guest at their 

building’s front desk and must accompany them at all 

times when inside the building. 

2. Sick trays can be provided to you if you are ill and cannot 

go home. Up to two meals per day can be delivered to 

your room. Meals are deducted from your meal plan. 

Contact your front desk for details. 

3. Quiet Hours are observed Sunday-Thursday from 10pm- 

9am and Friday and Saturday 11pm-9am. Residents are 

expected to use discretion with their noise levels during 

this time. 

4. You are required to show your OneCard and Hall Sticker 

each time you enter your building. 

5. Trash should be disposed of by taking it to the designated 

trash rooms, not by leaving it outside your door. 

6. Alcohol is not permitted in Atchison and Ghafari. Alcohol is 

permitted in other buildings where all residents in the apt/ 

suite are at least 21 years of age. 

7. To smoke you must be 20 feet from the building. 

8. You can sign in up to 1 overnight guest in at a time. You can 

have up to 6 overnight guests per month. 

9. Your first lockout is free of charge; however you will be 

billed $20 for each additional lockout. 

10. Weapons are not permitted in the buildings, including but 

not limited to, paint ball guns and decorative weapons. 

WSU CAMPUS LINGO 

Knowledge Every WSU 

Warrior Should Have 

UGL: Undergraduate Library 

South End: The student newspaper printed every 

Wednesday during the fall and winter semesters. 

AAB: Academic Administration Building 

SCB: Student Center Building 

The Underground: The basement of the SCB where meeting 

rooms,The Grille and billiards are located. 

Keast: Outdoor common area located between The Towers 

and DeRoy where many on campus events are held. A 

Volleyball courts and picnic tables are also here. 

FAB: Faculty and Administration Building 

Barnes and Nibble: Convenience store in the SCB. 

CLG: Community Living Guide 

SPECIAL INTEREST COMMUNITIES 

Groups of students with a common interest are housed 

together. Below are the communities we have living with us 

this year and where they are located. 

Graduate Student Community: Reserved for graduate level 

students only. Towers 11. 

Honors Community: Reserved for admitted WSU Honors 

College students. Atchison 5 and Towers 8. 

24 Hour Quiet Hour Community: Housing students who wish 

to live in a 24 hour quiet hour environment. Towers 10 and 

Atchison 5. 

21 and Up Community: Reserved for students who will be 21 

years or older by October 1, 2012. Towers 9 and DeRoy 11. 

Community of Scholars: Houses students recognized as WSU 

Scholars. Ghafari 6. 

International Community: Houses students from international 

cultures and students interested in living with international 

students. Towers 7. 

All Female Community: Reserved for female students only. 

Ghafari 5. 

All other floors in the residence halls and furnished 

apartments are either designated as all first-year freshmen, 

all upperclassmen or mixed upper class and first-year 

freshmen. All of our floors, except for the All Female 

Community are comprised of mixed gender. However, men 

and women cannot live in the same suite/room together in 

the residence halls and furnished apartments. 

HOW TO CHECK-IN A GUEST 

Checking in a guest is easy. Follow these easy steps to avoid 

violating the Community Living Guide. 

STEP 1: Clear it with your roommate/suitemates that you will 

be having a guest over. Let them know 

how long they will be staying or if they will be staying 

overnight. 

STEP 2: Be sure your guest is bringing their WSU OneCard or 

driver’s license/state id with them. 

STEP 3: Wait for your guest to arrive in the lobby or outside 

the building. 

STEP 4: Stop at the front desk of your building and let them 

know that you want to check in a guest. 

Provide the desk with your guest’s photo id and your 

OneCard. 

STEP 5: Receive your Guest Pass and keep it with you along 

with your guest while they are visiting. 

STEP 6: Escort your guest out of the building when they are 

ready to leave and return the guest pass at 

your buildings front desk. 

WHAT’S A COMMUNITY LIVING GUIDE? 

A Community Living Guide is a resource that contains all of 

the policies to keep your building a safe and comfortable 

place to live and learn. It also contains a copy of your license 

agreement that you signed for reference. Want to check it 

out early? Find it online at: http://www.housing.wayne.edu/ 

pdf/res-hall-guide.pdf. 

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Get Involved 

Opportunities to get involved are available not only on 

campus, but in the residence halls and apartments, as 

well. Each residence hall and apartment building has a 

Hall/Building Council students can join to gain leadership 

skills and assist in coordinating hall wide events. Events 

include BBQ’s, Late Night Breakfast and community service 

activities. Residents can also stay busy by attending one of 

the programs coordinated by the Resident Advisors, ranging 

from health and wellness activities to social movie nights. 

Student organizations, fraternities and sororities frequently 

host meetings and programs within the halls that residents 

may attend throughout the year, as well. 

VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS 

WSU offers several opportunities for students to volunteer 

in and around the community including one day off-campus 

service projects, on-campus projects and the Alternative 

Spring Break. Check out, 

http://www.doso.wayne.edu/volunteer/. 

STUDENT SENATE 

WSU also has a Student Senate to serve the students of the 

campus. The Senate is made up of 28 members to encourage 

leadership, uphold student achievement, enhance the 

campus community, live through quality programming and 

act as a liaison between the students and the administration. 

To find more information about the Student Senate. Check 

out their website at 

http://studentsenate.wayne.edu/. 

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS 

Want to get involved on campus? Why not check out our 280 

student organizations or participate in the various university 

activities around campus. To find out more, visit our Get 

Involved site: www.getinvolved.wayne.edu. For upcoming 

university events, try www.events.wayne.edu. You can also 

contact the Dean of Students Office: 351 Student Center, 

(313) 577-1010 or www.doso.wayne.edu with questions. 

You can also meet some Student Organization members as 

they help with move-in or check out Student Org. Day on 

September 12th – Gullen Mall. 

THE SOUTH END 

The South End is the WSU student run newspaper. It is 

published in print every Wednesday and during the fall and 

winter semesters and online throughout the year. The South 

End has been on campus serving students since 1967. 

ON CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT 

Looking for a job? Find one right here on campus close 

to where you learn and live! The front desks in all of our 

apartment and residence hall buildings hire residents to staff 

the 24 hour desk. Speak with your building’s Office Services 

Clerk about any openings. There are also opportunities 

available through the dining facilities both in and around 

the halls and in the Student Center Building. For more 

information about those visit, http://wsu.avifoodweb.com or 

call (313) 577-7972. Many other departments on campus look 

for students to staff their offices as well. Check out Career 

Services at www.careerservices.wayne.edu. 

CAMPUS EVENTS 

There is always something going on around campus. 

Homecoming is October 15th-20th. To find the latest campus 

events, visit the WSU website at www.events.wayne. 

edu. The calendar showcases events hosted by student 

organizations, Greek life and university departments. 

Most events on campus are free to WSU students. Also, 

checkout the seasonal athletic events to cheer on your fellow 

Warriors. For complete athletic schedules, check out www. 

wsuathletics.com. 

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Are You a First-Time 

Freshmen at WSU? 

All first-time freshmen are required to attend 

Resident Orientation and New Student Days. 

Resident Orientation is an opportunity for new students to socialize with other residents, learn about the campus and GET 

INVOLVED while learning how to be a successful member of the campus community. Resident Orientation is MANDATORY. It 

is followed up with New Students Days, required for all new WSU students. New Student Days allow students to learn more 

about classes, university requirements and campus resources to be a successful student. It is also a time where students 

create lasting friendships. 

Saturday, August 25, 2012 

5:00pm-7:00pm: Freshmen BBQ 

7:00pm-10:00pm: Mandatory Mini Floor Meetings 

Sunday, August 26, 2012 

8:00am-9:00am: Breakfast (optional) 

9:00am-4:00pm: Mandatory Resident Orientation 

5:00pm-7:30pm: Dinner 

7:30pm-9:00pm: Floor meetings 

Monday, August 27, 2012 

8:00am-9:00am: Registration 

9:00am-4:00pm: Academic Day 

4:00pm-6:00pm: Teambuilding 

6:00pm-7:30pm: Dinner 

7:30pm-10:00pm: Outdoor movie/Social event 

Tuesday, August 28, 2012 

10:00am-12:00pm: New Student Convocation 

12:00pm-2:00pm: Festifall 

Locations 

Other Information about event 

Keast Commons/Towers Café *freshmen students only 

Your residence hall floor *freshmen students only 

Towers or Ghafari Dining Halls *use your meal plan for breakfast 

TBA by Resident Advisors *use your meal plan for lunch 

Towers or Ghafari Dining Halls *use your meal plan for dinner 

Your residence hall floor *upperclassmen and freshmen must 

attend 

*eat breakfast before you come to 

register 

Various campus locations *use your meal plan for lunch 

TBA by Resident Advisors 

Towers or Ghafari Dining Halls *use your meal plan for dinner 

Keast Commons *all WSU students welcome 

Ferry Mall-outdoors *dress for the weather 

Gullen Mall *Student Org and Resource Fair 

Warrior Welcome 

Crew 

The Office of Housing and Residential Life is looking for 

volunteers for move-in. Volunteers may work check-in tables, 

assist students in moving their belongings to their rooms, 

directing traffic and more! 

As a volunteer you must attend training on Friday, August 

24th and be available to work on Saturday and Sunday, 

August 25th and 26th. If you are selected you can move 

in early on Thursday, August 23rd at 12pm. For more 

information or to sign up contact Community Director, Carlos 

Northern at ek8178@wayne.edu. 

Ready for your first day of class? 

Your bookstore has everything 

you need. Textbooks your way! 

You can’t choose which textbooks are required, but 

you can choose how much you spend, how long you 

keep them and how you read them. For maximum 

flexibility, rent your textbooks. For the most features, 

download eBooks. For cash back at the end of the 

term, buy new or used. For more information on 

textbook options and savings, please visit us at http:// 

www.istartshere.info/wayne. 

Do You Have Spirit? 

Our store is proud to offer hundreds of WSU apparel and 

gift styles. Show your spirit with a WSU t-shirt as low as 

$14.99. 

Time to Relax. 

We offer 20,000 leisure reading titles and 200 magazines 

to browse. 

Got the Munchies? 

Stop by Barnes and Nibble located in the Student Center. 

We’re open late for all your study snack needs. 

Barnes and Noble College, welcomes you to 

campus and is excited to be YOUR Bookstore. 

Questions about bookstore services? Please 

visit our website or facebook site at http://www. 

wayne.bkstore.com or http://www.facebook.com/ 

waynestateuniversitybarnesandnoble 

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The Campus Health Center is an excellent resource for 

students living on campus. Each WSU student gets one free 

office visit per semester. The center provides many health 

services including sickness care, immunizations, TB testing, 

medication refills and management, asthma treatments, STD 

testing, contraception options, and diagnostic tests. These 

services can either be billed to your insurance or may be 

offered at a discounted price. All health information is 

confidential and will not be shared with parents, significant 

others, resident advisors, teachers, friends, or anyone else. 

IMMUNIZATION RECORDS 

All students MUST have their immunization record on file in the 

Campus Health Center prior to moving into their residence hall 

room. Immunization records can be hand delivered or mailed 

to the address below. A clinic representative will also be 

available on move-in day to accept your immunization record, 

however, it is strongly recommended to send it in prior to 

move-in day. 

MENINGITIS VACCINATION 

The meningitis vaccination is recommended to all first-year 

freshman. First-year freshmen may be eligible for a FREE 

meningitis vaccination from the Campus Health Center. Call 

the clinic to check your eligibility status! 

HOURS OF OPERATION 

Monday – Friday from 9:00am –6:00pm 

Walks-ins are accepted for recent injuries (less than 12 hours 

old), acute illness with fever, diarrhea, coughing, sore throat, 

etc. Appointments are required for all other health concerns. 

HEALTH AND SAFETY KIT 

Prepare your student for the unexpected! Send him/her to 

campus with a health and safety kit including the supplies 

listed below. Store these in a waterproof, sealable container 

that will fit in a corner of their closet or desk for easy 

accessibility should the need arise. 

Insurance card or copy (front and back) 

Thermometer (small digital is best) 

(1) Small bottle of Acetaminophen 

(1) Small bottle of Ibuprofen 

(1) Box of over-the-counter cold medicine 

(1) Bag of cough drops 

(1) Bag or box of sore throat lozenges 

(1) Box of Band-Aids of varying sizes 

(1) Tube of antibiotic ointment 

(1) Small Ace bandage 

Instant ice packs and heat packs 

Multivitamins 

Anti-itch cream/Antihistamines 

Sunscreen/Aloe 

Hand sanitizer /Sanitizing wipes 

If your student uses prescription medication, send enough 

along for the entire semester or make sure they are able to 

refill it. 

CONTACT INFORMATION 

Address: 5200 Anthony Wayne Drive 

Suite #115 


Phone: (313) 577-5041 

Fax: (313) 577-9581 

Email: campushealth@wayne.edu 

Living in the Heart 

of the City 

Wayne State is also home to many Division I and II sports 

teams. The WSU fields and courts are just steps away from 

campus housing. Almost all WSU sporting events are free to 

students with their OneCard. 

On weekends students can discover music festivals like the 

Detroit Electronic Music Festival and the annual Hoedown 

at Hart Plaza. If you have a passport or enhanced drivers 

license Canada, is only a bridge or tunnel away to take in the 

experience of another country that’s close to home. Students 

can also find cultural experiences while feasting on a great 

meal in Greektown or Mexican Village. In the winter students 

can visit Campus Martius Park where you can slip on a pair 

of ice skates and skate next to the City of Detroit’s holiday 

tree. While you are downtown, check out the Hard Rock Café 

nearby. 

Whether you are looking for a night out on the town, a 

chance to tempt your taste buds or just an opportunity to 

cheer on your favorite team—Wayne State is proud to be 

in the center of Detroit. We hope you take the opportunity 

to experience all the great things Detroit has to offer its 

students who live in the heart of it all! 

Detroit, Michigan 

Home of WSU 

There is always something to do on or around Wayne State’s 

campus. Hip and urban, the area has an energy all its own. 

Students enjoy making trips to the unique restaurants, art 

galleries, shops and cafes to hang out and relax. Within 

walking distance are the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Charles 

Wright Museum of African American History, the New Detroit 

Science Center and the beautiful branch of the Detroit Public 

Library. 

If catching a play or musical is more your style, then checkout 

the Wayne State Hilberry and Bonstelle theatres. Nearby 

are the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Michigan Opera 

Theatre, as well as the Fox Theatre, Detroit Opera House, 

Masonic Temple and Fisher Theatre featuring Broadway 

shows and travelling ballet companies. 

If sports are what you like, Detroit is the home to the Tigers, 

Red Wings and Lions whose stadiums and arenas are within a 

few miles of campus. These teams often feature discounted 

tickets with a valid OneCard. You can check out their 

websites during their regular seasons for more information. 

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